What to order at Charlie Brown's

Signature drink
A bourbon by the fireplace among the bookshelves
Editor tip
Grab a couch by the fireplace in winter; the kitchen serves the full menu until late on weekends.
CuisineAmerican
TypeNeighbourhood bar
Price$$
NeighborhoodChevy Chase
HoursSun-Thu 11:00-23:00; Fri-Sat 11:00-01:00
Signature drinkA bourbon by the fireplace among the bookshelves
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Address: 816 Euclid Ave, Lexington, KY 40502

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DrinkBourbon pours with chef-driven plates

TipClosed Mondays; the kitchen holds its own, so arrive hungry rather than treating it as a drinks-only stop, and expect a wait for seats on weekends.

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