Guidebook for Louisville
Drinks & Nightlife
Free wifi, dog-friendly patio, pinball machine collection and weekly tournament, monthly karaoke, nightly live music or dj. Great local crowd we have known for years. Used to be called the Brown bag when it was lunch counter. Been here for decades.
90 locals raden deze aan
Zanzabar
2100 S Preston StFree wifi, dog-friendly patio, pinball machine collection and weekly tournament, monthly karaoke, nightly live music or dj. Great local crowd we have known for years. Used to be called the Brown bag when it was lunch counter. Been here for decades.
just the local crowd drinking and discussing daily life and the world and how to properly fix the kitchen sink or grill a burger. Say hello to Oscar. Occasional music. Neighborhood patio.
85 locals raden deze aan
Nachbar
969 Charles Stjust the local crowd drinking and discussing daily life and the world and how to properly fix the kitchen sink or grill a burger. Say hello to Oscar. Occasional music. Neighborhood patio.
Good food. Friendly. Patio on Bardstown Road is happening. Sometimes live music. Buffet brunch with unlimited Bloody Marys.
33 locals raden deze aan
Highlands Tap Room
1056 Bardstown RdGood food. Friendly. Patio on Bardstown Road is happening. Sometimes live music. Buffet brunch with unlimited Bloody Marys.
Bar. Live music. Huge range of styles of music happen here... country, bluegrass, eclectic, hiphop, rock, etc, etc, etc,... Fun place,
The New Vintage
2126 S Preston StBar. Live music. Huge range of styles of music happen here... country, bluegrass, eclectic, hiphop, rock, etc, etc, etc,... Fun place,
Kaiju
1004 E Oak StBar. Live Music. Food truck sometimes.
Stevie Ray's Blues Bar
230 East Main StreetMusic
Nowhere Bar Louisville
1133 Bardstown RdBar. Alt friendly. DJ. Dance floor
The Planet Bar | Louisville
2232 Bardstown RdMusic. Alt friendly. Some food.
Bar. Pool tables. Patio has its own bar too. Music on weekends.
36 locals raden deze aan
Barret Bar & Grill
1012 Barret AveBar. Pool tables. Patio has its own bar too. Music on weekends.
Caesars Southern Indiana
11999 Casino Center Dr SEBoat, gambling, hotel, live music acts,etc
Street scene. Artsy. Bars. Restaurants. Ethnic. Liberal. Bohemian. Fun area.
12 locals raden deze aan
Bardstown Road
Bardstown RoadStreet scene. Artsy. Bars. Restaurants. Ethnic. Liberal. Bohemian. Fun area.
Shopping
Cheese shop, Olive bar, organic foods, pharmacy, wine shop. friendly staff
232 locals raden deze aan
Kroger
1265 Goss AveCheese shop, Olive bar, organic foods, pharmacy, wine shop. friendly staff
Organic foods, weekly cooking classes, cooked foods bar, salad bar. Meatless Monday is all you can fit on your plate for 8 bucks.
52 locals raden deze aan
Whole Foods Market
4944 Shelbyville RdOrganic foods, weekly cooking classes, cooked foods bar, salad bar. Meatless Monday is all you can fit on your plate for 8 bucks.
Enjoy a craft beer and a slice at the bar while you pick up groceries. Olive bar, cheese shop, great seafood and produce.
11 locals raden deze aan
Lucky's Market
200 N Hurstbourne PkwyEnjoy a craft beer and a slice at the bar while you pick up groceries. Olive bar, cheese shop, great seafood and produce.
Joe Ley Antiques
615 E Market StCrazy antique store
Bit of everything here like any mall anywhere... Weekends after five pm, kids must be with adult.
130 locals raden deze aan
Mall St. Matthews
5000 Shelbyville RdBit of everything here like any mall anywhere... Weekends after five pm, kids must be with adult.
Food Scene
EiDERDOWN
983 Goss AveHigh end German fun cuisine in down to earth atmosphere
Pizza and huge salads, craft beers, patio, family friendly. Walls filled with historic photos. Sometimes local artists show here.
155 locals raden deze aan
The Post
1045 Goss AvePizza and huge salads, craft beers, patio, family friendly. Walls filled with historic photos. Sometimes local artists show here.
New hot place. Patio is fun. Great brunch. Fun drinks. Food is ok. Indoors can be a bit loud.
10 locals raden deze aan
Finns Southern Kitchen
1318 McHenry StreetNew hot place. Patio is fun. Great brunch. Fun drinks. Food is ok. Indoors can be a bit loud.
Flights of craft beer samplers. Home cooking. Love the fish and chips.
70 locals raden deze aan
Four Pegs
1053 Goss AveFlights of craft beer samplers. Home cooking. Love the fish and chips.
Smoketown USA
1153 Logan StRedneck Jew BBQ. You gotta try this place. Unique and delicious.
Historic ice cream shop. Everyone is here in the summer. $1 gets Fido a milkbone sundae of his own to enjoy
40 locals raden deze aan
Dairy Kastle
575 Eastern PkwyHistoric ice cream shop. Everyone is here in the summer. $1 gets Fido a milkbone sundae of his own to enjoy
The maple bacon donut is famous. Huge decorated cookies. Donuts. It is a tradition.
121 locals raden deze aan
Nord's Bakery
2118 S Preston StThe maple bacon donut is famous. Huge decorated cookies. Donuts. It is a tradition.
Sunergos Coffee
2122 S Preston StFree wifi. Great coffee.
Closest Chinese food, but mediocre experience. Sometimes you just need some lo mein. You know?
Great Wok
2502 Preston HwyClosest Chinese food, but mediocre experience. Sometimes you just need some lo mein. You know?
On the river. Patio by the dock. Two restaurants in one. We love the one to the right, The Levee. Specializes in small plates. Seafood is a real treat. Nice wines. Friendly. Brand new place this year and it is happening.
43 locals raden deze aan
River House Restaurant and Raw Bar
3015 River RdOn the river. Patio by the dock. Two restaurants in one. We love the one to the right, The Levee. Specializes in small plates. Seafood is a real treat. Nice wines. Friendly. Brand new place this year and it is happening.
Sandwhiches, oatmeal, yogurt, juices, wonderful coffee
37 locals raden deze aan
Heine Brothers' Coffee - Schnitzelburg/Germantown
822 Eastern PkwySandwhiches, oatmeal, yogurt, juices, wonderful coffee
On the canal by the river. Burgers. Fish. Home cooking. Brews. Brunch
10 locals raden deze aan
Cunningham's Creekside
6301 River RdOn the canal by the river. Burgers. Fish. Home cooking. Brews. Brunch
Patio on the River. Food is pretty good. Drinks. Brunch.
52 locals raden deze aan
Captain's Quarters Restaurant
5700 Captains Quarters RdPatio on the River. Food is pretty good. Drinks. Brunch.
American mex that is above average. But patio on the river. Late night free eats at the bar. Hustle and bustle.
Doc's Cantina
1201 River RdAmerican mex that is above average. But patio on the river. Late night free eats at the bar. Hustle and bustle.
European football. Traditional Irish pub. Great Irish pub food.
76 locals raden deze aan
Molly Malone's Irish Pub
933 Baxter AveEuropean football. Traditional Irish pub. Great Irish pub food.
Great small plates. Brunch with unlimited mimosas. Artsy Bardstown Road.
78 locals raden deze aan
LouVino Restaurant & Wine Bar
1606 Bardstown RdGreat small plates. Brunch with unlimited mimosas. Artsy Bardstown Road.
Jack Fry's
1007 Bardstown RdBest food in town. Fine dining. Brunch.
hibachi grill, sushi bar, bar, saki, modern decor. Fun Bardstown Road artsy scene.
61 locals raden deze aan
Sapporo
1706 Bardstown Rdhibachi grill, sushi bar, bar, saki, modern decor. Fun Bardstown Road artsy scene.
The Fish House
1310 Winter Avebeignets, fish, everything is good. Cheap. Great tea.
Everything Else
Gel manicure $30. Pedicure. Waxing. Korean first and second gen family owned and op. So friendly, quick, cheap.
D'Best Nails & Spa
810 Eastern PkwyGel manicure $30. Pedicure. Waxing. Korean first and second gen family owned and op. So friendly, quick, cheap.
University of Louisville
2301 S 3rd StSightseeing
We got yer horse right here:). Check out the horses before each race in the new paddock area, place your bet, grab a mint julep, and watch these beautiful strong creatures do their thing!
544 locals raden deze aan
Churchill Downs
700 Central AveWe got yer horse right here:). Check out the horses before each race in the new paddock area, place your bet, grab a mint julep, and watch these beautiful strong creatures do their thing!
Old railroad bridge revamped into walking bridge over the river. Music. Events. Great park. Go in a gentle rain and you likely will have the walkway to yourself. On a sunny day, rent a bike or segway.
78 locals raden deze aan
Big Four Bridge Entrance
1101 River RdOld railroad bridge revamped into walking bridge over the river. Music. Events. Great park. Go in a gentle rain and you likely will have the walkway to yourself. On a sunny day, rent a bike or segway.
Huge art fair first weekend in October. Historic Mansions. Tours.
8 locals raden deze aan
St. James Court Fountain
1430 St James CtHuge art fair first weekend in October. Historic Mansions. Tours.
Entertainment & Activities
The Bats. Lots of indoor space for non-ideal weather. Great restaurant/bar out front.
106 locals raden deze aan
Louisville Slugger Field
401 E Main StThe Bats. Lots of indoor space for non-ideal weather. Great restaurant/bar out front.
Parks & Nature
Emerson Park
1100 Sylvia Stgazebo, picnic tables, grill, community gardens
playgrounds, fountains, river views, boat docks, bike and segway rentals
73 locals raden deze aan
Groot gazon
231 Witherspoon Stplaygrounds, fountains, river views, boat docks, bike and segway rentals
Willow Lake, Hogan's Fountain, Trails, Driving paths, Golf course. One of our many Olmstead Parks. See also... Seneca, Iroquois, Shawnee, Chickasaw...... inside the city
383 locals raden deze aan
Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill RdWillow Lake, Hogan's Fountain, Trails, Driving paths, Golf course. One of our many Olmstead Parks. See also... Seneca, Iroquois, Shawnee, Chickasaw...... inside the city