Guidebook for Louisville

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Guidebook for Louisville

Food Scene

Over 123 beers on tap and the crack fries are delicious. They also have a rooftop deck with great views.
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HopCat
1064 Bardstown Rd
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Over 123 beers on tap and the crack fries are delicious. They also have a rooftop deck with great views.
Hidden brunch spot with a rotating menu of local foods. Really quaint little spot.
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Gralehaus
1001 Baxter Ave
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Hidden brunch spot with a rotating menu of local foods. Really quaint little spot.
Awesome brewery made by a local couple who was featured on an HGTV episode of House Hunters!! :P The beer is incredible, awesome atmosphere, board games/ping-pong tables, and a food truck is on scene serving INCREDIBLE food from Mayan Cafe. They also have a patio outback with a view of the skyline. Great spot for a nice day but plenty of room inside for a rainy one.
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Gravely Brewing Co
514 Baxter Ave
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Awesome brewery made by a local couple who was featured on an HGTV episode of House Hunters!! :P The beer is incredible, awesome atmosphere, board games/ping-pong tables, and a food truck is on scene serving INCREDIBLE food from Mayan Cafe. They also have a patio outback with a view of the skyline. Great spot for a nice day but plenty of room inside for a rainy one.
Delicious coffee company with vegan treats available, too. It's a little hidden behind Urban Outfitters but worth the search and very walkable.
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78 Coffee Co.
907 E Liberty St
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Delicious coffee company with vegan treats available, too. It's a little hidden behind Urban Outfitters but worth the search and very walkable.
THIS IS MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT. Great food but definitely a pretty penny. My boyfriend and I love coming here for special occasions. If you're celebrating something, come here. It's definitely a place you'll want to dress nice for but I love it for date nights! Get the avocado ice cream for dessert! Ask for a seat by the glass and you'll have a nice view of Bardstown Road.
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Seviche A Latin Restaurant
1538 Bardstown Rd
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THIS IS MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT. Great food but definitely a pretty penny. My boyfriend and I love coming here for special occasions. If you're celebrating something, come here. It's definitely a place you'll want to dress nice for but I love it for date nights! Get the avocado ice cream for dessert! Ask for a seat by the glass and you'll have a nice view of Bardstown Road.
Another great spot if you're celebrating something! It is a little upscale but it makes for a great date night spot. It's attached to an art museum that you can check out for free after you eat!
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Proof On Main
702 W Main St
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Another great spot if you're celebrating something! It is a little upscale but it makes for a great date night spot. It's attached to an art museum that you can check out for free after you eat!
Lots of different restaurants (Hard Rock Cafe, TGIFriday's, The Fudgery) but they also have a Howl at the Moon, a PBR Bar, and more. I'd recommend coming here for dinner and then staying into the night for drinks. This is known as a touristy spot but it is definitely something you should do if you're visiting as a tourist. They also often have good performers for cheap. I've seen some decent country singers for $10. It has a strip of bars covered by a glass ceiling so it makes for a good spot on a rainy day.
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Fourth Street Live!
411 S 4th St
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Lots of different restaurants (Hard Rock Cafe, TGIFriday's, The Fudgery) but they also have a Howl at the Moon, a PBR Bar, and more. I'd recommend coming here for dinner and then staying into the night for drinks. This is known as a touristy spot but it is definitely something you should do if you're visiting as a tourist. They also often have good performers for cheap. I've seen some decent country singers for $10. It has a strip of bars covered by a glass ceiling so it makes for a good spot on a rainy day.
One word: Tacos.
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Taco Luchador
938 Baxter Ave
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One word: Tacos.
24 hours on the weekends and they start serving breakfast at midnight... GET THE BREAKFAST.
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QDOBA Mexican Eats
1500 Bardstown Rd
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24 hours on the weekends and they start serving breakfast at midnight... GET THE BREAKFAST.
Mexican restaurant in Crescent Hill if you're looking to check out another neighborhood. Lots of other restaurants and shops nearby.
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Ramiro's Cantina
2350 Frankfort Ave
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Mexican restaurant in Crescent Hill if you're looking to check out another neighborhood. Lots of other restaurants and shops nearby.
Great brunch spot. The music is actually played on a record player and the food is greatttt.
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The Green Building Gallery
732 E Market St
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Great brunch spot. The music is actually played on a record player and the food is greatttt.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great live music, karaoke nights, and a nice outdoor patio.
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Highlands Tap Room
1056 Bardstown Rd
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Great live music, karaoke nights, and a nice outdoor patio.
Great karaoke spot with a dance floor and pool table! Definitely a late night spot that usually opens around 9.
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Akiko's
1123 Bardstown Rd
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Great karaoke spot with a dance floor and pool table! Definitely a late night spot that usually opens around 9.
Great hidden craft beer spot with a nice patio out back. The food is great, too!
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Holy Grale
1034 Bardstown Rd
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Great hidden craft beer spot with a nice patio out back. The food is great, too!
Huge irish bar with live music and a beautiful patio.
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O'Shea's Irish Pub
956 Baxter Ave
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Huge irish bar with live music and a beautiful patio.
Another neat irish bar. Laid back motif and a nice patio out back.
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Flanagans Ale House
934 Baxter Ave
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Another neat irish bar. Laid back motif and a nice patio out back.
This place is in the center of St. Matthews (another fun strip of bars and restaurants if you're looking to explore places outside of Bardstown Rd).
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Molly Malone's St. Matthews
3900 Shelbyville Rd
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This place is in the center of St. Matthews (another fun strip of bars and restaurants if you're looking to explore places outside of Bardstown Rd).
Great spot to grab a beer.
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Molly Malone's Irish Pub
933 Baxter Ave
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Great spot to grab a beer.
Flights of wine and champagne! Great brunch menu, too.
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LouVino Restaurant & Wine Bar
1606 Bardstown Rd
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Flights of wine and champagne! Great brunch menu, too.
Total dive bar within walking distance. It is a little hidden on the side of mid-city mall.
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The Back Door
1250 Bardstown Rd
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Total dive bar within walking distance. It is a little hidden on the side of mid-city mall.

Entertainment & Activities

Drinks are a little pricey but the comedians here tend to be really funny. Tickets for entrance are usually really cheap (the drinks are how they get ya. So, I'd recommend having a few before you go.. ha)
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The Laughing Derby at Comedy Caravan
1250 Bardstown Rd
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Drinks are a little pricey but the comedians here tend to be really funny. Tickets for entrance are usually really cheap (the drinks are how they get ya. So, I'd recommend having a few before you go.. ha)
I LOVE THIS PLACE. Totally worth an Uber. This speakeasy has a hidden stairwell in the back of a sandwich shop downtown. They are known for having great drinks and live jazz music by local performers. Definitely a great date night spot.
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Jimmy Can't Dance
119 S 7th St
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I LOVE THIS PLACE. Totally worth an Uber. This speakeasy has a hidden stairwell in the back of a sandwich shop downtown. They are known for having great drinks and live jazz music by local performers. Definitely a great date night spot.
Great walkable spot to catch a movie.
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Baxter Avenue Theatres
1250 Bardstown Rd
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Great walkable spot to catch a movie.

Essentials

Everything you could need and more.
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Kroger
2440 Bardstown Rd
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Everything you could need and more.
I like Kroger better but this store is really close if you only need a few things.
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Valu Market Mid City Mall
1250 Bardstown Rd
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I like Kroger better but this store is really close if you only need a few things.

Getting Around

I'd recommend Lyft over a rental car. Use promo code LISA877516. There are also several bus stops outside of my apartment.
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
433 S 8th St
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I'd recommend Lyft over a rental car. Use promo code LISA877516. There are also several bus stops outside of my apartment.

Shopping

Cute little boutique with lots of great derby accessories.
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General Eccentric
1600 Bardstown Rd
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Cute little boutique with lots of great derby accessories.
Love this clothing store!
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Pitaya
955 Baxter Ave
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Love this clothing store!
Great place to get your souvenirs and check out some local art. There's a bunch of stores, coffee shops, and restaurants along this street, as well.
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Revelry Boutique Gallery
742 E Market St
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Great place to get your souvenirs and check out some local art. There's a bunch of stores, coffee shops, and restaurants along this street, as well.
Great spot to browse. They are loaded with old school dvds, video games, and books. On a day off, I love to grab a cup of coffee at Safai (across the street) and then browse this store.
Book & Music Exchange
1616 Bardstown Rd
Great spot to browse. They are loaded with old school dvds, video games, and books. On a day off, I love to grab a cup of coffee at Safai (across the street) and then browse this store.
Cute boutique near a few other small shops.
Blush Boutique
3745 Lexington Rd
Cute boutique near a few other small shops.
This was the original mall but the city of Louisville decided it wasn't big enough and built another mall right next to it (Oxford Center). This mall is a little more teacher-budget-friendly than Oxford but I do go to both depending on what I need.
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Mall St. Matthews
5000 Shelbyville Rd
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This was the original mall but the city of Louisville decided it wasn't big enough and built another mall right next to it (Oxford Center). This mall is a little more teacher-budget-friendly than Oxford but I do go to both depending on what I need.

Arts & Culture

We're very proud of Ali and you'll know why after you visit this museum.
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Muhammad Ali Center
144 N 6th St
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We're very proud of Ali and you'll know why after you visit this museum.