Guidebook for Louisville
Food Scene
The brunch here is one of the best in the city, but go early, the wait can be over an hour on weekends!
120 locals recommend
Blue Dog Bakery & Cafe
2868 Frankfort AveThe brunch here is one of the best in the city, but go early, the wait can be over an hour on weekends!
The bourbon selection is top-notch and the food is delicious. Be sure to order the goat cheese spread to snack on while you sip.
49 locals recommend
Bourbons Bistro
2255 Frankfort AveThe bourbon selection is top-notch and the food is delicious. Be sure to order the goat cheese spread to snack on while you sip.
Vint has all your beverage needs covered - perfect for your morning cup of coffee, and in the evening they have a great selection of beer and wine.
50 locals recommend
VINT
2309 Frankfort AveVint has all your beverage needs covered - perfect for your morning cup of coffee, and in the evening they have a great selection of beer and wine.
This Highlands gem offers fantastic breakfast and coffee, as well as house-made kombucha, teas, and other libations. Be sure to try the lamb and grits for brunch, or the double cheeseburger for lunch. Staff and atmosphere give a European conviviality and old world charm.
76 locals recommend
Gralehaus
1001 Baxter AveThis Highlands gem offers fantastic breakfast and coffee, as well as house-made kombucha, teas, and other libations. Be sure to try the lamb and grits for brunch, or the double cheeseburger for lunch. Staff and atmosphere give a European conviviality and old world charm.
This pub offers a selection of beers brewed on premise, and accompanied by hearty fare in the lively Germantown neighborhood.
117 locals recommend
Monnik Beer Company
1036 E Burnett AveThis pub offers a selection of beers brewed on premise, and accompanied by hearty fare in the lively Germantown neighborhood.
Famous restaurateur, Ryan Rogers, set the city on fire with this temple to hot chicken. Ranging from classic to gonzo, you'll find the perfect heat level and be craving your next fix within hours. While the chicken is the star, be sure to try the broccoli bacon salad and the chocolate soft serve to cool down the aftershock. And enjoy a craft beer on the patio in the vibrant NULU neighborhood.
80 locals recommend
Royals Hot Chicken
736 E Market StFamous restaurateur, Ryan Rogers, set the city on fire with this temple to hot chicken. Ranging from classic to gonzo, you'll find the perfect heat level and be craving your next fix within hours. While the chicken is the star, be sure to try the broccoli bacon salad and the chocolate soft serve to cool down the aftershock. And enjoy a craft beer on the patio in the vibrant NULU neighborhood.
An ever-changing beer menu projected on the wall at the bar gives you a selection of 100% Kentucky breweries. The food is hearty and the service staff is knowledgable.
50 locals recommend
Crescent Hill Craft House
2636 Frankfort AveAn ever-changing beer menu projected on the wall at the bar gives you a selection of 100% Kentucky breweries. The food is hearty and the service staff is knowledgable.
This dual concept butcher shop and restaurant has an ever changing food menu, craft cocktails, and spacious patio facing Frankfort Avenue.
43 locals recommend
Red Hog Restaurant & Butcher Shop
2622 Frankfort AveThis dual concept butcher shop and restaurant has an ever changing food menu, craft cocktails, and spacious patio facing Frankfort Avenue.
You've certainly heard of the famous lima beans, but the rest of the menu packs a punch with exotic flavors. Be sure to ask your server about the daily salbutes special.
125 locals recommend
Mayan Cafe
813 E Market StYou've certainly heard of the famous lima beans, but the rest of the menu packs a punch with exotic flavors. Be sure to ask your server about the daily salbutes special.
Open since 1924, Plehn's Bakery is a classic. With a wide variety of breakfast donuts and pastries, you're sure to find a delicious sweet treat for the whole family.
25 locals recommend
Plehn's Bakery
3940 Shelbyville RdOpen since 1924, Plehn's Bakery is a classic. With a wide variety of breakfast donuts and pastries, you're sure to find a delicious sweet treat for the whole family.
The hipster staff serves up classic coffee drinks in a cafe with a vintage vibe.
145 locals recommend
Please & Thank You
800 E Market StThe hipster staff serves up classic coffee drinks in a cafe with a vintage vibe.
Drinks & Nightlife
World class beer bar offering a fantastic atmosphere and rotating craft beer selections expertly curated for the discerning beer aficionado with delicious culinary offerings.
128 locals recommend
Holy Grale
1034 Bardstown RdWorld class beer bar offering a fantastic atmosphere and rotating craft beer selections expertly curated for the discerning beer aficionado with delicious culinary offerings.
This Midwestern chain offers the largest draft beer collection in Louisville, with well trained staff and a fun music oriented vibe.
36 locals recommend
HopCat
1064 Bardstown RdThis Midwestern chain offers the largest draft beer collection in Louisville, with well trained staff and a fun music oriented vibe.
You haven't seen a beer selection like this! Part of the Holy Grale family, the Louisville Beer Store offers a small yet well curated draft selection to enjoy on premise while you pursue the vast array of bottled and canned beers for package purchase. In the warmer months, you can enjoy your suds in the Belgian inspired beer garden behind the store.
11 locals recommend
Louisville Beer Store
You haven't seen a beer selection like this! Part of the Holy Grale family, the Louisville Beer Store offers a small yet well curated draft selection to enjoy on premise while you pursue the vast array of bottled and canned beers for package purchase. In the warmer months, you can enjoy your suds in the Belgian inspired beer garden behind the store.
This local brewery pays homage to bourbon by aging their beer in used bourbon barrels. Touch by wood, and brewed with limestone water - their brewmaster is crafting highly drinkable beers with a unique Kentucky connection.
35 locals recommend
Goodwood Brewing
636 E Main StThis local brewery pays homage to bourbon by aging their beer in used bourbon barrels. Touch by wood, and brewed with limestone water - their brewmaster is crafting highly drinkable beers with a unique Kentucky connection.
Parks & Nature
Cherokee Park is a huge greenspace located in the heart of Louisville. The loop is over 2 miles where you can walk, jog, or ride your bike. And dog hill is perfect if you're missing your fuzzy friend while on vacation.
383 locals recommend
Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill RdCherokee Park is a huge greenspace located in the heart of Louisville. The loop is over 2 miles where you can walk, jog, or ride your bike. And dog hill is perfect if you're missing your fuzzy friend while on vacation.
Looking for a place to jog or get in a game of tennis? Seneca Park hosts a 1.2 mile loop as well as tennis and basketball courts, and softball fields. There is plenty of open space to play a game of fetch with your four-legged friend, and the Rock Creek Horse Stables are located on the southern edge of the park.
54 locals recommend
Seneca Park
3151 Pee Wee Reese RdLooking for a place to jog or get in a game of tennis? Seneca Park hosts a 1.2 mile loop as well as tennis and basketball courts, and softball fields. There is plenty of open space to play a game of fetch with your four-legged friend, and the Rock Creek Horse Stables are located on the southern edge of the park.
Arts & Culture
The newly renovated Speed Art Museum features a wide variety of art styles, and a cafe with delicious food provided by Wiltshire Pantry.
289 locals recommend
The Speed Art Museum
2035 S 3rd StThe newly renovated Speed Art Museum features a wide variety of art styles, and a cafe with delicious food provided by Wiltshire Pantry.
The flagship boutique museum hotel in the 21c family, the eclectic space offers a well curated modern art collection in the hotel lobby. Enjoy dinner and drinks at Proof, and be sure to try the famous grilled octopus appetizer!
122 locals recommend
21 US-31E
21 US-31EThe flagship boutique museum hotel in the 21c family, the eclectic space offers a well curated modern art collection in the hotel lobby. Enjoy dinner and drinks at Proof, and be sure to try the famous grilled octopus appetizer!
Sightseeing
The brand new Angel's Envy Distillery is located in the heart of downtown Louisville and offers daily tours.
171 locals recommend
Angel's Envy Distillery
500 E Main StThe brand new Angel's Envy Distillery is located in the heart of downtown Louisville and offers daily tours.
An old railroad bridge has been transformed into a walking bridge across the Ohio River. Enjoy a beautiful sunset at the top, and then walk across to Jeffersonville, Indiana to dine at one of the many locally owned restaurants across the water. Waterfront Wednesday concerts during the summer are another popular activity along the waterfront.
214 locals recommend
Big Four Bridge
1101 River RdAn old railroad bridge has been transformed into a walking bridge across the Ohio River. Enjoy a beautiful sunset at the top, and then walk across to Jeffersonville, Indiana to dine at one of the many locally owned restaurants across the water. Waterfront Wednesday concerts during the summer are another popular activity along the waterfront.
The beautifully restored Louisville Water Tower is a majestic white building racing into the sky. Enjoy a tour, or simply sit by the edge of the Ohio River and watch the barges pass by.
9 locals recommend
Louisville Water Tower Park
3005 River RdThe beautifully restored Louisville Water Tower is a majestic white building racing into the sky. Enjoy a tour, or simply sit by the edge of the Ohio River and watch the barges pass by.
Entertainment & Activities
The Kentucky Derby Museum provides an in-depth look into the greatest 2 minutes in sports, perfect for the whole family to enjoy on a rainy day in Louisville. And if you happen to be in town during the Spring or Fall meets, enjoy live racing and bet on the ponies.
544 locals recommend
Churchill Downs
700 Central AveThe Kentucky Derby Museum provides an in-depth look into the greatest 2 minutes in sports, perfect for the whole family to enjoy on a rainy day in Louisville. And if you happen to be in town during the Spring or Fall meets, enjoy live racing and bet on the ponies.
The iconic Louisville Slugger baseball bat is known around the world, and you can visit the factory and museum right here in Downtown Louisville. You can even purchase your own miniature Slugger bat after the tour.
441 locals recommend
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
800 W Main StThe iconic Louisville Slugger baseball bat is known around the world, and you can visit the factory and museum right here in Downtown Louisville. You can even purchase your own miniature Slugger bat after the tour.
Shopping
This charming Italian market has a wide selection of imported delicacies, as well as many homemade pasta dishes and dips. Grab a panini to go or enjoy it in the cafe for lunch.
21 locals recommend
Lotsa Pasta
3717 Lexington RdThis charming Italian market has a wide selection of imported delicacies, as well as many homemade pasta dishes and dips. Grab a panini to go or enjoy it in the cafe for lunch.
Revelry is part boutique, part art gallery. Stop in to pick up a priceless original artwork, or a Louisville coaster - they have something unique to fit every budget.
49 locals recommend
Revelry Boutique Gallery
742 E Market StRevelry is part boutique, part art gallery. Stop in to pick up a priceless original artwork, or a Louisville coaster - they have something unique to fit every budget.