Your guide to the 5 most popular spots in Lexington's Central Downtown neighborhood

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Published on August 07, 2019
Your guide to the 5 most popular spots in Lexington's Central Downtown neighborhoodPhoto: Corto Lima/Yelp

Spending time in Central Downtown? Get to know this Lexington neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a bar to a coffee spot.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Central Downtown, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Corto Lima

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Topping the list is bar and Latin American spot Corto Lima, which offers tacos and more. Located at 101 W. Short St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 261 reviews on Yelp. Look for the blue corn empanadas, tamales and more on the menu. 

2. High on Art & Coffee

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Next up is arts and crafts spot High on Art & Coffee, which offers coffee and tea and more, situated at 523 E. High St. With five stars out of 46 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. You'll find milkshakes, smoothies and more on the menu.

3. Lockbox

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Southern spot Lockbox is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 167 W. Main St., four stars out of 112 reviews. This spot offers its patrons a bourbon passport club. Click here for details.

4. Bourbon On Rye

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Bourbon On Rye, a bar and traditional American spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 43 Yelp reviews. Head over to 115 W. Main St. to see for yourself. Looking for something different to drink? Try the Moscow Mule with bourbon (instead of vodka) at this establishment.

5. Pink Spider

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Check out the Pink Spider, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 10 reviews on Yelp. You can find the shoe store and women's clothing spot, which offers accessories and more, at 507 E. High St., Suite #100. This spot has been in operation since August 2011. 

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