Bachelor parties are getting an upgrade, with a touch of class and a glass of fine bourbon. Grooms-to-be that enjoy superior bourbon will appreciate a bachelor weekend in Bardstown, Kentucky. Bardstown, the hub of the bourbon tradition, has six world class distilleries open for tours and tastings. Best men—forget the cliches of typical bachelor parties and plan an upscale weekend getaway with friends. The Bourbon Manor Bed and Breakfast offers all the amenities: generous guest rooms, a central location and an on-site bourbon lounge. We are honored to be considered one of the best Bourbon Bachelor Weekend destinations by The Bourbon Review. Round up your friends and plan a weekend of bourbon tastings, great dining and maybe a round of golf as well. Check our availability and bourbon-themed specials.
Bachelor Weekend Bourbon Distillery Tours
Your party will need an entire weekend to visit all the great bourbon distilleries located in and around Bardstown. The Bourbon Manor can customize a weekend for your party that also includes transportation. Additionally, My Old Kentucky Dinner Train offers Bourbon Excursions. The two and half hour train ride through the beautiful Kentucky countryside also includes a four-course meal.
When planning your bachelor and bourbon weekend be sure to include the six local distilleries. Most charge a small fee for tours and tastings, and reservations are recommended
. Everyone recognizes Makers Mark, with their iconic bottle dipped in red wax. They offer daily tours, in addition to an on-site restaurant for a relaxing lunch. Heaven Hill Distillery has been “lifting spirits since 1935”. Find their daily tours and tastings at the Bardstown Bourbon Heritage Center. Willett Distillery, founded in 1936, recommends reservations for their daily tours. Four Roses Bourbon has been “made with passion since 1888,” and large parties should make reservations. Jim Beam has been creating the highest quality bourbon for seven generations, and they are open for tours 6 days a week. “Celebrated by connoisseurs worldwide,” 1792 Bourbon offers three types of tours, each interesting and worthwhile.
Bachelor Weekend Activities, Dining and Nightlife
In addition to tasting fantastic bourbon, you and your buddies can go on a hike or get in a round of golf during the weekend. The historic downtown also has great restaurants and bars for excellent dining, live music—and of course bourbon cocktails.
Bardstown has great golf courses for a good walk as well as some friendly competition. Here are five local golf courses to choose from: My Old Kentucky Home State Park, Bardstown Country Club and Maywood Golf Club, Rosewood Golf Club, Cedar-Fil Golf Course, and Lincoln Homestead State Park Golf Course. If golf isn’t for you, then explore the many local hiking trails.
Historic downtown Bardstown has a wide choice of excellent restaurants that 
serve great southern cuisine and bourbon cocktails. The Rickhouse Restaurant & Lounge is known for their signature steaks and quality seasonal produce. You will not want to miss their famous 11-cheese macaroni and seasoned scalloped potatoes. Bullitt’s Winery & Bistro has the finest wine and Italian cuisine that Kentucky has to offer. Find comfort food with a choice of over 150 bourbons and 40 craft beers at welcoming Mammy’s Kitchen.
After a satisfying dinner, stop by The Old Talbott Tavern, the Bluegrass Tavern, Xavier’s Pub or Mammy’s Kitchen for some local, live music. Then top off the evening at our very own bourbon lounge, The Bunghole, located at the Bourbon Manor. After a great night’s sleep, our gourmet, hearty breakfasts will fuel your crew up for another day of exploring. Plan the most memorable bachelor weekend at our classic bed and breakfast.
