We have five overnight rooms available. Each of the five rooms is named after someone famous, or infamous, who has visited the Tavern. All rooms are furnished in period antiques and include modern luxuries such as private bath, TV, VCR, refrigerator, coffee maker, telephone and data port. For additional pictures, room rates and history of each room, please click on the room name. Suite with sitting room, bedroom and bath. Bedroom features Antique Lincoln Bed (full size), Bath features antique claw-footed tub with shower. General's Quarters Room. Bedroom features two antique canopy beds, Bath features antique claw-footed tub with shower. Bedroom features Antique Bed converted to a queen, Bath features tub with shower. Washington Irving Suite. Suite with sitting room with fireplace. Bedroom features Antique Bed. Bath features shower and whirlpool tub for two.

Appetizers Stuffed Button Mushrooms Our own blend sausage seasonings stuffed in button shrooms and topped with mozzarella cheese. Stagecoach Fries Our seasoned fries topped with melted cheddar, mozzarella, and bacon, served with our homemade ranch dressing. Corn Fritters Hand dipped corn fritters dusted with old fashion confectionary sugar. Fried Green Tomatoes A Southern classic with a twist! Beer battered slices toppped with red and green peppers, shaved Parmesan and creamy ranch dressing. Soup Salads Soup of the Day By the cup $3.95 By the Bowl $4.95 Freshly prepared from the finest ingredients. Kentucky Burgoo By the cup By the bowl A local favorite! Slow simmered to perfection. Grilled Chicken Salad A mix of salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions and shredded cheddar cheese topped with a grilled chicken breast. Make it crispy for $2.00 more! Grilled Chicken Caesar Grilled chicken on a bed of lettuce with cherry tomatoes, shredded parmesan and croutons. Tavern Burger A half-pound burger grilled to your specifications. Served on a bun topped with lettuce, tomato, red onion and a choice of American, cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella or bleu cheese. For burgers ordered medium well and over, please allow 20 minutes for preparation. Grilled Chicken A 6 oz. boneless chicken breast grilled and lightly marinated served on a bun with lettuce, tomato and onion. Kentucky Club A stack of ham, turkey, cheddar and swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon and mayo. Baked Alaskan Salmon Herb-crusted slamon baked to perfection topped with dill butter, served on a bed of rice and with the vegetable of the day. Country Ham An 8 oz. pan-fried country ham served with homemade mashed potatoes and gravy along with the vegetable of the day. Southern Fried Chicken A Tavern tradition battered in our secret flour mix then slow cooked to a crispy perfection in our seasoned iron cast skillets. Served with mashed potatoes and the vegetable of the day. Please allow 45 minutes for preparation. Grilled Pork Chops Char grilled pork chops topped with a sweet chutney severed with homemade mashed potatoes and gravy. Try them seasoned in our cast iron skillets for $2.00 more!!! Slow Cooked Pot Roast Slow-cooked roast beef simmered with carrots, celery and onions, topped with our pan gravy and served with mashed potatoes. Uncle Bill's Chicken Phillipe Braised boneless chicken breast cooked in a tangy burgundy sauce served over wild rice and sauteed mushrooms. Marinated Ribeye A 12-ounce char grilled ribeye seasoned to perfection, served with a baked potato. Black and Blue the steak for $2.50 more. Sauteed Onions and Peppers $2.50. Homemade Chicken and Dumplings A southern staple, Mrs. Eleanor's Famous chicken and dumplings with homemade mashed potatoes ther're sure to remind you of Grandma's. Old Kentucky Hot Brown Smoked turkey and cured ham on toast points, smothered in Mornay sauce and melted cheddar cheese, topped with crisp bacon and tomato. Cornmeal Breaded Catfish Deep fried catfish fillet served with coleslaw and vegetable of the day. Try it Blackened for $2.00 more! All entrees are served with either a delicious Tavern salad or a cup of the soup of the day.

Bardstown/Nelson County. Jim Beam Distilleries. My Old Kentucky Home. Stephen Foster The Musical. The Kentucky Standard. We also offer live entertainment in our Bourbon Bar Wednesday thru Sunday evenings. The last weekend of each month is Double Bar Weekend featuring two live entertainers in two bars! The following is a list of our upcoming bands: On Wednesday evenings you can enjoy the music of a local favorite, ANDREW NEWTON! Every Thursday is Ladies Night with music by local and Tavern favorite, PHILLIP CLARKSON! The fun starts at 9 p.m. and lasts until 1 a.m. So come on out, meet some new people, and have a great time! Our upcoming weekend entertainment is as follows: June 1st ANDREW NEWTON. June 6th 7th DEGENERATES. June 8th JOE CONSTANTINE. June 13th 14th PLAYHOUSE. June 15th ANDREW NEWTON. June 20th 21st HOOKER. June 22nd DAVID WHITEHOUSE. June 27th 28th DOUBLE BAR WEEKEND with NINE HORSE JOHNSON in the Bourbon Bar and PHILLIP CLARKSON in the old Pub. June 29th STONE THE CROW. July 4th 5th SMOKING ASHES (RYAN RAIKES). July 6th ANDREW NEWTON. July 11th 12th HOOKER. July 13th STONE THE CROW. July 18th 19th AS-IS. July 20th ANDREW NEWTON. July 25th 26th DOUBLE BAR WEEKEND with NINE HORSE JOHNSON in the Bourbon Bar and PHILLIP CLARKSON in the old Pub. July 27th TO BE ANNOUNCED-WATCH THE LOCAL NEWSPAPER. Did you know that our Bourbon Bar was voted one of the top 70 Whiskey Bars in the world by Whiskey Magazine? Come on in and see why! We would like to say, Thank You for making The Old Talbott Tavern the BEST Night Club in Nelson County for the third year in a row!!

When visitors walk into the Old Talbott Tavern, there's a feeling about the place. It's well kept, but the passage of time is evident in a few creaking floorboards. There's an air about the place that speaks of people who have come and gone, spending time in the pub and retiring to their rooms before an early morning departure. Travelers used to arrive on horseback or in buggies; today they come in automobiles. Tourists and locals mingle and lives intertwine in the ordinary, a place to rest and receive nourishment before traveling on to their final destination. The old stone reminder of Bardstown's beginnings still welcomes visitors to the bustling downtown area. Since the late 1700s, the Old Talbott Tavern on Court Square has provided shelter, food and drink to Kentucky travelers. Talbott Tavern is said to be the oldest western stagecoach stop in America as the westward expansion brought explorers from the east into Kentucky. According to legend, figures straight from the history books sought lodging here during their travels; as a young boy Abraham Lincoln and his family stayed here, Gen. George Rogers Clark, Daniel Boone, and exiled French King Louis Phillipe and his entourage stayed here, even painting murals on the upstairs walls. There are noticeable bullet holes in the now faded paintings and Jesse James is said to be responsible for them. On March 7, 1998 an new chapter was written in the Old Talbott Tavern's history. The Tavern suffered from a devastating fire. An early morning blaze destroyed the roof and most of the second floor. The main floor suffered from smoke and water damage. The well-known murals suffered from heavy damage and have not yet been restored. The Tavern underwent a long period of rebuilding and finally reopened her doors in November of 1999. In the dining room fried chicken, country ham, Queen Marie salad, and Chicken Phillipe are house specialties. For dessert, chess pie, Camptown Race Pie and homemade fruit cobblers are still some of the favorites. The Bourbon Bar offers light snacks, refreshing drinks and live entertainment on the weekends. Visitors will also find souvenirs, Kentucky cookbooks and other interesting items in the gift shop. If travelers are seeking lodging while in Bardstown, there are five rooms available at in the Old Talbott Tavern, all decorated with period antiques. Nearby, the McLean House also provides rooms in the old brick building that served as a hospital during the Civil War. The Georgian-style building was built in 1812 and the southeast corner was designed to house the Bardstown Post Office. The ground floor also housed other merchants, while the upstairs was rented out to travelers. Today, six rooms are available for overnight guests, complete with canopy beds, antique furniture and footed bathtubs. The Tavern is available for weddings and large group parties.

Soup of the Day By the cup $3.95 By the Bowl $4.95 Freshly prepared from the finest ingredients. Kentucky Burgoo A local favorite! Slow simmered to perfection. Served by the bowl and also available by the cup for $4.95. The Queen Marie Mrs. Eleanor's famous chicken salad served with seasonal fruit, cottage cheese and a hand dipped corn fritter. Grilled Chicken Salad A mix of salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and shredded cheddar cheese topped with a diced grilled chicken breast. Make it a Caesar salad for $2.00 more. Tavern Salad Tossed salad greens served with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion and cheddar cheese. Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap Char grilled breast of chicken sliced and topped with lettuce, tomato and caesar dressing. Roast Beef Wrap Roast beef wit mushrooms, onions, peppers, bleu cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo. Vegetable Wrap Sauteed zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo. Kentucky Club Classic combination of ham, smoked turkey, crisp bacon, Swiss and cheddar cheeses, lettuce, fried green tomato and mayonnaise on three slices of toasted bread. B.L.T. Our thick crispy country bacon withlettuce, tomatoes and mayonnaise on fresh toasted bread. Grilled Chicken Sandwich Boneless breast of chicken char- grilled topped with Swiss cheese, mushrooms, and mayo. Tavern Burger Our half pound grade A choice beef, grilled to your specifications. Served on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion and a choice of American, cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella, or bleu cheeses. BBQ Pork Sandwich Our signature sandwich topped with cheddar cheese on a toasted bun, served with coleslaw. Roast Beef Sandwich Roast beef with Bleu Cheese, mushrooms tomatoes, and lettuce. Catfish Sub Deep fried corn meal breaded catfish placed on a sub bun served with coleslaw and tartar sauce. All sandwiches are served with a choice of french fries or homemade Tavern chips. Country Ham Steak A Tavern favorite! Thick sliced and pan seared, salty to taste and served with red-eye gravy, country green beans and homemade mashed potatoes. Fried Catfish A cornmeal breaded and deep fried catfish fillet served with french fries and coleslaw. Try it blackened for $2.00 more. Pot Roast Slow cooked roast beef simmered with carrots, celery, and onions served with mashed potatoes and topped with pan gravy. Old Kentucky Hot Brown Smoked turkey and sugar-cured Virginia baked ham, on toast points, smothered in Mornay sauce and melted cheddar cheese and topped with crisp bacon and tomato. Roast Turkey Roasted tom turkey served with mashed potatoes and gravy. Additonal sides are available for $1.95 each.