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Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel, Louisville, KY

Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel

4.8
4.8
791 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
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. Currently, the English Grill is not open, nor accepting reservations.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (502) 583-1234
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Louisville
  • Cross street
    Parking: Paid Self-Parking in the connected, city garage.
  • Parking details
    Self Parking in the connected, city garage. Valet parking available by the Brown Hotel staff.
  • Public transit
    On the corner of 4th and Broadway.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Late Night Menu

    Multiple dates available
    After 9 pm, we offer a wonderful late-night menu of our favorite bar-driven items.
    Late Night Menu Photo

What 791 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Ambiance

  • Central Kentucky

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Kentucky

    Contemporary American

  • Louisville

    Best Ambiance

  • Louisville

    Good for special occasions

  • Louisville

    Contemporary American

791 Reviews
  1. Steve

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience and service. Food was exceptional

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  2. aarond

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a wonderful birthday celebration for my Mom. Great food, great service, beautiful atmosphere!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    The hotel was beautiful, the staff was delightful, however the service was very very slow and I was disappointed in the infamous, hot brown. My friend ordered scallops and I tried one , they were wonderful as was my salad. My boyfriend ordered a burger and requested it be well done, it came out very pink. He sent it back and it took a very long time to get it back, but they took it off the bill without us even asking, which was nice since my friend and I we’re finished eating by the time they brought his back out. Overall it was nice just extremely slow service. Our reservation was at 7 and we left there at 9:30. Oh and it was COLD in there. Lol they offered me a blanket, they were all very hospitable and kind.

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  4. TedC

    Detroit

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Hot Brown was better than advertised, with the petite portion being an adequate size with one of their delicious salads. The bread pudding with bourbon soaked sour cherries and salted caramel topping is an incredible dessert. The service was superb and the ambiance sublime - this hotel really takes you back to a great time in America and is worth the visit in and of itself. Also, we really enjoyed the Piano Player in the Lobby Bar & Grill during dinner - it added to the feeling of being taken back in time!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Scallop dish was picture perfect. Beautiful atmosphere. Bar staff was great, helpful, and a great pour.

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  6. SusanW

    Louisville

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    These folks are professionals. Service, bar, decor is perfect for feeling pampered. I'd love to comment on the food, too, but I ALWAYS get the Hot Brown. Why pass up a chance to get the very best one you'll ever eat? Shout out to Henry; he makes you feel special whether he's your server or not.

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  7. Dinebeforeross

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience1
    The piano was way tooooooo loud and competed with the music from a band at a wedding. Could not hear conversations within our party. Next time will definitely make reservations for inside the restaurant or the cafe. The service and greeting was excellent as well as the desserts . Food was average.

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  8. Stella969

    Baltimore

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We went to Brown's specifically to try the Hot Brown, which was delicious. They really go out of their way to make sure you have a good experience. I had ordered the mint julep, and didn't care for it. The waiter insisted I order something else, and the mint julep would not go on my tab. The manager brought the bartender to the table to help me find another cocktail more suited to my tastes and what he created was delicious. For dessert we ordered the steamed chocolate cake with white chocolate mousse, which was set aflame at the table - very fun! The atmosphere reminds me of Old World Grace. The dining rooms are decorated like a private Derby club and there is a piano player, playing some old but very familiar tunes.

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  9. KALB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food and drinks! Our sever was very nice. The Hot Brown was everything we had hoped it would be. Only problem was no room left for derby pie!!!

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  10. Joshua

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience. My wife and I had the best time. Food was incredible. Our first time here and experiencing the famous Hot Brown. And IT LIVED UP TO ITS NAME. Our server was incredible. We will definitely be back! Our reservation was on time and table was promptly ready. Incredible experience start to finish.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our 1st time here. EXCELLENT FOOD! Everything was fantastic and the Hot Brown was as good as advertised

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  12. Karl

    Greater Boston

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Outstanding service combined with great food and beautiful surroundings created a very nice evening

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  13. NelsonE

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stayed at The Brown Hotel and found the restaurants to be excellent.

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  14. KevinL

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed a delicious dinner with wonderful ambience and friendly service.

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  15. JaniceJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely, vintage hotel with ambiance galore. Best of staff and service. Enjoyed both the hotel and lovely dining area.

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  16. stephenb

    Washington DC

    81 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Opportunity to try a Hot Brown sandwich in the place it was invented! Great experience with plenty of define options. Service was exceptional. A little noisy as the restaurant is close to the front desk, but quite bearable

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Great food and ambience, noise level very low which I appreciated. Service was slower and forgot appetizer order.

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  18. LOVESUSHI

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chef personally delivered my dish since I have a food allergy. Thank you for the care and special touch.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a late reservation but the host was able to get us in early, so we really appreciated that. Had never had a Hot Brown before but now I think I'm spoiled! The mint julep was perfect!

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  20. JesseP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I've been waiting quite a while to try the Original Kentucky Hot Brown and it didn't disappoint. Perfectly cooked, fresh ingredients... it's making my mouth water (again) just sitting here thinking about it. My wife said her Braised Short Ribs were insanely good as well. Highly recommend.

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  21. elen

    San Francisco

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food was very good. Had a great experience with our server

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  22. CoreyL

    Nashville

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of our favorite restaurants! Everything was delicious. The chef came out to speak with two ladies sitting near us and it took everything I had not to ask him how he seasoned the broccoli. It was the best broccoli we ever had! We ordered the pear salad (you can split), salmon, burger, and we also split a chocolate mousse desert. We will be back! *We suggest you plan on at least 1.5-2hours if you are planning on attending a show nearby.

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  23. Teacher

    Atlanta Metro

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So many people had advised us to eat a Hot Brown at The Brown Hotel. It was absolutely delish! And, our wait staff was amazing. The piano player provided the right amount of ambience and the Hotel Lobby Bar was beautiful. Great experience!

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  24. JasonW

    Nashville

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Loved the Hot Brown! What a special meal and to have it where it became famous! Historical Hotels always have beautiful and interesting ambiance. Really cool experience.

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  25. JasmineM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    LOVED this restaurant! Will definitely be back! Everything was wonderful!

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  26. Ally

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Server fine but not fabulous. But the busser, Harold, was wonderfully knowledgeable and friendly.

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  27. MarcieM

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely dining experience in a beautiful, historic setting. Reasonably priced, given the location, and excellent service.

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  28. MichaelM

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Hot Brown did not disappoint. The history of the hotel was also amazing

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  29. TheSicklyChild

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel is a classy reminder of understated classy dining of a bygone time. The setting is quiet and opulent. The service is friendly and helpful. The bar and food were what you would expect of a local landmark. While the hotel may be showing its age and genteel neglect, the Lobby Bar & Grill maintains the reputation of the Brown.

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  30. AlisonB

    Louisville

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Not really as upscale as I expected. Okay but not special. There was a wedding going on that made it noisy.

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  31. LACEY

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Love the hot brown. Friendly service and lovely ambiance.

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  32. Michelleh

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service with delicious food in a historic Lousiville hotel. Highly recommend!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food were excellent. Will definitely return.

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  34. Eatingout

    Jacksonville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Lovely place to go and dine. It’s like sitting in a European hotel with impeccable service!

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  35. CindyS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing building and history behind it. Food and service was awesome. Loved it!

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  36. PhilipM

    Louisville

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Once again, a wonderful experience. The hotel valet team is very friendly and professional. We always ask to be seated in the English Grill dining room and are always accommodated. The lady who was our server was as lovely as she could be with spot on attention and timing. Several of the other restaurant staff stopped by to say hello as we have been here many times. Last but certainly not least, the food was excellent. The Lobby Bar and Grill is a must for top notch fine dining in Louisville.

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  37. CT718

    Chicago

    59 reviews

    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful place and wonderful service! We had to have the original Hot Brown sandwich and it didn't disappoint. We split the petite hot brown and a wonderful farmer's salad and had plenty of food. The building has been restored to its original glory so take a few extra minutes to look around before or after your meal. The service was outstanding. When our server was busy at another table someone else came up and took our drink order. Everything is top notch making this hotel a place not to be missed.

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  38. JoeB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful and elegant facility! The service and food are top-notch. The presentation is splendid. I highly recommend the Lobby Bar & Grill at The Brown for a classy and impressive dinner.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Piano was a little loud. Overall everything was great.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an awesome experience! The staff was very sweet and very educated on the food and drink menu. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting a special evening out.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel is rated 4.8 stars by 791 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel

335 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Parking: Paid Self-Parking in the connected, city garage.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Louisville
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Self Parking in the connected, city garage. Valet parking available by the Brown Hotel staff.
  • Public transit
    On the corner of 4th and Broadway.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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