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The Exchange Pub + Kitchen

4.7
4.7
967 Reviews
$30 and under
Gastro Pub
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Housed in a historic Italianate style building which was 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, & a 50 seat private dining space, The Exchange pub + kitchen offers many different dining options. Executive Chef Zac Young's 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 views of the open kitchen as the chefs showcase their culinary skills. The bar program is highlighted by American craft breweries with 12 rotating draught selections and 12 by the bottle options. The bar staff creates cocktails made from house-made syrups, bitters and premium spirits. The wine portfolio focuses on smaller boutique wines, giving guests the chance to indulge in something new & exciting. The food & beverage menus rotate seasonally.

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Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Gastro Pub, Contemporary American, Comfort Food

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 4:00pm Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday : 4:00pm - 11:00pm, bar open til 11:30pm Friday and Saturday evenings

  • Phone number

    (812) 948-6501

  • Website

    http://exchangeforfood.com/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    John Chester & Matthew Tellis

  • Private party facilities

    A special occasion calls for a memorable space. The Stables above The Exchange is a completely private entertaining space that can accommodate up to 35 seated guests or 50 guests for standing receptions. Named after the original building, Shrader Stable and Livery, the room features original wainscoting, arched windows, exposed brick, a private bar and restroom, A/V ready 60” LCD television, and wonderful views of the Sherman Minton Bridge. It is the ideal location for daytime and evening events, wine tastings, holiday parties, and cocktail receptions, one that your won’t forget. Wonderful atmosphere, superior service and amazing menus all come together to help create your distinctive event. Whether it’s an intimate dinner for six, an elegant celebration for 30, a cocktail event for 50 or even taking over our restaurant, our private dining coordinator can assist you in hosting your next private event.

  • Private party contact

    Charles Benson : (502) 592-0986

  • Location

    118 W Main Street New Albany, IN 47150

  • Neighborhood

    New Albany

  • Cross street

    West Street

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Entertainment

    Live music every Friday & Saturday evening from 7pm-10pm

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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  • Everyone over 21?

    Multiple dates available
    Will all members of your party be over 21? This will determine your ability to sit in our bar areas.

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What 967 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Vibrant Bar Scene

  • Louisville

    Good for Groups

  • Louisville

    Great for Lunch

  • Louisville

    Outdoor Dining

  • Louisville

    Vibrant Bar Scene

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  1. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful as always! We tried the Panna cotta for the 1st time and it was delicious!

  2. ES

    ElizabethS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First time there. Great experience. Perfect causal Friday night date with plenty of exciting food options.

  3. MO

    MikeO

    Indiana

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    The menu was shorter than the last time I was there.

  4. AK

    AprilK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We went for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon with a party of 8. We were seated quickly and our server was very attentive. The atmosphere is casual but unique. The food is not your average bar food. It’s top notch! Delicious flavor and so many great flavors it was hard to choose. The garlic Parmesan fries are a must!

  5. SP

    SheriP

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My friends and I had a delightful meal sitting on the patio. The meal was delicious, ambience was beautiful and our waitress, Callie, was very accommodating and cheerful.

  6. TO

    TODDS

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience5

    The hospitality was amazing. The service was very slow. 20 minutes to get the appetizer and 35 minutes additional to get the two sandwiches we ordered. Arrived at 12:15 for my reservation and left at 2:10pm (when we ordered quickly at first). Food quality was good, but not as good as the previous visits. It was moms first trip (Mothers Day) and she said she didn’t want to come back again.

  7. AB

    AndrewB

    Louisville

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Went here after a full day at Churchill Downs. We got the braised pork belly appetizer. Then four of us got four different entrees which were all cleaned up -- Nashville hot chicken, wedge salad, steak frites, and GOAT burger. Service was solid. Drink menu was lacking. Overall good experience.

  8. BJ

    BryanJ

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food is off the charts at this place. I don't think I've ever had anything I did not love. They accommodated a last second addition to your party, and were OK when one of our party arrived very late. Overall A+

  9. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food and service were great!! The Exchange is one of our favorites!! 😁

  10. DW

    DustinW

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall1food3service4ambience1

    Eaten here several times. Made reservations for anniversary, didn’t even acknowledge.

  11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great server, great food!

  12. RW

    RebeccaW

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a great time!! Alyssa was a great and very attentive server!! Looking forward to returning!!

  13. KF

    KeithF

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5

    The Betty White Delight cocktail, recommended by our server, was delicious! The G.O.A.T. Burger was also very good. Had a small issue with the fries, but Steven (I believe) took care of it for us. All in all, a good first time here and we'll likely return.

  14. CS

    ChristaS

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, cool atmosphere, comfortable and spacious seatinf

  15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Birmingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great choice for Easter

  16. AP

    AmyP

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a lovely meal at The Exchange! Great food and ambiance!

  17. k

    karenb

    Charleston

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a wonderful treat to enjoy a causal dinner at the Exchange. Highly recommend a favorite appetizer- Goat Cheese Fritters! YUM! The Exchange burger is hit with our family.

  18. H

    Hoot

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience4

    Have been going to the Exchange since it opened. This was by far the worse experience. Wednesday 4-13 service was slow, food wait was long and when it came the frites were cold and the hamburger barely warm. Not a good meal. Hope they can get their issues fixed.

  19. LB

    LeighB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 11, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Aside from the high wine prices, and being out of many of the wines requested, the whole evening was great... the food was very good, the service was IMPECCABLE and the atmosphere was perfect for a rainy icky evening out ... overall a great evening... !

  20. C

    Cory

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Have always had a great meal at The Exchange. Last night the food was fantastic and the service was even better!

  21. C

    Christy

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    Good quality, slightly elevated pub fare. Goat cheese fritters were incredible, as was the blondie for dessert. Steak dinner special was quite good. Service friendly, but not intrusive. Would recommend.

  22. ET

    EdwardT

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We dine at The Exchange a couple of times a month. Food always good, service excellent.

  23. GP

    GlennP

    Jacksonville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was awesome as always. The wings on the menu are my new favorite item.

  24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2022

    overall2food2service5ambience5

    Maybe my expectations were too high considering The Exchange has always been at the top of to go list of favorites places to eat, but I was disappointed with the breakfasts my friend and I ordered. The menu for breakfast and brunch looks and sounds great, however, the quality of the food was unfortunately not so great. The grain bowl she ordered was a lot of farro and a little eggs and veggies, and for $15 she shouldn’t have left half a bowl uneaten. My breakfast platter was average, the bacon was very fatty, the bowl of fruit contained all strawberries and blueberries (most of the strawberries were brown), the scrambled eggs weren’t seasoned, but the avocado toast was freshly made and good. The coffee was hot and tasty, and my friend’s Coco Loco cold brew was very good. Our server was super sweet, attentive , and answered all our questions. Maybe it was just a bad day in the kitchen, so I will give it another go in the future since we have always had great dinners and drinks at The Exchange.

  25. BB

    BryanB

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2022

    overall1food3service2ambience5

    Waited over a hour for our food. Watching people come eat and go before we ever got our food.

  26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 27, 2022

    overall2food1service3ambience3

    I got sick about 2 hours after eating there. I’m sure the fish I had caused it.

  27. l

    lynnb

    Louisville

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Thanks. Got a seat, as asked, where we could watch the Purdue game while we ate. Waitress did not rush us off, allowing us to have a coffee or an extra beer so we could watch entire game. Food , beverages and service were great as usual.

  28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    The drinks were great. Food was fantastic. Live music was a bit loud but we were close. Manager stopped by and helped us change the TV to a NCAA game. We had a lot of good meals in New Albany but this was the best. You pay for what you get, but my entire group (6) left full and happy.

  29. EJ

    EdwardJ

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Love the place, just wish I didnt have to spend $200 plus tip for a party of 4 every time. Parking could be better.

  30. h

    happy

    Louisville

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We sat in the enclosed patio. Very quiet. Food and service were amazing as always,!

  31. DA

    DarrenA

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent dining experience at The Exchange for our wedding Anniversary.

  32. KM

    KellyM

    Indiana

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Short rib gnocchi and steak frites. Delicious.

  33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was perfect! The service, all of our food and drinks. A+++++

  34. DK

    DoubleK

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    About as close to a perfect meal as possible.

  35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, fast service and a beautiful atmosphere

  36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My fiancée and I had a wonderful date night! Absolutely delicious food and cocktails, comfortable seating, and excellent service. Love the ambiance. We will definitely be back whenever budget allows.

  37. JG

    JeffG

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    This was our first time trying The Exchange. The food was good. The service was fair. Parking was difficult. The mixed drink was good. It was expensive for the quality of food. I would eat there again but not on a regular bases, I would go broke.

  38. KM

    KimM

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The staff was beyond accommodating and gracious with a last minute seating request. Food was excellent. Will definitely dine here again.

  39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We ordered bourbon wings as an appetizer and they were fabulous! So many flavors hitting you at once, highly recommend. I had the Mahi-mahi and it was the best I’ve ever had! My husband had Fish and Chips and they were yummy too. Our server was perfect. The Exchange never disappoints! Five stars from me!

  40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Good food and great service…

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You can order delivery directly from The Exchange Pub + Kitchen using the Order Online button. The Exchange Pub + Kitchen also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (812) 948-6501.

The Exchange Pub + Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 967 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Exchange Pub + Kitchen

118 W Main Street New Albany, IN 47150

Additional information

  • Cross street

    West Street

  • Neighborhood

    New Albany

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 4:00pm Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday : 4:00pm - 11:00pm, bar open til 11:30pm Friday and Saturday evenings

  • Cuisines

    Gastro Pub, Contemporary American, Comfort Food

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    John Chester & Matthew Tellis

  • Entertainment

    Live music every Friday & Saturday evening from 7pm-10pm

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Website

    http://exchangeforfood.com/

  • Phone number

    (812) 948-6501

  • Private party facilities

    A special occasion calls for a memorable space. The Stables above The Exchange is a completely private entertaining space that can accommodate up to 35 seated guests or 50 guests for standing receptions. Named after the original building, Shrader Stable and Livery, the room features original wainscoting, arched windows, exposed brick, a private bar and restroom, A/V ready 60” LCD television, and wonderful views of the Sherman Minton Bridge. It is the ideal location for daytime and evening events, wine tastings, holiday parties, and cocktail receptions, one that your won’t forget. Wonderful atmosphere, superior service and amazing menus all come together to help create your distinctive event. Whether it’s an intimate dinner for six, an elegant celebration for 30, a cocktail event for 50 or even taking over our restaurant, our private dining coordinator can assist you in hosting your next private event.

  • Private party contact

    Charles Benson : (502) 592-0986

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