Buffalo Trace Distillery Sets Opening Date for First-Ever Restaurant

Buffalo Trace Distillery Unveils New John G. Carlisle Cafe

Buffalo Trace Distillery, one of Kentucky’s darlings in the world of bourbon and American whiskey, will soon expand its offerings on the grounds. The famed distillery will hold a grand opening for the John G. Carlisle Cafe, housed inside the Elmer T. Lee Clubhouse venue. Buffalo Trace Distillery announced on Tuesday (May 21) that the John G. Carlisle will have its official grand opening next month. This announcement comes nearly one year after t…

Buffalo Trace Distillery sets opening date for first-ever restaurant

Buffalo Trace Distillery will soon open its first-ever restaurant at the distillery in Frankfort. Here's what to expect.

Buffalo Trace Opens John G. Carlisle Cafe at Distillery

Credit: Sazerac Buffalo Trace Distillery has announced the grand opening of the John G. Carlisle Cafe, a permanent dining venue located within the historic Elmer T. Lee Clubhouse in Frankfort, Kentucky. The 4,900-square-foot cafe opens on May 11, 2026, nearly one year after historic floodwaters impacted the distillery. The cafe seats 70 guests with additional patio seating and focuses primarily on lunchtime service. Its menu features made-to-ord…