Beer Cheese Trail

Expiration: 365 days after purchase

Winchester, Kentucky is the birthplace of Beer Cheese. Conquer the Beer Cheese Trail by visiting multiple restaurants to earn prizes and satisfy your taste buds!


Included Venues

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Beech Springs Table
The 1943 Mercantile
Woody's Sports Bar & Grill
This local hang-out is known for its great food, live music, award-winning Beer Cheese, and is a great place to watch sports as they have 22 televisions!
Waterfront Grill and Gathering
Whether you're a kayaker who pulls up to the dock or a local who wants to sit and enjoy a cold beer or signature dish, the Waterfront Grill is the perfect place to gather. Chef John uses his salt block technique that creates a more complex flavor profile to your food.
The View at Southwind
Named in part for its sister restaurant, Pilot View Market, and for it's amazing view overlooking Southwind golf course, The View at Southwind offers great food and libations.
The Beer Cheese Festival
The ONE and ONLY Beer Cheese Festival in the World! Held every second Saturday in June, downtown comes alive with music, food shopping and beer cheeses. Lots and lots of beer cheese!
South Main Grocery
South Main Grocery& Grill, a local hotspot for over 50 years, is a great place to eat breakfast, lunch and serves up one of the best burgers around!
Smokin' Howards Sports Bar & Grill
This family favorite restaurant serves up fresh smoked bbq daily and offers southern favorites such as frog legs, lamb fries and made from scratch sides. Smokin' Howards is soul food at it's finest!
Pilot View Mini Mart
This small country store has serviced the community since the late 19th century. Pilot View Market is widely known for its delicious home cooking, including their steak and beer cheese omelet. It's made with three eggs, melted beer cheese and seasoned chopped steak then rolled to perfection.
Loma's at the Opera House
Located on the first floor of the beautifully restored Winchester Opera House, Loma's beer cheese is featured in several signature dishes including their homemade vinaigrette dressing, and souther shrimp and grits atop beer cheese grits.
JK's at Forest Grove
Located in an old country store, JK's is filled with local memorabilia, historic photos and is not only known for its beer cheese but also their great food and delicious desserts.
Hall's On The River
Located on the Kentucky River and Lower Howard's Creek - Kentucky's first industrial settlement - Hall's is widely known for beer cheese, fried banana peppers, hot brown, catfish, and other Southern originals.
Gaunce's Deli & Cafe
A third generation restaurant, Gaunce's offers various Kentucky favorites, including beer cheese, jam cake, salt rising bread, bourbon balls, and Smitty's country ham.
Full Circle Market-Health Food
Full Circle Market has provided healthy foods, vitamins, body care items, teas, spices, and locally produced products for over 20 years. Their award-winning GLUTEN FREE beer cheese is nicely spiced, whipped to perfection and comes in mild or hot.
DJ's Steakhouse
DJ's is a family-owned steakhouse, with a full bar, featuring certified Angus beef dishes, sandwiches and boasts the largest outdoor seating in Winchester.
Abettor Brewing Company
Abettor Brewing Company is Winchester, Kentucky’s first brewery. Launched in April 2019, the brewery specializes in a variety of beers utilizing local ingredients and hops from Clark County.