The #1 Liquor Store and Bar in Nicholasville Kentucky with the largest selections!

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Welcome to Happy Hour Liquor and Bar!

When was the last time you walked into a liquor store and felt at home? Sure, many liquor and wine establishments have an expansive selection of spirits, fine wines, and affordable drinks shoved into spaces without care and without thought.

You know those bottles are just sitting on the shelves, getting dusty because no one seems to take the time to explain to anyone what they actually are, or what they pair well with? In fact, when most of us even think about a liquor store, we don’t exactly think of the most inviting place in the world!

Get ready to have an unseen experience of a liquor store, because at Happy Hour Liquor and Bar (formerly Bypass Liquors) is making that happen through customer service, extensive knowledge of their products, and a stellar high-end bourbon bar (NOW OPEN), that you can’t find anywhere else.

Stop by and meet the staff, browse our selections and grab a pour that will treat you like a warm Kentucky hug. Cheers!

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One of the largest selections of bourbons in Kentucky!

SPIRITS AND BOURBON!

We have the largest selection of specialty liquors, beers and wines sold in many different sizes to meet your needs and occasion.

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BEERS AND LOCAL BREWS!

The Happy Hour Store has one of the largest selection of domestic, import and craft beers, along with locally brewed beer.

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We carry a vast variety of beers.

Or wines range from $5.00 to $200.00 per bottle.

A LARGE WINE SELECTION!

The Happy Hour Store features some of the best-featured wines in the state of Kentucky and beyond.

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What Our Customers Saying!

Aaron and his staff are fantastic and very helpful. Picked out a couple of bottles of bourbon from a great collection…and will definitely be returning!

Philip Schultz

Imagine your favorite liquor store. Then, picture your favorite speakeasy. THEN, step it up and mash those two together and you’ll have Happy Hour Liquor & Bar.

Alexander Jacobs

A great owner with an EXCELLENT bourbon palette and knowledge. This store has a crazy selection of bourbon and high-quality spirits and wines in general. As far as bourbon goes, there are some great store picks you’ll find here. And they aren’t going to be your run of the mill picks either. The bar (yes there’s a full BAR) has some great rare, interesting, and one-off stuff. You’ll find lots of people in town with expensive things in their stores but without the knowledge of if the level of quality is really worth the price. Happy Hour Liquor and Bar is an absolute exception to this common reality. The bottom line is that this store is founded on knowledge and quality.

Stephen J B Davis

Friendly service and a great selection. The prices are sometimes better than expected. They’re always good at giving a suggestion as well.

Tauri “300zero” Younger

If you find yourself out in Nicholasville stop by! Great selection, great staff and a very chill ambiance. Take your time and taste all the bourbons you’ve heard of but never tried for reasonable prices! Plenty of unicorns that you can try without paying full secondary!