Can I bring the kids?
Kids and dogs at breweries and distilleries
23 breweries, distilleries, cideries and wineries in and around Lexington, and what each one says about kids and dogs on its own website. We quote them instead of guessing, and we say so when a venue posts nothing.
Kids welcome
These venues say kids are welcome, in their own words below.
- Barrel House Distilling Co. · Distillery District
Kids welcome · Dogs policy not posted
Kids: “Tours & Tastings for Adults 21+ are $15 per person. Anyone 20 & under is free but cannot participate in the tasting.”
From barrelhousedistillery.com, checked October 25, 2026.
- Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. · Downtown
Kids welcome · Dogs policy not posted
Kids: “Families welcome: Children may join the tour (tastings are for guests 21+ only).”
From lexingtonbrewingco.com, checked October 25, 2026.
- West Sixth Brewing · Northside
Kids welcome · Dogs outdoors only
Kids: “Can we bring our kids? Of course! Kids are welcome. Please no runnin’ around the brewery tho!”
Dogs: “We do, only in our open-air beer garden and outdoor patio spaces. Service dogs are welcome in all spaces.”
From westsixth.com, checked October 25, 2026.
- Wise Bird Cider Co. · Distillery District
Kids welcome · Dogs welcome
Kids: “Dogs and children are always welcome.”
Dogs: “Dogs and children are always welcome.”
From wisebirdcider.com, checked October 25, 2026.
- Buffalo Trace Distillery · Frankfort
Kids welcome · Dogs welcome in some areas
Kids: “The Trace Tour is open to visitors of all ages. All other tours are open to guests that are 12 years of age and older and accompanied by an adult. Guests may also utilize our playground facilities daily between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.”
Dogs: “Pets are welcome inside the Gift Shop & Visitor Center, but not permitted on tours.”
From buffalotracedistillery.com, checked October 25, 2026.
- Equus Run Vineyards · Midway
Kids welcome · Dogs outdoors only
Kids: “Children are welcome to visit Equus Run at any time, but please remember that not all event performances are child friendly and those will be posted upon purchase of tickets.”
Dogs: “Absolutely, but they must be on a leash. Only Service dogs are allowed inside any buildings.”
From equusrunvineyards.com, checked October 25, 2026.
- Sig Luscher Brewery · Frankfort
Kids welcome · Dogs welcome
Kids: “ARE KIDS WELCOME? Absolutely. We've got an outdoor play area in the Biergarten and an indoor play space in the Brewhouse, so there's plenty to keep the little ones busy while the grown-ups enjoy a beverage.”
Dogs: “We love dogs almost as much as we love beer. Well-behaved, leashed pups are always welcome. If your four-legged friend starts causing more trouble than the humans, we may ask them to call it a day.”
From sigluscherbrewery.com, checked October 25, 2026.
- West Sixth Farm · Frankfort
Kids welcome · Dogs welcome
Kids: “Family Friendly? Bring the whole family! All ages welcome. Lots of space to run, roam and plenty of nature treasures abound! Keep kids close in the pavilion area and taproom please.”
Dogs: “Can I bring my dog? Yes, well behaved pups are welcomed! They must be leashed at all times. Please be wary of any livestock and there are almost always other dogs present.”
From westsixth.com, checked October 25, 2026.
Kids welcome with an adult, or in some areas
Kids can come, with limits the venue spells out, such as staying with an adult or out of tasting rooms and tours.
- James E. Pepper Distillery · Distillery District
Kids welcome in some areas · Dogs welcome in some areas
Kids: “The retail area is pet and kid friendly, but animals and children under the age of 14 are not allowed on tours”
Dogs: “The retail area is pet and kid friendly, but animals and children under the age of 14 are not allowed on tours”
From jamesepepper.com, checked October 25, 2026.
- Castle & Key · Frankfort
Kids welcome with an adult · No dogs
Kids: “All guests are invited to enjoy our public spaces, including the Boiler Room, Botanical Trail, and Springhouse. Due to the historic and unique nature of our property, all guests under the age of 18 must be supervised at all times by a member of their party who is 18 years of age or older. All guests participating in The Distillery Experience must be 21+.”
Dogs: “Only service animals are allowed at Castle & Key Distillery. This policy ensures the comfort and safety of all our guests while complying with ADA guidelines.”
From castleandkey.com, checked October 25, 2026.
- Four Roses Distillery · Lawrenceburg
Kids welcome in some areas · Dogs welcome in some areas
Kids: “Families are welcome for most experiences. Children joining parents on experiences must have a ticket and a reservation but may not be seated at the sampling table or in Bar 1888. Experiences that do not allow those under 21 will be noted in the description when making your reservation.”
Dogs: “Only Service Animals are permitted in our Visitor Centers and along tour routes. Pets are welcomed on grounds but may not enter.”
From fourrosesbourbon.com, checked October 26, 2026.
- Woodford Reserve Distillery · Versailles
Kids welcome with an adult · Dogs welcome in some areas
Kids: “Guests of all ages are allowed to visit our distillery. All those under 21 must be supervised by an adult at all times. We do allow underaged guests to join the tour portion of the Path to Flavor experience; however, they will not be allowed in our tasting room at the conclusion of the experience. Only guests over 21 years old are able enter our tasting rooms – no exceptions.”
Dogs: “Licensed service animals are allowed on property and to assist their owner on the tour path. All other animals are not allowed on our tours or ticketed experiences. We welcome trained animals in our Gift Shop and patios under the supervision of their owner.”
From woodfordreserve.com, checked October 25, 2026.
Kids policy not posted
We checked these venues’ own pages and found nothing either way. Call ahead before bringing kids.
- Bespoken Spirits · Northside
Kids policy not posted · Dogs policy not posted
From bespokenspirits.com, checked October 26, 2026.
- Blue Stallion Brewing · Downtown
Kids policy not posted · Dogs policy not posted
From bluestallionbrewing.com, checked October 25, 2026.
- Country Boy Brewing · Downtown
Kids policy not posted · Dogs policy not posted
From countryboybrewing.com, checked October 25, 2026.
- Dark Arts Whiskey House & Alchemy Lab · Distillery District
Kids policy not posted · Dogs policy not posted
From darkartswhiskey.com, checked October 25, 2026.
- Ethereal Brewing · Distillery District
Kids policy not posted · Dogs welcome
Dogs: “~ Dog Friendly”
From instagram.com, checked October 25, 2026.
- Mirror Twin Brewing · Chevy Chase
Kids policy not posted · Dogs policy not posted
From mirrortwinbrewing.com, checked October 25, 2026.
- RD1 Distillery at The Commons · West Lexington
Kids policy not posted · Dogs policy not posted
From rd1spirits.com, checked October 26, 2026.
- Talon Winery · South Lexington
Kids policy not posted · Dogs outdoors only
Dogs: “Pets are welcome outdoors in designated areas such as the patio and lawn spaces, as long as they are leashed and well-behaved. Pets are not allowed inside tasting rooms.”
From talonwine.com, checked October 25, 2026.
- Bluegrass Distillers · Midway
Kids policy not posted · Dogs policy not posted
From bluegrassdistillers.com, checked October 25, 2026.
- Country Boy Brewing Georgetown · Georgetown
Kids policy not posted · Dogs policy not posted
From countryboybrewing.com, checked October 25, 2026.
- Wild Turkey Distillery · Lawrenceburg
Kids policy not posted · No dogs
Dogs: “Pets are not permitted inside the Visitor Center or on tours. Service animals are welcome.”
From wildturkeybourbon.com, checked October 25, 2026.
Rules change, and tours and events often have their own age limits. Venue owners: if your policy changed, send a correction.