Keg Cowboy Bar & Restaurant — Restaurant in Lexington

Keg Cowboy, 108 E Main St., Lexington is one of our favorites. Located downtown it is in a great location and in a great old building which really lends to the atmosphere. The brick walls and vintage look give it a cool and comfortable vibe. We love to hang here when we are able to get out, and have even been known to use work meetings as an excuse to go. They don’t have a huge selection but they have enough, even offering wine for those who don’t like beer. My favorites this time around were the Savannah River Uncle Festbier (their Octoberfest) and the Founder’s Breakfast Stout (I will always be a MI girl at heart). You can get a flight to try multiple things so you can find your favorite too. They really shine when it comes to their food! Though if you are lactose intolerant your options are limited… I am not, however, so I love it all! It doesn’t just taste phenomenal, but you can also tell their ingredients are quality and that speaks to me. The prices for everything are all around reasonable. The staff was super friendly and attentive and I love that they are friends with some of the other brewpub owners in town. That speaks highly of our local business owners. We have been before and taken our kids and have always been well received. There is a shelf with board games and pinball machines so they won’t be bored with our grown up talk. #brew #brewpub #eatlocal...

They DO NOT have ice!!!!!!!! What restaurant doesn't have ICE????!!!!!! They serve wine in Ball canning jars!!!!???? Really???!!! They only have craft beer and cider. Don't know about the wine. Although we saw them pouring some in canning jars (ewww!!!!). When we asked about wine we were told that they were out and they had cider. Asked for ice water. Told they had no ice.......... What???!!!!????? The bartender brought out a brown "growler" filled with cool water for us to drink. I just think it's VERY strange that a restaurant with a kitchen that serves food doesn't have an ice maker!!!!!! I have owned restaurants. And worked in MANY bars and restaurants. I just find this VERY VERY strange!!!! And by not having at least one or two bottled beers more than half of the people (including me) that come in probably won't ever step foot in your door again. Craft beer is not the "end call be all" of beer!!!! The place looked like it needed some housekeeping as well. Kind of just dirty. Low lights DO NOT hide this fact!!!! I saw cob webs in more than one place!!!!! Don't know who the owner is but....... Saw the staff cleaning the kitchen, I would NEVER...

What a wonderful and unexpected hit on a chilly Friday. We were quickly approached and sat conveniently with a view of the food and beer menus which each offer a lot of variety for such a small dive. Settling in we were impressed with the attentiveness of the staff; it seemed like a great crew that enjoyed what they do and each other. Pictured is the Margherita pizza with Pepperoni added, which has zero business being as good as it is, absolutely a 9/10 pie for the value and quality. Not pictured is the Friday special, Beef on Wek, which shocked and awed us with the portions and ridiculous flavor that had us rolling our eyes at every bite. I expected to have a decent time with some solid grub, but did not expect to be blown away at the experience. Lexington has something special and we hope to return to KC for many nights and years to come.

This experience reminded me of why it's absolutely worth exploring locally and going out to eat in such a tough...