Five star dive bar to be sure. This is the quintessential dive bar experience... right down to the…read moreaggressive in your face patrons. Haven't had an experience like this since my HS and or college days. Floor is sticky there's a cheap pool table, drinks are cheap and people are loud and obnoxious. What's not to like.

I'm genuinely disappointed writing this review…read more On Sunday night, I stopped into 3rd Street Dive and had a great time. The bartender was snarky, but it felt ironic and playful -- classic dive bar energy. No issues at all. I even suggested we return Monday night with coworkers. For context, multiple bartenders at the first bar we visited that evening warned us not to go to 3rd Street Dive due to past negative experiences. I brushed it off because my Sunday visit had been fun and I thought they just didn't like the dive bar vibe. Monday was a completely different story. The bartender was openly hostile from the start -- yelling and swearing at customers, aggressively confronting people for briefly being on their phones, and creating a tense, uncomfortable environment. Demanding no one stand at the bar while we were trying to pay our tab. The situation escalated when he intentionally and aggressively threw a drink on one of my coworkers. This was not an accidental spill in a packed bar. It was deliberate. At that point, it stopped being "dive bar attitude" and started feeling volatile and unsafe. There's a difference between edgy and unprofessional. Sunday felt edgy. Monday felt unpredictable and uncomfortable. Louisville has too many great spots to risk spending your evening somewhere that could escalate like that. I hope ownership takes a serious look at what's happening behind the bar. I won't be returning.

It was my first time visiting Louisville, along with many friends and colleagues on a work trip…read more Hideaway became more or less our "spot," or at least where we started our evenings. Good drinks, the staff curates a really cool and welcoming environment, and the vibes are just delightful. Absolutely love the setup of the back patio with the string lights. Didn't get the chance to check up the upstairs, but hope to whenever I end up back in the city!

Cheap Jell-O shots, strong drinks and the entertainment of watching people play video games - what…read moreelse could you want for a fun date night!?

I honestly thought I drove past this place that it was just a neighborhood home. It's not flashy or…read moreobvious, and I realized that's just part of the charm. They have great prices on draft beers, service is friendly & so wonderful. I do wish the music was a bit quieter so I could talk with my friends rather than consistently having to say "what?" but I also realize that I am more sensitive to sound than most.

I've only been here twice, once during the pandemic and it was outside seating only (glad those…read moredays are over). And recently, getting on a shuttle bus to Tailspin Ale Fest. It is a small neighborhood bar that has quite some years on it and you can tell. I was greeted by the hosts for the shuttle bus and got a complimentary beer for choosing Nachbar as my pick up location. I did get my complimentary beer and left a generous tip. They had Nords Donuts for food for this event. Beer and Donuts? Very odd combination, was hoping for The Post Pizza or something that was real food. It was free so no complaints other than it was an odd combo. Note: they don't serve food at Nachbar. The inside is kinda dated and there is good seating. Bathrooms are set up like Mag Bar and Kerns Korner. IFYKYK. The outside is more spacious than the inside. They do have a nice patio. As for the inside it looks cool and they have plenty of board games and plenty of local beer on taps that you don't see at most bars. I wouldn't come here on a regular basis but, the local beer selection is a hit with me.

What a hidden gem of a place. I Was here several months ago when the transition was just starting,…read moreand wow they've done a lot! New carpet, new tables & chairs, and everything been's cleaned. There's also 2 pool tables. Both times we were served by Leelle and she's so personable and fun! We had burgers & fries. The burger was fantastic- perfectly cooked, caramelized onions, jalapeños , honey drizzle. A perfect sweet heat. The crinkle fries were fresh, crispy & hot. Prices are very reasonable and portions are generous.

Bartender was amazing, and the food that Joe prepared was delicious! will definitely be coming back…read moreto this amazing atmosphere!

In need of a festive, holiday, pick me up - OR - just need to add to your already festive mood?…read more.. This IS where you need to go to accomplish either Check it out before the seasonal menu - decor are gone Popped in here Tuesday (mostly to sit beside the decor) & for a holiday coffee with a small bite. The moment you walk in you're engulfed in kitschy decor and... it's GREAT!! My server was so nice. Showed me their standard menu & the holiday menu. Even pointed out there was an upstairs ((which wasn't aware of)) I placed my order: peppermint mocha & a sausage egg cheese croissant. Neither disappointed! They also have seasonal cocktails as well.

This was stop 5 on our tour of Louisville distilleries and bars. I definitely liked the…read moreneighborhood feel of this bar. Nice and cozy inside. This place was also down the block from our Airbnb so we could walk there. They had a lot of boozy coffee drinks and I really like that. I decided to try their Espresso Martini. This was our last bar stop prior to going out to dinner with friends. My drink had a house made espresso, Absolut vodka, Borghetti (coffee liqueur), a rich simple syrup, and coffee beans. My drink was rich and delicious and I absolutely loved their espresso. I do not recall what drinks my friends ordered. By the time we were leaving there was plenty of people in the place and appeared there was some sort of event gathering. We will have to come back here and with all the coffee drinks they had this may well be the place to start our day next time.

So, I visited Mag Bar with my adult kids kind of as a jokey dare…read more We sat at the bar and had a cocktail, chatted with the really cool bartender, did some people watching, visited the back patio, and documented the mind-blowing bathroom graffiti. I felt old and young all at the same time. I hope this place is always here.

What a great dive! I come here pretty frequently for shows and the atmosphere is always so great!…read more Most recently saw Pravus Warlord and the entire show was phenomenal! Free earplugs, strong drinks, and plenty of head banging. Genuinely the mosh pit here is always popping, and of course everyone remembers their mosh etiquette as people will help you up if you fall, and ask if you're okay if you seem hurt. I'm the friend that holds everyone's glasses and watches from the side though so if moshing isn't your thing, still come for the music and punk vibes. (I personally love watching people express themselves through moshing, I think it's such a beautiful raw expression of emotions!) The bar area has a few booths but is pretty small, but the back room where the shows are held is pretty spacious but fills up quickly. There's also a back patio! Ultimately, Mag bar is a great spot for a show, a drink, and some good ass music.

What a fabulous atmosphere, this only enhanced by a stellar staff led by Justin! He went out of…read morehis way to ensure we were having a great time. Now, for the third kudos-- and why we came here, I cannot provide enough raves re: their cocktails. We had 7 cocktails between the three of us. We shared ALL of them! I LOVE Hell or High Water and wish I could bring this speakeasy, staff, Justin and their VERY talented bartender back to NH with me! Thank you for a wonderfully fun beginning to our Louisville visit. You definitely set the tone!

What a funky little place! My friends and I put ourselves on the waitlist over a weekend evening,…read moreand they called us within five minutes for an available table! It can be a bit confusing to find...but if you know the logo and are observant, you'll see it! It's a whole vibe getting in. The cocktail menu is extensive - but they'll also make something personalized as well (as was the case for my friend who basically wanted a martini-like drink that tasted like pickle juice). And, they were able to accomodate our pregnant friend with a delicious and unique mocktail! Overall, a super fun place with a great aesthetic.

Nice divey experience, felt uniquely Louisville, which was a good start to a weekend there. Good…read moresized place, appropriately grungy/sticky. Decided we'd do a dinner of beer cheese, salad and wings. Enjoyed the beer cheese and pretzels, though it's not something that I'd order regularly. Side salads fine, nothing memorable, but at least they were fresh and crispy. Liked the wings, I got hot, the wife got sweet thai chili. When ordering, she said she'd give me one or two of hers, but she liked them so much that she finished off the plate, so that's a rave review! My hot wings were reasonably spicy and meaty as well. Appreciated the wipes! It's not going to win a Michelin star, but if we were in the area, we'd visit the troll again.

Visited this spot recently while passing through Louisville, and was not disappointed! I was…read moresearching online for any restaurant that serves Kentucky's famous "Hot-Brown" plate. This place was one of the first recommended online, also plus: if you go on their website and subscribe to their e-list, you get a free appetizer included! I arrived at "Troll Pub" (love the name) and walked downstairs. The ambiance is dark, but welcoming. I was taken to the bar-area, and the barista was extremely nice and helpful in choosing my appetizer (fried pickles) and of course, getting my taste of my first Hot-Brown. The pickles were absolutely delicious. Fresh, crisp, with a bit of sour. Absolute 5/5. Now on to the Hot Brown ---- this is hot open-faced sandwich --- let me stop, here's the accurate description: thick-sliced turkey and bacon on toast, smothered in a creamy Mornay (cheese) sauce, and baked until bubbly. What I liked about their particular hot-brown (like i could compare...), was that the bread was torn into pieces, so it was very easy to eat. I get it now , Louisville! If ever your near the area, go to their website, get that free app --- then pop-in to try Kentucky's famous Hot-Brown. 5/5 experience.

The tables were absolutely perfect. New felt and no table roll whatsoever, all tables are 7ft…read morediamonds. The worker was super cool and nice, and the folks there make it feel like home. I would strongly recommend going to jacks if you're a serious player looking for good table quality and a more relaxed vibe.

Very poor service with rude bartenders. Very unpleasant place to be. Went in with an open spirit…read moreand was approached with many unwelcoming individuals.

The hours listed said they opened at 10. We arrived around 10:30 and even though we could see…read moresomeone inside, the doors were locked and they ignored us. Might be a good place if they opened the doors. ‍

Word on the Street is this is Louisville's oldest bar. I believe I was told it was built in 1934,…read morewow!!! It's located right next to Bowman Field as well. It was not very crowded for a Saturday night. I only ordered bottled beer because I wasn't sure how the staff was with mixing drinks. I'm sure they are good I'm just skeptical. Phil the bartender was very friendly and talkative and told me a little bit about the place. I think the building is very cool and I love anything vintage. I will say some things need to be updated and such. And there is a stale smoke smell in the place and I have heard it does smell like that. Overall I like how vintage it looked. I will return here but, not on a regular basis. They do sell merch here if you ever wanted anything from Louisville's oldest bar. Drinks are reasonably priced especially bottled beer.