Bigg Blue Martini

I went to Bigg Blue after a UK game with some friends. They couldn't ask for a better location, being right next to Rupp. The decor is modern and cool and we were very comfortable hanging out there for a drink. We had great service and our server was happy to answer all our questions about the drinks.

I was just visiting Kentucky (returning Alumni) so I really wanted a bourbon martini. I decided on the Bluegrass Martini (Makers and Blue Island Puckers) and it was delicious. My friend had the Secretariat (Eagle Rare, Apple Pucker, Cranberry) and I had a sip and loved that too. Bourbon martinis are delish!

Can't wait to go back again some time and try some of their other signature cocktails!

Love this place.  Great place for a martini after a long day at a conference.  Great atmosphere and great drinks.  Great wait staff as well.

Drinks were fine - a few interesting martinis, of course - but the food was only passable.  A fair place to meet someone for a few drinks: not too loud, but busy enough.  Also, be warned: a fair place to run into people ordering expensive bourbon
and diet coke.

My visit was a summer Thursday, but I don't get the impression that this place gets overrun by college students, if that's what you're trying to avoid.  

I'd recommend going elsewhere for food, though...While it was ok (and included most typical bar options),  there just wasn't anything to recommend it.  Not sure whether the food was too "chain-y," whether there just wasn't much love or passion for the food they were serving coming out of the kitchen, or whether the inattentive service was the main culprit.  (The bartender seemed put-out when my date and I asked for menus when we ordered a second round of drinks.) I just hate to have what should be a fun meal turn out  'meh...'

I mean, if you're staying upstairs and don't feel like roaming far from the hotel, it's fine.  A good place to have a comfortable dinner without breaking down and eating in your room.