The Barr House Inn

The Barr House Inn The Barr House Inn was built approximately 1859-1860 and was built as an impressive Gothic Revival. With the death of her husband W.J.
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The Barr House Inn has had a tradition for over 47 years of hosting wonderful weddings, parties and other events. Barr in 1980, Carolyn Barr, opened up her house to the public and started catering beautiful events which included weddings, showers, receptions, etc. She named her 1864 mansion style home “The Barr House”. Carolyn always said, “I want my house to be a place where people can come and h

ave a good time and enjoy being in a lovely atmosphere”. Her youngest son, Robert Barr, continued the tradition at her death in 2011. In June 2017, his two older brothers, Cary and Jamie Barr took ownership of the Barr House and the name changed to”: The Barr House Inn”. The Barr brothers have worked in the food business for a number of years with Cary running Historic Broderick’s Tavern in Washington, Kentucky and Jamie creating the first TexMex restaurant in Lexington, The Mesa Grill and Cantina which had a chain of restaurants all over the southern part of the U.S. He continues in the food business today in Savannah, Georgia with his company, a wholesale sea food company selling to the finest restaurants in Savannah and Hilton Head Island. Their experience in the food and restaurant business is valuable in serving people desiring to host any event at the Barr House Inn.

05/18/2026

It’s Grad Season Ya’ll! Congrats McKenna!

Fun time celebrating the 8th Graders at PHS!
05/18/2026

Fun time celebrating the
8th Graders at PHS!

04/28/2026

Had a great time at meet & greet! Excited to work with these young ladies (along with many others) and to be a part of their journey!
Go Ladyhounds! 🖤🧡

Thank you Jeannette for having your child’s Graduation Party at the Barr House today!  Congratulations to Ava and best w...
07/06/2025

Thank you Jeannette for having your child’s Graduation Party at the Barr House today! Congratulations to Ava and best wishes!

05/02/2025

Hosting The Rotary Club of Paris’ 20th Run for the Roses Celebration with donation proceeds going to local food insecurity this year. Congratulations to all high bidders and good luck in the Derby!

Enjoying Hancok & Shouse’s rendition of My Old KY Home.

Beautifully decorated BRIDAL SHOWER on Sunday.  Congratulations Macy and Justin.
03/25/2025

Beautifully decorated BRIDAL SHOWER on Sunday. Congratulations Macy and Justin.

Thank you Rotary Club for having your Run for the Roses party at the Barr House tonight!  And what a fantastic job Thyme...
05/03/2024

Thank you Rotary Club for having your Run for the Roses party at the Barr House tonight! And what a fantastic job Thyme Catering did with the food and dining room decorations.

Welcome PHS Class of 2013!  We loved hosting your 10 year class reunion.  Go Greyhounds!  🐾
10/22/2023

Welcome PHS Class of 2013! We loved hosting your 10 year class reunion. Go Greyhounds! 🐾

Always love seeing each Bride and Groom’s vision of their wedding day.  This one knocked it out of the park!  And those ...
09/03/2023

Always love seeing each Bride and Groom’s vision of their wedding day. This one knocked it out of the park! And those clouds are the perfect compliment to this young couple. Happy Wedding Day!

Your photos are wonderful and captured so many special moments!  Congratulations to Allyson and Jacob!  We were honored ...
08/27/2023

Your photos are wonderful and captured so many special moments! Congratulations to Allyson and Jacob! We were honored to be a part of your special day!

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1200 Cypress Street
Paris, KY
40361

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