Ran into a bachelor party at the Bourbon Trail that raved about this place and its food. Drove 37…read moremiles to check it out, as my friends and I enjoy cigar lounges and we're not disappointed. T and Quida were awesome. Old Fashioned was one of the best I've had, food was great: Wings and Catfish Nuggets were tasty. Found out this won venue of the year for Louisville this year (2026). Won my approval

Wow! Absolutely a first class, 5 star experience! The perfect balance between elegance to class to…read moremodern, and fun. A cheers like vibe could not have been more welcoming. Owned by four well educated businessmen each of which took their time to talk to us and make sure our experience was unique, personable, and amazing! Absolutely stellar experience. Food, Drinks, atmosphere all on point! Do not pass up this experience!

What a GEM in Louisville. We popped in for a nightcap and let me tell you, we were not…read moredisappointed. The place is a little sneaky to find, but when you walk in, it's so so cool. Very chill spot and an eclectic crowd -- lots of options for cocktails and even some mocktails. I had a quirky cocktail that was very different and very delicious. I think some of the drinks are batched so you can't modify them all, but I promise they are GOOD. Our bartender was knowledgeable and I trusted her judgment based on what I was looking for in my drink.

Hidden gem tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. Amazing vibes and ambiance inside. Great date night…read morespot for creative delicious cocktails. Service is friendly and welcoming. Order: Day of my daughters wedding. Delicious savory cocktail. Think gazpacho soup in a glass. Dill infused vermouth adds the herby body and the tomato water foam finishes the sip perfectly. The little hint of black pepper adds that nice subtle kick. Great cocktail concept.

We reserved the private library space for our daughter's wedding and we had a wonderful experience…read more The staff was very helpful and allowed us to come in early to set up flowers. They rearranged the space to accommodate the wedding and guests. The drinks we agreed on in the contract were delicious and they were happy to make the cocktails alcohol free for those guests who were nondrinkers. Overall, we had a lovely experience, and I would certainly recommend the venue.

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!

Black Rabbit has a really cool atmosphere. We visited on a Thursday evening for live jazz,…read morecocktails, and appetizers, and the vibe made for a great night out. The lounge seating setup was a little unconventional, but the staff quickly accommodated us when I mentioned a concern, which I really appreciated. The service was outstanding. I wish I could remember our server's name because he truly made the experience. He handled the entire lounge area by himself and never missed a beat -- personable, knowledgeable, attentive, and incredibly efficient. We ordered a few cocktails along with the hush puppies, Cajun calamari, and Brussels sprouts. The drinks were fantastic, and while the appetizers were good, they weren't quite memorable enough for us to reorder next time. That said, we're definitely planning to come back and explore more of the menu. Overall, I'd absolutely recommend checking out Black Rabbit for yourself. It's a great spot for either a romantic date night or a fun evening out with friends.

Our dining group of 10 met here for our monthly dinner and it was a very interesting property. I…read moreplugged in the address in my GPS app and the name of another business popped up. Since this restaurant has a speakeasy vibe, I thought it might be part of the schtick. However, I'm not sure how long the business has been open, so maybe the GPS was accurate. Our dinner host who made the reservation had told our group the "password" in order to be taken to our private dining room. When I arrived and approached the hostess stand, she took me via a convoluted route to the rest of the diners, no password required. I guess I was lucky because other diners in our group said they had to provide the password. We arrived during happy hour and it was also martini night, so several items from the appetizer menu (wings, spinach dip, tempura shrimp) and cocktail list were available for reduced price. I ordered tempura shrimp (5 pieces) and a glass of Malbec. The shrimp were bland and were served with a sweet chili sauce that was cloyingly sweet with absolutely no heat. I ended up ordering a bourbon roasted pear salad as my main. It was a better choice with buttery lettuce, chunks of firm pear, crunchy walnuts, and pickled red onions. One of my fellow diners had to wait for her first course appetizer to arrive well after the rest of us had finished ours, as it was either overlooked by waitstaff or the kitchen. Service was slow at times, although the place appeared at not even 1/2 capacity when we arrived and possibly 2/3 when we left 2 hours later. Another diner ordered pizza and said that the toppings were good, but commented that the texture of the crust (underdone) made it unpalatable. Finally, another person in our group had to send her food back to be heated. She indicated the plate was warm, but the food (pot roast Manhattan) was not. Final bill was just under $50 (happy hour shrimp $10, wine $11, salad $18, and an automatic 20% gratuity had been added). Upon reflection, I would perhaps return here for a cocktail to enjoy the lounge and live jazz when that is offered. I would be very hard pressed though to order any food, as there are many more valuable and appealing options nearby at this price point.

Fantastic atmosphere but it is FREEZING…read more It's a large room with that library feel, but they decorate it so well that it doesn't feel too big. All the windows are wonderful but also make it so so cold in there you need to dress warm or you won't last long. There is a fire place in the center but it doesn't emit any heat unless you touch it. This is a great place to work at, catch up with a friend, or digest a drink. I think the drink service starts at 3 but the room is available way before that. It's off the left of the lobby and will have people working in it during the day.

I love a unique cocktail bar and this was just that. Drink was FANTASTIC! I wish they staff was…read morefriendlier. It's inside the Omni Hotel.

Absolutely amazing bar and small bites! Circle ice cubes for the win!!!! Great staff and very…read moreclever drink names. Was a very chill place

Ambiance was very chill, comfortable sitting and great mix of music. A good place to chill and have…read morea afterwords cocktail with friends.

For my last night in Louisville, I just happened to accidentally stumble upon this place on the way…read moreback to my hotel. Hipster speakeasy vibe is written all over the spot. I appreciated the amount of space, and there were even a few tables outside. Bar seating, table seating, couch seating... I think I peeped a small room in the back too... all the options! When I was there, it was mostly empty, but people did come in and out. It was easy to tell who the visitors and regulars were haha. I enjoyed just hanging out, people watching, and chatting with the friendly bartenders. They have cocktails and mocktails in abundance... there's literally something for everyone. And they even had these chocolate shot glasses. So cool! All in all, the place just seems like a perfect neighborhood bar. They don't have food, but there's plenty of options around to bring in there. Music was great too!

Pulled up to this swanky spot around the corner from our Airbnb to get the night started. The…read moreladies behind the bar had great energy and took our orders as soon as we were ready. The originally cocktail I ordered didn't satisfy me like I'd hope and the ladies were kind enough to make me something different, so I opted with my favorite - a spicy margarita with mezcal a few extra dashes of hot sauce! I was very satisfied with that one and would probably come back again next time we're in town!

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.

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.

Haven't been here for a bit and I don't know why! Coming in to get some wine and decided to sit…read moredown for a sip when I heard there was a yummy Beaujolais open. It did not disappoint! You can come here with other humans or solo and have a lovely time. There are some nooks for a more private time or tables near the bar. Plus since it's finally warming up, great outdoor seating. Come on in for a sip or two!!! Super collection of wines for everyone.

My favorite wine bar in the ville! I love coming here for international wine and their charcuterie…read moreboard. It's the perfect cozy yet moody vibe with the perfect ambiance for a date or girls night. I like to ask the bartender for their recs because the wine list is long and they always are able to impress my palette.