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Enter your details to start booking your table now. You will receive an email confirmation when complete. We look forward to seeing you!

Enter your details to start booking your table now. You will receive an email confirmation when complete. We look forward to seeing you!

 

Reservations can also be made by phone at 859.971.0240. If your party will include more than 6 guests, please call the restaurant for reservations.

Our Story

We’re a bit like our hometown: sophisticated, well-traveled, but grounded in our roots. We believe there’s nothing more important than taking time to dine well with family and friends in a beautiful space. And we have a passion for all things Bluegrass - curing our meats in-house, supporting the region’s diverse farming and food community, and keeping a local-first mindset in everything we do.

Epping’s is located in a renovated historic building that once held Epping Bottling Works, home to the hustle and spirit of local entrepreneur John G. Epping. Today, we are proud to honor that history and be part of the energy of downtown Lexington’s Warehouse Block.

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Nick Naylor

CHEF DE CUISINE




Nick

Chef Nick brings more than ten years of experience at some of Lexington’s most beloved restaurants to his leadership role at Epping’s, where he expertly guides the kitchen team’s culinary creativity. Nick’s love for cooking for others is rooted in his family’s tradition of celebrating special moments around the table, (especially if his grandmother’s country ham was involved). Nick is a lifelong Lexingtonian who enjoys spending time with his fiance April and two dogs.















Patrick Harper

GENERAL MANAGER




Patrick

Patrick is a proud Lexington native and a 20-year veteran of the restaurant industry. He thrives on being part of the city’s ever-growing food scene and motivating his team to stay ahead of the game. His favorite part of the job? Creating a special place for guests to return to again and again.















Chris Hutchison

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS




Chris

Chris keeps Coles, Eppings and Poppy & Olive running smoothly, while always maintaining a gracious sense of welcome and hospitality. As a Certified Sommelier, he is also the creative mind behind the restaurants’ acclaimed wine and spirits programs. Chris grew up surrounded by phenomenal cooks in the small town of Pikeville, Kentucky. After years working in the industry, it is still his love for food and “all things distilled or fermented” that keep him inspired every day.















Cole Arimes

EXECUTIVE CHEF & OWNER




Cole

Cole returned to Lexington to open his namesake restaurant, Coles 735 Main, in 2012. Today, he is an award-winning chef and visionary that builds connections in the community and brings truly inspired dining to downtown Lexington. Cole and wife Susan dreamed of dining out in peace with their two children, Hurst and Park, a wish that brought Poppy & Olive’s “parent-friendly” concept to life.















Abagail Merrifield

MAITRE'D




Abagail

With her fresh perspective and attention to detail, Abagail ensures that every step of a guest’s experience is both positive and memorable. Her industry expertise extends to the Epping's bar program, where “The Merrifield'' cocktail has been named in her honor.

Upcoming Events

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EVERY
WED
2025


LIVE MUSIC WITH BEN LACY 5:30-8:30P.M.

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EVERY
TUES-FRI
2025


HAPPY HOUR 4:00-6:00P.M.

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Contact

 

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Hours

 

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday + Sunday 4-9pm

Friday + Saturday 4-10pm

Brunch: Saturday + Sunday 10am-2pm

Open at 4pm Daily

Monday

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Location

 

264 Walton Avenue

Lexington, KY 40502

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Contact 

859.971.0240

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Order Online

FacebookLogo web InstagramLogo web

Join Our Team

Hours 

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday + Sunday 4-9pm

Friday + Saturday 4-10pm

Brunch: Saturday + Sunday 10am-2pm

Open at 4pm Daily

Closed Monday

A 3% processing fee will be added to all credit card purchases.

Location

264 Walton Avenue

Lexington, KY 40502

View Map

Kentucky Proud logo