It’s fun to get dressed up, but Kentucky Derby outfits are in a league of their own. If you make it through Cinco de Mayo today, you’ve got some great ways to get fancy and watch the race tomorrow. Plus you might win some money in the process.
Here are ten places hosting watch parties for the Kentucky Derby.
Bay Street Biergarten KenPuppy Derby Party
One of our favorite bars for any event is hosting a dog friendly watch party with Old Soul Mint Juleps and Live Music starting at 4 from the Houk Brothers! It’s free to attend, so bring your doggo and watch some horse racing!
Paddock & Whiskey Derby Party
Paddock’s Park Circle and James Island locations are having a watch party with some cool contests. There’s an award for best hat and best dressed couple, plus drawings for different prizes. Not to mention they have a killer bourbon selection for your Mint Juleps!=
Tavern & Table
Watch the race by the water with T&T’s Derby Party. Featuring $8 Woodford Mint Juleps, plus win $100 for picking the winning horse and $200 for having the best hat!
Southbound
If you want to get really fancy today, tickets to Southbound’s Derby Party are $150 per person (+tax and 20% gratuity), for a party on the terrace from 4 – 7. Plus live music from Adam Schwind before the race starts.
Buy tickets here.
John King Dueling Piano Bar
John King’s offering a $50 gift card for the best outfit, plus Mint Juleps for the best outfit!
Charleston Sports Pubs
While it’s not really a sport you’d think of going to a sports bar for, all 3 CSP locations in Charleston are having watch parties today. Featuring $6 Makers Mint Juleps, drawings for prizes, and contests for best hat and best dressed couple!
Watch Rooftop
If the race isn’t enough of a view for you, head up to the Watch Rooftop for the race with $10 Mint Juleps.
Republic
John King’s offering a $50 gift card for the best outfit, plus mint juleps for the best outfit!
Bourbon n' Bubbles
John King’s offering a $50 gift card for the best outfit, plus mint juleps for the best outfit!
Reserve your spot here.
Top Dawg Tavern
TDT is having a watch party serving up Woodford Mint Juleps.
I hope this helps make your Derby Day epic! Tag us in your posts if you go to any of these we would love to see everyone’s hats and outfits! Happy Drinking!
