Top Bardstown Venues

• Spaces for 110-150 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Distillery

The James B. Beam Distilling Co. is a gorgeous venue in Clermont, KY, where couples can host their wedding celebrations, corporate events, and other special occasions. Located in the heart of Kentucky, this historic distillery boasts several different flexible options where couples can bring their wedding vision to life. The venue is ideally suited to rehearsal dinners and wedding-related events, but the team at James B. Beam is dedicated to go the extra mile in order to make each celebration extra special. The James B. Beam Distilling Co. is perfect for wedding parties both large and small. The on-campus restaurant, The Kitchen Table features an upscale southern inspired menu and vibe perfect for celebrating your big day. Inspired by the original Beam family kitchen table, the restaurant features a fine dining experience like no other on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail paired with a large selection of rare bourbons, beer, and wine. Couples and their guests can tour the distillery and partake in a private bourbon tasting before, after, or during their meal. There are several hotels in the area where guests can find accommodation, and Louisville is a short trip up I-65. The James B. Beam Distilling Co. is easily accessible, ADA compliant, has plenty of parking onsite, and free Wifi throughout.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Driscoll Estate is a luxury wedding and event venue set on 33 acres of Kentucky bluegrass in Taylorsville, about 40 minutes from downtown Louisville. Rolling hills, scenic ponds, and mature trees frame the property, offering a natural backdrop that works across seasons. The centerpiece of the estate for events is a 6,000-square-foot reception hall with pine ceilings, antique accents, and café-style string lights — a space that reads rustic and modern at once. Full climate control makes it a comfortable setting year-round. The property also includes a covered wedding gazebo and a covered lake dock for ceremonies and outdoor gatherings. The estate's 8-bedroom Manor house allows wedding parties and guests to stay on-site, with a pool, media room, and a 14-seat dining table well-suited for rehearsal dinners. Driscoll Estate hosts weddings, corporate retreats, and private getaways.

• Spaces for 150-300 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space

The General Nelson Inn in Bardstown, Kentucky brings Southern hospitality to private events and wedding celebrations in the heart of Bourbon Country. The property sits just blocks from historic downtown Bardstown — named the "Most Beautiful Small Town in America" — and draws guests from Louisville and beyond for its combination of intimate event space and on-site lodging. The Carriage House serves as the centerpiece for private events, a warmly appointed room that seats up to 150 guests for banquets or configures for theater seating of up to 300. It opens directly onto a large patio with a heated outdoor pool and gazebo, giving event planners flexibility to blend indoor and outdoor settings. The space is available with tables, chairs, linens, and a dance area, and the property offers valet parking and dressing suites for wedding parties. With 48 guestrooms and a courtesy airport shuttle on-site, the General Nelson Inn allows out-of-town family and guests to stay where the celebration takes place — a convenience that distinguishes it from stand-alone event venues in the region.

The Trail Hotel offers event spaces for your next celebration in Bardstown, Kentucky.