Benton’s Guidebook
Our Favorite Restaurants
Local restaurant and by the glass (or bottle) wine bar that incorporates local, farm-fresh ingredients in some of their menu items. On Tuesday’s they serve a burger special- a grassfed beef burger made from our Foxhollow Farm grassfed beef!
15 min. from the cottage.
Cuvée Wine Table
3598 Springhurst BlvdLocal restaurant and by the glass (or bottle) wine bar that incorporates local, farm-fresh ingredients in some of their menu items. On Tuesday’s they serve a burger special- a grassfed beef burger made from our Foxhollow Farm grassfed beef!
15 min. from the cottage.
Restaurant and bar located inside a very eclectic museum-hotel. Dine and then take a walk around the art museum with a cocktail in hand!
Located in downtown Louisville, 24-min. from the cottage.
124 locals recommend
Proof On Main
702 W Main StRestaurant and bar located inside a very eclectic museum-hotel. Dine and then take a walk around the art museum with a cocktail in hand!
Located in downtown Louisville, 24-min. from the cottage.
Home of four-star chef, Bruce Ucan, and his authentic Mayan cuisine. Try the salmon, lima beans, and guacamole! Their burger features our grassfed beef!
Located in the Nulu District of downtown Louisville, it's 24-min. from the cottage.
125 locals recommend
Mayan Cafe
813 E Market StHome of four-star chef, Bruce Ucan, and his authentic Mayan cuisine. Try the salmon, lima beans, and guacamole! Their burger features our grassfed beef!
Located in the Nulu District of downtown Louisville, it's 24-min. from the cottage.
More expensive, but the best steak in Louisville. Highly recommend getting a reservation in advance of your stay. They're especially busy during Oaks/Derby.
Located downtown, 22 min. from the cottage.
91 locals recommend
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, Louisville
325 W Main StMore expensive, but the best steak in Louisville. Highly recommend getting a reservation in advance of your stay. They're especially busy during Oaks/Derby.
Located downtown, 22 min. from the cottage.
Our favorite brunch spot- hands down! Local restaurant serving Mexican breakfast & lunch platters plus traditional desserts. Omelette De Papa and Très Leches Pancakes are incredible and amazing café con leche. It’s fast-casual style so you tend not to wait too long (if at all) for a table.
Located 18 min. from the cottage.
Con Huevos Restaurant, Holiday Manor, Louisville
4938 US-42Our favorite brunch spot- hands down! Local restaurant serving Mexican breakfast & lunch platters plus traditional desserts. Omelette De Papa and Très Leches Pancakes are incredible and amazing café con leche. It’s fast-casual style so you tend not to wait too long (if at all) for a table.
Located 18 min. from the cottage.
Housed in The Paddock Shops shopping center near lots of restaurant and retailers, but no drive-thru.
13 locals recommend
Starbucks
1321 S Hurstbourne PkwyHoused in The Paddock Shops shopping center near lots of restaurant and retailers, but no drive-thru.
A newer, local restaurant that had a rough start, but has improved since hiring a new chef. Only 12-min. from the cottage, it's a great place to enjoy dinner.
7 locals recommend
The Pine Room
6325 River RdA newer, local restaurant that had a rough start, but has improved since hiring a new chef. Only 12-min. from the cottage, it's a great place to enjoy dinner.
A great local restaurant that sources ingredients from local farmers. A longtime favorite of our family!
Located downtown, 24 min. from the cottage.
26 locals recommend
Wiltshire on Market
636 E Market StA great local restaurant that sources ingredients from local farmers. A longtime favorite of our family!
Located downtown, 24 min. from the cottage.
Located in the Nulu District of downtown Louisville, this spot is a great local favorite. A Top Chef alum owns this restaurant and creates beautiful, delicious dishes using local ingredients.
24 min. from the cottage.
62 locals recommend
Decca Restaurant
812 E Market StLocated in the Nulu District of downtown Louisville, this spot is a great local favorite. A Top Chef alum owns this restaurant and creates beautiful, delicious dishes using local ingredients.
24 min. from the cottage.
610 Magnolia is an incredible dining experience. It's definitely at the higher price point, but absolutely worth it if you're looking for a top-notch dining experience. Also, Top Chef alum owned by Edward Lee who has multiple restaurants in Louisville. This is his best! Highly recommend obtaining a reservation ahead of your stay.
Located downtown, 25 min. from the cottage.
610 W Magnolia Ave
610 West Magnolia Avenue610 Magnolia is an incredible dining experience. It's definitely at the higher price point, but absolutely worth it if you're looking for a top-notch dining experience. Also, Top Chef alum owned by Edward Lee who has multiple restaurants in Louisville. This is his best! Highly recommend obtaining a reservation ahead of your stay.
Located downtown, 25 min. from the cottage.
A local Italian restaurant located in nearby Norton Commons just 8-min. from the cottage. So many good menu options to choose from, amazing wine selections (and sangria). Also, they have a wonderful outdoor dining space!
7 locals recommend
Mercato Italiano Trattoria & Market
10640 Meeting StA local Italian restaurant located in nearby Norton Commons just 8-min. from the cottage. So many good menu options to choose from, amazing wine selections (and sangria). Also, they have a wonderful outdoor dining space!
Nearby Drinks with a View
Don’t eat the food- not great. However, the drinks are good and they have great outdoor seating that overlooks the river- beautiful, especially during sunset!
15-min. from the cottage.
52 locals recommend
Captain's Quarters Restaurant
5700 Captains Quarters RdDon’t eat the food- not great. However, the drinks are good and they have great outdoor seating that overlooks the river- beautiful, especially during sunset!
15-min. from the cottage.
Nearby Activities
A few activities closest to the farm
Home of Jefferson’s Reserve Bourbon- delicious!
Schedule a tour on their website.
Hours are currently Tues-Sat 10a-4p
Just 11 min. from the cottage!
12 locals recommend
Kentucky Artisan Distillery
6230 Old Lagrange RdHome of Jefferson’s Reserve Bourbon- delicious!
Schedule a tour on their website.
Hours are currently Tues-Sat 10a-4p
Just 11 min. from the cottage!
3rd Turn Breweries 1-acre beer garden and indoor space with 32 beers on tap, meade tasting, and elevated pub food.
Just 9 min. from the cottage.
10 locals recommend
3rd Turn Oldham Gardens
6300 Old Lagrange Rd3rd Turn Breweries 1-acre beer garden and indoor space with 32 beers on tap, meade tasting, and elevated pub food.
Just 9 min. from the cottage.
(11 min.- next door to Kentucky Artisan Distillery)
Internationally-recognized center of gardening, plants, and education listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Schedule a visit on their website.
22 locals recommend
Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
6220 Old Lagrange Rd(11 min.- next door to Kentucky Artisan Distillery)
Internationally-recognized center of gardening, plants, and education listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Schedule a visit on their website.
Visit the Fox Shop to buy some grassfed beef or take a walk along the nature trail. Map to the trail is provided at the cottage!
Foxhollow Farm
8905 Hwy 329Visit the Fox Shop to buy some grassfed beef or take a walk along the nature trail. Map to the trail is provided at the cottage!
Bourbon (and beyond) Experiences
All located minutes apart in the Downtown Louisville Area.
You can easily Google each to find out more information.
Recommend booking bourbon (and other spirits) experiences in advance as tours can book quickly, especially during peak season- Derby!
Not recommended for families.
Drive Time: 20-24 minutes from the cottage
Tour experience highlighting brand of Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey bottled by the Heaven Hill Co. It has been ranked as one of the world’s best selling whiskey brands.
168 locals recommend
Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
528 W Main StTour experience highlighting brand of Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey bottled by the Heaven Hill Co. It has been ranked as one of the world’s best selling whiskey brands.
An urban distillery experience featuring a behind the scenes tour of an up close look at how they craft the finest spirits from grain to bottle- all under one roof.
31 locals recommend
Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co
120 N 10th StAn urban distillery experience featuring a behind the scenes tour of an up close look at how they craft the finest spirits from grain to bottle- all under one roof.
Industrial-chic venue with a hip vibe offering tours by reservation, cocktail classes & tastings.
171 locals recommend
Angel's Envy Distillery
500 E Main StIndustrial-chic venue with a hip vibe offering tours by reservation, cocktail classes & tastings.
Kentucky-based bourbon and whiskey distiller, inspired by modern approaches to whiskey making.
Their bar at the end of the tour is INCREDIBLE!!!! Fabulous view of downtown with yummy cocktails!
77 locals recommend
Rabbit Hole Distillery
711 E Jefferson StKentucky-based bourbon and whiskey distiller, inspired by modern approaches to whiskey making.
Their bar at the end of the tour is INCREDIBLE!!!! Fabulous view of downtown with yummy cocktails!
Make definitive American brandy influenced by American whiskey and American music. Brandies are batch distilled exclusively in copper pot-stills, are non-chill filtered, with no added sugar, boisé (powdered oak, shavings or infusion) other flavors, synthetic chemicals or caramel colorants for an uncorrupted, authentic, natural flavor, nose and color.
They have a rooftop bar, Alex&nders, that has another incredible view of downtown. Delicious cocktails made from their own brandy, but also have some beer, wine, and champagne options if you're not into brandy.
125 locals recommend
Copper & Kings American Brandy Company
1121 E Washington StMake definitive American brandy influenced by American whiskey and American music. Brandies are batch distilled exclusively in copper pot-stills, are non-chill filtered, with no added sugar, boisé (powdered oak, shavings or infusion) other flavors, synthetic chemicals or caramel colorants for an uncorrupted, authentic, natural flavor, nose and color.
They have a rooftop bar, Alex&nders, that has another incredible view of downtown. Delicious cocktails made from their own brandy, but also have some beer, wine, and champagne options if you're not into brandy.
Downtown Indoor-Outdoor Activities
Some fun, downtown Louisville options that don't include museum row.
Louisville Waterfront Park & Big Four Bridge (22 min. from the cottage)
Enjoy a walk along the Ohio River at this sprawling urban park. You can even walk across the pedestrian bridge, The Big Four Bridge, where you’ll end up in Indiana. At the end of the bridge in Indiana are some decent restaurants, though the best food is really in Louisville! A family friendly, outdoor experience.
73 locals recommend
Great Lawn
231 Witherspoon StLouisville Waterfront Park & Big Four Bridge (22 min. from the cottage)
Enjoy a walk along the Ohio River at this sprawling urban park. You can even walk across the pedestrian bridge, The Big Four Bridge, where you’ll end up in Indiana. At the end of the bridge in Indiana are some decent restaurants, though the best food is really in Louisville! A family friendly, outdoor experience.
Indoor axe throwing or as they say, “Triumph. Glory. Beer. The thrill of axe throwing awaits!” This is a fun experience for adults. Don’t worry, they coach you on how to throw the axes.
25 locals recommend
Flying Axes
610 N Clay StIndoor axe throwing or as they say, “Triumph. Glory. Beer. The thrill of axe throwing awaits!” This is a fun experience for adults. Don’t worry, they coach you on how to throw the axes.
Indoor rock climbing gym in Downtown Louisville that’s great for families.
37 locals recommend
Climb NuLu
1000 E Market StIndoor rock climbing gym in Downtown Louisville that’s great for families.
Museum Row
All are family friendly and located in or near Downtown Louisville.
You can easily Google each destination for more information.
These destinations can be busy during Derby season.
Drive Time: 20-25 minutes from the cottage
Non-profit museum and cultural center in Louisville, Kentucky dedicated to boxer Muhammad Ali, a native of Louisville.
279 locals recommend
Muhammad Ali Center
144 N 6th StNon-profit museum and cultural center in Louisville, Kentucky dedicated to boxer Muhammad Ali, a native of Louisville.
Kentucky Science Center
727 W Main StKentucky’s largest hands-on science museum.
A museum and factors that showcases the story of Louisville Slugger baseball bats in baseball and in American history.
441 locals recommend
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
800 W Main StA museum and factors that showcases the story of Louisville Slugger baseball bats in baseball and in American history.
An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, Frazier documents and reinterprets stories from history using artifacts, gallery talks, and live daily interpretations by a staff of costumed actors known as “teaching artists.” It covers regional, national, and international history. It’s home to one of the largest collections of toy soldiers and historical miniatures on permanent public display in the world, The Stewart Collection. Subjects of other permanent exhibitions include historical arms and bourbon whiskey.
158 locals recommend
Frazier History Museum
829 W Main StAn affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, Frazier documents and reinterprets stories from history using artifacts, gallery talks, and live daily interpretations by a staff of costumed actors known as “teaching artists.” It covers regional, national, and international history. It’s home to one of the largest collections of toy soldiers and historical miniatures on permanent public display in the world, The Stewart Collection. Subjects of other permanent exhibitions include historical arms and bourbon whiskey.
American Thoroughbred horse racing museum located on the grounds of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Dedicated to preserving the history of the Kentucky Derby.
180 locals recommend
Kentucky Derby Museum
704 Central AvenueAmerican Thoroughbred horse racing museum located on the grounds of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Dedicated to preserving the history of the Kentucky Derby.
Nearby Grocery
Kroger
9440 Brownsboro RdWalmart Supercenter
3706 Diann Marie RdTarget
4174 Westport RdThis location includes grocery and alcohol.