MAY 18, 2015 DOWNTOWN BARDSTOWN
EST. 2007. This quaint little restaurant was established in 2007. It is family-owned and is named after the matriarchs of the family, both of whom were called “Mammy” by their grandchildren. A slogan on the restaurant’s wall proclaims “Country cookin’ makes you good lookin’,” and fosters a welcoming atmosphere that harkens back to another, friendlier era. An inviting outdoor patio area, complete with a fireplace, offers a comfortable place for conversation and the Stables Bar, located on the site of the original Bardstown Stable features more than 125 bourbons! Bardstown is truly the “Bourbon Capital of the World.” This is the second or third bar we’ve seen in town that offers a huge, really huge, selection of bourbon.
THE PLACE IS HOPPING. We’ve been in town for about 5 days, and Mammy’s seems to be hopping with locals and tourists alike at all hours of the day. The building and decor really are special, and according to the tourist guidebook we have, the restaurant was recently voted one of the “Best Restaurants in Kentucky.” I’d say that’s a bit of a stretch. But it was worth a visit because of the decor, atmosphere and the people-watching opportunities. And there is live music every night in the bar area, and it looked like a good place to meet and greet. But still…
NOW WE’RE GOING BACK DOWNTOWN, TO VISIT A COUPLE MUSEUMS AND AN OLD CATHEDRAL. JOIN US, WON’T YOU?
