Colin's Guidebook
Food scene
If you want an amazing experience please try Repeal, you will not be disappointed!
15 locals recommend
Repeal
101 West Main StreetIf you want an amazing experience please try Repeal, you will not be disappointed!
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, Louisville
325 W Main StA great steakhouse. Well priced but worth it.
Mussel & Burger Bar
113 S 7th StOne of the best burgers in town. Get the B&B!
Beautiful place, great music, good location and great food!
64 locals recommend
La Bodeguita De Mima | Cuban Restaurant & Rum Bar
725 E Market StBeautiful place, great music, good location and great food!
Guaca Mole
900 East Market StreetVibrant eatery featuring Mexican dishes & drinks
Le Moo
2300 Lexington RdPerfect spot for Brunch or Dinner!
Emmy Squared - Nulu
825 E Market StGreat Pizza! Get the Colony pizza!
Great place for brunch and it's located one block over on Main Street!
34 locals recommend
Biscuit Belly - Nulu
900 E Main StGreat place for brunch and it's located one block over on Main Street!
Vegan friendly restaurant that's one block over on Washington Street
36 locals recommend
Naive Kitchen + Bar
1001 E Washington StVegan friendly restaurant that's one block over on Washington Street
Local spot known for their hot chicken, bourbon slushies & milkshakes. Perfect for a quick grab & go spot.
80 locals recommend
Royals Hot Chicken
736 E Market StLocal spot known for their hot chicken, bourbon slushies & milkshakes. Perfect for a quick grab & go spot.
One of my favorite restaurants in the city! Opened for breakfast & brunch. Quick 10 minute drive.
107 locals recommend
Con Huevos Restaurant
2339 Frankfort AveOne of my favorite restaurants in the city! Opened for breakfast & brunch. Quick 10 minute drive.
One of the top rated restaurants in town, this is just 2 blocks away in NuLu.
125 locals recommend
Mayan Cafe
813 E Market StOne of the top rated restaurants in town, this is just 2 blocks away in NuLu.
Pizza LUPO
1540 Frankfort AveHandmade pasta, wood-fired pizza & craft cocktails
Cultured
1007 E Main StSpecializing in local and unique farmstead cheeses
Modern ice cream parlor featuring creative flavors & toppings, plus vegan & seasonal options
40 locals recommend
Louisville Cream
632 E Market StModern ice cream parlor featuring creative flavors & toppings, plus vegan & seasonal options
Sightseeing
One of the best spots in Louisville to come for walks with friends or family, exercise, catch a good view of the skyline/city, and walk across the river.
183 locals recommend
Waterfront Park
129 River RdOne of the best spots in Louisville to come for walks with friends or family, exercise, catch a good view of the skyline/city, and walk across the river.
Cool bridge to walk on. Ice cream place on the Indiana side! Can't miss it!
214 locals recommend
Big Four Bridge
1101 River RdCool bridge to walk on. Ice cream place on the Indiana side! Can't miss it!
If you're wanting to check out one of Louisville's best park systems then Cherokee Park is about 10-15 minutes away.
383 locals recommend
Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill RdIf you're wanting to check out one of Louisville's best park systems then Cherokee Park is about 10-15 minutes away.
Located just downtown, this is a nice little spot to check out while in town.
279 locals recommend
Muhammad Ali Center
144 N 6th StLocated just downtown, this is a nice little spot to check out while in town.
Take the factory tour and see how Louisville Slugger baseball bats are made.
441 locals recommend
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
800 W Main StTake the factory tour and see how Louisville Slugger baseball bats are made.
Bars
Taj Louisville
807 E Market StGreat place, awesome vibe!
TEN20 Craft Brewery
1020 E Washington StOne block over on Washington Street. Try the IPA!!!
West Sixth NuLu
817 E Market StGreat Craft beers two blocks away
A neighborhood wine bar that cultivates taste and fosters con version
32 locals recommend
Nouvelle Bar & Bottle
214 S Clay StA neighborhood wine bar that cultivates taste and fosters con version
Best Margaritas and Wakatacos in town. Music on the weekends in the OuterSpace!
55 locals recommend
Galaxie
732 E Market StBest Margaritas and Wakatacos in town. Music on the weekends in the OuterSpace!
Coffee
Quills Coffee Firehouse
802 E Main StBest coffee spot in Louisville & super close.
You can grab a coffee and some cookies and sit outside on a nice day.
145 locals recommend
Please & Thank You
800 E Market StYou can grab a coffee and some cookies and sit outside on a nice day.
Butchertown Grocery
743 E Washington StEuropean style bakery with locally roasted coffee.
Entertainment
Louisville Slugger Museum
Flying Axes
610 N Clay StOne block over...very fun and serves craft beers!
KFC Yum Center
1 Arena PlazaLocal place for sports games & concerts
A 5 minute walk around the corner to check out Louisville's FC Soccer club
29 locals recommend
Lynn Family Stadium
350 Adams StA 5 minute walk around the corner to check out Louisville's FC Soccer club
Waterfront Botanical Gardens
1435 Frankfort AveBrand new botanical gardens
Located about 2 blocks away, you can hit up this spot if you're looking for some indoor activity.
37 locals recommend
Climb NuLu
1000 E Market StLocated about 2 blocks away, you can hit up this spot if you're looking for some indoor activity.
Great place to take the kids! "Three floors of exhibit experiences offering interactive science fun for the whole family."
122 locals recommend
Kentucky Science Center
727 W Main StGreat place to take the kids! "Three floors of exhibit experiences offering interactive science fun for the whole family."
Louisville Zoo
1100 Trevilian WayGreat fun for the whole family! About a fifteen minute drive.
Home to the Louisville Bats, Louisville's minor league baseball team. Fun for families!
106 locals recommend
Louisville Slugger Field
401 E Main StHome to the Louisville Bats, Louisville's minor league baseball team. Fun for families!
Churchill Downs
700 Central AveTake a tour and visit the Kentucky Derby Museum.
Shopping
Great place to go shopping for local items and only one block over!
32 locals recommend
Butchertown Market
1201 Story AveGreat place to go shopping for local items and only one block over!
Revelry Boutique Gallery
742 E Market StVery cool spot with local items
Him Gentleman's Boutique
4206 Frankfort AveCool spot for trendy men's clothing
Six Sisters Boutique
804 E Market StTrendy little boutique just two blocks over in NuLu
Mahonia
822 E Market StFull of plants, pottery, gifts, and home decor.
Stoneware & Co.
731 Brent StShop for a piece of famous Louisville Stoneware and other gifts
Grocery Store
Kroger
1265 Goss AveClosest grocery store in the neighborhood