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Walker's Exchange, Louisville, KY

Walker's Exchange

3.5
3.5
337 Reviews
$30 and under
American
After a long awaited return we are now open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

We are the rich flavors of Louisville, warming souls through mouth watering delights - evident throughout our breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts and invigorating tonics.

Walker's Exchange is an American Brasserie serving all the substantials and delicacies of our fair city.

Breakfast Buffet available from 7am-10:30am daily
Lunch is available from 11am-2pm
Dinner is available from 5pm-9pm
Jockey Silks bourbon bar is available from 11am-Close daily

Visit Walker's Exchange on The Belvedere on the 2nd floor of the Galt House Hotel West Tower.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:30 am Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (502) 272-1834
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    From large family groups to business meetings, Walkers Exchange accommodates them all in a bright sunny setting with event flow that is the envy of the city. The team at Walker’s Exchange can make your event special in our two private dining areas. The Liverpool and Fountain Rooms are perfect for any gathering or meeting. Group private dining menus are available. We have something for every taste and budget! For more information on private dining and dining for groups of 10 or more, please email Latina Haley at lhaley@ajshotels.com.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Louisville
  • Cross street
    Fourth and West Main Street
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    LouLift 4th Street stop
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving Day Buffet

    $39.00 per person

    Nov 23, 2023 only
    Celebrate Thanksgiving with us at Walker's Exchange - Located on the 2nd floor of the West Tower of the Galt House! Leave the cooking to us this year and bring the family to Walker's Exchange. Enjoy a variety of Thanksgiving favorites including Roasted Turkey, Honey Ham, Chicken Pot Pie, Pumpkin Pie, and more! Buffet from 11am - 4pm $39 for Adults $12 for Children 6-12 Children under 5 eat free
    Thanksgiving Day Buffet Photo
  • Breakfast with Santa

    $30.00 per person

    Dec 3 - Dec 17, 2023
    Join us for a morning of joy, laughter, and holiday magic at the Galt House Hotel's Breakfast with Santa event. Create cherished memories with your loved ones and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in style. We can't wait to share the magic of Christmas with you! Walker's Exchange is Located on the 2nd Floor of the West Tower of the Galt House Hotel. We will have Santa available for pictures with kids in the living area outside of the restaurant, as well as our holiday train setup! Enjoy our wonderful breakfast buffet including holiday favorites such as French Toast, Breakfast Casserole, Scrambled Eggs, Country Ham, Cinnamon Rolls, and more! 9am - 12pm $30 for Adults $12 for Children 6-12 Children under 5 eat free!

What 337 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.5
3.5 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.4Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Great for brunch

  • Louisville

    Great for brunch

337 Reviews
  1. TrinaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were traveling to celebrate our Mom’s 83rd birthday. We were seated by Kameyla and she (in a beautiful voice) sang happy birthday to mom. It made it so special!!! Our waiter was Patrick and he was very accommodating and really took care of all of us.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    One of the oddest experiences. . . I picked Walker’s Exchange due to their availability and walking distance to our show venue. Two out of our party arrived at our reservation time and were told to wait while they set up our table (restaurant was practically empty). We order drinks and apps but see no bar in the restaurant, kinda odd.. As we read the menu we notice a lot of misspellings. My drink was apparently called the “paper plane” although the menu read “paper pane” If this was a hole in the wall, cool, but a hotel restaurant can’t bother to proofread their menu?!? One of our girlfriends ordered an Old Fashioned, specifically with Angel’s Envy. About twenty minutes go by we see our waiter coming out of a kitchen door with our drinks. The waiter brings the Old Fashioned and says they didn’t have Angel’s Envy and before she could ask what bourbon they used he was gone (We’re KY girls, particular about our bourbon)! The paper pane (that’s what the menu said) was DISGUSTING. I’m a cocktail kinda girl and don’t mind a stiff drink, but this was unbearable. Had to send it back for a margarita that was almost as poorly made. Fast forward to the food . . .It’s hard to mess up spinach and artichoke dip, but they somehow did. Our fried green tomatoes were served on a plate with butcher paper and the worst sauce slopped in the middle of the paper. At this point I didn’t have any hope in our entrees. I will say though that my Wild Mushroom Orzo was decent (just way too many onions, and I love onions!). Two ordered steaks which turned out to be overcooked. The waiter asked if they’d like steak sauce and didn’t bring it until 25-30 later when they’d had enough of their meal and after asking for it at least 3x. Turns out the wait staff was working another restaurant next door too (where the bar was)! Overall, food was subpar, waitstaff lacking, drinks disgusting. It’s safe to say won’t be back. One of the worst dining experiences I’ve had in Louisville.

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  3. CherylW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server and service were excellent. Food was fantastic as was the red blend wine.

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  4. NadaI

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were visiting an old friend and decided to have brunch at the exchange because we have been there several times for the morning breakfast brunch buffet. The food at the breakfast brunch buffet is always excellent. Unfortunately, we had to order off the menu for lunch. Food very good, but not quite as good as the buffet. The service was excellent. Patrick, our server was exceptional. We would go back just for him.

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  5. Crawdaddy

    Nashville

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    Options are limited on Sunday for lunch so this restaurant provides a lunch/brunch menu that is varied and good.

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  6. RandallI

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience1
    Service was inattentive and slow. It was 6:30pm and the restaurant had three tables occupied. The bourbon was supposed to be the draw and the old fashioned was made by the server and wrong.

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  7. christyb

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    Took 20 minutes to bring Wine then another 10 minutes to bring glasses that were champagne flutes . Food was good , service was Slow Slow Slow.... Lots of employees Just horrible service.

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  8. RoyHicks

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the time we walked in, we had great service. The restaurant is very nice. The waiters were very polite and helpful. And the food was definitely amazing. An all around great experience.

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  9. SusanW

    Louisville

    71 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    At a recent stay at the Galt House in order to attend a concert at the nearby Yum Center, we ate at Walker's Exchange where we encountered staff who seemingly were just learning their job. Big shout-out to the manager on duty who, recognizing how appalling the service and food were, comped the entire meal. Because of its convenience for those staying at the Galt House, we gave it another try at breakfast. Major mistake. We were neither greeted nor waited on, and even had to fetch our own coffee. Finally despairing of being served, we elected to try the overpriced buffet. The food was unpleasantly cold, rendering it inedible. Several servers acknowledged that they were supposed to be taking our order but continued nonchalantly cleaning nearby tables in a nearly empty restaurant. I certainly know why it was empty. It was so bad as to be comical. I recommend hiring a hospitality company to come in and train the entire staff.

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  10. MZee

    Milwaukee

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice place for breakfast. Good food, good service and a wonderful atmosphere.

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  11. ClaireS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    I went with friends for dinner. We did not have any wait. I ordered to steak, roasted potatoes, and Brussels. Everything was delicious! Very well seasoned.

    1 person found this helpful

  12. DavidG

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and service. Had a very nice dinner.

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  13. TMinTX

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    We made a reservation but when we showed up there was a sign saying the restaurant was closed and to check in the bar, but the doors were open. We followed directions and went to the bar where the bartender said that the restaurant was indeed open and that she would go get somebody. The staff apologized. They were all in the back talking. We were the only people in the restaurant until we left when another man was coming in. Again, nobody was at the front and he was reading a sign that the restaurant was closed. He was staying at the hotel and said he tried calling multiple times because he put in an order and no one had replied he even tried yelling out hello, but none of the staff came out. When we did get service, it was friendly, and the food was OK. The bathrooms are so gross that I chose to just hold it rented. The bathrooms are the responsibility the hotel, but he would still hope for some clean stalls.

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  14. steveb

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Mostly Indians, and you can't understand anything they say. They were polite, but very hard to order. I had the shrimp and grits, flavor was good, but it was swimming In gravy..like soup.

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  15. AMAZING

    Tampa

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience5
    So I asked for a Latte and the guys said the machine was broken however had an espresso martini the night before. They had to go there to get the espresso from silks, just think he didn't know how. It is on your breakfast cocktail menu! He was not attentive to the table the manager had them outside cleaning instead of paying attention to the dining room. I understand that there were only 4 tables, still had to ask to give our order, had to ask for more coffee, had to ask for a pen for the check. Just not an overall great experience. We had dinner in Swizzle the night before and everything was outstanding and above and beyond. I get that it's the casual 3 meal of the hotel, just needs more customer service. They also should know the menu better.

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  16. ANNAG

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    This review is for the manager. Thank you for all you did in finding us a seat and checking in on us all throughout our time here. You made it all the better. We had no issues other than being told when we first arrived we wouldn’t get a seat for quite some time and got sat in temporary place until then. You came up and said hello and saw seating asap for us. This type of turnover brings customers back over and over again. You rocked!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience5
    Food is continental buffet breakfast food. Once I saw the buffet I was no longer interested in the menu.

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  18. LauraM

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    I don't even know where to begin... I wanted to find something positive to say, but could not.

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  19. seymourfoodie

    Indiana

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience5
    The greatest strengths are location and that it is pretty/nice ambience. The jalapeño cornbread was over cooked. The burger sauce was very rich— it made us a bit queasy after eating it. The wait staff was just ok for a nicer restaurant. It was ok, but did not rise to the level of expectation.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    Food was mediocre at best and it took a long time, despite it not being crowded at all. The service was terrible…our server was slow and inattentive. I asked for a refill on drinks, and after 20 minutes she still hadn’t refilled them. I had to ask again. I would absolutely not recommend this place.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    The food was good, except for the cake. It was my wife’s birthday and the free cake she got was super dry. Otherwise everything was very good

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  22. Soccermom15

    Louisville

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience3
    We were a large party and the waiter did a good job keeping all our orders and checks together.

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  23. JackH

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and service, at a reasonable price!

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  24. Mark

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience2
    The service was terrible. When I told the waiter, he said they had a lot of orders. The restaurant wasn’t very busy and less than half full. He came to the table and we ordered the food, he brought the food, he brought the check. Those were the only times he came to the table. When he brought the food, he said he forgot ketchup and I said we need more tea and water. He never brought any of it. The food was good, but the service was terrible.

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  25. yumyum

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience5
    Food and ambiance were excellent, but the service was distressingly slow. Wait staff was slow to take orders and when another diner joined us, to get a menu to them. They had to be reminded several times to deliver checks.

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  26. lofti008

    Alabama

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience2
    I arrived at 9AM on a Thursday, and due to staffing shortage, they heavily pushed the buffet to not swamp the kitchen. However, the food was just meh. The servers were working extremely hard, but they didn't stand a chance because they were understaffed.

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  27. PhyleciaK

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience4
    The host was great, the server was an idiot. Me and my sister (who were together) have both been in the service industry. It was completely dead, it took 30 minutes to get our first drink, which wasn’t right, then when we ordered our second drink it never came. We had to get up to ask to pay because he never came back to the table. It was hilarious to say this dude was a server. He was clueless. He still left a 20% tip on principle but will never be back and that dude needs to quit while he’s behind

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  28. Crawdaddy

    Nashville

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Why did we bother to get reservations? The restaurant opened at 11:00 am. and there was a line of 30+ people. There was no distinction made between those that had reservations and those that did not! Would suggest management review this policy as this is the second time this has happened to us -- we were on a tight schedule so we made reservations to be assured we could get in and out within the hour.

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  29. BreF

    New Orleans

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    The service was slow and the waitress, although nice, seemed to not be very knowledgeable on the menu or restaurant. I would also suggest on the menu under “Meals to Share” you change that to something else. We got the chicken and dumplings and it was definitely not enough to share.

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  30. BrittanyR

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    I was not impressed and me and my husband will not be returning. For starters the restaurant was not very welcoming to begin with. Took forever for food (it was not that many people dining at 11 am) Food came out cold, asked for butter, cold hard butter, asked if they had any warmer butter, they attempted to warm up a few packets but still hard for the most part. Waitress barely came to table for acknowledgment. The good thing was my husband enjoyed his biscuits and gravy and the eggs were pretty good with salt and pepper added. Waffle was bland no flavor and dry. The syrup made it ok but I didn't not finish it. My strawberry bubbly drink was ok. Heavy pourer (not a bad thing) I just wasn't feeling it.

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  31. JNFN

    Louisville

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience2
    Pratik was a fantastic Server! He was very knowledgeable about the Menu, pleasant, and a very interesting individual. Thanks.

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  32. BrendaL

    Jackson Hole

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent. I didn't like my first glass of wine and the waiter replaced it with another without question. I asked the waiter if the chef could make me a vegetarian version of their alfredo, and the chef made a version for me that was delicious. Great bourbon selection as well.

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  33. HeatherR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 13, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Food was very good. We were given a complimentary dessert as we were celebrating our 43rd Anniversary.

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  34. BobC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent. Service exceptional. Had breakfast there this morning.

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  35. Eater

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took my Dad to Walkers after a distillery visit and it was great. Fantastic service and food. We'll be back.

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  36. StephanieB

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hello, we had a great time celebrating my Cousins 50th Birthday. The ambiance was great and the food was delicious. Our server Ana was spectacular. The only thing that was an issue is we wanted breakfast and the reservation was for 10:30 AM EST but they closed for lunch and reopened at 11.

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  37. MAM1

    Chicago

    82 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    We stayed at hotel for weekend and thought it would be convenient to eat at this restaurant. Was very disappointed in the food and service. Took forever for our breakfast food and it was not crowded. Never brought us refills of water and didn't get my tea until toward end of meal. Added service charge with no explanation.

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  38. KellyM

    Las Vegas

    16 reviews

    1.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    Not good. Did breakfast buffet. Canceled all other reservations. Not worth the money. Eggs were like rubber.

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  39. CaroleE

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious (especially the brussel sprouts!!) and our wait staff (intern from India) was amazing!!

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  40. JennC

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    Was there on a Sunday, was never told it was buffer only, which was $22/person. Awful service. Waited 15 minutes for someone to come over to our table (had to go to manager, Case). Coffee was cold. Server still never came to check on us. Manager did give us 1 free buffet. This is the complete opposite then the day before (Saturday) when we came for breakfast and they had a menu. Although, the decaf coffee was still cold. Had to ask for hot. Server that day was great!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

FAQs

Walker's Exchange offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 272-1834.

Walker's Exchange is rated 3.5 stars by 337 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 12 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Walker's Exchange

140 N 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fourth and West Main Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Louisville
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–10:30 am Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    LouLift 4th Street stop
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (502) 272-1834
  • Private party facilities
    From large family groups to business meetings, Walkers Exchange accommodates them all in a bright sunny setting with event flow that is the envy of the city. The team at Walker’s Exchange can make your event special in our two private dining areas. The Liverpool and Fountain Rooms are perfect for any gathering or meeting. Group private dining menus are available. We have something for every taste and budget! For more information on private dining and dining for groups of 10 or more, please email Latina Haley at lhaley@ajshotels.com.
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