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Name: Down One Bourbon Bar
Address: 321 W Main St, Louisville, KY, United States, 40202
Telephone: (502) 566-3259
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.6

Down One Bourbon Bar

3.6

116 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Down One Bourbon Bar and Restaurant® is a unique bourbon experience in Louisville, KY. Down One is nestled in the middle of Louisville’s Historic Whiskey Row. Relax on our patio lined with magnolia trees, enjoy a beef brisket biscuit sandwich and sip on a bourbon, beer or one of our delicious cocktails.

This former underground parking garage features one of Louisville’s hottest and only bourbon bar along the historic Whiskey Row in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Grill
Hours of operation
Bar
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am
Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
Happy Hour
Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(502) 566-3259
Website
http://www.downonebourbonbar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Down One Bourbon Bar is a great place to unwind in a business lunch, after work over a few drinks, or in an evening with your closest friends. Between our restaurant-style seating and semi-enclosed lounge, we have the space for your next private event. For groups of 12 or more, please contact Latina Haley at lhaley@ajshotels.com.

Location
321 W Main St Louisville, KY 40202
Neighborhood
Downtown Louisville
Cross street
3rd and Main Streets
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Booker's
Bulleit
Colonel E.H. Taylor
Ezra Brooks
High West Double
High West Rendezvous
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel
Knob Creek
Masterson's 10 Yr
Minor Case
Old Overholt
Peerless
Pendleton 1910
Pikesville
Rabbit Hole
Redemption
Rittenhouse
Russell's Reserve 6 Yr
Russell's Reserve Single Barrel
Sazerac
Smooth Ambler Contradiction
Templeton
Town Branch
Whistlepig
Whistlepig Farmstock
Wild Turkey 101
Willett 2 Yr
Willett 3 Yr
Willett 7 Yr
Woodford

Whiskey

Whiskey can be categorized as American whiskey, Canadian whiskey or Irish whiskey. Each type has specialized rules, but all contain malted barley, rye, wheat and/or corn and are aged in charred white oak barrels

Bernheim
Bushmill's Irish Whiskey
Crown Royal
Crown Royal XO
Early Times
Gentleman Jack
George Dickle No. 12
George Dickle No. 8
High West Campfire
Jack Daniel's
Jameson
Jameson Black Barrel
Jameson Caskmates
Little Book
Michter's Small Batch
Michter's Sour Mash
Old Scout American Whiskey
Redbreast 12 Yr Barrel Proof
Redbreast 15 Yr
Teelings Single Grain
Teelings Single Malt
Teelings Small Batch
Tullamore Dew

Whiskey Flights

Rye Not
Bulleit Rye / Russell's 6yr Rye / Rittenhouse Rye
Make Me a Maker's
Maker's Mark / Maker's 46 / Maker's Cask Strength
Build the Bond
Jim Beam Bonded, Evan William's Bonded, Old Grand Dad Bonded
Single Barreled
Evan William's Single Barrel, Four Roses Single Barrel, Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit
Trial and Error
Try and guess your bartender's favorite choices. You think you know bourbon; here is your time to show it.

Scotch

Scotch whiskey is a malt whiskey distilled and aged in Scotland and is composed primarily of malted barley or grain. Scotch can be categorized as being a single malt, single grain, blended malt or blended grain

Auchentoshan American Oak
Auchentoshan Three Wood
Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Yr
Chivas Regal 12 Yr
Dewar's
Glenfiddich 12 Yr
Glenfiddich 14 Yr
Glengrant
Glenmorangie
Glenmorangie 18 Yr
Glenmorangie Nectar D'or
Johnnie Walker Black
Johnnie Walker Blue
Johnnie Walker Green
Johnnie Walker Red
Johnnie Walker Select Cask
Macallan 10 Yr
Macallan 12 Yr
Monkey Shoulder
Oban
Peat Monster
Talisker 10 Yr
The Glenlivet
The Glenlivet 12 Yr
The Glenlivet 18 Yr

Beer

Local Beers on Tap

Against the Grain Something Strange
Country Boy Shotgun Wedding
Gravely Doc's Hefe
Great Flood Blonde Ale
Rhinegeist Truth
West 6th Cerveza
Rotating Draft Selection

Canned & Bottled Beers

Angry Orchard Apple Cider
Augustinier Braü Edelstoff
Braxton Storm
Bud Light
Cider Boys Peach Cider
Corona
Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA
El Gose
Goodwood Louisville Lager
Goose Island IPA
Guiness BTL
Kentucky Ale Bourbon Barrel Ale
Michelob Ultra
Miller Lite
Rhinegeist
Rogue Dead Guy Ale
Stella Artois
Three Floyds Selection
West 6th IPA
Yuengling

Wine

Chardonnay

Folie a Deux, Butter (California AVA)

Pinot Grigio

Danzante (Veneto, Italy)

Riesling

Kung Fu Girl

Sauvignon Blanc

Oyster Bay (Marlborough, New Zealand)

Interesting Whites/Rosé

Ruffino Moscato D'Asti (Piedmont, Italy)
The Palm Rosé by Whispering Angel (Provence, France)

Sparkling

Mionetto Prosecco 187ml
Domaine Ste Michelle Vineyard Select Brut

Cabernet Sauvignon

Josh
Decoy

Malbec

Trapiche Broquel

Merlot

Benziger (Sonoma County, California)

Pinot Noir

Erath Resplendent
Meiomi (California AVA)

Zinfandel

Joel Gott

Other Reds

14 Hands 'Hot to Trot' Red Blend (Columbia Valley, Washington)
Layer Cake Primitivo (Puglia, Italy)

Strong Drinks

Sazerac
Rittenhouse Rye, absinthe wash, Peychaud's Bitters
Old Fashioned
Henry McKenna 10yr, bitters, sugar
Manhattan
Russell's Reserve 10yr, sweet vermouth, bitters
Kentucky Mule
Jim Beam Black, lime juice, sugar, ginger beer
East Side
Aviation Gin, lime juice, sugar, mint, cucumber

Draft Cocktails

Kentucky Lemonade
Margarita
Lemon Drop

What 116 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.6

3.6 based on all time ratings

3.7Food
3.4Service
3.8Ambience
3.6Value

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AmyU
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 28, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a great place. Friendly/fun staff, great variety on the menu and, of course, the bourbon. We had a great time! Thank you.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were great, a very nice Valentine’s Day outing!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2020
overall4food3service5ambience4
Down One Bourbon Bar is a fun atmosphere with great drinks and food. We were there on a special night where we got to celebrate Black History Month with a beautiful tribute to Uncle Nearest Bourbon. My husband says this is the place with the Best Old Fashioned in town.
KS
KelseyS
Louisville
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Down One was very good! The cheese curds were great!!
A
Asb1969
Cincinnati
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience4
We enjoyed stopping eating at this restuarant after attending a U of L basketball game with our daughter and and another family. There was high energy with many people attending since the restaurant is right by the YUM center. The food is high end bar food and the drinks were very good. The service was really good and I would highly recommend trying this restaurant when in Louisville. Go Cards!
KC
KelaiahC
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great and of great quality. Went with a group of friends to celebrate a birthday and everyone was pleased! The service was great and our food came out quickly!
HW
HopeW
New Orleans
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2020
overall3food4service3ambience1
Food was good it had long wait for food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! Friendly staff. Unique atmosphere
p
paulab
Louisville
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner before sporting event. Fun atmosphere, great service and great food.
OG
OperaGoer
Louisville
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience3
We are a group of 6 ushers at Actors Theater who typically "grab a bite" before an ushering gig. We pick place within walking distance of Actors so we do not have to move cars. Down One Bourbon Bar is directly across the street, putting it on our radar. The food and service were fine. We tell the wait staff up front that we have to be out in time to make our Actors call and they were very efficient. The only snag was that the water tasted like in had been stored in a garden hose all day. When we asked about it, they brought us new pitchers for the table and it was fine. Fluke? Who knows. But we'll visit again.
C
Chris
Louisville
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2020
overall3food3service3ambience3
Food and service was just ok...not likely to come back.
EA
EricA
Louisville
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2020
overall3food3service2ambience4
As a bourbon bar, the few basic cocktails on the menu should be top-notch, but they are not.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2020
overall2food1service4ambience2
Did not like the food. Service was the only thing good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very enjoyable. It was our first time there, and liked the casualness of the place. Also the wait staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. It fit our style just perfectly.
MD
MichaelD
Louisville
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2019
overall2food2service2ambience3
Great Bourbon selection. Food was average. Bread was way too dry. Nothing special.
JT
JenniferT
Louisville
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2019
overall3food1service3ambience4
Cool place. Very limited vegetarian options. Drinks are 11.00 'and up.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I love this place!
J
Juanita
New York Area
32 reviews
vip
2.0
32 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2019
overall2food1service4ambience4
The service team and hostess were prompt and professional. The menu looks good online only. The restaurant was empty except for one table. Our food came out luke warm. The brisket platter had no bbq baked beans. We actually went to Doc Crows after which was AMAZING. Manager gave us accommodation on the bill because he felt bad. They need new cooks in the kitchen. Big disappointment
AC
AmyC
Indiana
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2019
overall3food2service2ambience4
This was our second visit & we were a little disappointed this time. The food was not as expected. Everything was dry & just sort of blah. Not something I would go back for. The service was just ok. The staff was friendly, but not very efficient. We were given appetizer plates that had not been washed because we lifted the top plate and there was chips & cheese in the second plate from someone else. I gave them to our waitress and she apologized, but I feel like they should have given us a discount or something more. It was pretty disgusting. She sort of acted like it was not big deal & never mentioned it again.
P
Patsy
Louisville
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2019
overall3food2service3ambience4
Service started poorly, as we sat for 20 minutes before being waited on. We could actually hear two waitresses argue over who was going to take our table. Food was cold. We go here before every concert at The YUM! Center. Really disappointed this time.
HG
HollyG
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome service!
EC
EricaC
Minneapolis
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2019
overall3food3service3ambience3
Good for a quick drink and appetizer but not great for dinner. Drinks okay but not hand crafted. More of a college scene vs an adult night out. Not exactly the atmosphere portrayed on the website.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Louisville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best cheese curds ever! Rest of the menu is great, too.
DD
DeeDee
Nashville
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
We had reservations during a very busy hour and the staff was very accommodating and had our table ready 15 minutes early, great dining!
EG
EmilyG
Nashville
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 11, 2019
overall4food3service4ambience5
It’s a trendy spot right across the Yum! Center. However, the food isn’t great and the drinks are a little pricy. Staff is a bit snooty but the service was good and our server was attentive. All in all, you can’t beat the location if you’re coming in for a concert or event.
RA
RickA
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been enjoying the patio all summer. We had relatives in from out of state this past weekend. We made reservations for Saturday evening. The music by Doug Pinson was great and we had the best server. I don’t recall her name, but she made our evening so enjoyable.
TS
TinaS
Louisville
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2019
overall2food2service2ambience4
For happy hour I would. Price wise for drinks was pretty pricey
P
Paull
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2019
overall4food3service5ambience5
For drinks. Food ok but wife found French fries in salad. Weird. Service great.
KT
KristenT
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2019
overall3food4service1ambience3
The food was very good! I had a pork taco & a brisket taco. It was very busy. Our server was NOT friendly. My friend asked if they had a certain liquor. He never came back with an answer, leaving her with no drink. When he finally reappears, she asks him about it & he says I don’t know, I’ve been busy. We believe the appropriate response should have been, I’m so sorry , it’s busy & I forgot to ask. He did not care at all, never offered to go ask bartender, just took a different order from her. We still tipped, but he didn’t deserve it at all. We had to flag another worker for our bill.
AC
ArielC
Louisville
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2019
overall3food5service1ambience5
First time at this restaurant and was really excited to check it out. Overall I think the atmosphere is fantastic and really enjoyed the unique patio with greenery. Additionally the food and quality of bourbon selections were fantastic. Unfortunately a lot of this was overshadowed by extremely poor service. Our waitress not only didn’t check on us often but could easily be seen chatting at the host station while we were waiting to order our food. The bourbon flight that we ordered was delicious but the service in which it was delivered was poor and no identification of the different spirits was given until we asked. Additionally she had to come back and ask us sides for our entrees, one of which was still left off in the end! Then when we finally were able to ask for our check she didn’t seem to even understand what we were saying until it was repeated multiple times. I hate giving poor service reviews as I used to be a server years ago but this was truly poor. Either there is more training to be done or there are some people working there that are better fitted for other, less demanding jobs. Really overshadowed a lovely evening.
WT
WilsonTC
Louisville
28 reviews
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Was there for lunch - service was good, our food arrived quickly as did the check (they apparently do this to attract those working downtown with tight schedules) it was a good experience - I will go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2019
overall3food4service4ambience3
Got here a bit early. There was no clear place to check in. I just stood for a while. Finally someone asked if I needed anything. I said a table and he seated me. From that point one it was a fine experience. I had a selections of tacos which were better than I expected. Other than the beginning, it was a fine experience.
k
kdsturson
Louisville
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great service. Inside and outside options.
LM
LisaM
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 19, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great dinner date here with my husband. The service was fast & the food was great. The staff was friendly. I definitely will go back
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2019
overall4food3service2ambience5
Great atmosphere and bourbon prices were largely fair. I liked the grouping of bourbons by mash bill. While they have an extensive list of bourbons and ryes, many were not available and the bartender acknowledged the list badly needs updating. Even though there were only a few at the bar, wait staff were more focused on chatting with themselves. I was hoping for some expertise and suggestions to try some new bourbons.
GS
GreatService
Chicago
84 reviews
vip
2.0
84 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2019
overall2food2service3ambience2
Disappointed in this place; it seemed more like a community pool food window then a restaurant on Open Tables....ugh....... food seemed old and stale....drinks overpriced.
AS
AudreyS
Cincinnati
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 21, 2019
overall3food2service3ambience3
Definitely disappointed in this experience after Yelp made it seem premiere for bourbon and delicious food. The bourbon was over priced, the food was subpar, and it was not kid friendly - no changing tables in either bathroom.
D
Dixiedoodle
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice patio seating. The fish sandwich and fries were great. The prices were very good.
d
diner24
Louisville
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2019
overall3food3service2ambience3
Prices were reasonable. The old fashioned was not well made. The nachos and brisket grilled cheese were good. The side salad was okay.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 6, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our server was great she made sure we made it to show on time.

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Cross street
3rd and Main Streets
Neighborhood
Downtown Louisville
Hours of operation
Bar
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am
Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
Happy Hour
Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Grill
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.downonebourbonbar.com/
Phone number
(502) 566-3259
Private party facilities
Down One Bourbon Bar is a great place to unwind in a business lunch, after work over a few drinks, or in an evening with your closest friends. Between our restaurant-style seating and semi-enclosed lounge, we have the space for your next private event. For groups of 12 or more, please contact Latina Haley at lhaley@ajshotels.com.

Down One Bourbon Bar

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Whiskey

Rye Whiskey

Booker's

Bulleit

Colonel E.H. Taylor

Ezra Brooks

High West Double

High West Rendezvous

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel

Knob Creek

Masterson's 10 Yr

Minor Case

Old Overholt

Peerless

Pendleton 1910

Pikesville

Rabbit Hole

Redemption

Rittenhouse

Russell's Reserve 6 Yr

Russell's Reserve Single Barrel

Sazerac

Smooth Ambler Contradiction

Templeton

Town Branch

Whistlepig

Whistlepig Farmstock

Wild Turkey 101

Willett 2 Yr

Willett 3 Yr

Willett 7 Yr

Woodford

Whiskey

Bernheim

Bushmill's Irish Whiskey

Crown Royal

Crown Royal XO

Early Times

Gentleman Jack

George Dickle No. 12

George Dickle No. 8

High West Campfire

Jack Daniel's

Jameson

Jameson Black Barrel

Jameson Caskmates

Little Book

Michter's Small Batch

Michter's Sour Mash

Old Scout American Whiskey

Redbreast 12 Yr Barrel Proof

Redbreast 15 Yr

Teelings Single Grain

Teelings Single Malt

Teelings Small Batch

Tullamore Dew

Whiskey Flights

Rye Not

Make Me a Maker's

Build the Bond

Single Barreled

Trial and Error

Scotch

Auchentoshan American Oak

Auchentoshan Three Wood

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Yr

Chivas Regal 12 Yr

Dewar's

Glenfiddich 12 Yr

Glenfiddich 14 Yr

Glengrant

Glenmorangie

Glenmorangie 18 Yr

Glenmorangie Nectar D'or

Johnnie Walker Black

Johnnie Walker Blue

Johnnie Walker Green

Johnnie Walker Red