Lexington’s best local businesses

The 244 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Sep 18

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244 businesses across 13 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants84 places · newest: Agaves grill, Aug 27
• 02Beauty17 places · newest: Castle of Color Tattoo & Body Piercings, Aug 30
• 03Shopping15 places · newest: Hound & Hare, Aug 30
• 04Entertainment19 places · newest: Idle Hour Country Club, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife17 places · newest: Ghost Fox Winery, Aug 30
• 06Bakeries & Sweets16 places · newest: Bruster's Real Ice Cream, Aug 27
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage14 places · newest: Dan's Discount Jewelry & Pawn, Aug 27
• 08Health & Wellness6 places · newest: Bluegrass Athletics, Aug 27
• 09Arts & Culture12 places · newest: Ashland, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden12 places · newest: Bluegrass Furniture Outlet, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts11 places · newest: Don Wilson Music Company, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods6 places · newest: Black Phase Tactical, Aug 2
• 13Pets9 places · newest: Groovy Paws Grooming, Aug 27

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• C Worth Superstore

  Services

  Suppliers of commercial kitchen and culinary equipment and supplies, from refrigerators to ice machines.

  1403 Versailles Rd · restaurantsupplylexingtonky.com ↗

• Fayette Mall

  Other

  Big indoor mall featuring familiar chain retailers, department stores, restaurants & a food court.

  3401 Nicholasville Rd · shopfayette-mall.com ↗

• Hamburg Pavilion

  Other

  Standard shopping plaza offering familiar big-box & chain retailers, casual eats & a movie theater.

  2308 Sir Barton Way · hamburgpavilion.com ↗

• Jacobson Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  When you need low-stress fun that still wears everyone out, Jacobson Park brings it with basketball and volleyball, playgrounds, a dog…

  Jacobson Park, 4001 Athens Boonesboro Rd · lexingtonky.gov ↗ · ✓ checked Aug 19

• Jacobson Park Playground

  Parks & Outdoors

  When the wiggles hit hard, Jacobson Park Playground delivers with roomy play areas and a splashy sprayground beside the water. Rent a pedal…

  4001 Athens Boonesboro Rd · lexingtonky.gov ↗ · ✓ checked Aug 19

• Mercantile Coffee & Feed

  Cafes

  When you want a no-fuss cup that hits the spot and a place to actually hear your own thoughts, Mercantile Coffee & Feed is the downtown…

  213 N Main St (Nicholasville) · mercantilecoffeeandfeed.com ↗

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