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A photo of Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel restaurant
1. Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel
4.7
Exceptional(1115)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville
Booked 14 times today
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.
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2. Hop Atomica
4.6
Exceptional(28)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Germantown
Booked 8 times today
Welcome to Hop Atomica, Louisville's only brewery, distillery, & restaurant. Our hand-tossed, wood-fired, made to order pizzas, are simply incredible. Most similar to a Neapolitan Style, we proudly provide the best pizza around. Oh yea, the smoked wings are mind-blowing, too. Our 20+ craft beers, made on site, are high quality and poured ice-cold. Prefer spirits? Hop Atomica has an amazing craft cocktail program featuring over two dozen classics, a handful of seasonal libations, 30+ bourbons & whiskey's, house-made gins, rums, vodka, and 100% Blue Agave Spirit. Is wine more your speed? Hop Atomica carefully curated a highly intentional wine program with over 40 wines from around the world. Hop Atomica is nestled perfectly at the intersection of the historic Schnitzelburg, Germantown & Paristown, Meriwether-Fort Hill, and Shelby Park neighborhoods, just off Goss Avenue, only a five-minute drive from downtown Louisville. We can't wait to see you!
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3. The Last Refuge
4.5
Awesome(74)
Price: Expensive
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • West Louisville
Booked 22 times today
Join us at The Last Refuge for a first look into Kentucky's High Church of Bourbon. Enjoy a sneak peek of our beautiful craft cocktails, featuring Bob Dylan's Heaven's Door Bourbon, accompanied with small plates and shareable pizzas. View our one-of-a-kind event space, located in a historic church adorned with original stained-glass windows and ornate woodwork from 1880. Cool off on our shaded patio and sip on a cocktail while listening to live music. Don't forget to follow us on social media @lastrefugeky to get the latest updates on our Grand Opening and launch of our incredible bourbon bar, featuring an 800-bottle whiskey portfolio! The Last Refuge is a 21+ establishment, persons under the age of 21 will not be admitted.
A photo of Proof on Main restaurant
4. Proof on Main
4.6
Exceptional(3768)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville
Booked 21 times today
The ingredients in our menus reflect the region’s sustainable farmers and producers with a soulful and honest approach showcasing the bounty of the Ohio River Valley. Housed in five historic buildings in downtown Louisville, Proof on Main is part of 21c Museum Hotels, the award-winning boutique hotel and restaurant group. The dining room is one of the most striking public spaces in the city, with rotating, contemporary art exhibitions by local and internationally-acclaimed artists alike.
A photo of Bourbons Bistro restaurant
5. Bourbons Bistro
4.8
Exceptional(1678)
Price: Moderate
• Southern • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
Booked 15 times today
Located on Frankfort Avenue restaurant row in the historic Clifton neighborhood, we offer more than 130 bourbons, as well as a selection of antique expression whiskies that you won’t find anywhere else.Bourbons features upscale dining in an elegant but casual atmosphere and a bourbon-inspired seasonal menu graced by southern inspired cuisine.Chef - Jereme McFarlandSous Chef - Samuel VarjuSoul Chef Justin Shewell Event Coordinator- Margot’ McMillen
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6. Varanese
4.7
Exceptional(4639)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
Booked 29 times today
Varanese settled in Louisville because of its successful independent dining scene, and he believes that the people of Louisville will appreciate fresh ingredients, prepared with a creative flair and a culturally diverse menu. Varanese’s eclectic menu boasts an array of options from stuffed grape leaves, and fried green tomato salad, to new signature entrées: the seared boneless pork chop, and caramelized orange salmon. Finish with a fried banana accompanied by a house-made oatmeal cookie dough ice cream dessert. This New American style restaurant will comfortably seat 150 guests between its bar, dining room and four seasons patio. The four seasons patio of Varanese is an addition to the building, which has a dramatic 20-foot slate water wall. The space is enclosed by a serpentine of glass doors, which retract to offer an outdoor dining experience. Varanese is located at 2106 Frankfort Ave. in the Historic Clifton neighborhood
A photo of The Troll Pub Under the Bridge restaurant
7. The Troll Pub Under the Bridge
4.2
Awesome(1022)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown Louisville
Booked 12 times today
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.
A photo of J Graham's Cafe restaurant
8. J Graham's Cafe
4.6
Exceptional(1247)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown Louisville
Booked 6 times today
J. Graham's is the home of the legendary Hot Brown and offers guests bistro-style, casual dining in the hotel and features the freshest local produce and highlights Kentucky products. Serving breakfast and lunch, the Café offers guests a contemporary a la carte menu throughout the week and a delectable brunch buffet on Sundays. Non-smoking. Parking: Self Parking in the connected, city garage. Valet parking by the Brown Hotel staff.
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9. Lou Lou on Market
4.6
Exceptional(699)
Price: Moderate
• Cajun • East Market St - NuLu
Booked 36 times today
A walk down Bourbon Street in NuLu! An eatery serving Southern Cuisine, incorporating influences from New Orleans & Italy. Two areas for outdoor dining, two levels of inside dining, private rooms, and a hidden underground Bourbon Lounge called Stave.
A photo of Four Pegs restaurant
10. Four Pegs
4.6
Exceptional(168)
Price: Moderate
• American • Germantown
Booked 11 times today
Serving award winning BBQ meticulously smoked by Chef/Owner Chris Williams. A top notch craft beer selection, with 12 rotating drafts and 40 cans and bottles. Featured on the Food Network and the Cooking Channel. Winner of 15 Leo Weekly Readers Choice awards in 2021. Situated in the heart of historic Germantown. Laid back environment with excellent service and food. Join us on the outdoor patio or the main dining area, for the larger parties there is a private dining area which can accommodate up to 40 guests.

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  • DonnaVIP
    Central Kentucky •40 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The food and drinks were excellent!! The pretzel and bier cheese was so tasty. We tried 2 pizzas. We had the Fig&Pig and the Pepperoni. Both were excellent and we loved the thin, crispy crust. We will definitely visit again!
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    Hop AtomicaPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Germantown
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    4.6
  • Eric
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We sat at the bar to start, as we were early for our reservation. The bar staff was absolutely amazing, and the cocktails were very top notch! When we were seated the same level of service carried through and the food was certainly on point. They had live piano players the entire time, and it set the mood. This was an amazing experience and I highly recommend it!
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    Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown HotelPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Louisville
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    4.7
  • JodyVIP
    Alabama •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 2 Jan 2025
    It was very nice and food was very good. Would recommend for any type of celebration
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    Bourbons BistroPrice: Moderate• Southern• Frankfort Ave - Crescent Hill
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    4.8
  • Mark
    Atlanta Metro •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 24 Dec 2024
    We opted to try Proof On Main to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary during our annual visit to Louisville. Routinely, we had our anniversary dinner at Swizzle. However, when we were unsuccessfully at securing a reservation at Swizzle, our search for an alternate led us to Proof on Main-we are glad we did! Not only were we able to get a last minute reservation on X-mas eve, but it wasn't packed, adding to the intimate ambience we were hoping to experience. Our waiter, was not only knowledgeable, but he was verry attentive and detailed with his recommendations; which were spot-on. I cannot remember the last time I savored every bit of my meal.
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    Proof on MainPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Louisville
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    4.6
  • LindaVIP
    Central Kentucky •13 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 18 Dec 2024
    Beautiful building, friendly staff and good food. When I was there, the music was too loud to have a conversation.
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    The Last RefugePrice: Expensive• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• West Louisville
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    4.5

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