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The Last Refuge, Louisville, KY

The Last Refuge

4.6
4.6
91 Reviews
$31 to $50
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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2 people
19:00
Booked 34 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 16:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–00:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (502) 208-4900
  • Website
    http://www.thelastrefuge.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    600 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40202-1117
  • Area
    West Louisville
  • Cross Street
    S Hancock St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    In front of the building
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit

Menu

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What 91 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Central Kentucky

    Innovative

  • Louisville

    Innovative

  • Louisville

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Last Refuge offers a "great atmosphere" with a "unique dining experience" in a beautifully refurbished church. Known for its "incredible pizzas" and "fun cocktails," the venue features multiple distinct areas, including a stunning amber room and lively outdoor patio. Friendly staff and exceptional service complement the "amazing" food and drinks, ensuring a memorable visit.

91 Reviews

  1. Mike

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really cool spot to eat. Main bar is absolutely amazing. Pizza was top notch! Highly recommend!

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  2. Lydia

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! The food and service was incredible. Got a good laugh out of the menu item names, and the food and drinks outstanding!!! Would highly recommend!

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  3. Karla

    Cincinnati

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time at The Last Refuge, and I had a great experience. Staff were amazing and attentive even though it was a busy night. It would be nice to see a couple more items on the menu, maybe more pasta items, as the one looked good. The appetizer, salad, and pizza was really good. I would love to come back when the weather is warmer as it looked like there was a nice patio. Overall, it was a very nice night and will come back.

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  4. Stephen

    Louisville

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It may be the best place in Louisville to have a drink. It's an absolutely beautiful space! But the pizza needs improvement.

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  5. Jeff

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The spaces are beautiful@. Lots of different areas for intimate dining or a large, loud group. Creative drinks and love the HG ice cubes!

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  6. Bryan

    Louisville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is amazing. Great food and service. However, they had a live band and you couldn't hear anyone talking or the server. I reserved a high top table days before my reservation and the hostess took us to two chairs and a little end table. I asked her about my reservation, she said reservations aren't guaranteed...well what's the point of a reservation then? They did move us after I asked again...I would still go back, just be aware you may not get the table you reserved.

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  7. Raymond

    Nashville

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was not bad, but very average. It was not worth what we paid. Our waitress got our orders wrong multiple times. She was not attentive at all. Overall service was very poor. The atmosphere was cool.  we would probably go back to meet friends for drinks, but not for dinner. Giving this honest feedback, because I believe they need it to improve. This could be a great spot with some attention to the issues mentioned above.

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  8. James

    Louisville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You'll have a good time but you'll spend some money. Great building and cool atmosphere. Really dark and too loud for conversation in the bar area. Food was ok and over priced. Drinks were good but expensive. I know this sounds negative but it is a really cool place.

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  9. Susan

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Overpriced, weak pours. Decided not to eat based on service, price of drinks we had and how weak the pour was.

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  10. Mike

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, very good food and service. A bit on the pricey side for beer and pizza but it's what dinning out has become.

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The Last Refuge is rated 4.6 stars by 91 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 34 times today
Google Map for The Last Refuge

600 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40202-1117

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    S Hancock St.
  • Area
    West Louisville
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 16:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–00:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    In front of the building
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit
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