Guidebook for Louisville
Food Scene
Over 123 beers on tap and the crack fries are delicious. They also have a rooftop deck with great views.
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HopCat
1064 Bardstown RdOver 123 beers on tap and the crack fries are delicious. They also have a rooftop deck with great views.
Hidden brunch spot with a rotating menu of local foods. Really quaint little spot.
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Gralehaus
1001 Baxter AveHidden brunch spot with a rotating menu of local foods. Really quaint little spot.
Awesome brewery made by a local couple who was featured on an HGTV episode of House Hunters!! :P The beer is incredible, awesome atmosphere, board games/ping-pong tables, and a food truck is on scene serving INCREDIBLE food from Mayan Cafe. They also have a patio outback with a view of the skyline. Great spot for a nice day but plenty of room inside for a rainy one.
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Gravely Brewing Co
514 Baxter AveAwesome brewery made by a local couple who was featured on an HGTV episode of House Hunters!! :P The beer is incredible, awesome atmosphere, board games/ping-pong tables, and a food truck is on scene serving INCREDIBLE food from Mayan Cafe. They also have a patio outback with a view of the skyline. Great spot for a nice day but plenty of room inside for a rainy one.
Delicious coffee company with vegan treats available, too. It's a little hidden behind Urban Outfitters but worth the search and very walkable.
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78 Coffee Co.
907 E Liberty StDelicious coffee company with vegan treats available, too. It's a little hidden behind Urban Outfitters but worth the search and very walkable.
THIS IS MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT. Great food but definitely a pretty penny. My boyfriend and I love coming here for special occasions. If you're celebrating something, come here. It's definitely a place you'll want to dress nice for but I love it for date nights! Get the avocado ice cream for dessert! Ask for a seat by the glass and you'll have a nice view of Bardstown Road.
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Seviche A Latin Restaurant
1538 Bardstown RdTHIS IS MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT. Great food but definitely a pretty penny. My boyfriend and I love coming here for special occasions. If you're celebrating something, come here. It's definitely a place you'll want to dress nice for but I love it for date nights! Get the avocado ice cream for dessert! Ask for a seat by the glass and you'll have a nice view of Bardstown Road.
Another great spot if you're celebrating something! It is a little upscale but it makes for a great date night spot. It's attached to an art museum that you can check out for free after you eat!
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Proof On Main
702 W Main StAnother great spot if you're celebrating something! It is a little upscale but it makes for a great date night spot. It's attached to an art museum that you can check out for free after you eat!
Lots of different restaurants (Hard Rock Cafe, TGIFriday's, The Fudgery) but they also have a Howl at the Moon, a PBR Bar, and more. I'd recommend coming here for dinner and then staying into the night for drinks. This is known as a touristy spot but it is definitely something you should do if you're visiting as a tourist. They also often have good performers for cheap. I've seen some decent country singers for $10. It has a strip of bars covered by a glass ceiling so it makes for a good spot on a rainy day.
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Fourth Street Live!
411 S 4th StLots of different restaurants (Hard Rock Cafe, TGIFriday's, The Fudgery) but they also have a Howl at the Moon, a PBR Bar, and more. I'd recommend coming here for dinner and then staying into the night for drinks. This is known as a touristy spot but it is definitely something you should do if you're visiting as a tourist. They also often have good performers for cheap. I've seen some decent country singers for $10. It has a strip of bars covered by a glass ceiling so it makes for a good spot on a rainy day.
Taco Luchador
938 Baxter AveOne word: Tacos.
24 hours on the weekends and they start serving breakfast at midnight... GET THE BREAKFAST.
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QDOBA Mexican Eats
1500 Bardstown Rd24 hours on the weekends and they start serving breakfast at midnight... GET THE BREAKFAST.
Mexican restaurant in Crescent Hill if you're looking to check out another neighborhood. Lots of other restaurants and shops nearby.
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Ramiro's Cantina
2350 Frankfort AveMexican restaurant in Crescent Hill if you're looking to check out another neighborhood. Lots of other restaurants and shops nearby.
Great brunch spot. The music is actually played on a record player and the food is greatttt.
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The Green Building Gallery
732 E Market StGreat brunch spot. The music is actually played on a record player and the food is greatttt.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great live music, karaoke nights, and a nice outdoor patio.
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Highlands Tap Room
1056 Bardstown RdGreat live music, karaoke nights, and a nice outdoor patio.
Great karaoke spot with a dance floor and pool table! Definitely a late night spot that usually opens around 9.
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Akiko's
1123 Bardstown RdGreat karaoke spot with a dance floor and pool table! Definitely a late night spot that usually opens around 9.
Great hidden craft beer spot with a nice patio out back. The food is great, too!
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Holy Grale
1034 Bardstown RdGreat hidden craft beer spot with a nice patio out back. The food is great, too!
Huge irish bar with live music and a beautiful patio.
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O'Shea's Irish Pub
956 Baxter AveHuge irish bar with live music and a beautiful patio.
Another neat irish bar. Laid back motif and a nice patio out back.
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Flanagans Ale House
934 Baxter AveAnother neat irish bar. Laid back motif and a nice patio out back.
This place is in the center of St. Matthews (another fun strip of bars and restaurants if you're looking to explore places outside of Bardstown Rd).
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Molly Malone's St. Matthews
3900 Shelbyville RdThis place is in the center of St. Matthews (another fun strip of bars and restaurants if you're looking to explore places outside of Bardstown Rd).
Molly Malone's Irish Pub
933 Baxter AveGreat spot to grab a beer.
Flights of wine and champagne! Great brunch menu, too.
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LouVino Restaurant & Wine Bar
1606 Bardstown RdFlights of wine and champagne! Great brunch menu, too.
Total dive bar within walking distance. It is a little hidden on the side of mid-city mall.
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The Back Door
1250 Bardstown RdTotal dive bar within walking distance. It is a little hidden on the side of mid-city mall.
Entertainment & Activities
Drinks are a little pricey but the comedians here tend to be really funny. Tickets for entrance are usually really cheap (the drinks are how they get ya. So, I'd recommend having a few before you go.. ha)
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The Laughing Derby at Comedy Caravan
1250 Bardstown RdDrinks are a little pricey but the comedians here tend to be really funny. Tickets for entrance are usually really cheap (the drinks are how they get ya. So, I'd recommend having a few before you go.. ha)
I LOVE THIS PLACE. Totally worth an Uber. This speakeasy has a hidden stairwell in the back of a sandwich shop downtown. They are known for having great drinks and live jazz music by local performers. Definitely a great date night spot.
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Jimmy Can't Dance
119 S 7th StI LOVE THIS PLACE. Totally worth an Uber. This speakeasy has a hidden stairwell in the back of a sandwich shop downtown. They are known for having great drinks and live jazz music by local performers. Definitely a great date night spot.
Baxter Avenue Theatres
1250 Bardstown RdGreat walkable spot to catch a movie.
Essentials
Kroger
2440 Bardstown RdEverything you could need and more.
I like Kroger better but this store is really close if you only need a few things.
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Valu Market Mid City Mall
1250 Bardstown RdI like Kroger better but this store is really close if you only need a few things.
Getting Around
I'd recommend Lyft over a rental car. Use promo code LISA877516. There are also several bus stops outside of my apartment.
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
433 S 8th StI'd recommend Lyft over a rental car. Use promo code LISA877516. There are also several bus stops outside of my apartment.
Shopping
Cute little boutique with lots of great derby accessories.
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General Eccentric
1600 Bardstown RdCute little boutique with lots of great derby accessories.
Pitaya
955 Baxter AveLove this clothing store!
Great place to get your souvenirs and check out some local art. There's a bunch of stores, coffee shops, and restaurants along this street, as well.
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Revelry Boutique Gallery
742 E Market StGreat place to get your souvenirs and check out some local art. There's a bunch of stores, coffee shops, and restaurants along this street, as well.
Great spot to browse. They are loaded with old school dvds, video games, and books. On a day off, I love to grab a cup of coffee at Safai (across the street) and then browse this store.
Book & Music Exchange
1616 Bardstown RdGreat spot to browse. They are loaded with old school dvds, video games, and books. On a day off, I love to grab a cup of coffee at Safai (across the street) and then browse this store.
Blush Boutique
3745 Lexington RdCute boutique near a few other small shops.
This was the original mall but the city of Louisville decided it wasn't big enough and built another mall right next to it (Oxford Center). This mall is a little more teacher-budget-friendly than Oxford but I do go to both depending on what I need.
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Mall St. Matthews
5000 Shelbyville RdThis was the original mall but the city of Louisville decided it wasn't big enough and built another mall right next to it (Oxford Center). This mall is a little more teacher-budget-friendly than Oxford but I do go to both depending on what I need.
Arts & Culture
We're very proud of Ali and you'll know why after you visit this museum.
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Muhammad Ali Center
144 N 6th StWe're very proud of Ali and you'll know why after you visit this museum.