Madison’s Local Guidebook
Food scene
This is a very popular brunch spot here in town! They accommodate groups with ease. The menu is quite robust and has something on there for everyone.
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Le Moo
2300 Lexington RdThis is a very popular brunch spot here in town! They accommodate groups with ease. The menu is quite robust and has something on there for everyone.
You can't dine in Louisville without checking out at least one spot on the river. This one is certainly the best. It's a great spot for folks that want a fancy night out on the town. Their seafood is flown in fresh daily and tastes amazing. Their cocktail menu is quite extensive as well.
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River House Restaurant and Raw Bar
3015 River RdYou can't dine in Louisville without checking out at least one spot on the river. This one is certainly the best. It's a great spot for folks that want a fancy night out on the town. Their seafood is flown in fresh daily and tastes amazing. Their cocktail menu is quite extensive as well.
A great local experience for visiting families. This is one of the most famous burger spots here in town. It is located in the Old Louisville neighborhood, known for some of the most beautiful architecture.
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Burger Boy
1450 S Brook StA great local experience for visiting families. This is one of the most famous burger spots here in town. It is located in the Old Louisville neighborhood, known for some of the most beautiful architecture.
A local gem! The food and drinks here are consistently amazing. There is a reason this place has been around for so long. Do plan to stay a while, the service can be a laid back! Great for lunch or dinner.
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Ramsis Cafe On The World
1293 Bardstown RdA local gem! The food and drinks here are consistently amazing. There is a reason this place has been around for so long. Do plan to stay a while, the service can be a laid back! Great for lunch or dinner.
This new development in town has events throughout the summer. Anything from concerts to pop up flea markets. The Village Market has a variety of food options, and if you can't find something there then you will certainly find something at The Cafe.
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Paristown Arts & Entertainment District
731 Brent StThis new development in town has events throughout the summer. Anything from concerts to pop up flea markets. The Village Market has a variety of food options, and if you can't find something there then you will certainly find something at The Cafe.
Amazing place to go for lunch or dinner! Great atmosphere, great service, great craft cocktails.
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Red Hog Restaurant & Butcher Shop
2622 Frankfort AveAmazing place to go for lunch or dinner! Great atmosphere, great service, great craft cocktails.
There are lots of options for coffee in Louisville but Quills is my favorite place to sip and work on my computer.
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Quills Coffee Firehouse
802 E Main StThere are lots of options for coffee in Louisville but Quills is my favorite place to sip and work on my computer.
Casual and local. Their veggie taco is to die for. Highly recommend the mole fries too.
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Taco Luchador
938 Baxter AveCasual and local. Their veggie taco is to die for. Highly recommend the mole fries too.
If you’re a beer person this is the spot! Not to mention the fact that they have great food choices too. The war fries are to die for.
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Monnik Beer Company
1036 E Burnett AveIf you’re a beer person this is the spot! Not to mention the fact that they have great food choices too. The war fries are to die for.
Really cool vibes at this Germantown restaurant. It has a divey feel but young crowd, and of course has great food. If you love special sauce on your burger then this is a must try.
Toasty's Tavern
Really cool vibes at this Germantown restaurant. It has a divey feel but young crowd, and of course has great food. If you love special sauce on your burger then this is a must try.
A local gem with a great atmosphere! This is one of the best fusion restaurants I’ve ever been to.
Dragon King's Daughter
A local gem with a great atmosphere! This is one of the best fusion restaurants I’ve ever been to.
Louisville has some GREAT Cuban food! This place is packed on the weekends so it’s necessary to get a reservation well in advance. I love their mojitos!
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La Bodeguita De Mima | Cuban Restaurant & Rum Bar
725 E Market StLouisville has some GREAT Cuban food! This place is packed on the weekends so it’s necessary to get a reservation well in advance. I love their mojitos!
Vincenzo's
150 S 5th StLouisville’s favorite classy Italian restaurant.
Neighborhoods
Check out Nulu to visit some local boutiques and restaurants. This up and coming area has a lot to offer and is only a stone's throw away from Phoenix Hill. We do recommend making a reservation ahead of time for dinner/brunch on the weekends. It can be quite busy.
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East Market District
Check out Nulu to visit some local boutiques and restaurants. This up and coming area has a lot to offer and is only a stone's throw away from Phoenix Hill. We do recommend making a reservation ahead of time for dinner/brunch on the weekends. It can be quite busy.
The Highlands has long been one of the most unique and iconic parts of Louisville. It offers miles of quirky shops, local restaurants, bars, and markets. The historic Cave Hill Cemetery is located in this area of the city as well, and is beautiful to walk on a nice day.
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Highlands
The Highlands has long been one of the most unique and iconic parts of Louisville. It offers miles of quirky shops, local restaurants, bars, and markets. The historic Cave Hill Cemetery is located in this area of the city as well, and is beautiful to walk on a nice day.
Sightseeing
Beautiful spot to visit on a nice day. On the other side of the bridge there are places to grab drinks, food, and ice cream.
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Big Four Bridge
1101 River RdBeautiful spot to visit on a nice day. On the other side of the bridge there are places to grab drinks, food, and ice cream.
Enjoy the beautiful the scenic loop at Cherokee Park. It is absolutely gorgeous and filled with friendly locals! The park is a 400-acre conservatory with beautiful rolling hills and creeks. For those looking to enjoy the scenery, there are many great spots for picnics as well.
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Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill RdEnjoy the beautiful the scenic loop at Cherokee Park. It is absolutely gorgeous and filled with friendly locals! The park is a 400-acre conservatory with beautiful rolling hills and creeks. For those looking to enjoy the scenery, there are many great spots for picnics as well.
Take a stroll in Cave Hill Cemetery! It is another local spot with some of the most beautiful landscaping you can imagine. It is so beautiful and makes you feel like you are out in the country.
Cave Hill Cemetery
Take a stroll in Cave Hill Cemetery! It is another local spot with some of the most beautiful landscaping you can imagine. It is so beautiful and makes you feel like you are out in the country.
One of our favorite spots on the bourbon trail. It doesn’t get more Kentucky than this!
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Buffalo Trace Distillery
113 Great Buffalo TrceOne of our favorite spots on the bourbon trail. It doesn’t get more Kentucky than this!
Old Forester comes highly recommended by local bourbon enthusiasts.
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Old Forester Distilling
119 W Main StOld Forester comes highly recommended by local bourbon enthusiasts.
Angel's Envy Distillery
500 E Main StA must see in Louisville!
Jim Beam American Stillhouse
568 Happy Hollow RdBeautiful grounds.
Shopping
Visit the Flea Off Market to visit some local vendors and food trucks. Open most weekends.
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Flea Off Market
1000 East Market StreetVisit the Flea Off Market to visit some local vendors and food trucks. Open most weekends.
Louisville has great antique stores! The Fleur De Flea has a variety of books, clothes, furniture, artwork, etc. There are some great finds in this location.
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Fleur De Flea
947 E Breckinridge StLouisville has great antique stores! The Fleur De Flea has a variety of books, clothes, furniture, artwork, etc. There are some great finds in this location.