Popular Bluegrass Hospitality restaurant in Lexington is moving. More BHG locations coming
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- Bluegrass Hospitality Group plans three new restaurant openings.
- OBC Kitchen will move from Tates Creek Road to The Commons this fall.
- Malone’s Prime Beef Steakhouse is slated to open in Crestview Hills late in 2026.
Lexington restaurant chain Bluegrass Hospitality Group is expanding, with three new restaurants coming soon.
According to the company, OBC Kitchen will move from its location on Tates Creek Road to The Commons, a new entertainment area under development off Leestown Road. It is expected to open in the fall next to the iconic water tower.
And a first-ever standalone Harry’s American Bar & Grill will be opening in Richmond this fall too, according to a social media post.
Meanwhile, a new Malone’s Prime Beef Steakhouse is coming to Crestview Hills in Northern Kentucky late in 2026.
OBC Kitchen known for bourbon, Bacon in a Glass
OBC Kitchen, which stands for Old Bourbon County, is known for its extensive bourbon and craft beer collection as well as hand-crafted cocktails. It opened next to the Drake’s and Malone’s in the Lansdowne Shopping Center in 2015. The gastropub has an eclectic menu that includes the signature Bacon in a Glass, Warm Buttermilk Donuts and Shrimp & Grits as well as steaks and more.
According to a post on social media, the popular restaurant has outgrown its current space and is “looking forward to giving OBC a home that matches the experience and atmosphere we strive to create for our guests.”
It will join the RD1 Distillery tasting room and a new DaRae & Friends restaurant in The Commons, which also will be home to a music venue.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
