High Rock Outfitters — Restaurant in Lexington

This is one of the best music venues in the state, and my personal favorite! The owner, Chris, is an extremely knowledgeable and friendly guy, and the service here is as courteous and friendly as you'll ever find. Every band whom I've talked to lists High Rock in there top 5 places to play, so that speaks volumes in itself! The place is, in my opinion, perfectly sized so that you're not walking into people in order to get to the bathroom, but it's small enough to make each show feel like a private gig. It gives the place a very cozy informal feel and lets you easily interact with the band or whoever is on stage. You forget that you're even in the middle of town until you step outside and see the courthouse across the street. (the location is probably one of the best and coolest looking in town actually) It also gives the place a great sound, which sounds amazing as you're coming up the street and they have the doors propped open and you're unable to venture away with at least stopping by to listen to the rest of the set list!!

I've also bought quite a lot of white water kayaking gear here also. Most people don't even notice the outfitter gear unless it's pointed out to them, which seems to add to the beauty of the place. You can tell straight away that the owner (Chris) puts customer experience ahead of profit in every way possible, an example being the outfitter gear is tucked away were it's easy to get to and try out, yet doesn't obstruct the stage or take away from the cozy feel of the place. High Rock has everything you need to paddle local waters, but also is able to cater to us more experienced paddlers who do Whitewater. The prices are the for gear cheapest, bar none! Chris isn't afraid to go lower than the sticker price if it means making a customer happy either. I've bought thousands worth of gear probably, everything from Astral PFDs, Werner paddles, Shred Ready TDUB & full-face helmets, Immersion Research full & shorty dry-tops. I even bought a used Dagger Nomad 8.5 that had been one of his personal kayaks, and I honestly couldn't have been happier with it.

I know this is a loonnngggg review, but there simple isn't enough good things I can say about this place or the people who make places like this the magic that they are!! So, if you ever get the chance, do your life a favor and stop by!! Tell 'em that Oakie and/or Charlie Bob from around...

High Rock Outfitters is a fantastic local music venue. Who would ever have thought that Lexington would be so fortunate to have such a place? The atmosphere and ambiance is great. Even at the back of the venue you're still fairly close to the stage.

At some of the larger shows you can even call ahead to reserve a table. In the past the have typically used rows of chairs for showers with big turn outs. As many others have already said, there is a great selection of beer you should definitely check out.

We typically try to get there 30 minutes before the show starts and have never had any problems with seating. Parking is usually pretty easy as well. Most shows happening here are later in the evening after the regular main street/uptown area traffic has cleared out.

If you're looking for easy parking, try the square or in front of the old court house. The side streets along that block are...

Great Atmosphere & Crew !

Grrrrreat stop for a beer especially when you have a nice evening with a sidewalk table under a canopy of lighted trees in mind or that close & personal music hall atmosphere.

A LOT of Talent on the Stage Tonight ! Local Favorite Mike Barrier (AKA: The Thermatones) made an appearance to remember & celebrate the music of a local song writer & singer with friends & the family

I Was ALSO VERY IMPRESSED with the mini-freakout i rec'd here - i had exited the bathroom & was standing a few steps away - when a female entered the door i just exited - did i go in the wrong one ? (oh s#!t i recalled there WASN'T a wall unit) BUT NO sign said it was the GUYS & she was just restocking towels & hand...