Bowling Green, Kentucky, July 27, 2025
News Summary
The Mustang Club has opened in Bowling Green, transforming a vacant building into a vibrant dining spot featuring a restaurant, wine bar, and speakeasy. Co-owners Derrick and Desiree Huff renovated the space, offering local dishes and drinks. Open Wednesday to Sunday, the venue includes a special 21+ speakeasy hosting live music. The club is focused on community and local sourcing, promising to enhance the local economy and cultural scene.
Bowling Green Welcomes New Mustang Club with Unique Offerings
The Mustang Club has officially opened in Bowling Green, Kentucky, revitalizing a previously vacant building into a high-class dining destination. Located at the corner of State Street and East 2nd Avenue, the newly renovated venue brings together a restaurant, wine bar, and a unique speakeasy that features live jazz and blues music.
Co-owners Derrick and Desiree Huff purchased the building, which stood empty for decades, in 2023. After 15 months of extensive renovations, the Mustang Club opened its doors to the public, with reservation slots quickly filling up ahead of its grand opening. Guests can book their dining experiences through Google Maps, and walk-ins are accommodated as well.
Dining and Entertainment
The Mustang Club’s brunch menu is available from 10 AM to 2 PM, Wednesday through Sunday, offering a variety of dishes. In the afternoon, a “bar bites” menu is provided, serving guests between brunch and dinner service, which starts at 5 PM, also running from Wednesday to Sunday. The speakeasy, which is open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, features a separate entrance and requires guests to be of age 21 and over, complementing its business casual dress code and cigar lounge.
The venue has been designed to reflect local culture and history, featuring handpicked furniture from antique shops and local artwork, some of which is available for purchase. The Mustang Club emphasizes its commitment to local sourcing, offering Kentucky beers, spirits, wines, and ingredients from nearby farmers. Plans for creating a members-only group for exclusive access to events are also underway.
Historical Context and Community Support
The building has a rich history, having originally served as a gym for basketball and boxing. Original elements have been preserved, including restored flooring and memorabilia that pay homage to its past. The Mustang Club has garnered positive feedback and support from the Bowling Green community throughout its renovation process, signaling a warm welcome for the new establishment.
The grand opening of the Mustang Club is seen as a significant milestone in the ongoing revitalization of the Shake Rag District, which aims to promote local culture and business. Alongside serving as a dining venue, the club is also set to host private gatherings, including weddings and banquets, contributing to the local economy.
Current construction work is focused on fine-tuning the venue’s interior, with drywall installation, electrical work, and bar construction still ongoing. A job fair will be held for hiring purposes, with the menu reportedly being 95% finalized.
Conclusion
The Mustang Club promises to be a new destination for local residents and visitors alike, celebrating Bowling Green’s heritage and fueling community engagement through partnerships with local musicians and farmers. Interested patrons can keep updated through the club’s website and subscribe to its newsletter.
FAQ
What are the opening hours for the Mustang Club?
The Mustang Club is open Wednesday through Sunday for brunch from 10 AM to 2 PM, and dinner service begins at 5 PM. The speakeasy is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
How can I make a reservation?
Reservations can be made via Google Maps under “The Mustang Club.” Walk-ins are also welcome.
Is the speakeasy 21 and over?
Yes, patrons must be at least 21 years old to enter the speakeasy lounge, and a business casual dress code is enforced.
Are there any private event options available?
Yes, the Mustang Club can host private gatherings like weddings and banquets.
What local products are featured at the Mustang Club?
The Mustang Club features local Kentucky beers, spirits, wines, and ingredients sourced from local farmers.
Key Features of the Mustang Club
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Location | Corner of State Street and East 2nd Avenue, Bowling Green, Kentucky |
| Opening Hours | Wednesday-Sunday (Brunch: 10 AM – 2 PM, Dinner: 5 PM) |
| Speakeasy | Open Thursday-Saturday, ages 21+, business casual dress code |
| Menu Highlights | Local Kentucky beer, spirits, wines, and ingredients; brunch and bar bites between meal services |
| Community Involvement | Partnerships with local musicians and farmers, private events available |
| Design | Handpicked furniture, local art on display, preserving history |
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HERE Resources
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Additional Resources
- WNKY: Mustang Club Officially Opens in Bowling Green
- Wikipedia: Bowling Green, Kentucky
- WBKO: Mustang Club Prepares for Grand Opening
- Google Search: Bowling Green
- WNKY: State Tourism Leader Visits Bowling Green
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Kentucky
- BG Daily News: New Year, New Projects for Bowling Green
- Google News: Mustang Club Bowling Green
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