Old Owl Tavern is a welcoming restaurant and nightlife destination in Harrodsburg, KY, offering a warm, memorable dining experience that brings together great food, relaxed comfort, and thoughtful hospitality.
Located at 638 Beaumont Inn Dr, this inviting spot has earned a strong reputation with a 4.50-star rating from 440 reviews, reflecting the consistent quality and care that keep guests returning.
Whether you are stopping in for brunch, lunch, dinner, or dessert, Old Owl Tavern delivers a setting that feels both special and comfortable, making it an excellent choice for everything from an easy solo meal to a relaxed gathering with friends, family, or colleagues.
Guests can enjoy a wide range of service options designed to fit different dining preferences and schedules, including outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in service. The restaurant is especially appealing for those who value both atmosphere and variety, with fast service, a cozy fireplace, live music, and a standout selection of beer, cocktails, and wine.
Old Owl Tavern also highlights local specialties and offers comfort food, coffee, happy-hour drinks, happy-hour food, and private dining room options, creating a flexible experience that works equally well for casual meals and more intimate occasions.
With table service, a bar on site, Wi-Fi and free Wi-Fi, restroom access, and a setting described as casual, cozy, historic, and quiet, the restaurant offers the kind of dependable, welcoming environment that turns an ordinary outing into something worth remembering.
Accessibility and convenience are also a clear priority at Old Owl Tavern. The restaurant features a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, helping ensure that more guests can enjoy their visit with ease and comfort. Reservations are accepted, giving diners added confidence when planning a special night out or coordinating group plans.
Payment is simple and convenient too, with credit cards and debit cards accepted. From the quality of the food and drinks to the atmosphere, service, and accessibility, Old Owl Tavern offers a polished and inviting dining experience designed to make every guest feel at home while enjoying one of Harrodsburg’s most appealing restaurant destinations.
Our Specialties
Every dish tells a story. Explore our carefully curated menu featuring seasonal favorites and signature creations.
Our chef's signature creations featuring locally-sourced ingredients and innovative culinary techniques.
We partner with local farmers and suppliers to bring you the freshest seasonal ingredients every day.
Every plate is prepared with attention to detail, combining traditional recipes with modern presentation.
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Hear from our valued guests
I was with a group doing a barrel pick at Wilderness Trail. Five of us were able to be seated without a wait on a Thursday night around 7:00. Our server was great. She was friendly and helpful. We started with a country ham plate, beer cheese and pretzels, chicken nachos, and tavern fries. All were delicious but my favorites were the country ham plate and the beer cheese. I had the classic Beaumont Inn meal. It is a fourth of a chicken, country ham, and a choice of two sides. I chose corn pudding and green beans. It was fantastic. All of our meals contained very generous portions. Everyone was happy with their choice. I don't remember what everyone ordered because I was too busy savoring my meal. There was a wrap, shrimp & grits, and 2 I forgot. I took a piece of banana cake back to my Airbnb. It was amazing. You will be full but take dessert home with you. Our cocktails and pours of bourbon were great. My only suggestion for the restaurant is to update their bourbon list. I had to go through 4 listed before I found one available which really is a problem in the scheme of things. It was a great meal with good service in a cozy setting.
Great food and service! My daughter and I shared the chicken livers and the hot brown, plus the bread pudding with bourbon glaze. Yum!
This is my 6th time to come in the last 4 years and I have nothing but great food and service every time. I ordered the Special. Flat Iron steak with some type of chipotle sauce on top plus whipped potatoes and corn pudding. I finished the meal off with a slice of Banana cake a la mode.
Our food has always been consistent and good. Servers go above and beyond. We absolutely love the food and drinks
Great food! Premium bourbon list, but call ahead if you have your heart set on tasting something specific as they were out of some. Dixon was very friendly and welcoming! Awesome place to sample bourbon without the travel and touring. The atmosphere is cool! It definitely feels like a tavern!!
We stayed at a VRBO and went to this place for dinner 4/5 nights we were here. The food, service, and atmosphere is fantastic. Decent prices on pours of bourbon as well! We will return if ever in the area again.
First time going to Old Owl Tavern. The fried chicken and steak was excellent. Nice crisp salad. There was a little mixup with our order, but the staff quickly recognized it and took care of it immediately.
This is a wonderful restaurant in Harrodsburg, honestly it’s the best in Harrodsburg. The chef makes southern down home food but we’re not talking a pile of grandma’s food (though there’s a time and place for that too!) but rather a real discerning meal. We had the grilled salmon and blackened chicken Alfredo. The salmon was cooked properly and had good flavor without overpowering spices. The Alfredo had an excellent consistency without excess oil. The chicken was very tasty. My favorite part was the surprise homemade caramel sauce on the ice cream though- delectable. We had an excellent meal on the patio around other good company in the small but comfortable space. Enjoy!
A little confusing because there is an Old Owl Tavern and an Owl's Nest Pub, they are two different rooms in the same restaurant. Prefer the Owl's Nest as it quieter and more comfortable. Everything was excellent. We had the old owl cocktail. Entrees were Kentucky Hot Brown and fried chicken. Sides were corn pudding (to die for), green beans and salad with house made Bleu cheese dressing.Tori, our waitress, was sweet as sugar and very helpful. The bartender, Dan, is a wizard.
Stopped in last minute while visiting Harrodsburg. We had only dined at the Baymont Inn before. Our good was amazing, my steak was cooked perfectly, and they have THE best cheese grits I've ever had. Thanks!
Common questions about Old Owl Tavern
Old Owl Tavern is located at 638 Beaumont Inn Dr, Harrodsburg, KY 40330, United States, Harrodsburg, KY, United States.
You can reach Old Owl Tavern by calling +1 859-734-0559.
Old Owl Tavern has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 440 customer reviews.
Old Owl Tavern features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Old Owl Tavern features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Old Owl Tavern features the following highlights: Fast service, Fireplace, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list, Live music, Serves local specialty, Sport.
Old Owl Tavern features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Old Owl Tavern features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Private dining room, Small plates, Spirits, Wine.
Old Owl Tavern features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Old Owl Tavern features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Old Owl Tavern features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Historic, Quiet.
Old Owl Tavern features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
Old Owl Tavern features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Old Owl Tavern features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards.
Old Owl Tavern features the following children: High chairs, Kids' menu.
Old Owl Tavern features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
Old Owl Tavern features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
Business Features
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