Gambrinus Libation Emporium

Owensboro, United States

4.5

Closed now

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 270-685-5464
Website:
kinggambrinus.com
Address:
116 W 2nd St, Owensboro, KY, 42303
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
Street, Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Ambience
Classy
Noise Level
Average
Good For Dancing
No
Alcohol
Full Bar
Happy Hour
Yes
Best Nights
Thu, Fri, Sat
Coat Check
Yes
Smoking
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Has TV
Yes
Dogs Allowed
No
Has Pool Table
Yes

Today

Today 4:00 pm – 12:00 am
Closed now
Local time (Owensboro) 10:17 Saturday, 28 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 6:00 pm – 12:00 am
Tuesday 4:00 pm – 12:00 am
Wednesday 4:00 pm – 12:00 am
Thursday 4:00 pm – 12:00 am
Friday 4:00 pm – 12:00 am
Saturday 4:00 pm – 12:00 am
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

Gambrinus Libation Emporium is a non-​smoking social and business networking facility in Owensboro, KY, that offers the perfect environment for both business and pleasure. Specializing in premium beer, wine, martini, and cocktail selections while still offering reasonable pricing, Gambrinus Libation Emporium is perfect for libation connoisseurs and amateurs alike. The knowledgeable staff can assist you in making the perfect choice to help your taste buds dance and sing!

History

Established in 2009.

Housed in the Smith-​Warner Building, built in the mid-1800’s, Gambrinus Libation Emporium is the brain-​child of John & Adrianne Condray.

Meet the Business Owner

John C.

Business Owner

John and Adrianne are graduates of Brescia University and Western Kentucky University, respectively. John still LOVES his hometown of Bowling Green and the Hilltoppers, but both are ready to call Owensboro

’home’, again.

With the new revitalization plans for downtown Owensboro, John and Adrianne thought,

«What better time than now?!»

Through the support of family and friends, especially Larry and Rosemary Conder, the Condray’s are ready to embark on a new chapter in their lives.

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John C. says,

«Fantastic cuisine! Even better… When they are booked solid, you can come to Gambrinus, order from the Bistro, and have it delivered right to you!»

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John C. says,

«Another great neighbor! Good, affordable dining and you can even order while at Gambrinus and have the food delivered right to you!»

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20 reviews of Gambrinus Libation Emporium

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Place rating: 5
Fort Lauderdale, FL
The most delicious dessert drink I have EVER TASTED! We had the snickers martini and smore martini. Highly recommend
Place rating: 3
Richmond, KY
Fantastic beer selection, knowledge and atmosphere. Beers tapped perfectly. Food on the other hand… I’ve had better from a speedway service station. Freezer burnt rubbish.
Place rating: 5
Owensboro, KY
Wonderful place! Great beer selection and fantastic cocktails! They have a great atmosphere with friendly helpful staff! My husband and I love their Tuesday night buy the beer keep the glass event! On Wednesday they do a dinner, which is always delicious. Definitely the best classy bar in town!
Place rating: 5
Anaheim, CA
These people are nice, know their beer, and have a great selection. Check out the G-​spot (a closet of beer)! I went in with a group after 10:00 (when the kitchen closes) and the manager opened the kitchen so we could get some food with our beer!
Place rating: 1
Knoxville, TN
Horrid attitude– I am visiting here and the bartenders are nasty. Food was pathetic — overpriced — don’t bother
Place rating: 4
Madison, IN
nice place to get a libation. i love a good libation emporium. great beer selection. limited menu. nice ambiance. close to the river.
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
What a find! Friendly service, classic atmosphere and quality that any traveler can respect. The bar guys know hat they are doing, too!
Place rating: 5
Carbondale, IL
Great selection of craft beer, many local! Friendly staff, laid back atmosphere. Worth a stop in if your in the area!
Place rating: 5
Owensboro, KY
Best local bar in town. They are always putting new craft beer on draft giving each person a chance to find their true preferences of beer. They give more than enough options for anyone’s taste buds. It doesn’t stop at the beer… they have an amazing selection of martinis and cocktails as well. If you are hungry for more than just an appetizer, they allow you to order takeout food from local restaurants downtown, (which most deliver to you in the bar) bring it in, and enjoy it with your brewskie. True support for locals. Love it.
Place rating: 4
Lexington, KY
This place is pretty cool or Owensboro Kentucky. They have a wonderful beer selection great beer on tap and good prices for craft beer. If they don’t have something they can probably get it in. This is not a place to go if you like big breweries like Bud Light and Miller lights as I do not serve that here. But do not order any food here the hamburgers and anything hot is microwaved frozen and terrible
Place rating: 5
Owensboro, KY
Best beer selection and staff in town. Highly recommend. Grab a seat at the bar and enjoy.
Place rating: 5
Winchester, VA
Great environment and THE best alcohol selection in town! Wonderful staff and excellent service to boot!
Place rating: 5
Louisville, KY
I LOVE Gambrinus! I really can’t say enough good things about it. If you like craft beer, this is your place. They have an excellent selection of craft beers and they offer 4 oz. tastings for their beers on tap for $ 1 a piece. Great way to make a flight!
The atmosphere is laid back and classy, and it’s a great place to just hang out all night.
Place rating: 5
Owensboro, KY
Gambrinus is the perfect locale for a few drinks to get your night started off right. The décor is incredible and the staff are always super friendly, not to mention the wide selection of beers and very tasty mixed drinks are matched by none — I consider this place to be my «Cheers».
Place rating: 5
Owensboro, KY
Such a great place. Definitely will be going back.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
They have a wonderful picture of a cat dressed in an Indiana Jones outfit.
Does that not sell you on the place already?
Pull up a chair and let us talk this through.
«I imagine that I would like to visit a place in this city,» you explain, genuine curiosity falls from your lips, «but I do not know what place to visit.»
Go here! Simple as that. They have tater-​tots, bourbon (BAKERS BURBON MIND YOU) and beer.
The bourbon aged bitters in a non-​too-​sweet manhattan while trivia fills the room and the warm glow of the summertime air fills the room is all you need if you are in this town.
Abraham Lincoln was here, even. It is true, we discussed The Beatles while he drank soda and I whiskey.
You are making a mistake by not being there right now if you can be there.
Place rating: 5
Marion, IL
Gambrinus is a great bar with an awesome beer selection and a great atmosphere. While I was in there, they were playing silent movies– as a movie buff who loves beer, this really made my day. I’m definnitely going here again anytime I’m back in town– Gambrinus stands out as one of my favorite bars I’ve been to.
Place rating: 3
Portland, OR
I came here for the first time back in 2011 during the Holidays. It was PACKED and LOUD! I came with two other friends and the only place to sit was at the bar, two of us sat while the other stood. I guess for Owensboro this is a hot spot. It definitely has some class and is very clean. I just remember from our visit being uncomfortable with no appropriate place for all of us to sit, chat, and drink our beers.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
A must do whenever you visit western Kentucky. Not a dive bar, not a swanky bar, but just a classy bar that also happens to be affordable.
Knowledgeable and friendly staff (including cute ladies), open-​air feel, historic ambiance, great blend of blue– and white-​collar and young and Baby Boomers, good drinks, and parking in downtown Owensboro is seldom a challenge. I really hope this bar will really take off once the riverfront redevelopment project is complete.
This bar serve as a bright glimmer of hope and success for the future of downtown Owensboro.
Place rating: 5
Huntingburg, IN
HELL YES!!! FINALLY a 5 star find!!! Thank you GLE owner for opening up a classy drinking location! Everything about this place is amazing. The décor is awesome; old mixed with new. David Garibaldi art on the walls, Elvis movies playing on the big screen with couch and chair style seating and a beautiful wood bar.
The drink menu is extensive with dozens of brews, including my favorite Dogfish, and multiple specialty drink choices in the martini and bourbon field. The mixologist has obviously worked hard on the menu which I’m grateful for, however they were missing out on the gin options. And I’m still on the eternal hunt for a place that serves Moscow Mules and a Dark and Stormy.
If you’re looking for food this probably isn’t your place. They do have a small hors d’oeuvres menu for snacking but that’s about it.
When in Owensboro, stop by. You’ll be glad you did!