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1. The Exchange Pub + Kitchen
4.7
Exceptional(1446)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • New Albany
Booked 35 times today
Housed in a historic Italianate-style building constructed in 1875, The Exchange Pub + Kitchen is owner Ian Hall’s take on a warm & casual neighborhood gastropub. Featuring a 15-seat bar, 120-seat dining room, 16-seat outdoor cafe, & two 50-seat private dining spaces, The Exchange Pub + Kitchen offers many different dining options. Rotating seasonal menus are the focus of The Exchange Pub + Kitchen. Locally sourced products & scratch ingredients are the emphasis of the kitchen. Guests will enjoy open kitchen views as the chefs showcase their culinary skills. American craft breweries highlight the bar program with 12 rotating draught selections and 12 by-the-bottle options. In addition, the bar staff creates cocktails from house-made syrups, bitters, and premium spirits. The wine portfolio focuses on smaller boutique wines, allowing guests to indulge in something new & exciting. The food & beverage menus rotate seasonally.
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2. Baers City Winery & Brick Oven Kitchen
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4.2
Awesome(4)
Price: Moderate
• Winery • New Albany
Booked 4 times today
Family friendly agri-tourism in the heart of New Albany's Historic District. Built in 1900, the Baer Building's cellar is home to Floyd County's only winery. The tasting bar and restaurant are located on ground level with access to the outdoor patio overlooking the city's Bicentennial Park. Winetasting is available at the bar. No reservation needed. Wine flights are available at seated at your table.Saturday Nights often include Live Music from 7-10pm. Karaoke on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month from 6-9pm. The patio overlooks the city's Bicentennial Park Summer Concert Series on select Friday nights during the summer.
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3. Outcast Fish & Oyster Bar
4.8
Exceptional(307)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • New Albany
Booked 5 times today
Welcome to Outcast Fish + Oyster Bar, a must-visit dining destination located in the heart of downtown historic New Albany, Indiana! Our restaurant is known for its casual yet sophisticated atmosphere, where guests can relax and enjoy the freshest seafood and oysters in town. As you enter the restaurant, you'll immediately notice the elegant yet rustic decor, with exposed brick walls, wooden beams and soft lighting creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The Raw Bar adds to the excitement, as you watch our talented chefs prepare your meal with care and precision. Our menu features a wide selection of seafood dishes, from classic OC Shrimp Po'Boy to Octopus Escabeche, Hamachi Crudo and more. But our real specialty is oysters- we source the finest, freshest oysters from around the world and serve them raw or cooked to perfection, paired with expertly crafted cocktails or wine. Why not join us tonight? We look forward to welcoming you soon!
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4. Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel
4.7
Exceptional(1187)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville
Booked 13 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. The Last Refuge
4.6
Exceptional(129)
Price: Expensive
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • West Louisville
Booked 14 times today
Join us at The Last Refuge for a first look into Kentucky's High Church of Bourbon. Enjoy a sneak peek of our beautiful craft cocktails, featuring Bob Dylan's Heaven's Door Bourbon, accompanied with small plates and shareable pizzas. View our one-of-a-kind event space, located in a historic church adorned with original stained-glass windows and ornate woodwork from 1880. Cool off on our shaded patio and sip on a cocktail while listening to live music. Don't forget to follow us on social media @lastrefugeky to get the latest updates on our Grand Opening and launch of our incredible bourbon bar, featuring an 800-bottle whiskey portfolio! The Last Refuge is a 21+ establishment, persons under the age of 21 will not be admitted.
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6. Proof on Main
4.5
Awesome(3827)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville
Booked 25 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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7. Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar
4.5
Awesome(1574)
Price: Expensive
• Southern • Downtown Louisville
Booked 34 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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8. 610 Magnolia
4.9
Exceptional(11)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Downtown Louisville
Booked 8 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.
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9. J Graham's Cafe
4.8
Exceptional(1298)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville
Booked 22 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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10. The Troll Pub Under the Bridge
4.4
Awesome(1047)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown Louisville
Booked 6 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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