PublicHouse – Ethereal Brewing

About Us

Opening the public house

Bringing craft brews to downtown Lexington

Ethereal Brewing Public House’s history begins with the prominent and successful businessman, William R. Morton. In 1810 Lord Morton, opened Morton’s Tavern Stand. Since, the building has served the community as a hardware store, barber shop, liquor store, and several restaurants. We have done our utmost to retain the historic features and character of the building and hope to be good stewards of its long life. Notably, two of the large tables on the first floor are built from the 200-year-old floor joists from the renovation.

Adding a little Salt and Vinegar

Teaming up with Greg Spaulding to provide a unique experience

In 2015 Greg Spaulding opened Middle Fork Kitchen Bar as the Chef de Cuisine under the tutelage of Mark Jensen. Ultimately, Spaulding would work with Chef Cole Arimes and his team for a year at Coles 735 Main and then become Executive Chef of West Main Crafting Co. in the Fall of 2018 for nearly two years. Greg joins Ethereal at the Public House to combine his incredible cuisine with our craft brews and cocktails.

Shareables Sandwiches Pub Menu Supper Menu Dessert

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Pretzel & Obatzda (V)
15
A single artisanal 10.5oz sourdough pretzel baked fresh by Papa Pretzel, served warm with Maldon sea salt. Brie & camembert whipped with herbs, spices & Ethereal beer. Toasted caraway & black pepper.
S&V Shrimp Cocktail
1/4lb 12 | 1/2lb 19.5
White shrimp, poached in a proprietary brine & served chilled. Horseradish forward cocktail sauce. Powdered bacon fat. Orange & herbs
Charcuterie Board
38
A trio of house curated meats served chilled; corned brisket, 100% KY Proud pork bratwurst, 100% KY Proud Lamb loukaniko sausage. Assorted cheeses. House pickles. Spiced walnuts. Fruit in various forms. Grilled sourdough.
Greens & Artichoke Dip
14
..an homage to a classic

Winter greens & roasted artichoke hearts with a variety of cheeses & spices, topped with sauerkraut & served with grilled sourdough.
Smoked Salmon & Pimento Cheese Spread
15.5
Scottish salmon smoked over hardwood & pimento peppers whipped with cream & cheddar cheese, sour cream, herbs & spices; served chilled. Pickled cucumber. Served with warm baguette.
Barbecued Carrots (V)
13.5
Young carrots; barbecue dry rubbed & grilled. Served over arugula & finished with hot honey

Served 4 pm to 9 pm

Bété Noir
8
Flourless chocolate cake. Candied orange.
Brown Cow
7.5
Two scoops vanilla bean ice cream. Coca Cola Classic

*Eating raw or undercooked foods may be harmful to your body

Drink Menu

Craft Beer Craft Cocktails Wines

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Locally brewed in Lexington’s Distillery District

Wanderland - West Coast IPA
7

7.2% ABV

Our West Coast IPA – citrus, tropical, with a touch of pine, this crispy IPA hits you in the face with hops and finishes dry.
Fad-Tastic - New England IPA
7

6.9% ABV

This is our flagship New England IPA, meaning high on the hop flavor, low on the bitterness, and super hazy!
Muffin Man - Blueberry Muffin Sour
6.5

6.5% ABV

This was a small batch beer, turned Flagship because our awesome regulars insisted so, and for good reason. Try the Blueberry Muffin in a glass that’s sweeping Lexington!
Throwback - American Pilsner
6

4.8% ABV

This IS your dad’s beer – A classic pilsner that is light, crisp, and goes down super easy.
Omerta - Italian Pilsner
6.5

5.2% ABV

Crisp and refreshing, perfect for a hot summer day!
Baphomet - Dopplebock
6

8% ABV

Traditional German Dopplebock – Toasted bread, caramel, and subtle chocolate notes resting on a solid malt backbone

Baba Yaga - Russian Imperial Stout
12

14% ABV

Our revered Russian Imperial Stout aged in Four Roses barrels. Ambiguous as its namesake, Baba Yaga is bittersweet and rich with a delightfully chocolatey and boozey flavor.
Rye So Serious - Rye Pale Ale
6.5

5.6% ABV

Toasty and bready malt tones pair with fruity hop notes and a crisp dry finish
In My Ho-Ho-Ho Era - Lager
5

4.2% ABV

Drinking this light Lager helps Operation Secret Santa deliver holiday cheer to local families
White Ale - Farmhouse Witbier
6

5% ABV

Our lightest offering, brewed with 10lbs of fresh fruit zest (sweet oranges, lemons) and Indian coriander seed. Very light with a fluffy mouthfeel and dry finish
Old Gregg - Brown Porter
6.5

5.9% ABV

Brewed with English malts this dark ale has a toasty flavor with bready and malty notes
Lambda - Oatmeal Stout
6.5
5.7% ABV

Very drinkable. Upfront coffee and roast. Balanced by notes of sweet molasses.

Bartender Creations

Mean Girl
10

vodka, honey simple, triple sec, lemon juice, cranberry juice, Starry
La Lechuza
10
tequila, triple sec, lime juice, blackberry liqueur
Drury Lane
10

gin, lemon juice, honey simple, Muffin Man Blueberry Muffin Sour, Peychaud’s bitter
What’s the Tea?
10
bourbon, lime juice, lemon juice, peach schnapps, honey simple
Honey, The Bees Are Smoking Oranges Again!
10
tequila, mezcal, triple sec, lime juice, honey, orange blossom water, grapefruit soda

Classic Cocktails

Old Fashioned
12

Old Charter 8, Angostura bitters, orange bitters, simple syrup, orange zest
French 75
12

London dry gin or brandy, lemon juice, simple syrup, sparkling wine
Saturn
12

London dry gin, Falernum liquer, orgeat syrup, lime juice, passion fruit puree
Word Of The Day: Mezcal
12

Mezcal, green chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, lime juice
Cosmo
12

Vodka, Cointreau, lime, cranberry

Rose | Miraval, Provence, France
15 | 45
Very pale pink color. Nose of fresh fruit and citrus fruit. Fleshy palate with notes of citrus and white flowers and a log finish with salinity.
Sauvignon Blanc | Monsieur Touton Selection, Bordeaux, France
12 | 38
The right amount of zesty Sauvignon Blanc flavors that are distinctly French, but the acidity pops nicely for a white Bordeaux without the pucker. 100% Sauvignon Blanc (no Semillon, crisp, vibrant and fresh.
Chardonnay | Stoller Family Estate, Dundee Hills, Oregon
14 | 42
Sourced entirely of estate fruit, fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks to capture the fresh, crisp fruit of the variety. It shows aromas of chamomile and lychee with hints of lemon rind. On the palate, flavors of pear and tropical fruits are balanced by its acidity
Pinot Noir | Stoller Family Estate, Willamette Valley, Oregon
18 | 54
Nose is dark and earthy, with notes of sandalwood, bramble, and black cherry. The palate is structured by fine-grain tannins that lift vibrant red fruit flavors through the finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon | The Critic, Napa Valley, California
18 | 53
Soft and approachable nose with hints of dark fruit and a touch of smokiness. Flavors of Bing cherry and caramel on the palate, followed by a smooth round finish that lingers with a touch of currant and spice.
Red Blend | Les Darons, Languedoc-Roussillion, France
14 | 42
Deep red with glints of purple. Hints of red fruit yogurts, and with aeration fruits such as plums, blueberries and blackberries combined with cinnamon and white pepper spices. Combines amplitude and stress with a dense and silky matter. Mature tannins which easily pass thanks to the fruit and its freshness. Powerful, full-bodied and luscious with numerous but not over-bearing spices finishing with menthol resinous notes.

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Ethereal Brewing Public House7 days ago

𝓝𝓮𝔀 𝓜𝓮𝓷𝓾 𝓐𝓵𝓮𝓻𝓽!

We are excited to announce we have revamped the menu a bit for Spring. Details and website to be updated soon. We look forward to sharing a meal with you very soon.

Stay dry out there.

📍102 West Vine Street Lexington, KY inside @etherealbrewing_publichouse

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Can’t thank everyone enough for packing out Ethereal Brewing Public House last night for our Thursday Night FREE COMEDY Show! 🤩

HUGE THANK YOU to our amazingly funny comics:

-Collin Ruegg
-Jessi Sims
-Michael Kinberger
-Nathan Alexander
-Greg Brown

Special thanks to Rebecca Riesenberg and the Ethereal Brewing Bar Staff for helping to keep the drinks flowing! You don’t wanna miss these incredibly fun shows!! 🔥 💥

We are at Ethereal Public House every Thursday at 8 for our open mic & the 2nd to last Thursday of every month!!
Come out to Ethereal Slice House tonight for our open mic and every last Friday of the month for our AFTER:DUSK Comedy Show Series! See you next Friday for AFTER:DUSK Comedy Show #4 - FREE ADMISSION 🎉

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102 W Vine Street
Lexington, KY

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About Us

Opening the public house

Adding a little Salt and Vinegar

Our Menu

Served 4 pm to 9 pm

Drink Menu

Locally brewed in Lexington’s Distillery District

7.2% ABV

6.9% ABV

6.5% ABV

4.8% ABV

5.2% ABV

8% ABV

14% ABV

5.6% ABV

4.2% ABV

5% ABV

5.9% ABV