Meeting & Events
About The Hotel
The Trail Hotel
Historic Bardstown, Kentucky
Welcome
The Trail Hotel, a luxury oasis in the heart of Bardstown, Kentucky, where bourbon heritage meets mid-century modern flair. With its refined elegance and contemporary amenities, it ’ s a savvy choice for both leisure seekers and business travelers alike. Perfect for corporate retreats, meetings, and private events, our versatile spaces are designed to impress — even your most discerning guests. Whether you ’ re hosting a boardroom brainstorming session or a celebration with friends, our dedicated team is here to ensure everything runs smoother than a fine bourbon. Experience relaxation and unforgettable gatherings in a setting that captures the spirit of Bardstown.
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Event Spaces
The Trail Hotel
With Iconic Spirit
Bardstown Events
Camaraderie comes easily here in the “ Bourbon Capital of the World, ” and The Trail Hotel is Bardstown ’ s premier destination for bringing good company together. With impeccable service, top-shelf event amenities, and indoor and outdoor spaces designed to inspire, you and your guests can slow down and savor the moment against the timeless beauty of the Bourbon Trail.
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The Reserve
Room
The Trail Hotel ’ s largest private dining space is ready for everything from toasts to talk shop — just bring the people, we ’ ll bring the charm. With easy access to hotel amenities and a team ready to help orchestrate the details, it ’ s the perfect stage for memorable moments (and maybe a few tall tales).
SQ FOOTAGE - 903 sq ft SITTING CAPACITY - 30 people STANDING CAPACITY - 55 people INCLUDED IN RENTAL - Tables, Tablecloths If Applicable: Sound System, Seating, Dishes and Cutlery
Bourbon
Lounge
The Bourbon Lounge is where sophistication meets spirit, with walls lined in bourbon and a sleek bar that can appear (or disappear) as needed. Outfitted with plush seating, it ’ s an intimate hideaway perfect for small gatherings, private toasts, or plotting your next grand adventure.
FOOTAGE - 669 sq ft SITTING CAPACITY - 28 people STANDING CAPACITY - 36 people INCLUDED IN RENTAL - Furniture and Roll-Out Bar
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Breakfast Buffet
- $30 per person
Beverages
Freshly Brewed Local Roasted Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee
Selection of Tazo™ Teas Natalies Fresh Squeezed Orange or Grapefruit Juice
Buffet Station
Cold Seasonal Fresh Cut Fruit Assorted Yogurt Parfait
Hot Organic Oatmeal or Stone Ground Grits Farm Fresh Scrambled Eggs or Egg Whites Trail Breakfast Potatoes Choice Of (2) Two Of The Following: Hickory Smoked Bacon, Country Ham, Chicken Or Pork Sausage Links
Baked Goods Assortment Fresh Baked Croissants, Pastries, Muffins, Bagels, English Muffins, Wheat, Rye, Pumpernickel
Flavored And Whipped Cream Cheeses/Fruit Preserves/Butter Warm Gouda Breakfast Pastry Apple Bourbon Fritters Signature House Baked Muffins can also be offered
Add-Ons
OMELET STATION* Your Choice of Fresh Cracked Eggs, or Egg Whites, Thick Bacon, Country Ham, Sausage, Wild Mushrooms, Sweet Bell Peppers, Tomatoes, Green Onions, Asparagus, Smoked Salmon, Cheddar, Reggiano, & or Feta BREAKFAST BURRITO STATION* Eggs, House made Salsa, Chorizo, Pepper Jack, Salsa Verde, Sour Cream, Fresh Guacamole, Tomatoes, Scallions, & Warm Tortillas
PANCAKE SUNRISE* Ricotta & Lemon Soufflé Pancakes Made to Order with Choice of Chocolate Chips, Blueberries, Banana Foster, Pecans and Bourbon Maple Syrup, Whipped Cream Buttermilk Biscuits and Gravy Bacon ~ Grilled Vegetable Havarti Frittata Warm Sticky Buns Breakfast Stuffed French Toast Bourbon Maple Syrup
HEALTHY KICK BUFFET Organic Oatmeal Orange/Grapefruit/Apple/Cranberry Juices
Fresh Smoothies (Green Drink ~ Chocolate Protein ~ Very Berry ~ Banana Bo Fana Seasonal Fresh Cut Fruit ~ Organic Flavored Greek Yogurt Shooters Whole Fruit Fresh Avocado Mousse And 9-Grain Toast Station House-Made Granola Smoked Salmon ~ Egg White Bites, ADD ONS Feta/Tomatoes/Capers/Goat Mushrooms/Onions/ Peppers/Bacon/Spinach/Fresh Herbs/Olive Oil, Chicken Sausage Jasmine Rice Cauliflower Scramble
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Plated Breakfast
- $37 per person
Up To 50 People
Freshly Brewed Local Roasted Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee Beverages
Selection of Tazo™ Teas Natalies Fresh Squeezed Orange or Grapefruit Juice
Plated
Breakfast
COUNTRY FRESH SCRAMBLED EGGS Fluffy Scrambled Eggs with Your Choice of Hickory Smoked Bacon, Country Ham, or Sausage Served with Hash Brown Potatoes
EGGS TRAIL BENEDICT Poached Eggs with Grilled Tomato and Hollandaise Sauce Served with Hash Brown Potatoes
STEAK N EGGS Grilled Butcher Cut, Feta, Parm Tomato and Broccolini Scrambled Eggs Served with Our Hash Brown Potatoes
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Lunch and Dinner Buffet
$65 per person
CHOOSE 3 SIDES Braised Collard Greens Cream Corn Casserole Smashed Purple Potatoes Kentucky Burgoo Rice Black-Eyed Pea & Quinoa Cakes Mix Green Salad Tomato Cucumber Salad Sides Main Dishes CHOOSE 2 Miller Farm Roasted Creole Chicken Saffron Braised Monkfish Butcher-cut Smoke
Cream of Lacinato Kale and Spinach Trail Bake Beans (vegetarian or old school pork style) Speckled Jasmine Rice Roasted Garlic Mash Potatoes Lemon and Brown Butter Hari Cot Verts Mac Cheese Au Gratin Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Short Ribs Prime Rib Carving Station Sliced Watermelon, Brownie Bites, Candy Caramel Apples Tart
Beverages
Served with Iced Tea Freshly Brewed Quills Roasted Coffee Decaffeinated Coffee Selection of Tazo™ Teas
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Plated Lunch and Dinner
Up To 50 People
The
$125 per person
Classic Pour
CHOOSE 3 Spanish Slow-Rolled Octopus and Purple Peruvian Salad Shrimp Cocktail Kentucky Amish Farm Chicken, Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Hari Cot Vert Trail made Gnocchi, Roasted Vegetables, Blister Tomato Jus, Reggiano Chimichurri Pan Seared Scottish Salmon, Jasmine Rice and Wilted Beet Tops Shrimp n Grits; Stone Ground Anson Mills Grits, Country Ham and Corn Ragout Grilled Shrimp and Vine-Ripened Tomatoes Butcher Cut Steak, Lyonnaise Potatoes, Sauté Lacinato Kale
Roasted Assorted Vegetable Risotto w/ Basil Pomodoro Sauce Lemon Garlic Chicken, Blister Heirloom Tomatoes, Parisienne Mash, Vegetable Ragout Spinach Ravioli, Wild Mushroom, Confit Garlic Cream Sauce Trail Spiced Crusted, Fresh Caught Fish, Fingerling Potato Salad, Soy Napa, Red Cabbage Slaw Ravioli with Spinach Heirloom Tomato Broth and Lobster Ravioli
The Reserve
$15 7 per person
Experience
CHOOSE 3 Kentucky Amish Farm Chicken, Peruvian Garlic Mash, Broccolini, Wild Mushroom Foam Herb Crusted Filet Mignon, bourbon peppercorn butter, Fingerling Mash, Grilled Asparagus Pan Seared Grouper, Spinach Risotto, Lemon Basil Butter Sauce Shrimp n Grits Stone Ground Anson Mills Grits, Prawn and Creole Grilled Shrimp and Vine- Ripened Tomatoes Roasted Assorted Vegetable Risotto w/ Basil Pomodoro Sauce
Lemon Garlic Chicken, Blister Heirloom Tomatoes, Parisienne Mash, Vegetable Ragout Spinach Ravioli, Wild Mushroom, Confit Garlic Cream Sauce Trail Spiced Crusted, Fresh Caught Fish, Herbed Jasmine Rice, Cream of Spinach Ravioli with Spinach Heirloom Tomato Broth and Lobster Ravioli
DESSERT | CHOOSE 1 Chocolate Torte, Strawberry Short Cake, Lemon Cheesecake, Cream Brulee, Chocolate Bourbon Balls, Cappuccino Panna Cotta, Carrot Cake
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Plated Lunch and Dinner
Up To 50 People
Commonwealth Fixins
(priced by selections)
Watermelon Salad (country ham, feta, white balsamic vinaigrette) Petit Salad Greens, with Citrus Vinaigrette, Corn bread croutons, Sunflower Seeds, Lacinato Kale w/ Feta, Roasted Pepitas and Raspberries Vinaigrette, Miller’s Amish Chicken Wraps, Ground Tofu Lettuce Wraps Teriyaki Glaze, Crab Salad, Saffron Aioli, Focaccia Crostini, Northen Bean Cakes, Arugula and Charred Pepper Coulis, Grilled Butcher Steak Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressing, Tomato & Buffalo Mozzarella Salad, Spinach, Blue cheese and Apple, Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing, Blister Tomato Bruschetta, White Balsamic Glaze, Churrasco Style Steak Mix Green Salad House-made Pomme Frites with Fresh Grated Reggiano and Sea Salt, Grilled Salmon Salad, Miller’s Amish Chicken Salad, Trail Deviled Egg , Cornmeal Catfish Fingers, Slow Roasted Brisket with Mustard BBQ Sauce Chicken Poutine, Duck Fat Slow Roasted Taters
Peach Cobbler, Chocolate Mousse, Mini Bourbon and Carmel Bread Pudding, Chocolate Truffles, Mini Panna Cotta and Blackberry Cheesecake
Iced Tea, Freshly Brewed Quills Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee & Tazo™ Traditional and Herbal Tea
Commonwealth Fixins
(priced by selections)
Arancini (fried risotto dumplings), Bao buns (brisket, chicken or grilled vegetable) Falafel, (lamb, beef or vegetable) Tacos (chicken, beef or vegetables) Pho Shooter: Ponzu Beef Broth, Steak, Rice Noodles, Cilantro, Kale Caesar, Greek Salad, Tamarind Curries (chicken or vegetable) Tandoori Chicken or Fish, Bahn Mi with Lemongrass Chicken, Pickled Vegetables, Nwalins & Creole (Cajun crawdads) Po Boys Blackened Shrimp, Gumbo Shots, Jambalaya
Strawberry Shortcake, Chocolate Torte, Crème Brulee, Pecan Pie, New York Cheesecake, Strawberry Mousse
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To Do Things
The Trail Hotel
A Trail To Explore Sip, Stroll, and Soak It In
There ’ s no better place to explore the heart of Bourbon Country than Bardstown. From world-renowned distilleries to hidden local gems, our Bourbon Butler is here to guide you to the best sips, sights, and experiences in town. Whether you ’ re planning private tastings, distillery tours, or simply looking to wander through our historic streets, you ’ ll find plenty of ways to soak in the spirit of Bardstown — all just steps from The Trail Hotel.
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At The Trail Hotel, we specialize
in crafting unforgettable
experiences. Our exclusive
Bourbon Butler service offers
personalized Bardstown
adventures, whether you ’ re
seeking a day of non-stop
bourbon tastings with seamless
transportation or a relaxed
outing exploring the town ’ s rich
history and local sights.
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Unforgettable
Experiences
For those who prefer to plan their own adventure, we also offer The Butler ’ s Blog and Brochure, filled with insider tips and recommendations to help guide your journey. However you choose to explore, the Bourbon Butler ensures your stay is nothing short of extraordinary. Bourbon Butler
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Distilleries
in Bardstown
1. Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center Home to Elijah Craig, Evan Williams, and Larceny. 2. Willett Distillery Family-owned, producing small-batch bourbons like Willett Pot Still and Rowan’s Creek. 3. Barton 1792 Distillery The oldest fully operational distillery in Bardstown, known for 1792 Bourbon. *Please note: this distillery does not offer tours. 4. Lux Row Distillers Produces Rebel, Ezra Brooks, and Blood Oath bourbons. 5. Preservation Distillery Boutique distillery focused on small- batch, handcrafted bourbons. 6. Bardstown Bourbon Company One of the newer, modern distilleries offering a high-tech experience and a restaurant. 7. Log Still Distillery (Gethsemane, KY) Family-owned, known for Monk’s Road Bourbon.
Famous for its hand-dipped red wax bottles and scenic grounds. 9. Jim Beam American Stillhouse (Clermont, KY) One of the largest bourbon distilleries in the world, known for Jim Beam, Knob Creek, and Basil Hayden’s. 10. Four Roses Distillery (Lawrenceburg, KY) Renowned for its distinct single-barrel, small- batch, and yellow label bourbons. 11. Woodford Reserve Distillery (Versailles, KY) A historic distillery known for producing premium, small-batch bourbon. 8. Maker’s Mark Distillery (Loretto, KY)
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14. Other Notable Locations • My Old Kentucky Home • Old Bardstown Village
12. Buffalo Trace Distillery (Frankfort, KY) Home to famous bourbons like Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, and Blanton’s. 13. Castle & Key Distillery (Frankfort, KY) Revived on the historic Old Taylor Distillery grounds, offering small-batch craft spirits.
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Our Vendors
The Trail Hotel
Vetted For Your Day Exceptional Services for Every Detail
In Bardstown, talent runs deep — rooted in tradition and inspired by the spirit of celebration. From skilled bakers crafting picture-perfect cakes to local musicians who know how to set the mood, our town is home to experienced professionals ready to bring your event to life. Whether you ’ re searching for a charming church, a seasoned photographer, or the perfect DJ to keep the dance floor full, you ’ ll find trusted partners on the pages ahead — all familiar with The Trail Hotel and ready to make your day seamless.
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Trusted
Partners and Pros
Bakery
Churches
Flour & Oak Bakery (502) 331-6161 flourandoak502@gmail.com
Nelson Christian Church (502) 348-3495 info@nelsonchristianchurch.com Bardstown Baptist Church (502) 348-3866 priley@bardstownbaptist.net
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Photographers
Musicians & DJs
BJenny Pollitte Photography (502) 510-1210 jenny@jennypollittephotography.com
Wright's DJ Service (502) 275-9052
Gmoney DJ Services (502) 930-7503
BriarRose and Thistle (502) 331-1219
Wake Up In Tsunami (502) 203-2190
Kriech-Higdon Photography (502) 548-5926 jessie@kriech-higdonphoto.com
Louisville Federation of Musicians (502) 451-7509
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