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Spiking the eggnog? These Lexington liquor stores are open late Christmas Eve

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  • Several Lexington liquor stores open late on Christmas Eve; some close Christmas Day.
  • Key late-night options include Liquor Barn and Liquor Barn Express.
  • Call ahead before you go; hours vary by store and may change without notice.

Nothing quite derails a holiday party like running out of wine or bourbon, so it pays to know in advance which Lexington liquor stores will be open late Wednesday for Christmas Eve.

Sure, grocery chains like Costco Wholesale and Trader Joe’s also offer decent selections and prices on wine and spirits. But if you’re counting on them to save your Christmas Eve party, you’ll be out of luck.

If you’re in a pinch, don’t fret. We’ve saved you the trouble by calling around to confirm some of the most convenient options for a liquor-store run Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. We’ve done the same for Central Kentucky’s major grocery chains.

Christmas holiday operating hours for Lexington liquor stores

While many Lexington liquor stores are open Christmas Eve, they often operate on modified hours. Others are closed entirely Christmas Day.

Some local options include the following:

Liquor Barn, 1837 Plaudit Place

  • Christmas Eve: Closes at 11 p.m.
  • Christmas Day: Closes at 6 p.m.

Liquor Barn Express, 866 East High St.

  • Christmas Eve: Closes at 10 p.m.
  • Christmas Day: Closes at 6 p.m.

Total Wine & More, 161 Lexington Green Circle

  • Christmas Eve: Closes at 8 p.m.
  • Christmas Day: Closed for the holiday

Justin’s House of Bourbon, 601 West Main St.

  • Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Christmas Day: Closed

Store hours can change, so call ahead before your trip.

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Aaron Mudd
Lexington Herald-Leader
Aaron Mudd was a service journalism reporter for the Lexington Herald-Leader, Centre Daily Times and Belleville News-Democrat. He was based at the Herald-Leader in Lexington, and left the paper in February 2026. Support my work with a digital subscription
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