About this property

Historic Setting: Talbott Tavern and Inn in Bardstown offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy a family-friendly restaurant serving American cuisine with vegetarian and gluten-free options. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include city views, sofa beds, and work desks. Dining Experience: The restaurant provides a welcoming atmosphere for all guests. Menus cater to special diets, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. Local Attractions: Located 54 km from Louisville International Airport, the inn is near attractions such as My Old Kentucky Home State Park (3 km) and Elizabethtown City Park (40 km). Guests appreciate the history, culture, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • FREE parking!


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 double beds
1 large double bed
2 double beds
1 large double bed
2 large double beds
2 double beds
2 double beds
2 large double beds
2 double beds
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • William
    Liechtenstein Liechtenstein
    Historic building with modern facilities. Ice machine in the hallway. Rooms were spacious and clean. We had a fridge in the room. Live music in the tavern.
  • Anthony
    Canada Canada
    Historic room was great; overall ambience great. Dinner (Burgoo and Hot Brown ) was very well done.
  • Veronica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location very good Staff excellent Good breakfast
  • Guy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great charm, v friendly staff and excellent on site restaurant
  • Cherie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Perfect location right in the historic centre. Great place to base yourself for the Bourbon trail. Well appointed room. Night restaurant and in house bar was good.
  • Ashley
    United States United States
    The room, provided breakfast, and general location were fantastic. The property appeared to be recently renovated and the rooms are clean and modern.
  • Vuohelainen
    Finland Finland
    Simple but great. Warm dish taste good and Coffee was great in the morning. Bourbon bar is amazing and history of that building is unbelievable. I'm 100% sure that next time I travel to Kentucky and Bardstown area, I stay in Tallbot Tavern Inn.
  • Michael
    United States United States
    The staff was very friendly, and the bourbon selection in the hotel bar was outstanding. The upstairs patio was a very relaxing place to sip bourbon, relax, and chat. The location was perfect for walking access to good food, good drink, and a...
  • Karen
    United States United States
    The location was excellent! We were on the bourbon trail and this was in the heart of it. The bar in the tavern was wonderful and so was dinner and breakfast. The staff spent time with us and had great stories!
  • Kristina
    United States United States
    Loved the History of the Inn. Our room was very clean and spacious. We loved the lobby upstairs and the balcony to sit and have a drink and meet new friends. The Talbott is in the perfect location and the surrounding area had great stores and...

Managed by The Old Talbott Tavern

Company review score: 9.5Based on 497 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Located in the heart of the Bluegrass State, Bardstown offers the ultimate small-town getaway. In just an afternoon, one can easily understand why Rand McNally and USA Today declared Bardstown the Most Beautiful Small Town in America.

Property information

The Old Talbott Tavern is said to be the oldest western stagecoach stop in America as the westward expansion brought explorers from the east into Kentucky.Through the welcoming portals of the Old Tavern, there passed a long procession of statesmen, solders, adventures, artist, and rulers. Andrew Jackson knew of the warmth of the hearth fire in the central room. There, Henry Harrison found cheer in its friendly atmosphere. General George Rodgers Clark used the tavern as a base; provisions and munitions were brought overland from Virginia and stored in the cellars of the tavern. Legends say that during King Louis Phillippe’s exile, he, his two brothers, and other members, desiring to see the New World, arrived at Tavern on October 17, 1797. During their stay, one or more of the entourage is belied to have painted the murals which were uncovered in 1927. A dozen or more holes are found in the plaster in the room. Legend tells us that the bullet holes were left behind by Jesse James. Talbott Tavern has 6 overnight rooms available and 15 overnight rooms at our sister property Talbott Inn featuring more modern rooms next door.

Neighbourhood information

Visitor are steps away from a myriad of restaurants, boutique shops and historic landmarks, and of course The Oldest Bourbon Bar in the world: here at The Old Talbott Tavern, which features great food, fantastic Bourbons, and weekend live entertainment. To top it all off, it’s a short drive to many of the world’s most renown Bourbon distilleries, including Barton 1792, Heaven Hill, Jim Beam, Markers Mark, and Willet. Also nearby are countless historic landmarks including My Old Kentucky Home, The Oscar Getz Museum, St. Joe’s Cathedral, and the Civil War Museum.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • The Old Talbott Tavern
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

Talbott Tavern and Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 19:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.