Guidebook for Louisville
Food Scene
Home to the original Bristol Bar & Grille, the Highlands location is in the heart of Bardstown Road’s food and entertainment district. Part of the Urban Bourbon Trail, the bar offers a rotating selection of seasonal craft cocktails. Our seasoned bartenders take extra care to create drinks that pair with menu classics and daily specials. Certified Bourbon Stewards are on staff to guide diners on selection of Kentucky’s native spirit. Private dining space on the second floor can host parties of 100. Patio dining is also available. Local beekeepers maintain an urban hive on the roof providing the restaurant’s signature honey. A secluded patio offers guest escape from the bustle of Bardstown Road.
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Bristol Bar & Grille
1321 Bardstown RdHome to the original Bristol Bar & Grille, the Highlands location is in the heart of Bardstown Road’s food and entertainment district. Part of the Urban Bourbon Trail, the bar offers a rotating selection of seasonal craft cocktails. Our seasoned bartenders take extra care to create drinks that pair with menu classics and daily specials. Certified Bourbon Stewards are on staff to guide diners on selection of Kentucky’s native spirit. Private dining space on the second floor can host parties of 100. Patio dining is also available. Local beekeepers maintain an urban hive on the roof providing the restaurant’s signature honey. A secluded patio offers guest escape from the bustle of Bardstown Road.
Chic eatery & lounge with inspired Nuevo Latino fare using sustainable seafood & local ingredients.
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Seviche A Latin Restaurant
1538 Bardstown RdChic eatery & lounge with inspired Nuevo Latino fare using sustainable seafood & local ingredients.
La Chasse
1359 Bardstown RdRustic Southern French and Spanish Fusion.
History-laden, circa-1933 eatery with Southern fare, cocktails & a clubby, see-&-be-seen setting. Consistently delicious!
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Jack Fry's
1007 Bardstown RdHistory-laden, circa-1933 eatery with Southern fare, cocktails & a clubby, see-&-be-seen setting. Consistently delicious!
The Joy Luck
1285 Bardstown RdAsian Fusion with delicious homemade cocktail menu.
LouVino Restaurant & Wine Bar
1606 Bardstown RdWine bar and small plates.
Havana Rumba Bardstown Rd
2210 Bardstown RdGreat Cuban food. Consistent.
Pub style craft pizza with good bar.
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Boombozz Pizza & Watch bar- Louisville Highlands
1448 Bardstown RdPub style craft pizza with good bar.
Established in 2014, Louisville’s finest (and only) “Bed & Beverage” is housed inside an Original Highlands Victorian home built in 1905. Recently renovated, this residential home has been converted into a working coffee haus and cafe on the 1st floor with three guest rooms on the 2nd and 3rd floor. Adjacently located to local favorite Holy Grale, Gralehaus shares the picturesque biergarten (the Gralegarten). Offering beautiful outdoor and seasonal seating. There really isn’t a better place to relax and enjoy all that Gralehaus has to offer!
EAT
Gralehaus strives to do everything the right way with farm fresh made-from-scratch foods. Enjoy our seasonally driven, KY Proud breakfast and lunch menu daily from 8am-4pm. In the evening we will commonly host private events and throw dinner parties.
DRINK
We have the essentials covered – coffee, espresso, tea, kombucha, shrub sodas, wellness tonics, craft beer & cider!
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Gralehaus
1001 Baxter AveEstablished in 2014, Louisville’s finest (and only) “Bed & Beverage” is housed inside an Original Highlands Victorian home built in 1905. Recently renovated, this residential home has been converted into a working coffee haus and cafe on the 1st floor with three guest rooms on the 2nd and 3rd floor. Adjacently located to local favorite Holy Grale, Gralehaus shares the picturesque biergarten (the Gralegarten). Offering beautiful outdoor and seasonal seating. There really isn’t a better place to relax and enjoy all that Gralehaus has to offer!
EAT
Gralehaus strives to do everything the right way with farm fresh made-from-scratch foods. Enjoy our seasonally driven, KY Proud breakfast and lunch menu daily from 8am-4pm. In the evening we will commonly host private events and throw dinner parties.
DRINK
We have the essentials covered – coffee, espresso, tea, kombucha, shrub sodas, wellness tonics, craft beer & cider!
Please & Thank You
800 E Market StYummy homemade baked goods
DiOrio's Pizza & Pub
919 Baxter AveDecent Pizza spot with nice bar.
Orginally started as a food truck, this place has excellent tacos.
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Taco Luchador
938 Baxter AveOrginally started as a food truck, this place has excellent tacos.
Build-you-own-burgers & cheesy bacon fries served in a cozy burger joint with sidewalk tables.
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Bunz Burgerz
712 Baxter AveBuild-you-own-burgers & cheesy bacon fries served in a cozy burger joint with sidewalk tables.
Local pizzeria chain serving pies, pasta & subs, plus beer & wine, in a relaxed setting.
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Impellizzeri's Pizza
1381 Bardstown RdLocal pizzeria chain serving pies, pasta & subs, plus beer & wine, in a relaxed setting.
Quaint cafe with a menu of homestyle Southern breakfast & lunch eats in tiny, bustling quarters.
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Highland Morning
1416 Bardstown RdQuaint cafe with a menu of homestyle Southern breakfast & lunch eats in tiny, bustling quarters.
Mark's Feed Store
11422 Shelbyville RdLocal BBQ
Kashmir Indian Restaurant
1277 Bardstown RoadIndian with buffet on weekends and at lunch.
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
1250 Bardstown RdFast Food chicken fingers
Bustling, hip eatery offering a huge international menu (from banh mi to fish tacos) in funky digs.
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Ramsis Cafe On The World
1293 Bardstown RdBustling, hip eatery offering a huge international menu (from banh mi to fish tacos) in funky digs.
Fabulous BBQ, sides and a great bar. Casual, large bar and picnic tables located indoors.
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Feast BBQ
909 E Market StFabulous BBQ, sides and a great bar. Casual, large bar and picnic tables located indoors.
Want meat? From burgers to bone marrow to kangaroo, this is the place. Very casual setting.
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Game
2295 Lexington RdWant meat? From burgers to bone marrow to kangaroo, this is the place. Very casual setting.
Akasha Brewery Company
909 E Market StLocal Brewery. No food, but great beer.
Against the Grain Brewery kanye ne Smokehouse
401 E Main StLocal Brewery and Smokehouse
Apocalypse Brew Works
1612 Mellwood AveLocal Brewery
Goodwood Brewing
636 E Main StLocal Brewery
Tiny hot spot serving creative pub grub like duck fat fries, plus various beers, from basement digs.
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Hammerheads
921 Swan StTiny hot spot serving creative pub grub like duck fat fries, plus various beers, from basement digs.
Small, comfortable spot serving unique, farm-to-table Mexican & Pan-Latin eats.
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Mayan Cafe
813 E Market StSmall, comfortable spot serving unique, farm-to-table Mexican & Pan-Latin eats.
Roots
1216 Bardstown RdExcellent vegetarian and juices.
Counter-serve chain offering burritos, tortas & other Mexican eats in colorful environs.
La Bamba Mexican Restaurant
1237 Bardstown RdCounter-serve chain offering burritos, tortas & other Mexican eats in colorful environs.
Simple, cozy diner serving seafood during the week, then beignets & breakfast on weekends.
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The Fish House
1310 Winter AveSimple, cozy diner serving seafood during the week, then beignets & breakfast on weekends.
Creative sushi, hibachi-cooked meats & other Japanese fare is served in a sleek, modern setting.
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Sapporo
1706 Bardstown RdCreative sushi, hibachi-cooked meats & other Japanese fare is served in a sleek, modern setting.
A variety of classic sandwiches, plus soups & salads, turned out in roomy, brick-lined surrounds.
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Stevens & Stevens Deli
1114 Bardstown RdA variety of classic sandwiches, plus soups & salads, turned out in roomy, brick-lined surrounds.
Hip, contemporary pizza joint in a former VFW post serving New York–style pies, subs & craft beers.
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The Post
1045 Goss AveHip, contemporary pizza joint in a former VFW post serving New York–style pies, subs & craft beers.
Asian-influenced tacos & quesadillas, creative sushi offerings & happy-hour deals in casual digs.
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Dragon King's Daughter
129 W Market StAsian-influenced tacos & quesadillas, creative sushi offerings & happy-hour deals in casual digs.
Calm, casual eatery serving Japanese, Thai, Korean & Chinese dishes, with classic & creative sushi.
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Wild Ginger - Highland
1700 Bardstown RdCalm, casual eatery serving Japanese, Thai, Korean & Chinese dishes, with classic & creative sushi.
Krispy Kreme
3000 Bardstown RdDoughnuts
The Fat Lamb Modern Kitchen & Bar
2011 Grinstead DrGood Upscale American
ROC
1327 Bardstown RdOne of our favorites in the city. Delicious homemade upscale Italian.
Logan Street Market
1001 Logan St
bar Vetti
727 East Market StreetGreat upscale Italian with a fun bar.
Proof On Main
702 W Main StWonderful upscale restaurant in the 21C Hotel.
Great outdoor dining and cocktails. Elevated fried chicken and sides.
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The Eagle
1314 Bardstown RdGreat outdoor dining and cocktails. Elevated fried chicken and sides.
Guaca Mole
900 East Market StreetFabulous upscale Mexican with wonderful ambiance.
El Mundo Highlands
1767 Bardstown RoadGreat homemade Mexican
Monnik Beer Company
1036 E Burnett AveCraft beer and pub food
Royals Hot Chicken
736 E Market StCounter service hot chicken and full service bar
Le Moo
2300 Lexington RdUpscale Steak restaurant. Beautifully decorated. Amazing brunch!
Dragon King's Daughter
Our favorite sushi fusion restaurant and within walking distance
Nostalgic Cocktail House + Restaurant
Upscale restaurant and cocktails
Lou Lou on Market
Cajun local restaurant
Goodfellas Pizzeria - Baxter Ave.
New York style pizzeria
Drinks & Nightlife
The Laughing Derby at Comedy Caravan
1250 Bardstown RdComedy Club
The Back Door
1250 Bardstown RdHole in the wall that's good for a late night beverage.
Good food offerings and nice patio with view of Bardstown Road.
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Highlands Tap Room
1056 Bardstown RdGood food offerings and nice patio with view of Bardstown Road.
River City Drafthouse
1574 Bardstown RdLots of rotating taps.
YES!! Offbeat gastropub featuring a long, rotating beer list & locavore fare in a 1905 former church. No children allowed.
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Holy Grale
1034 Bardstown RdYES!! Offbeat gastropub featuring a long, rotating beer list & locavore fare in a 1905 former church. No children allowed.
Shenanigans Irish Grille
1611 Norris PlNeighborhood pub.
Flanagans Ale House
934 Baxter AveIrish bar and restaurant. Great outdoor patio!
Molly Malone's Irish Pub
933 Baxter AveIrish bar and restaurant. Great outdoor patio!
O'Shea's Irish Pub
956 Baxter AveIrish Bar and restaurant. Great outdoor patio!
The Outlook Inn
916 Baxter AveIt's been around forever. Neighborhood pub.
Rotating taps. No food, but you can order takeout from local spots and have it delivered here.
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Great Flood Brewing Company
2120 Bardstown RdRotating taps. No food, but you can order takeout from local spots and have it delivered here.
Lively bar offering a huge selection of brews (including rare beers) & pub grub in a simple space.
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Sergio's World Beers
1605 Story AveLively bar offering a huge selection of brews (including rare beers) & pub grub in a simple space.
We love the outdoor patio at this restaurant known for it's spicy fried chicken, delicious sides and yummy cocktails. When the weather is nice, it's a great spot to walk from the home.
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The Eagle
1314 Bardstown RdWe love the outdoor patio at this restaurant known for it's spicy fried chicken, delicious sides and yummy cocktails. When the weather is nice, it's a great spot to walk from the home.
Gravely Brewing Co
514 Baxter AveGreat brewery with a stage featuring local acts.
The Hub
2235 Frankfort AveChill hangout spot with good bar food.
Highlands Tap Room
1056 Bardstown RdSpacious local brewery with indoor and outdoor space as well as pizza.
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TEN20 Craft Brewery
1020 E Washington StSpacious local brewery with indoor and outdoor space as well as pizza.
Mile Wide Beer Co.
636 Barret AveCraft beer with large space for gathering
Kern's Korner
2600 Bardstown RdNeighborhood tavern
TEN20 Craft Brewery Highlands
Great craft beer spot that also serves coffee throughout the day
Taproom, brewery, barrel-aging and event space with wonderful outdoor patio.
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West Sixth NuLu
817 E Market StTaproom, brewery, barrel-aging and event space with wonderful outdoor patio.
Taproom originating in North Carolina with it's first out of state brewery in Kentucky
Hi-Wire Brewing - Louisville
Taproom originating in North Carolina with it's first out of state brewery in Kentucky
Neat Bourbon Bar & Bottle Shop
Cozy bourbon bar
Shopping
Carmichael's Bookstore
1295 Bardstown RdGreat Independent bookstore.
Clay & Cotton
1341 Bardstown RdClothing and gifts
Carmichael's Kids
1313 Bardstown RdKid's bookstore
Edenside Gallery
1422 Bardstown RdEcclectic art and gift market
Dot Fox
1567 Bardstown RdEclectic boutique
General Eccentric
1600 Bardstown RdBudget boutique
Frances Lee Jasper Oriental Rugs
1330 Bardstown RdOriental Rugs
Book & Music Exchange
1616 Bardstown RdFleur De Flea
947 E Breckinridge StAwesome vintage market
Dirty Tease
1551 Bardstown RdVintage Banana
1507 Bardstown RdFat Rabbit Thrift & Vintage
994 Barret AveSquid Print DTG Printing
2601 E Oak StSix Sisters Boutique
804 E Market StDiscoveries
1315 Bardstown RdAcorn Apparel
1602 Bardstown Rdhey tiger
1572 Bardstown RdWonderful market with gifts, clothing, home goods, jewelry, chocolate, soaps, etc. A must visit!
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Work the Metal
1201 Story AveWonderful market with gifts, clothing, home goods, jewelry, chocolate, soaps, etc. A must visit!
Forage
1201 Goss AvePitaya
955 Baxter AveHazel and Hunt
East Main StreetStag + Doe
1013 E Main StMahonia
822 E Market StGorgeous florist, succulents and gifts
Natural Mystic
1581 Bardstown RdRed Tree Furniture
701 E Market StGreat gifts, jewelry and furniture
Mamili
826 E Main StLouisville Antique Market
845 E Jefferson StUrban Outfitters
1140 Bardstown RdJust Creations
2722 Frankfort AveThe Nitty Gritty
996 Barret AveElectric Ladyland
2325 Bardstown RdPappy & Company
843 E Market StWhite's Mercantile
806 E Market StDuluth Trading Company
111 W Main StRevelry Boutique Gallery
742 E Market StPeace of the Earth
801 E Market StBLōFISH Clothing Co.
714 E Market StAlcott & Bentley
1608 Bardstown RdLighting store
Regalo
BAZ and BEA Boutique
1433 Bardstown RdRedefine Design on the Avenue
2320 Frankfort AveBlush Boutique
3745 Lexington RdColonial Designs
3712 Lexington RdBetter Days Records
921 Barret AvenueMahonia
822 E Market StGreat spot for plants, fresh flowers and gifts.
Zappos Unboxed
5000 Shelbyville RoadHalf price off on Zappos shoes, clothes and accessories.
Collections
Great local boutique
Just a block away, and full of shopping, restaurants and nightlife.
Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY, i-United States
Just a block away, and full of shopping, restaurants and nightlife.
Parks & Nature
Willow Park
1402 Willow Ave1/2 block from house
Beautiful! Walk the scenic loop for a nice stroll. Also has a public 9-hole golf course.
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Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill RdBeautiful! Walk the scenic loop for a nice stroll. Also has a public 9-hole golf course.
Tyler Park
Park with tennis courts.
Sightseeing
Cherokee Triangle
You're here!
National Cemetery. Beautiful for a stroll or drive. Muhammad Ali is buried here.
Cave Hill Cemetery & Arboretum
National Cemetery. Beautiful for a stroll or drive. Muhammad Ali is buried here.
Essentials
Wine Market
1200 Bardstown RoadGreat wine selection
Kroger
2440 Bardstown RdGroceries
CVS
2222 Bardstown RdPharmacy
Walgreens Pharmacy
990 Baxter AveHighland Cleaners
1401 Bardstown RdOrangetheory Fitness
918 Baxter AveGreat spot to exercise!
Fitness
Orangetheory Fitness
918 Baxter AveFabulous fitness studio
Orangetheory Fitness
918 Baxter AveExcellent workouts!