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The Troll Pub Under the Bridge

4.3
4.3
848 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Gastro Pub, Burgers

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–2:00 am

  • Phone number

    (502) 618-4829

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Private party contact

    Ben Barker or Johnny Morgan: (502) 618-4929

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown Louisville

  • Cross street

    2nd Street

  • Parking details

    Street parking after 6PM and on Sundays is free.

  • Public transit

    We are part of the Downtown Trolley stops, and the Friday night Trolley Hop.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 848 people are saying

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Kid-friendly

  • Louisville

    Kid-friendly

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  1. SusanH

    Alabama

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    The server got us want we needed when we could grab her. There was good support staff too. The restaurant was slammed with people. The patty melt had great flavor but was very greasy. They fries were crispy and the ranch dressing was wonderful. I would go again when in town.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Service and food were great. They have a good selection of food and drinks.
  3. Peachcobblerlover

    Louisville

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Seated promptly (had reservation). Staff friendly. Crammed tight seating. Appetizer, fried pickles were brought out same time as food. Wings were dry (sweet Thai) and not jumbo as described. The “fries” appetizer had very little sour cream or any other condiment described on it. The turkey sandwich was ordered with Tots, not fries and ended up with fries ($2 upcharge we had taken off) and there was no side of mayo as requested. Before Covid this was a regular for us but since Covid we aren’t having much luck with satisfaction. Can’t say I’d recommend anymore.
  4. BarryM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    No vegetarian options available because they were out of the black bean burger. Also out of sweet potato fries. Fish sandwich was crisp and flaky, the char-broiled burger was flavorful. Service was friendly and prompt but booth near the front door was in the path of cold wind when ever the door opened.
  5. MichelleM

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food.
  6. KikiH

    Coastal Georgia

    44 reviews

    4.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Good food, the server was very attentive. The atmosphere is interesting but it can get loud at times.
  7. KayC

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Food was average bar food. I believe my husband got sick from the Caesar salad. One of the kids had grilled cheese. The cheese wasn’t even melted. The place was really unique though.
  8. Brandy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The hostess was so nice, and our waiter was hilarious! Food was amazing, especially the pretzels with beer cheese and the KY hot brown!
  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place with an excellent drink menu selection
  10. Fullandhappy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely the best. Our server, Tyler was fantastic. We never had to ask for anything. Loaded fries are HIGHLY recommended! Would eat there again without hesitation!!
  11. TracyP

    Louisville

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Fun place with friends, lots of character inside, great drinks, fun atmosphere!
  12. JessicaW

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    They were understaffed the night we went. But most places are these days. Everyone was very apologetic and tried to make sure all patrons were taken care of. The food was great (once we finally received it)!
  13. MargieB

    Louisville

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Dinner before concert. It was crowded and service was a bit slow. Food was great!
  14. KellyF

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the atmosphere, food and wow what a bourbon selection!
  15. GregB

    Cleveland

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been there many times. I like the fish and chips.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was outstanding. Even while handling a party at the same time, we were well taken care of. Yummy bar food, great beer and whisky list, and stellar recommendations to boot.
  17. ChadK

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Love the location and the aesthetic and our waitress was wonderful!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A group of 8 of us went on a Saturday afternoon. The place wasn’t overly busy which is how I like it. Our waitress was awesome and the food was excellent. It was the first time for most of us to go there and we will for sure go back. I believe mine was called a cowboy burger and it rocked! Someone got the Philly Cheesesteak and it was awesome as well. I must also mention those pretzels with beer cheese. They are a must try.
  19. NotWhatWeExpected

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    Food was just average. It has gone down hill since we visited over a year ago. Service was good but not great. Our woke waiter did not seem to want to be there or too concerned about serving us. The hostess did more work than our waiter taking care of us. Drinks were good, but overpriced. They could do so much more with the dungeon ambiance and troll theme. Won’t be spending my money there anymore.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    They were out of the burger of the month and the vegetable of the day.
  21. MichaelT

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place Great service... Great food. It's a fun place to check out. We will be back.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    As a party of nine, we arrived sporadically over a 10 min period. I reserved the table almost two weeks in advance, so when the host seated us at two tables, I was frustrated because there was another open table that could have been combined to have us be one table and ended up asking to move. We then helped make our table. The server came in the middle of this asking for drink orders. I described the drink I had last time I visited a month ago and the server looked confused and stated there wasn’t anything on the menu like that. She handed me a menu and told me to use the QR code to search for the drink myself instead of offering to ask the bartender. When she came back with other drinks I told her the item and she said, “oh yeah, we have that” 🤦🏻‍♀️ My husband didn’t get a soft drink until after we ordered food. When the food came, there was cheese on my sisters burger that she asked to be omitted. When she received her “new burger” it was over cooked and the “runny” egg was over hard. Her daughter had ordered the beer cheese burger but was served the regular cheese burger. And my husbands chicken/waffles was burnt and flavorless. He requested the syrup that showed as a $1 up-charge only to get a tiny packet of cheap syrup like McDonald’s. We will not plan on returning any time soon.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Nice place, fun, no gluten free options.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We enjoyed our first experience eating here our server was great!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience5
    Waitress did not greet us for over 30 minutes. Drinks did not come for an additional 15 minutes. Meals were cold and dry. Ordered a 2 ounce bourbon and didn’t even get a 1 ounce poor. Place was very dirty. If you are not going to the bar for drinks only, STAY AWAY!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Service was excellent. Food was very good and not the run of the mill ‘burger and fries.’
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    Service was super slow .. we had two kids ! Greasy food and food you could easily make at home .. I will say brownie dessert was good !
  28. SJCJT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great selection of food, great prices, great staff!
  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious, service and atmosphere were top notch. Be sure to look for the secret room.
  30. AMHuff

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and wonderful service. I would definitely go back.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner and drinks was great for my birthday. Our server was awesome and very attentive.
  32. MeighanS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good good and drinks! Good service and recommendations! Bloody Mary was spicy and good, maybe throw some olives in there next time! Overall, great birthday experience!
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Good food and nice experience.
  34. HaroldH

    Louisville

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Interesting place! reminiscent of an old time pub. We showed up after a Univ. of Louisville ballgame, an hour ahead of our OpenTable reservation but the hostess found us a table and sat us immediately. A very good experience. Other patrons watching a ballgame on TV got a little loud, and being underground there is no place for the sound to go so it wasn't a place for an intimate conversation. Get the Troll Fashioned, a great cocktail!
  35. DelB

    Nashville

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good place to hang and have a drink
  36. Tina

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Garrett was a fun and engaging server! Fun pre-show meal in downtown. Beer cheese & pretzels a must!!
  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just an all-around great meal at reasonable prices in a way-cool atmosphere.
  38. KarenH

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    Loved the atmosphere. Unfortunately, the food is just not very good. Alfredo with 4 tiny pieces of chicken. Salad ingredients did not seem good quality or fresh. Large pools of water on the dining room floor. Issue with Pepsi or ice machine.
  39. JaneN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Service was wonderful. Ambiance and vibe was cool. Some of our food wasn’t warm but it was all tasty. We enjoyed our meal and will return. Only criticism would be making sure all entrees come out together and hot.
  40. PaulM

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The food looked good, but was very bland. I had the chicken and waffle sandwich with maple bacon butter, but the butter hardly had that flavor and the chicken seemed to only rely on the fact that it was fried as its flavor. Could've used more seasoning. My wife had the taco salad, which she said looked good when first set on the table but was just bland in taste. The other people in our party spoke the same of their burgers. Really, the only compliments were about the pretzels and beer cheese. Could've been an off-night because I've been here a handful of times prior and the food tasted great! This visit was just a bit underwhelming. The service was 4.5/5 for me tho. Really enjoyed our server and her attentiveness.

FAQs

The Troll Pub Under the Bridge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 618-4829.

The Troll Pub Under the Bridge is rated 4.3 stars by 848 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 11 times today
Google Map for The Troll Pub Under the Bridge

150 W. Washington Street, Louisville, KY 40202

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    2nd Street

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown Louisville

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–2:00 am

  • Cuisines

    American, Gastro Pub, Burgers

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street parking after 6PM and on Sundays is free.

  • Public transit

    We are part of the Downtown Trolley stops, and the Friday night Trolley Hop.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (502) 618-4829

  • Private party contact

    Ben Barker or Johnny Morgan: (502) 618-4929

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