Best of Louisville Guidebook
Food scene
This local Cuban spot has the most fantastic authentic Cuban menu & their drinks are supurb! The service is outstanding and they have live music as well. Make sure to try their tostones appetizer. It's one of our favorites!
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La Bodeguita De Mima | Cuban Restaurant & Rum Bar
725 E Market StThis local Cuban spot has the most fantastic authentic Cuban menu & their drinks are supurb! The service is outstanding and they have live music as well. Make sure to try their tostones appetizer. It's one of our favorites!
If you're looking for a pizza spot, look no further. Emmy Squared has the best pizza around. Tons of options paired with a great drink menu. It is located inside the Nulu Marketplace - one of the coolest spots in Louisville!
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Emmy Squared - Nulu
825 E Market StIf you're looking for a pizza spot, look no further. Emmy Squared has the best pizza around. Tons of options paired with a great drink menu. It is located inside the Nulu Marketplace - one of the coolest spots in Louisville!
Drinks, food, & good vibes. Bar Vetti has an upscale menu, a large wine selection, and a full bar. You will need to make a reservation in advance as this spot is typically always full.
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bar Vetti
727 East Market StreetDrinks, food, & good vibes. Bar Vetti has an upscale menu, a large wine selection, and a full bar. You will need to make a reservation in advance as this spot is typically always full.
This is one of our favorite spots in Louisville. Great for brunch or dinner. They have a great aesthetic & good vibe music. Has both an indoor and outdoor eating space. Has lots of vegan options. If you're there for brunch make sure to try their mimosa flight!
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Naive Kitchen + Bar
1001 E Washington StThis is one of our favorite spots in Louisville. Great for brunch or dinner. They have a great aesthetic & good vibe music. Has both an indoor and outdoor eating space. Has lots of vegan options. If you're there for brunch make sure to try their mimosa flight!
Make sure you grab a doughnut from this spot!!! Their doughnuts are top tier. So many options, sooooo delicious!
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Hi-Five Doughnuts
1940 E Main StMake sure you grab a doughnut from this spot!!! Their doughnuts are top tier. So many options, sooooo delicious!
A top Asian cuisine spot! They have the cutest décor & aesthetic. Make sure to check out their extensive sake menu.
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Chik'n & Mi
1765 Mellwood AveA top Asian cuisine spot! They have the cutest décor & aesthetic. Make sure to check out their extensive sake menu.
Brunch!! This is the coolest brunch spot. They have a great outdoor space and an indoor space with airy vibes. Their menu is fantastic. If you like bloody mary's we suggest checking out the bourbon bloody mary!
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The Café
731 Brent StBrunch!! This is the coolest brunch spot. They have a great outdoor space and an indoor space with airy vibes. Their menu is fantastic. If you like bloody mary's we suggest checking out the bourbon bloody mary!
Good food & all the bourbon! An upscale menu with an extensive bourbon list. They also have bourbon infused cocktails that are top notch!
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Bourbons Bistro
2255 Frankfort AveGood food & all the bourbon! An upscale menu with an extensive bourbon list. They also have bourbon infused cocktails that are top notch!
Located inside an old church, the scene of this spot is unmatched. They serve authentic Mexican food & drinks!
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Noche Mexican BBQ
1838 Bardstown RdLocated inside an old church, the scene of this spot is unmatched. They serve authentic Mexican food & drinks!
A local spot that's been around for over 100 years! They serve the best sandwiches & their weekend brunch menu is not one to miss. It's across the street from Churchill Downs, so if you're looking for a souvenir to take home, this is a great spot to find one!
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Wagner's Pharmacy
3113 S 4th StA local spot that's been around for over 100 years! They serve the best sandwiches & their weekend brunch menu is not one to miss. It's across the street from Churchill Downs, so if you're looking for a souvenir to take home, this is a great spot to find one!
An upscale vibrant eatery featuring Mexican dishes & drinks in a colorful quarters.
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Guaca Mole
900 East Market StreetAn upscale vibrant eatery featuring Mexican dishes & drinks in a colorful quarters.
A chic, vintage inspired speakeasy vibe with a fantastic menu & creative cocktails.
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North of Bourbon
935 Goss AveA chic, vintage inspired speakeasy vibe with a fantastic menu & creative cocktails.
Old-timey establishment offering a raw bar, oak-fired steaks & upscale mains, plus cocktails & wine.
Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse
Old-timey establishment offering a raw bar, oak-fired steaks & upscale mains, plus cocktails & wine.
Mexican breakfast & lunch platters plus traditional desserts served in a tiny, bustling space.
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Con Huevos Restaurant
2339 Frankfort AveMexican breakfast & lunch platters plus traditional desserts served in a tiny, bustling space.
Homestyle breakfast fare such as omelets & pancakes served in a cozy setting with country accents. They also have a connecting coffee house called Crescent Hill coffee.
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Eggs Over Frankfort
2712 Frankfort AveHomestyle breakfast fare such as omelets & pancakes served in a cozy setting with country accents. They also have a connecting coffee house called Crescent Hill coffee.
Located at the 21c hotel, this is a southern eatery with an art gallery vibe!
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Proof On Main
702 W Main StLocated at the 21c hotel, this is a southern eatery with an art gallery vibe!
A fantastic spot for weekend brunch or everyday dinner. Fantastic food & a great atmosphere. They have lots of outdoor seating.
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Le Moo
2300 Lexington RdA fantastic spot for weekend brunch or everyday dinner. Fantastic food & a great atmosphere. They have lots of outdoor seating.
A catch all kind of place! They have great food, great drinks, and great views. Grab a drink and sit on lawn chairs overlooking the Ohio River while you wait on your table.
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Captain's Quarters Restaurant
5700 Captains Quarters RdA catch all kind of place! They have great food, great drinks, and great views. Grab a drink and sit on lawn chairs overlooking the Ohio River while you wait on your table.
Drinks
If you're looking for a great spot to grab a locally brewed beer, this is it! It has both indoor and outdoor seating. You can also grab cases of locally brewed beer to go. Located inside the Nulu Marketplace where you can also find cool shops and restaurants.
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West Sixth NuLu
817 E Market StIf you're looking for a great spot to grab a locally brewed beer, this is it! It has both indoor and outdoor seating. You can also grab cases of locally brewed beer to go. Located inside the Nulu Marketplace where you can also find cool shops and restaurants.
A cool spot to grab handmade cocktails & beers. They always have great vibes and good music playing. Has both indoor and outdoor seating.
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Galaxie
732 E Market StA cool spot to grab handmade cocktails & beers. They always have great vibes and good music playing. Has both indoor and outdoor seating.
A speak easy type of vibe. This small bar is a local favorite. Make sure to check out the patio in the back. It has lots of shade, TV's and good music.
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Taj Louisville
807 E Market StA speak easy type of vibe. This small bar is a local favorite. Make sure to check out the patio in the back. It has lots of shade, TV's and good music.
One of our favorites! Has a great patio space and lots of indoor seating. They have a large selection of beer and a full bar. On the weekends, they have a food truck parked out front as well. Multiple TV's so a great place to catch a game!
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TEN20 Craft Brewery
1020 E Washington StOne of our favorites! Has a great patio space and lots of indoor seating. They have a large selection of beer and a full bar. On the weekends, they have a food truck parked out front as well. Multiple TV's so a great place to catch a game!
A rooftop spot for food & drinks that overlooks the city of Louisville. Both indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor space has firepits & a separate bar.
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8UP Elevated Drinkery & Kitchen
350 W Chestnut StA rooftop spot for food & drinks that overlooks the city of Louisville. Both indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor space has firepits & a separate bar.
A local speak easy with a library vibe and craft cocktails. You'll need to make reservations as this spot books up quickly!
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Hell or High Water
112 W Washington StA local speak easy with a library vibe and craft cocktails. You'll need to make reservations as this spot books up quickly!
Coffee
Cute coffee shop with good vibes. Has an extensive menu. You can go inside or the have a pick up window on the sidewalk. Indoor & outdoor seating.
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Safai Coffee Shop
1707 Bardstown RdCute coffee shop with good vibes. Has an extensive menu. You can go inside or the have a pick up window on the sidewalk. Indoor & outdoor seating.
Coffee & chocolate chip cookies. This spot is known to have the best chocolate chip cookies in Louisville so make sure to grab one before you leave!
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Please & Thank You
800 E Market StCoffee & chocolate chip cookies. This spot is known to have the best chocolate chip cookies in Louisville so make sure to grab one before you leave!
Sit down coffee experience. If you are looking for a sit down coffee experience, this is a must. Located right on the edge of Cherokee park, Fante has some of the best coffee options around.
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Fante's Coffee
2501 Grinstead DrSit down coffee experience. If you are looking for a sit down coffee experience, this is a must. Located right on the edge of Cherokee park, Fante has some of the best coffee options around.
A quaint, cute spot for morning coffee. Located in downtown LaGrange, there are lots of cute shops and restaurants surrounding this spot.
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La Grange Coffee Roasters
110 E Main StA quaint, cute spot for morning coffee. Located in downtown LaGrange, there are lots of cute shops and restaurants surrounding this spot.
Hip coffeehouse chain serving up sustainable brews, plus tea, pastries & more in a low-key setting.
Sunergos Coffee
Hip coffeehouse chain serving up sustainable brews, plus tea, pastries & more in a low-key setting.
A hipster cafe serving fresh brews, breakfast, & lunch fares. One of our favorites!
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Bean
1138 Goss AveA hipster cafe serving fresh brews, breakfast, & lunch fares. One of our favorites!
Sightseeing
Churchill Downs has events all year long. They have a museum as well as horse races that are scattered throughout the year. Check their sight for their calendar of races.
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Churchill Downs
700 Central AveChurchill Downs has events all year long. They have a museum as well as horse races that are scattered throughout the year. Check their sight for their calendar of races.
A great place for the entire family. You can take a tour, take a photo with the giant bat, and even get your own customized bat!
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Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
800 W Main StA great place for the entire family. You can take a tour, take a photo with the giant bat, and even get your own customized bat!
If you're looking to enjoy a walk along/over the river, the Big Four Bridge takes you all the way into Clarksville Indiana. The bridge is lines with lights & there are typically vendor food and ice cream trucks located at the entrance during the summer months.
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Most Big Four
1101 River RdIf you're looking to enjoy a walk along/over the river, the Big Four Bridge takes you all the way into Clarksville Indiana. The bridge is lines with lights & there are typically vendor food and ice cream trucks located at the entrance during the summer months.
The University of Louisville has campus tours and a plethora of sports events to attend.
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University of Louisville
2301 S 3rd StThe University of Louisville has campus tours and a plethora of sports events to attend.
A former limestone mine in Louisville, it has been converted into a zip-line adventure. Seasonal events also take place in the Mega Cavern.
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Louisville Mega Cavern
1841 Taylor AveA former limestone mine in Louisville, it has been converted into a zip-line adventure. Seasonal events also take place in the Mega Cavern.
The Louisville Zoo is a 134 acre property where you can experience unique locations and animals from around the world!
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Louisville Zoo
1100 Trevilian WayThe Louisville Zoo is a 134 acre property where you can experience unique locations and animals from around the world!
Kentucky's largest science museum located in downtown Louisville on "Museum Row". This is a family friendly spot with entertainment for all ages!
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Kentucky Science Center
727 W Main StKentucky's largest science museum located in downtown Louisville on "Museum Row". This is a family friendly spot with entertainment for all ages!
Fourth Street Live! is full of bars, restaurants, and entertainment. Check out their schedule online to see what concerts/events they have coming up!
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Fourth Street Live!
411 S 4th StFourth Street Live! is full of bars, restaurants, and entertainment. Check out their schedule online to see what concerts/events they have coming up!
Bourbon
Industrial-chic venue with a hip vibe offering tours by reservation, cocktail classes & tastings.
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Angel's Envy Distillery
500 E Main StIndustrial-chic venue with a hip vibe offering tours by reservation, cocktail classes & tastings.
Educational tours on bourbon fermentation, distilling & barrel-making, plus tastings & a gift shop.
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Old Forester Distilling
119 W Main StEducational tours on bourbon fermentation, distilling & barrel-making, plus tastings & a gift shop.
Local spirits producer offering guided tours & samples in polished surrounds with a souvenir shop.
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Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
528 W Main StLocal spirits producer offering guided tours & samples in polished surrounds with a souvenir shop.
Craft bourbon maker offering guided tours & tastings in a contemporary, industrial-chic facility.
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Rabbit Hole Distillery
711 E Jefferson StCraft bourbon maker offering guided tours & tastings in a contemporary, industrial-chic facility.
Tours & tastings of a late-1800s facility for making bourbon & rye, plus an in-house cocktail bar.
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Michter's Fort Nelson Distillery
801 W Main StTours & tastings of a late-1800s facility for making bourbon & rye, plus an in-house cocktail bar.
Whiskey maker since the 1880s offering tours of its urban warehouse distillery for bourbon & rye.
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Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co
120 N 10th StWhiskey maker since the 1880s offering tours of its urban warehouse distillery for bourbon & rye.