Guidebook for Louisville
Food Scene
Rye
900 E Market StDelicious eats & cocktails.
Started by the previous chef of renowned Jack Fry's, the food is beyond delicious. If they have it on the menu, try the pistachio cake!
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Ward 426
426 Baxter AveStarted by the previous chef of renowned Jack Fry's, the food is beyond delicious. If they have it on the menu, try the pistachio cake!
Walking distance from home, the restaurant boasts a cushy lounge area (good for game watching as well) and outdoor seating for people-watching on Bardstown Road.
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Seviche A Latin Restaurant
1538 Bardstown RdWalking distance from home, the restaurant boasts a cushy lounge area (good for game watching as well) and outdoor seating for people-watching on Bardstown Road.
Affordable Taiwan-Infusion food with craft cocktails. Best for when weather permits dining on the patio.
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The Joy Luck
1285 Bardstown RdAffordable Taiwan-Infusion food with craft cocktails. Best for when weather permits dining on the patio.
MilkWood Restaurant
316 W Main StTasty eats.
Great for dining or late-night drinks; close to home & boasts a great patio area.
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El Camino
1314 Bardstown RoadGreat for dining or late-night drinks; close to home & boasts a great patio area.
Safai Coffee Shop
1707 Bardstown RdGreat matcha & coffee; try their crepes!
Budget-friendly with a wide array to choose from, breakfast is served all day.
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North End Cafe
1722 Frankfort AveBudget-friendly with a wide array to choose from, breakfast is served all day.
Located in an old firehouse, Silver Dollar serves delectable southern-inspired food & bourbon by the glass. Solid brunch offerings.
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The Green Building Gallery
732 E Market StLocated in an old firehouse, Silver Dollar serves delectable southern-inspired food & bourbon by the glass. Solid brunch offerings.
Great java & snacks; connects to Carmichael's Bookstore for added fun.
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Heine Brothers' Coffee - Longest Ave In The Highlands
1250 Bardstown RdGreat java & snacks; connects to Carmichael's Bookstore for added fun.
French deli; great for lunch. Check out their chocolate & macaron selection.
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Ghyslain on Market
721 East Market StreetFrench deli; great for lunch. Check out their chocolate & macaron selection.
Authentic, out-of-this-world eats. This is a smaller restaurant with limited seating, so be sure to call ahead for lunch or dinner reservations.
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Mayan Cafe
813 E Market StAuthentic, out-of-this-world eats. This is a smaller restaurant with limited seating, so be sure to call ahead for lunch or dinner reservations.
Decca Restaurant
812 E Market StGreat food with a cozy basement bar.
Great for brunch or lunch – grab a beer at Holy Grale, which conjoins in the back.
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Gralehaus
1001 Baxter AveGreat for brunch or lunch – grab a beer at Holy Grale, which conjoins in the back.
Vast array of food from around the world, with budget-friendly and veg options.
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Ramsis Cafe On The World
1293 Bardstown RdVast array of food from around the world, with budget-friendly and veg options.
Sapporo
1706 Bardstown RdStellar sushi & hibachi eats.
Vegetarian / vegan restaurant with asian-inspired food – delicious whether you're a plant-based eater or not! (Note: this restaurant does not serve alcohol)
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Roots
1216 Bardstown RdVegetarian / vegan restaurant with asian-inspired food – delicious whether you're a plant-based eater or not! (Note: this restaurant does not serve alcohol)
If you're into BBQ, this is your joint (they also offer a solid veg option).
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Hammerheads
921 Swan StIf you're into BBQ, this is your joint (they also offer a solid veg option).
Migo
2222 Dundee RdSuper tasty tacos – be sure to try their yuca tots!
Every kind of pancake & french toast you can imagine – decadent.
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Toast On Market
620 E Market StEvery kind of pancake & french toast you can imagine – decadent.
Quills Coffee
930 Baxter AveDelectable coffee.
The Post
1045 Goss AveTasty pizza & drinks!
Long delivery time, but for those post-bar snacks, Spinelli's is open late. If you're feeling especially indulgent, try their fried oreos.
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Spinelli's Highlands
614 Baxter AveLong delivery time, but for those post-bar snacks, Spinelli's is open late. If you're feeling especially indulgent, try their fried oreos.
Le Moo
2300 Lexington RdNice restaurant, delicious eats, cool vibes.
Walking distance – tasty food and libations; bottomless mimosa brunches.
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LouVino Restaurant & Wine Bar
1606 Bardstown RdWalking distance – tasty food and libations; bottomless mimosa brunches.
Cheap, tasty, quick tacos & tortas – great for lunch or drive-by snacking.
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Taco Luchador
938 Baxter AveCheap, tasty, quick tacos & tortas – great for lunch or drive-by snacking.
Drinks & Nightlife
Located in trendy NULU, this bar is a hot-spot for cocktails and indoor / outdoor libations. Go in the door to the right of the entrance, and mosey through their galleries, which lead you to their warehouse / garage in the back, complete with bumpin' DJ beats.
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Galaxie
732 E Market StLocated in trendy NULU, this bar is a hot-spot for cocktails and indoor / outdoor libations. Go in the door to the right of the entrance, and mosey through their galleries, which lead you to their warehouse / garage in the back, complete with bumpin' DJ beats.
A swanky, hidden speak-easy bar located upstairs of the Butchertown Grocery restaurant (entrance on the side). This craft cocktail joint is fantastic for sultry evenings, conversation, or watching stellar music performances. (Owned by the drummer of My Morning Jacket)
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Butchertown Grocery
743 E Washington StA swanky, hidden speak-easy bar located upstairs of the Butchertown Grocery restaurant (entrance on the side). This craft cocktail joint is fantastic for sultry evenings, conversation, or watching stellar music performances. (Owned by the drummer of My Morning Jacket)
Located in 21C, this bar has nice cocktails & cool vibes. Tour the hotel-museum after imbibing for added fun.
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Proof On Main
702 W Main StLocated in 21C, this bar has nice cocktails & cool vibes. Tour the hotel-museum after imbibing for added fun.
Solid offering of concerts – be sure to review their latest acts.
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The Mercury Ballroom
611 S 4th StSolid offering of concerts – be sure to review their latest acts.
Headliners Music Hall
1386 Lexington RdMusic Venue – be sure to review their upcoming shows.
Craft cocktails with an interesting array of patrons; boasting live music or vinyl nights.
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Meta
425 W Chestnut StCraft cocktails with an interesting array of patrons; boasting live music or vinyl nights.
Intimately small bar with a pinball collection, electronic music every Saturday, and an impressive array of musical performances & artists. Be sure to check their music schedule before arriving.
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Zanzabar
2100 S Preston StIntimately small bar with a pinball collection, electronic music every Saturday, and an impressive array of musical performances & artists. Be sure to check their music schedule before arriving.
A converted church with an awesome, revolving beer selection from around the world. Check out their biergarten out back, or for a cozier time, the choir loft upstairs.
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Holy Grale
1034 Bardstown RdA converted church with an awesome, revolving beer selection from around the world. Check out their biergarten out back, or for a cozier time, the choir loft upstairs.
Alternative hipster-ish, dive bar with an eclectic, fun crowd. Great for dancing to vinyl, a DJ, or hip-hop – the bar doesn't start hopping until late-night (1am or later).
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Seidenfaden's
1134 E Breckinridge StAlternative hipster-ish, dive bar with an eclectic, fun crowd. Great for dancing to vinyl, a DJ, or hip-hop – the bar doesn't start hopping until late-night (1am or later).
Vinyl, DJ, or theme nights, karaoke, you name it – an asian inspired bar with an array of revolving events.
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Kaiju
1004 E Oak StVinyl, DJ, or theme nights, karaoke, you name it – an asian inspired bar with an array of revolving events.
A Louisville dive staple, where the drinks are strong, cheap, and the crowd eclectic (from bikers to brain surgeons is their tagline). Chill out on the patio, play pool, or hang by the bar. Solid bar food, should you find yourself snacky.
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The Back Door
1250 Bardstown RdA Louisville dive staple, where the drinks are strong, cheap, and the crowd eclectic (from bikers to brain surgeons is their tagline). Chill out on the patio, play pool, or hang by the bar. Solid bar food, should you find yourself snacky.
Haymarket Bistro
300 E Market StBourbon bar with occasional live music.
The Outlook Inn
916 Baxter AvePool tables & brews.
The Brown Hotel
335 W BroadwayIconic hotel with a swanky bar & lounge.
Nowhere Bar Louisville
1133 Bardstown RdLBGT & hetereosexual friendly club / bar.
Shopping
Modern Cult Records
1036 Bardstown RdSolid selection of vinyl.
Dot Fox
1567 Bardstown RdGreat selection of new & vintage clothing.
Interesting vintage clothing for men & women. Rentable costumes & men's clothing on the second floor!
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The Nitty Gritty
996 Barret AveInteresting vintage clothing for men & women. Rentable costumes & men's clothing on the second floor!
Gallery / gift boutique – there's something here for everyone.
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Revelry Boutique Gallery
742 E Market StGallery / gift boutique – there's something here for everyone.
Acorn Apparel
1602 Bardstown RdVintage threads.
Owned by the singer of Houndmouth, this is a music oriented clothing store for men and women. Musical artists are featured monthly who hand-select an assortment of items to be sold.
Bermuda Highway
811 E Market StOwned by the singer of Houndmouth, this is a music oriented clothing store for men and women. Musical artists are featured monthly who hand-select an assortment of items to be sold.
Locally-owned, cozy bookstore with a selection to suit most everyone.
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Carmichael's Bookstore
1295 Bardstown RdLocally-owned, cozy bookstore with a selection to suit most everyone.
Awesome children's bookstore! Great for gifts, a visit with the kids, or for exploring your inner child.
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Carmichael's Kids
1313 Bardstown RdAwesome children's bookstore! Great for gifts, a visit with the kids, or for exploring your inner child.
Art store with unique items, jewelry, etc. – great for gifts.
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Edenside Gallery
1422 Bardstown RdArt store with unique items, jewelry, etc. – great for gifts.
Discoveries
1315 Bardstown RdJewelry from around the world or made by local artists.
Unique Thrift Stores
617 Carter StThe mother of all thrift / antique stores.
Mahonia
822 E Market StUnique plants, flowers, gifts, and cards; this place is magical.
Essentials
Kroger
2440 Bardstown RdAll natural health food grocery store, locally owned!
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Rainbow Blossom Natural Food Market
3046 Bardstown RdAll natural health food grocery store, locally owned!
CVS
2222 Bardstown RdHighland Cleaners
1401 Bardstown RdFantastic liquor store with a substantial beer cave. If you're unsure what to get, the employees provide great advice.
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Old Town Liquors
1529 Bardstown RdFantastic liquor store with a substantial beer cave. If you're unsure what to get, the employees provide great advice.
Parks & Nature
Hiking, running, nature, dog hill, jungle gyms – great escape from the city, designed by Olmstead (designer of Central Park in NYC)
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Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill RdHiking, running, nature, dog hill, jungle gyms – great escape from the city, designed by Olmstead (designer of Central Park in NYC)
Tyler Park
Cute park, walking distance from home. Swing sets, tennis courts, the works.
Arts & Culture
21 US-31E
21 US-31EInteractive museum-hotel of art and fun.
Recently renovated & absolutely stunning – great collection of varying art throughout the ages.
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I-Speed Art Museum
2035 S 3rd StRecently renovated & absolutely stunning – great collection of varying art throughout the ages.
Sightseeing
Saint James Court
Saint James CourtSurrounding area is a haven of Victorian homes.
The iconic Derby! You can tour the museum – meets run every weekend. Check out "Downs After Dark"
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Churchill Downs
700 Central AveThe iconic Derby! You can tour the museum – meets run every weekend. Check out "Downs After Dark"
A walking bridge converted from a train trestle, spanning across the Ohio River. Awesome rainbow LED’s and stellar views of the city. I recommend stashing beverages, and sipping while you stroll.
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Isibhulisi Esinebini Elikhulu
1101 River RdA walking bridge converted from a train trestle, spanning across the Ohio River. Awesome rainbow LED’s and stellar views of the city. I recommend stashing beverages, and sipping while you stroll.