About Scout & Scholar Brewing Co.
Scout & Scholar Brewing Co. is a brewery and restaurant on West Flaget Street in Bardstown, Kentucky. It is named after William and David Bard, the two brothers who founded the city. Its website calls the place a gathering place and a meetinghouse for great beer and exceptional food.
The bar is a full one. The website lists bourbon, other spirits, ciders and specialty cocktails alongside the beer. It also has Private Select Bourbon Barrel picks that it says can only be found at this brewery.
There is more than one place to sit. The website mentions the bar, an upstairs lounge with games and an outdoor beer garden. Dogs on a leash are welcome in the garden, and kids get coloring sheets with their menu.
You can take beer home too. The brewery sells crowlers, growlers and selected four packs.
From Scout & Scholar Brewing Co.'s own website and its Google listing, read October 30, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Scout & Scholar?
No. The website says it does not take reservations for any size of party. If there is a wait, you can have a beer at the bar, upstairs in the lounge or in the beer garden.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, to the beer garden. The website asks that dogs stay on a leash and be up to date on their shots, and that owners clean up after them.
Is it good for kids?
The website says it has a kids menu with coloring sheets. There are also games upstairs, including Uno and Connect Four.
Does Scout & Scholar have events?
Yes. The website lists music, trivia, beer release parties and special events. It posts them on an upcoming events page.
Which breweries are close by?
The nearest are a drive away. Gallant Fox Brewing Co. in Mt Washington is 16.9 miles away, and Good Buddies Brewing Co in Lebanon is 20.3 miles away. Flywheel Brewing in Elizabethtown is 23 miles away.
Answers come from Scout & Scholar Brewing Co.'s website and its Google listing, read October 30, 2026.
Before you visit Scout & Scholar
Expect a brewery with a full kitchen. There is no need to book, so just walk in. On Fridays and Saturdays the taproom stays open an extra hour after the kitchen closes.
Check scoutandscholar.com before you go. It has the current menu, online ordering and the upcoming events page. Ask the host about the gluten friendly, vegetarian and vegan menu.
Other breweries are farther out. Gallant Fox Brewing Co. in Mt Washington is 16.9 miles away. Good Buddies Brewing Co in Lebanon is 20.3 miles away.