Guidebook for Louisville

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Guidebook for Louisville

Food Scene

Delicious eats & cocktails.
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Rye
900 E Market St
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Delicious 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 Ave
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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!
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 Rd
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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.
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 Rd
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Affordable Taiwan-Infusion food with craft cocktails. Best for when weather permits dining on the patio.
Tasty eats.
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MilkWood Restaurant
316 W Main St
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Tasty eats.
Great for dining or late-night drinks; close to home & boasts a great patio area.
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El Camino
1314 Bardstown Road
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Great for dining or late-night drinks; close to home & boasts a great patio area.
Great matcha & coffee; try their crepes!
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Safai Coffee Shop
1707 Bardstown Rd
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Great 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 Ave
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Budget-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 St
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Located 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 Rd
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Great 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 Street
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French 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 St
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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.
Great food with a cozy basement bar.
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Decca Restaurant
812 E Market St
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Great 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 Ave
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Great 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 Rd
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Vast array of food from around the world, with budget-friendly and veg options.
Stellar sushi & hibachi eats.
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Sapporo
1706 Bardstown Rd
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Stellar 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 Rd
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Vegetarian / 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 St
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If you're into BBQ, this is your joint (they also offer a solid veg option).
Super tasty tacos – be sure to try their yuca tots!
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Migo
2222 Dundee Rd
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Super 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 St
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Every kind of pancake & french toast you can imagine – decadent.
Delectable coffee.
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Quills Coffee
930 Baxter Ave
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Delectable coffee.
Tasty pizza & drinks!
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The Post
1045 Goss Ave
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Tasty 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 Ave
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Long delivery time, but for those post-bar snacks, Spinelli's is open late. If you're feeling especially indulgent, try their fried oreos.
Nice restaurant, delicious eats, cool vibes.
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Le Moo
2300 Lexington Rd
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Nice restaurant, delicious eats, cool vibes.
Walking distance – tasty food and libations; bottomless mimosa brunches.
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LouVino Restaurant & Wine Bar
1606 Bardstown Rd
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Walking 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 Ave
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Cheap, 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 St
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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.
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 St
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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)
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 St
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Located 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 St
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Solid offering of concerts – be sure to review their latest acts.
Music Venue – be sure to review their upcoming shows.
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Headliners Music Hall
1386 Lexington Rd
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Music 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 St
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Craft 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 St
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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.
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 Rd
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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.
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 St
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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).
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 St
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Vinyl, 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 Rd
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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.
Bourbon bar with occasional live music.
Haymarket Bistro
300 E Market St
Bourbon bar with occasional live music.
Pool tables & brews.
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The Outlook Inn
916 Baxter Ave
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Pool tables & brews.
Iconic hotel with a swanky bar & lounge.
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The Brown Hotel
335 W Broadway
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Iconic hotel with a swanky bar & lounge.
LBGT & hetereosexual friendly club / bar.
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Nowhere Bar Louisville
1133 Bardstown Rd
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LBGT & hetereosexual friendly club / bar.

Shopping

Solid selection of vinyl.
Modern Cult Records
1036 Bardstown Rd
Solid selection of vinyl.
Great selection of new & vintage clothing.
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Dot Fox
1567 Bardstown Rd
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Great 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 Ave
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Interesting 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 St
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Gallery / gift boutique – there's something here for everyone.
Vintage threads.
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Acorn Apparel
1602 Bardstown Rd
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Vintage 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 St
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.
Locally-owned, cozy bookstore with a selection to suit most everyone.
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Carmichael's Bookstore
1295 Bardstown Rd
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Locally-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 Rd
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Awesome 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 Rd
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Art store with unique items, jewelry, etc. – great for gifts.
Jewelry from around the world or made by local artists.
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Discoveries
1315 Bardstown Rd
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Jewelry from around the world or made by local artists.
The mother of all thrift / antique stores.
Unique Thrift Stores
617 Carter St
The mother of all thrift / antique stores.
Unique plants, flowers, gifts, and cards; this place is magical.
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Mahonia
822 E Market St
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Unique plants, flowers, gifts, and cards; this place is magical.

Essentials

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Kroger
2440 Bardstown Rd
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All natural health food grocery store, locally owned!
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Rainbow Blossom Natural Food Market
3046 Bardstown Rd
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All natural health food grocery store, locally owned!
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CVS
2222 Bardstown Rd
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Highland Cleaners
1401 Bardstown Rd
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Fantastic 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 Rd
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Fantastic 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 Rd
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Hiking, running, nature, dog hill, jungle gyms – great escape from the city, designed by Olmstead (designer of Central Park in NYC)
Cute park, walking distance from home. Swing sets, tennis courts, the works.
Tyler Park
Cute park, walking distance from home. Swing sets, tennis courts, the works.

Arts & Culture

Interactive museum-hotel of art and fun.
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21 US-31E
21 US-31E
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Interactive museum-hotel of art and fun.
Recently renovated & absolutely stunning – great collection of varying art throughout the ages.
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Il-Mużew tal-Arti tal-Veloċità
2035 S 3rd St
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Recently renovated & absolutely stunning – great collection of varying art throughout the ages.

Sightseeing

Surrounding area is a haven of Victorian homes.
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Saint James Court
Saint James Court
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Surrounding 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 Ave
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The 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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Il-Pont tal-Arba' Kbiri
1101 River Rd
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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.