Manchester Brewery
1224 Manchester Street
Lexington, KY
(859) 309-1254
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.
Pretzel & Obatzda (V)15A 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 Cocktail1/4lb 12 | 1/2lb 19.5White shrimp, poached in a proprietary brine & served chilled. Horseradish forward cocktail sauce. Powdered bacon fat. Orange & herbs
- Charcuterie Board38A 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 Dip14..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 Spread15.5Scottish 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)13.5Young carrots; barbecue dry rubbed & grilled. Served over arugula & finished with hot honey
Tomato Bisque & Grilled Cheese16.5Vodka & tomato bisque. Aged balsamic. Toasted pine nuts & black truffle salt.Grilled cheese on Texas toast with a trio of Kenny’s Creamery white cheddar, Camembert, & cream cheese. Jalapeno preserves. Maldon sea salt
- S&V Reuben181/2lb corned brisket, thick cut. Emmenthaler cheese. Sauerkraut. 1000 island. Served on marbled rye; warm on the outside, cool on the inside. Namesake kettle chips.
S&V Hot Chicken Sandwich15Lakewatcher Farms KY Proud chicken breast: Buttermilk breaded & deep fried; tossed in
Nashville sauce. S&V coleslaw. Bread & butter pickled cucumber. Served on brioche.
Namesake kettle chips.
- Blackened Tuna Salad Sandwich14.75Ahi tuna cooked rare & tossed in a blackened tartar style dressing with celery, shallot, green apple & purple grape: served chilled. Poached asparagus. Hard egg. Served on a toasted sourdough.
- Grilled Caesar Salad12Romaine. Pretzel croutons. 24mo Parmigiana Reggiano. Anchovy-mustard dressing. Spanish white anchovy.a4month aged Parmesan Reggiano
- Blackened Tuna Salad16.5Ahi tuna cooked rare & tossed in a blackened tartar style dressing with celery, shallot, green apple & purple grape: served chilled. Poached asparagus. Hard egg. Raw cucumber. Tomato. Served over spring greens.
- BLT Cheddar Burger15.51/21b Allen Brothers 100% Black Angus burger patty; simply seasoned & grilled. Shredded romaine. Thick cut peppercorn bacon. Tomato. White cheddar. Kewpie mayo. Served on brioche.
- Bratwurst & Mash18.5House butchered, ground & cased 100% Sunwatch Homestead pork bratwurst. Whipped potato. Au jus gravy. Snow peas.
Fish & Chips17Lightly blackened NC farm-raised catfish, hand dipped in a twice-fermented Ethereal beer batter & deep fried. Namesake home fries & Southern hushpuppies. Tartar sauce & lemon.
- Rösti Potato (V,GF)14Russet potato; hand grated & pan fried. Kenny’s fromage blanc. Mustard caviar. Sauerkraut. Pickled shallot. Seasonal greens. Raw horseradish. Herbs.
- Garlic-Parmigiana Chicken Wings18Full pound split chicken wings; garlic brined & twice fried. Finsihed with house Italian dry rub & 24mo Parmigiana Reggiano. Arugula.
- Belgian Frites11Namesake home fries, twice fried. A trio of mayonnaise-based sauces; Buttermilk herb, wasabi-horseradish & andalouse.
Served 4 pm to 9 pm
- Hanger Steak3680z hanging tender; cooked & served Pittsburgh. Smashed Yukon gold potato. Salsa verde
- Filet mignon468oz center cut filet, seared medium-rare. Smashed Yukon gold potato. Salsa verde.
- Schnitzel27Duroc pork tenderloin; pounded thin, buttermilk breaded & deep fried. Served over spatzle with a tarragon-lemon-butter sauce. Tomato-cucumber salad.
- Chicken & Dumplins’24Braised & shredded chicken thigh. Au jus white gravy with vegetables. Buttermilk dumplins’, chives.
- Spatzle & Asparagus22.5Swabian dumplings. Garlic-roasted asparagus. Raw tomato. 24mo Parmigiana Reggiano. Black Pepper. Herb butter. Lemon
- KY Lamb Loukaniko Sausage28House ground & cased 100% KY Proud lamb; grilled. Served over a root vegetable caponata & spätzle.
- Mushroom Bolognese26Mushroom & tomato stewed for hours enriched with dairy. Served over pappardelle pasta. 24mo Parmigiana Reggiano. Garlic-butter baguette.
- Bété Noir8Flourless chocolate cake. Candied orange.
- Brown Cow7.5Two scoops vanilla bean ice cream. Coca Cola Classic
*Eating raw or undercooked foods may be harmful to your body
Drink Menu
Locally brewed in Lexington’s Distillery District
Wanderland - West Coast IPA77.2% 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 IPA76.9% 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 Sour6.56.5% 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 Pilsner64.8% ABV
This IS your dad’s beer – A classic pilsner that is light, crisp, and goes down super easy.
Omerta - Italian Pilsner6.55.2% ABV
Crisp and refreshing, perfect for a hot summer day!
Baphomet - Dopplebock68% ABV
Traditional German Dopplebock – Toasted bread, caramel, and subtle chocolate notes resting on a solid malt backbone
Baba Yaga - Russian Imperial Stout1214% 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 Ale6.55.6% ABV
Toasty and bready malt tones pair with fruity hop notes and a crisp dry finish
In My Ho-Ho-Ho Era - Lager54.2% ABV
Drinking this light Lager helps Operation Secret Santa deliver holiday cheer to local families
White Ale - Farmhouse Witbier65% 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 Porter6.55.9% ABV
Brewed with English malts this dark ale has a toasty flavor with bready and malty notes
Lambda - Oatmeal Stout6.55.7% ABVVery drinkable. Upfront coffee and roast. Balanced by notes of sweet molasses.
Bartender Creations
- Mean Girl10vodka, honey simple, triple sec, lemon juice, cranberry juice, Starry
- La Lechuza10tequila, triple sec, lime juice, blackberry liqueur
- Drury Lane10gin, lemon juice, honey simple, Muffin Man Blueberry Muffin Sour, Peychaud’s bitter
- What’s the Tea?10bourbon, lime juice, lemon juice, peach schnapps, honey simple
- Honey, The Bees Are Smoking Oranges Again!10tequila, mezcal, triple sec, lime juice, honey, orange blossom water, grapefruit soda
Classic Cocktails
- Old Fashioned12Old Charter 8, Angostura bitters, orange bitters, simple syrup, orange zest
- French 7512London dry gin or brandy, lemon juice, simple syrup, sparkling wine
- Saturn12London dry gin, Falernum liquer, orgeat syrup, lime juice, passion fruit puree
- Word Of The Day: Mezcal12Mezcal, green chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, lime juice
- Cosmo12Vodka, Cointreau, lime, cranberry
- Rose | Miraval, Provence, France15 | 45Very 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, France12 | 38The 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, Oregon14 | 42Sourced 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, Oregon18 | 54Nose 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, California18 | 53Soft 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, France14 | 42Deep 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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102 W Vine Street
Lexington, KY
(859) 368-9557
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