Located in the heart of the Bluegrass State, Bardstown offers the ultimate small-town getaway. In just an afternoon, one can easily understand why Rand McNally and USA Today declared Bardstown the Most Beautiful Small Town in America.

The Old Talbott Tavern is said to be the oldest western stagecoach stop in America as the westward expansion brought explorers from the east into Kentucky.Through the welcoming portals of the Old Tavern, there passed a long procession of statesmen, solders, adventures, artist, and rulers. Andrew Jackson knew of the warmth of the hearth fire in the central room. There, Henry Harrison found cheer in its friendly atmosphere. General George Rodgers Clark used the tavern as a base; provisions and munitions were brought overland from Virginia and stored in the cellars of the tavern. Legends say that during King Louis Phillippe’s exile, he, his two brothers, and other members, desiring to see the New World, arrived at Tavern on October 17, 1797. During their stay, one or more of the entourage is belied to have painted the murals which were uncovered in 1927. A dozen or more holes are found in the plaster in the room. Legend tells us that the bullet holes were left behind by Jesse James. Talbott Tavern has 6 overnight rooms available and 15 overnight rooms at our sister property Talbott Inn featuring more modern rooms next door.

Visitor are steps away from a myriad of restaurants, boutique shops and historic landmarks, and of course The Oldest Bourbon Bar in the world: here at The Old Talbott Tavern, which features great food, fantastic Bourbons, and weekend live entertainment. To top it all off, it’s a short drive to many of the world’s most renown Bourbon distilleries, including Barton 1792, Heaven Hill, Jim Beam, Markers Mark, and Willet. Also nearby are countless historic landmarks including My Old Kentucky Home, The Oscar Getz Museum, St. Joe’s Cathedral, and the Civil War Museum.