Lexington’s private club The Melroy opens dining to all

If you’ve been intrigued by Lexington’s private club on Broadway, here’s your chance to step inside, even if you aren’t a member.

The Melroy, which opened July 2025 at 144 N. Broadway with a coffee bar, cocktail bar and room for socializing, has launched a new dining menu.

Seating area at The Melroy on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 144 N. Broadway in Lexington, Ky. Christian Kantosky [email protected]

Ieasha Allen, owner of The Melroy, poses for a photo on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 144 N. Broadway in Lexington, Ky. Christian Kantosky [email protected]

Melroy owner Ieasha Allen hired Kelsey McKinney, the former chef at Amsden Station in Versailles after it closed in June. Now the private club has gone live with dining reservations on OpenTable, and anyone can book one.

The Melroy bar on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 144 N. Broadway in Lexington, Ky. The private club is now serving food and has begun taking reservations, which are open to non-members too. Christian Kantosky [email protected]

Seating inside The Melroy, including a private space with glass dividers, at The Melroy on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 144 N. Broadway in Lexington, Ky. Christian Kantosky [email protected]

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