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1. The Last Refuge
4.5
Awesome(185)
Price: Expensive
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • West Louisville
Booked 16 times today
The Last Refuge, located in Louisville’s vibrant NuLu district, is a premier whiskey bar and dining destination housed in a restored 1880s German Methodist church. The space blends historic charm and modern comfort with stained-glass windows, vaulted ceilings, and vintage chandeliers, creating a truly distinctive atmosphere. As the flagship for Heaven’s Door Spirits, founded by Bob Dylan, The Last Refuge features an exceptional collection of over 1,500 American whiskeys—making it a must-visit for whiskey lovers and curious newcomers. The culinary program is equally impressive, offering a menu of elevated small plates, artisan thin-crust pizzas, fresh salads, sandwiches, and indulgent desserts. Whether you're exploring rare spirits or enjoying a memorable meal, The Last Refuge offers an immersive experience where history, craftsmanship, and hospitality converge.
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2. Lou Lou on Market
4.6
Exceptional(837)
Price: Moderate
• Cajun • East Market St - NuLu
Booked 22 times today
A taste of New Orleans in the heart of NuLu - Louisville's premier dining neighborhood! Lou Lou on Market is a beautiful eatery serving Southern cuisine, with a primary focus on the rich, eclectic flavors of the Big Easy. From the best Shrimp & Grits in town to our indulgent spin on Bananas Foster, we've got it all! Like eating outside? We have a gorgeous and spacious shaded patio and a beautiful, covered balcony that overlooks it all. We have two floors of indoor dining, several private rooms, and a speakeasy in the basement called Stave - which features live music Thursday through Sunday!
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3. Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse
4.8
Exceptional(2802)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown Louisville
Booked 59 times today
Repeal is Whiskey Row’s only oak-fired steakhouse, located at the birthplace of J.T.S. Brown & Sons Bourbon Company in Louisville. A stylish departure from a traditional steakhouse, Repeal uses a wood-fired grill stoked daily with reclaimed American Oak bourbon barrels. Repeal is a tribute to the Repeal of Prohibition – a place to see, be seen and celebrate the rich tradition of the building in which it resides.Now serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
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4. Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel
4.8
Exceptional(1226)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville
Booked 9 times today
Come enjoy the historic lobby of The Brown Hotel in our Lobby Bar and Grill. Contemporary cuisine meets historic opulence at The Brown Hotel’s spectacularly beautiful, and classic lobby setting. A popular spot for the next generation of Louisville merrymakers, this glamorous, gilded space balances its history with modern touches and sophisticated tastes. Our menu includes a mix of classic and contemporary dishes, but our signature Hot Brown is rated as Kentucky's most popular dish. Enjoy our Hot Brown, and other signature items with a classic Old Fashion. Our bar features well-crafted cocktails and an highly rated bourbon menu. Finish your experience with Louisville's original dessert, the Derby pie. Reservations are for the Lobby Bar and Grill.
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5. Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar
4.4
Awesome(1611)
Price: Expensive
• Southern • Downtown Louisville
Booked 42 times today
Nestled in Louisville's historic Whiskey Row, Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar masterfully blends traditional Southern fare with fresh seafood in a restored 1870s building. Now serving breakfast daily, start your morning with locally roasted coffee and Southern classics like Kentucky Derby Hot Browns. Our scratch kitchen serves Memphis-style BBQ, house-smoked meats, and fresh oysters, alongside Kentucky's largest bourbon collection—over 2,500 bourbon, rye, and whiskey expressions, including exclusive barrel-aged selections from local distillers. From baby back ribs to daily-sourced seafood, we offer a distinctive fusion of land and sea. The warm, exposed-brick atmosphere, with bourbon barrel accents, pays homage to Louisville's whiskey heritage. Steps from the KFC Yum! Center, Doc Crow's provides authentic Southern hospitality in Bourbon Country. Whether you're an early bird, bourbon enthusiast, or visiting food lover, our award-winning menu makes every meal memorable.
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6. J Graham's Cafe
4.7
Exceptional(1328)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville
Booked 10 times today
J. Graham's is the home of the legendary Hot Brown and offers guests bistro-style, casual dining in the hotel and features the freshest local produce and highlights Kentucky products. Serving breakfast and lunch, the Café offers guests a contemporary a la carte menu throughout the week and a delectable brunch buffet on Sundays. Non-smoking. Parking: Self Parking in the connected, city garage. Valet parking by the Brown Hotel staff.
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7. Proof on Main
4.5
Awesome(3848)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville
Booked 18 times today
The ingredients in our menus reflect the region’s sustainable farmers and producers with a soulful and honest approach showcasing the bounty of the Ohio River Valley. Housed in five historic buildings in downtown Louisville, Proof on Main is part of 21c Museum Hotels, the award-winning boutique hotel and restaurant group. The dining room is one of the most striking public spaces in the city, with rotating, contemporary art exhibitions by local and internationally-acclaimed artists alike.
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8. Hop Atomica
4.1
Excellent(52)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Germantown
Booked 5 times today
Welcome to Hop Atomica, Louisville's only brewery, distillery, & restaurant. Our hand-tossed, wood-fired, made to order pizzas, are simply incredible. Most similar to a Neapolitan Style, we proudly provide the best pizza around. Oh yea, the smoked wings are mind-blowing, too. Our 20+ craft beers, made on site, are high quality and poured ice-cold. Prefer spirits? Hop Atomica has an amazing craft cocktail program featuring over two dozen classics, a handful of seasonal libations, 30+ bourbons & whiskey's, house-made gins, rums, vodka, and 100% Blue Agave Spirit. Is wine more your speed? Hop Atomica carefully curated a highly intentional wine program with over 40 wines from around the world. Hop Atomica is nestled perfectly at the intersection of the historic Schnitzelburg, Germantown & Paristown, Meriwether-Fort Hill, and Shelby Park neighborhoods, just off Goss Avenue, only a five-minute drive from downtown Louisville. We can't wait to see you!
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9. 610 Magnolia
4.8
Exceptional(36)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Downtown Louisville
Booked 18 times today
Located in the heart of Old Louisville, Chef Edward Lee’s menu is a modern approach to the Southern Table. Louisville is at the intersection of many different traditions and cultures that make up this historic city. At 610 Magnolia, we celebrate everything that is Louisville, both historic and progressive, diverse and complex.
A photo of The Troll Pub Under the Bridge restaurant
10. The Troll Pub Under the Bridge
4.3
Awesome(1047)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown Louisville
Booked 10 times today
The Troll Pub opened on October 19th 2011, underneath the 2nd Street Bridge in a 135 year old space directly next to the YUM Center on historic Whiskey Row. The Troll Pub is a subterranean retreat that features a Gastro-pub style menu with a wide selection of great tasting food items, craft beer, local artwork, and an overall atmosphere unique to Louisville. We are just blocks from the Louisville Convention Center and only steps away from many of the hottest attractions and hotels situated downtown. Just look for the Troll on the corner of 2nd and Washington, he will show you the way.

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