Guidebook for Louisville
Drinks & Nightlife
This place is a fun change of pace. The drinks are fruity, the decor is beachy, and they always have live music on warm nights! Check out this "Sneaky Tiki Club" if you're up for a good time.
The Limbo
411 W Chestnut StThis place is a fun change of pace. The drinks are fruity, the decor is beachy, and they always have live music on warm nights! Check out this "Sneaky Tiki Club" if you're up for a good time.
This a real prohibition-style speakeasy. Be sure to make a reservation - I recommend booking one of the private rooms for a more intimate experience. The servers are very knowledgeable and will find a cocktail that fits your mood.
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Hell or High Water
112 W Washington StThis a real prohibition-style speakeasy. Be sure to make a reservation - I recommend booking one of the private rooms for a more intimate experience. The servers are very knowledgeable and will find a cocktail that fits your mood.
This rooftop bar is a well-kept secret. It's upstairs at the Copper & Kings brandy distillery and boasts stunning views of the city. The distillery is a great experience as well - be sure to take a tour if you have time!
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Copper & Kings American Brandy Company
1121 E Washington StThis rooftop bar is a well-kept secret. It's upstairs at the Copper & Kings brandy distillery and boasts stunning views of the city. The distillery is a great experience as well - be sure to take a tour if you have time!
One of the best rooftop bars in the city. I recommend doing drinks here and trying appetizers from the bar menu if you're hungry. The bar area is trendy and cool, and the views are stunning at sunset. Instagramming encouraged.
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8UP Elevated Drinkery & Kitchen
350 W Chestnut StOne of the best rooftop bars in the city. I recommend doing drinks here and trying appetizers from the bar menu if you're hungry. The bar area is trendy and cool, and the views are stunning at sunset. Instagramming encouraged.
The best place in town to dance the night away. There's a nightly drag show on Fridays and Saturdays, and a dance floor that never disappoints.
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Play Louisville
1101 East Washington StreetThe best place in town to dance the night away. There's a nightly drag show on Fridays and Saturdays, and a dance floor that never disappoints.
Just around the corner is one of the best music venues in the city. This is a standing room only venue that hosts some great live music. See if there are any tickets available at the box office down the street!
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The Mercury Ballroom
611 S 4th StJust around the corner is one of the best music venues in the city. This is a standing room only venue that hosts some great live music. See if there are any tickets available at the box office down the street!
This local brewery has board games, a great patio, and an awesome local beer selection. They're the official beer of the Louisville City Football Club, Louisville's local soccer team - so you may see some enthusiastic fans if there's a match that day!
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Falls City Brewing Company - Taproom and Beer Garden
901 E Liberty StThis local brewery has board games, a great patio, and an awesome local beer selection. They're the official beer of the Louisville City Football Club, Louisville's local soccer team - so you may see some enthusiastic fans if there's a match that day!
This jazz club is below a sandwich shop, but don't let the outside fool you - it's a cool hang out with some of the greatest live music in the city. Often musicians playing concerts at the Palace theater or Yum Center will stop by for a late night set.
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Jimmy Can't Dance
119 S 7th StThis jazz club is below a sandwich shop, but don't let the outside fool you - it's a cool hang out with some of the greatest live music in the city. Often musicians playing concerts at the Palace theater or Yum Center will stop by for a late night set.
Discover your new favorite wine here. Cozy setting, comfy couches, and a private garden patio will make you feel like you've stumbled on a hidden gem.
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Nouvelle Bar & Bottle
214 S Clay StDiscover your new favorite wine here. Cozy setting, comfy couches, and a private garden patio will make you feel like you've stumbled on a hidden gem.
Food Scene
Good coffee in a great old building. The place is an old firehouse with lots of charm and a patio out back. They keep their cold brew on draft - a must-try for any coffee lover.
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Quills Coffee Firehouse
802 E Main StGood coffee in a great old building. The place is an old firehouse with lots of charm and a patio out back. They keep their cold brew on draft - a must-try for any coffee lover.
This donut shop doesn't mess around. They always have new daily special donuts and coffee concoctions. There's a large room upstairs that's great for working, studying, or reading. Thursdays they even feature gluten free options!
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North Lime Coffee & Donuts
1228 S 7th StThis donut shop doesn't mess around. They always have new daily special donuts and coffee concoctions. There's a large room upstairs that's great for working, studying, or reading. Thursdays they even feature gluten free options!
Located inside the Omni hotel. this is the closest (local) coffee shop to my place - Heine Brother's Coffee. But the market also has several other food options including a bakery, breakfast counter, taco truck, pizza bar, BBQ counter, and sushi counter. It also has many grocery items and grab and go options for a quick lunch or dinner. There's even a liquor store and flower shop!
Falls City Market
400 S 2nd StLocated inside the Omni hotel. this is the closest (local) coffee shop to my place - Heine Brother's Coffee. But the market also has several other food options including a bakery, breakfast counter, taco truck, pizza bar, BBQ counter, and sushi counter. It also has many grocery items and grab and go options for a quick lunch or dinner. There's even a liquor store and flower shop!
Nashville claims to have invented hot chicken, but Royals perfected it. This fast-casual restaurant is always bustling and offers something for everyone, even if spicy food isn't your thing. Don't forget to try one of their bourbon milkshakes while you're there!
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Royals Hot Chicken
736 E Market StNashville claims to have invented hot chicken, but Royals perfected it. This fast-casual restaurant is always bustling and offers something for everyone, even if spicy food isn't your thing. Don't forget to try one of their bourbon milkshakes while you're there!
A great place for fresh pasta and oven-fired pizzas. Make a reservation on weekends as the place is pretty intimate. It's a really good date spot with a great wine and bubbles selection.
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bar Vetti
727 East Market StreetA great place for fresh pasta and oven-fired pizzas. Make a reservation on weekends as the place is pretty intimate. It's a really good date spot with a great wine and bubbles selection.
Southern cooking at its best. I recommend the brisket tacos or shrimp and grits. Also, if it's a month ending in 'R' then it's oyster season - try one from the raw bar with a Kentucky Mule or Mint Julep.
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Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar
127 W Main StSouthern cooking at its best. I recommend the brisket tacos or shrimp and grits. Also, if it's a month ending in 'R' then it's oyster season - try one from the raw bar with a Kentucky Mule or Mint Julep.
A casual lunch/dinner spot in the West Main Museum District. Stop here after a tour of the Louisville Slugger Bat Factory or the Muhammad Ali Center. The short rib grilled cheese is a personal favorite!
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Mussel & Burger Bar
113 S 7th StA casual lunch/dinner spot in the West Main Museum District. Stop here after a tour of the Louisville Slugger Bat Factory or the Muhammad Ali Center. The short rib grilled cheese is a personal favorite!
Skip the chain pizza places. This is a great place to grab a quick slice of pizza, and don't forget the garlic knots! But you better bring your appetite because these slices are NY-style and bigger than the plate they're served on.
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Butchertown Pizza Hall
Skip the chain pizza places. This is a great place to grab a quick slice of pizza, and don't forget the garlic knots! But you better bring your appetite because these slices are NY-style and bigger than the plate they're served on.
My favorite place for a big hearty breakfast. The chorizo biscuits and gravy changed my life. Don't be surprised to see a line out the door at this place on weekends. Grab a seat at the "community table" right inside the door if you're alone for quicker service. They also do carry out!
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Wild Eggs
121 S Floyd StMy favorite place for a big hearty breakfast. The chorizo biscuits and gravy changed my life. Don't be surprised to see a line out the door at this place on weekends. Grab a seat at the "community table" right inside the door if you're alone for quicker service. They also do carry out!
Every good meal needs dessert, and this from-scratch ice cream shop never disappoints. They're always coming up with fun new flavors to sample. Grab a pint to take home (no one will know you ate the whole thing in one sitting)!
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Louisville Cream
632 E Market StEvery good meal needs dessert, and this from-scratch ice cream shop never disappoints. They're always coming up with fun new flavors to sample. Grab a pint to take home (no one will know you ate the whole thing in one sitting)!
If you're looking for a great date spot - this is the place. Intimate setting, delicious seasonal menu options, and even a fountain and fire pit on the patio for extra romance. The prices reflect the upscale spot, but are always worth it. Be sure to check out the cellar bar downstairs too!
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Decca Restaurant
812 E Market StIf you're looking for a great date spot - this is the place. Intimate setting, delicious seasonal menu options, and even a fountain and fire pit on the patio for extra romance. The prices reflect the upscale spot, but are always worth it. Be sure to check out the cellar bar downstairs too!
Don't let the name fool you - Merle's does some of the best tacos in town. You can usually find live music here on weekend nights, and it's a convenient dinner spot before or after a concert or game at the Yum! Center.
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Merle's Whiskey Kitchen
122 W Main StDon't let the name fool you - Merle's does some of the best tacos in town. You can usually find live music here on weekend nights, and it's a convenient dinner spot before or after a concert or game at the Yum! Center.
Looking for the best burger in Louisville? You won't find it at one of the many "gourmet" burger restaurants - it's right here at a car-hop style drive-in called Dizzy Whizz. It's a classic greasy diner cheeseburger and crispy fries. If it's a sunny day, you'll want to park the car, roll the windows down, crank up the music, and enjoy a little taste of nostalgia (with a milkshake, of course).
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Dizzy Whizz Drive-In
217 St Catherine StLooking for the best burger in Louisville? You won't find it at one of the many "gourmet" burger restaurants - it's right here at a car-hop style drive-in called Dizzy Whizz. It's a classic greasy diner cheeseburger and crispy fries. If it's a sunny day, you'll want to park the car, roll the windows down, crank up the music, and enjoy a little taste of nostalgia (with a milkshake, of course).
Sightseeing
If you're a baseball fan, be sure to take the tour to see where the MLB bats are made. Even if you aren't a baseball fan, you'll want to get your picture with the giant baseball bat out front!
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Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
800 W Main StIf you're a baseball fan, be sure to take the tour to see where the MLB bats are made. Even if you aren't a baseball fan, you'll want to get your picture with the giant baseball bat out front!
East Market Street has come to be known as "NuLu" and boasts tons of restaurants, bars, shopping, and historic architecture. Take a stroll and grab a coffee at Please & Thank You, drinks at Garage Bar or Taj, dinner at Feast or Decca, and dessert at Louisville Cream or Macaron Bar. They often host neighborhood block parties that feature live music, beer and food trucks, and even goat races!
East Market Street
East Market StreetEast Market Street has come to be known as "NuLu" and boasts tons of restaurants, bars, shopping, and historic architecture. Take a stroll and grab a coffee at Please & Thank You, drinks at Garage Bar or Taj, dinner at Feast or Decca, and dessert at Louisville Cream or Macaron Bar. They often host neighborhood block parties that feature live music, beer and food trucks, and even goat races!
In this neighborhood you'll find the largest concentration of Victorian-era architecture in the country. Take a stroll down Third Street to step back in time - during the summer you may even find a production of Shakespeare in the Park in nearby Central Park.
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Old Louisville
In this neighborhood you'll find the largest concentration of Victorian-era architecture in the country. Take a stroll down Third Street to step back in time - during the summer you may even find a production of Shakespeare in the Park in nearby Central Park.
A beautiful old theater just around the corner. If you're seeing a show, you'll want to arrive early to marvel at the beautiful lobby ceiling.
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Louisville Palace
625 S 4th StA beautiful old theater just around the corner. If you're seeing a show, you'll want to arrive early to marvel at the beautiful lobby ceiling.
Entertainment & Activities
This is one of the newer bourbon distilleries in town. They take a more modern approach to distilling, and the building is a beautiful addition to the neighborhood. Be sure to stop by their rooftop bar for a good glimpse of the skyline.
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Rabbit Hole Distillery
711 E Jefferson StThis is one of the newer bourbon distilleries in town. They take a more modern approach to distilling, and the building is a beautiful addition to the neighborhood. Be sure to stop by their rooftop bar for a good glimpse of the skyline.
The distillery is new, but the brand is one of the oldest bourbons around. See how bourbon is made from still to barrel to bottle - if you're lucky they'll even let you push the button to flame the barrel! Production stops on Sunday and Monday, so be sure to go Tuesday - Saturday to see the good stuff being made. Louisville is a bourbon town, so be sure to drink up while you're here!
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Old Forester Distilling
119 W Main StThe distillery is new, but the brand is one of the oldest bourbons around. See how bourbon is made from still to barrel to bottle - if you're lucky they'll even let you push the button to flame the barrel! Production stops on Sunday and Monday, so be sure to go Tuesday - Saturday to see the good stuff being made. Louisville is a bourbon town, so be sure to drink up while you're here!
The Louisville Bats (minor league baseball) and Louisville City Football Club (minor league soccer) play at the stadium. Tickets are inexpensive and Thursdays are dollar beer night!
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Louisville Slugger Field
401 E Main StThe Louisville Bats (minor league baseball) and Louisville City Football Club (minor league soccer) play at the stadium. Tickets are inexpensive and Thursdays are dollar beer night!
Arts & Culture
This hotel incorporates art into the entire experience. The gallery is free to self-tour anytime. The giant golden David statue out front is a great photo-op, and the men's bathroom offers a fun surprise.
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21 US-31E
21 US-31EThis hotel incorporates art into the entire experience. The gallery is free to self-tour anytime. The giant golden David statue out front is a great photo-op, and the men's bathroom offers a fun surprise.
Louisville was Muhammad Ali's birthplace, and where the champ learned to box. Check out the museum that bears his name to learn about his life and how the city honors him still.
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Muhammad Ali Center
144 N 6th StLouisville was Muhammad Ali's birthplace, and where the champ learned to box. Check out the museum that bears his name to learn about his life and how the city honors him still.
Parks & Nature
A great place on the river for a walk or run with lots of paved paths. Stroll across the Big 4 Pedestrian Bridge over to Indiana for a longer adventure. You can rent bicycles or pedal carts at the base of the bridge. This park hosts the annual Thunder Over Louisville air show and fireworks display in April, Forecastle music festival in July, and many other community events throughout the year.
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Waterfront Park
129 River RdA great place on the river for a walk or run with lots of paved paths. Stroll across the Big 4 Pedestrian Bridge over to Indiana for a longer adventure. You can rent bicycles or pedal carts at the base of the bridge. This park hosts the annual Thunder Over Louisville air show and fireworks display in April, Forecastle music festival in July, and many other community events throughout the year.
Essentials
CVS
1950 State StA super short walk if you need something in a pinch.
Small market grocery store with a pretty good selection. Also has several grab and go food options and a liquor store.
Falls City Market
400 S 2nd StSmall market grocery store with a pretty good selection. Also has several grab and go food options and a liquor store.