Downtown Owensboro, Kentucky
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The Miller House

Chef-driven Southern supper in a restored 1905 home — and more than 700 bourbons waiting in Spirits, the bar downstairs.

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Proudly recognized by Tasting Table as a Top 5 Bourbon Bar in the U.S.
TodayOpens today at 10 AM for brunchBrunch 10 AM – 2 PM
Spirits bar, downstairsClosed todayTue – Sat from 4 PM
Reservations(270) 685-5878Recommended, never required

Garden & Gun

Featured · 2026

“…the top-notch bourbon bar that even those in the know might discover by accident…”

On Spirits, the bourbon bar beneath The Miller House

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As recognized by

Celebrated far beyond Owensboro

  • 2026Garden & GunFeatured: Spirits, the bourbon bar beneath The Miller HouseRead more
  • 2023Tasting TableTop 5 Bourbon Bar in the U.S.Read more
  • 2020Library of CongressSpirits photographed for Carol M. Highsmith’s America ProjectRead more
  • 2017Whiskey AdvocateOne of the best whiskey bars in AmericaRead more
  • 2013–2016The Bourbon ReviewOne of the Best 55 Bourbon Bars in the Country, four years runningRead more
  • 2012111 Fabulous Food Finds in KentuckyOne of the best food finds in KentuckyRead more
The Restaurant

Upstairs.

Chef-driven Southern fare, elevated — fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, seared filet and jumbo lump crab cakes, fresh, seasonal and made to be shared.

Lunch & Dinner
Sunday Brunch
Downstairs · Spirits

Bourbon below.

The cozy little bar beneath the house — with more than 700 bourbons, the largest bourbon bar in Western Kentucky.

The bourbon list
Cocktails & wine
A blackened fillet over risotto with green beans
From the kitchen

Southern classics, elevated

Seasonal menus built on Kentucky Proud products, with vegetables from our own garden — served in a home built in 1905.

  • Filet of Beef with Gratin Potatoes

    Seared 8 oz. filet, demi-glace, gratin potatoes, sautéed broccoli

    • Chef's favorite

  • Fried Green Tomatoes

    Fried green tomatoes, remoulade

    • House specialty

  • Ancho Chili & Coffee Rubbed Ribeye

    Seared 12 oz. coffee and ancho rubbed ribeye, mashed sweet potatoes, sautéed spinach

  • Bourbon Meatballs

    House-made meatballs, bourbon barbecue sauce

    • House specialty
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A burger stacked with fried green tomato, melted cheese and bacon
Lunch & Dinner
A flight of bourbon on the bar beside the carved spiral column
Bourbon Flights
A sandwich and fries on the bar at Spirits
From the Kitchen
Weller bourbons lined up on the bar around the Buffalo Trace bison
The Bourbon Shelf
A patty melt on toasted bread with house chips
Lunch Favorites
Spirits · Lower level

700+

bourbons on the shelf

The largest bourbon bar in Western Kentucky

Everyday pours to rare barrel picks — and a team that loves to help you find your next favorite. Whether you collect or are just starting out, there is a glass here with your name on it.

Browse the bourbon list
The lit glass cabinets of the bourbon bar at The Miller House, shelf after shelf of bottles

In the Library of Congress

Spirits, photographed by Carol M. Highsmith in 2020 for her America Project — part of the national collection.

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A bartender pouring bourbon over ice
The Miller House at dusk, seen from the air
Jeanne and Larry Kirk, owners of The Miller House
Since 1905

A house with a story

Elmer Miller built his home on East 5th Street in 1905. A century later Larry and Jeanne Kirk set out to restore it — and not even the tornado that struck Owensboro in 2007 could stop them.

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Executive chef

Chef Kasey Kirk-Dillow

Kasey wanted to be a chef or a photographer for as long as she can remember. A semester in London set her course: after graduating with her degree from Kentucky Wesleyan, she left for culinary school in Louisville.

Kasey
Chef Kasey Kirk-Dillow in the kitchen at The Miller House
The kitchen at The Miller House during service
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More reasons to stay a while

Sunday brunch: pancakes, bacon, an omelet and fresh fruit
Sundays

Sunday Brunch

Sundays, 10 AM – 2 PM. Southern eggs Benedict with Broadbent’s country ham, crab cake hollandaise, chicken and waffles.

The brunch menu
Chairs set out on a lawn for an outdoor event
Any occasion

Catering & Events

Weddings, corporate gatherings and family celebrations — at the house or at yours, with off-site bartending and bourbon tastings.

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For someone special

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Reservations are recommended but never required — walk-ins are always welcome.

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Hours

Opens today at 10 AM for brunch

Opening hours
MondayClosed
Tuesday – WednesdayDinner opens at 5 PM
Thursday – FridayLunch 11 AM – 2 PMDinner opens at 5 PM
SaturdayDinner opens at 5 PM
SundayBrunch 10 AM – 2 PM

Spirits bar Tue – Sat from 4 PM

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