Guidebook for Louisville
Food Scene
We've been going to the Rud for years as a local, friendly pub. Some nights it's a quiet place for locals, other nights -- such as jazz wednesdays or when a show is scheduled -- it gets very busy.
Rudyard Kipling
422 West Oak StreetWe've been going to the Rud for years as a local, friendly pub. Some nights it's a quiet place for locals, other nights -- such as jazz wednesdays or when a show is scheduled -- it gets very busy.
This is a great cafe downtown. Nice environment, and a good place for lunch too.
9 locals recommend
Hard Rock Cafe Louisville
424 S 4th StThis is a great cafe downtown. Nice environment, and a good place for lunch too.
Ermin's French Bakery & Cafe
1201 S 1st StA good bakery & lunch spot nearby.
One of our favorite cafes. We often go to the original Quills on Baxter Ave, but this one is closer.
110 locals recommend
Quills Coffee
930 Baxter AveOne of our favorite cafes. We often go to the original Quills on Baxter Ave, but this one is closer.
610 Magnolia
610 W Magnolia AveAmazing pre-fixe dining spot (reservations only)
A little fancy, this is a nice place near Central Park for lunch, or a quiet dinner.
18 locals recommend
Amici Cafe
316 W Ormsby AveA little fancy, this is a nice place near Central Park for lunch, or a quiet dinner.
Everything Else
There's a bus stop just a few blocks away that has frequent runs north to downtown, and south to U of L.
4th @ Oak
There's a bus stop just a few blocks away that has frequent runs north to downtown, and south to U of L.
A great place to go for a walk. If you'd like a dog to take with you, we can provide one :)
41 locals recommend
Central Park
1340 S 4th StA great place to go for a walk. If you'd like a dog to take with you, we can provide one :)
Drinks & Nightlife
The Mag is the de facto dive in Old Louisville, a good place for a cheap drink, and sometimes a dance party.
27 locals recommend
Magnolia Bar
1398 S 2nd StThe Mag is the de facto dive in Old Louisville, a good place for a cheap drink, and sometimes a dance party.
Essentials
The Root Cellar only sells local produce (sourced within 100 miles of Louisville). The selection is seasonal, of course. Great place for milk and eggs.
Root Cellar
1484 S 3rd StThe Root Cellar only sells local produce (sourced within 100 miles of Louisville). The selection is seasonal, of course. Great place for milk and eggs.