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Eat & Drink Derby Style

From classic Kentucky dishes to Derby-inspired desserts and a whole lot of bourbon, the Derby Café & Bourbon Bar is an authentic culinary experience that will perfectly complement your day at the Museum. Stop by for a bite to eat before your tour or end the day with a bourbon tasting.

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Café Hours

  • Normal Hours:
    Monday - Sunday, 11:00am - 3:00pm
  • Winter Hours:
    Closed Sundays from 11/23/25 - 3/28/26
  • Special closings:
    Closed 1/2/26 - 1/18/26, reopening 1/19/26
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Derby Café

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Kentucky Classics

Try out our version of the Kentucky Hot Brown, Burgoo Soup, and other Southern cooking favorites for a classic Kentucky lunch.

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Signature Desserts

Get a slice of Kentucky tradition with a Kern’s Derby-Pie® tart or taste the homemade goodness of a Dewster’s cookie or bourbon pecan blondie.

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Seasonal Flavors

Classic and signature dishes are always on the menu, but our seasonal specialties are continually rotating to give you the freshest way to enjoy local flavors.

Bourbon Bar

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Over 170 Bourbons

As an official stop on the Urban Bourbon Trail®, our Bourbon Bar has a wide variety of Kentucky’s signature spirit.

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Cocktails & Mocktails

A Kentucky Derby experience isn’t complete without the traditional Mint Julep, Oaks Lily, or Woodford Spire. Enjoy a specialty cocktail or mocktail inside the Café or on the covered outdoor terrace right next to historic Churchill Downs®.

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Bourbon Flights

Try a curated flight, or pick up a bottle in the Museum store to take home!

Partners

Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Urban Bourbon Trail
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It’s not the Kentucky Derby without bourbon and it’s not a day at Kentucky Derby Museum without the full Derby experience. Outside our Bourbon Bar, we offer unique experiences, unforgettable events, and one of a kind opportunities throughout the year that bring horse racing, bourbon, and legends together in one place. Check out current tours and experiences and sign up for our newsletter to be the first to hear about new events and exclusive offerings coming to Kentucky Derby Museum!

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