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    Epiphany

    4.6 (60 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Jane R.

    Cute and quaint place! We had our Lou book and sip club and it was a nice spot to talk about our book. We discussed the handmaid's tale! I got an espresso martini. I would definitely be back!

    Mariah C.

    This place is a bit hidden, but well worth the hunt. The interior is cozy and thoughtfully curated. I ordered the bourbon cocktail, it was delicious. We also ordered 3 for $27 snacks, the salsa, cheese ball and queso were all tasty. Service was solid, but, didn't get refills on water, most likely due to how crowded the place was. Would love if they add specials and/or a happy hour.

    Chad M.

    Cool, semi-hidden gem in the Highlands. Great cocktails, some tasty snacks, and excellent service. I see it described as a speakeasy vibe, which I can see in the sense of, it's tucked away and has that dimly-lit interior where you can have a quiet conversation in the corner or raise a glass with some friends and still feel like you're not in the middle of a crowd. Good spot.

    Erika B.

    Tucked away with speakeasy vibes, Epiphany is the spot if you're looking for fun, creative, and delicious cocktails in an inviting and casual spot. Seating is a combination of bad, tables, high tops, and booths, typically able to walk in with no problem. Their Christmas pop up is extra special and a great time.

    Grabbing cocktails with my buddy, Bob, at the best bar in town.
    Daniel B.

    I love cocktails and I enjoy mixology. And I fully endorse Epiphany as Louisville's best cocktail bar. I say this having tried all of them, by the way. My cocktail standards are high: I want to see novel ingredients and creative recipes and balanced flavor profiles. I want reasonable prices, generous pours, and bartenders who care about the craft. Epiphany nails it all. I've tried about fifteen different drinks here, and I have yet to have anything under three stars. The bartenders are knowledgeable and passionate. More than once, they've taken time to educate me about a bizarre ingredient, or allowed me to sample a spirit similar to one that I already know and love. There is pride here, and the menu rotates regularly with new inventions, meaning that there's always something new to experience. A side note if the staff chances upon my review: I hope you all regularly bring back the Bunny Lebowski, my all-time favorite Epiphany cocktail - it was carrot cake-themed and absolutely delicious. Weird-sounding, I know. Most of the recipes on Epiphany's menu leave me shaking my head incredulously exclaiming, "Now how in the world are they going to pull off a decent cocktail with Campari, banana, green pea extract, coffee, limoncello, gym socks, and cardamom!?" And then, by God, they always manage to do it. This place is brilliant at creating alcoholic beverages. It's the only bar in Louisville that makes mixology feel like an art form. Everyone else is a dabbling amateur by contrast.

    Elise Dixie Jane M.

    Epiphany is what this urban farmers' dreams are made of! It's about time there is an OUT OF THIS WORLD Farm to table libation bar (with a solid alcohol free menu)!!! Pick up farm fresh eggs, order a Farm to table libation, and the most delicious bites plates on could imagine! The assorted pickles are far out - try em'! Oh, and one MUST NOT forget about the white chocolate mousse - my lawd. I am now a fan of mousse! Beautiful art is available for adoption on the walls. And you can not go wrong with any of the libations. The flight is a STEAL! I can not remember the cocktail names ordered, but one was cherry focused. While the other is made with turmeric greens and gin. De-lish-must! I mean it. Go. Now!!!!

    Trout dip, fig dip, and benedictine dip.

    One of my new favorite cocktail bars in Louisville!! The ambiance is amazing-great for a date night or grabbing a drink with a friend. The drinks were yum! The green juice was refreshing with great flavor. The study abroad has the perfect amount of kick. Our server gave great recommendations and was very attentive. We also grabbed some dips- the trout dip, fig dip, and benedictine dip. Highly recommend all of those!!! The trout was my favorite, but the fig and Benedictine together were also delicious. Definitely check this place out!

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    Samantha D.

    One of my favorite bars in Louisville! To begin with, the ambiance and decor is so cool and it feels like you are in New York or Chicago or one those big cities. Service: the bartenders are great and the owner Kelley is the sweetest ever! Drinks: All the drinks are so pretty but my favorite is of course "The Cosmonaut" which has vodka, fresh cranberry, sumac, orange curacao and crème de cassis. It is so good! They also have beers, wine and non-alcoholic drinks. Food: They have a good selection of snacks including salted peanuts, popcorn, pecans, cheese spreads and breads. I will definitely be coming back!

    Bethany O.

    I love this adorable little spot, tucked around the corner from Jack Fry's. We came across it randomly today, and I'm so glad we did! The farm to table concept is a great one; how cool to see it applied to the beverage industry! I love the layout and the decor, and the fresh produce for purchase was a great surprise. We weren't sure what to order, so they whipped us up a beautiful gin concoction that I couldn't say enough good things about. Mmm. We didn't try any of the snacks, but I'm excited to return and try them. This will go on our regular roster!

    Bar area with some chips and amazing salsa
    Conroy D.

    This was my first time to Epiphany in more than a year, which was not long after it opened. This bar is right by where Baxter/Bardstown Road meet, but it is tucked away behind the street. There is some parking available, which can be hard to come by in the Highlands. Once you see the "E" and go inside, you are greeted by friendly bartenders. We got there about 6:30-7pm, which is prime dinner time for most, so the bar was pretty empty when we walked inside. While they don't offer huge entrees, they do have several small plate options. We were not hungry, but once they described the Bluegrass Machasalsa, we said yes. The combination of chili peppers and peanuts was sublime, and we savored every bite. Of course, Epiphany is best known for their cocktails, so we made sure to enjoy a few. We ordered The Louisville, Born Slippy, and the Bunny Lebowski. All were nice and refreshing, which was perfect for a hot day. The whip on top of the Lebowski was outstanding, and the carrot was not overwhelming. All three times I've gone, the bartenders have been very inviting and knowledgeable. The atmosphere is welcoming and approachable. I think this is a fantastic place for happy hour or a post-dinner treat.

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    Great drinks great spot they do everything really well and impressed me with the quality and variety of drinks

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    3 years ago

    Such amazing cocktails here. Love that they have cool snacks! The bartender was like a little chemist and so graceful, cool quaint place.

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    2 years ago

    This place has a Good speakeasy vibe for date night. Drinks were tasty and the bartenders were very personable and attentive.

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    The ambiance was immaculate and the drinks were expertly crafted. Bar service only and the bartender was amazing.

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    3 years ago

    My friend and I were stuck outside in below freezing weather and the workers were more than willing to not let us in. I wont eat there now.

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    Holy Grale - Cone of Fritjes + 5 Dipping Sauces!

    Holy Grale

    4.3(592 reviews)
    0.1 miHighlands- Cherokee Triangle, Bardstown Road
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    Holy Grale is just that. If you're picking something else, you "chose poorly". Delicious beer…read moreselections freaky fresh on tap. Marvelous atmosphere with an interconnected beer garden in the middle. Stunning food offers that shine on their own and sing louder when paired with their beers. The team at holy grale also bring it all together with incredible service. The burger is incredible, but I always come back for the schnitzel platter. I only wish they had a spaetzle to go with it! The fries are proper chippies, thick square cut and long. Crispy outside, fluffy inside. And there are so many dips to choose from. Salads are crisp and light and a marvelous side. I cannot say enough good things. I love the grales.

    This place is definitely worth a visit just to see it. Fun spot and a very cool vibe inside. This I…read morebelieve was our 7th stop on our tour of Louisville distilleries and bars. We had a couple cocktails in here and the service was excellent even though it appeared they were filled to capacity. There were 4 of us in our party and we were seated at a table in the corner near the bar. Was definitely a cozy spot with so many people being in there and the bar being full. I had The Holy Ghost cocktail and it was a pomegranate hibiscus sour, it had just the right amount of sour! I do not like bitter drinks and this one was good and easy to drink. My husband had a couple of dark beers, I do not remember which ones but he liked them. They had a nice outdoor area but it was a bit too cool for that but it may be worth a return in the Spring to check it out. Bathroom was also really cool as the decor and theme spilled over into it. We will be back.

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    Whenever I think of eating outside, I head to the TEN20 Craft Brewery. It is simply the best place…read morein Louisville to sit outside--either with friends or my dog--and have pizza and drink beer and talk with runners or bicyclists or people playing board games or dog people or people just sitting outside and enjoying themselves. It is also a romantic place; it may be concrete and wood and picnic tables outside, but I have always seen at least one or two couples leaning across a table in the corner and talking and smiling in that way couples do. The food is excellent (there IS much more than pizza ), and there is a broad choice of beers. And the prices are reasonable. Go. Sit outside with your love or your dog--or both!

    Night was so relaxing that the only thing I got a picture of was this bomb ass pizza. My only…read morecomplaint was the pepperoni was little spicy, I am weak so take this with a huge grain of salt. Great crust on the pizza and awesome service. The cashier was super friendly and helpful when my friend and I wanted to split the bill. The bar did not have any cider but I was recommended to try and mix the seltzer and the sour. Honestly it was great, I don't like sours alone so it was surprising to me that a blend of the two ending up paying off for my tastebuds. Go try ten20, the views are great and it can be really chill if you bring your crew.

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    4.4(89 reviews)
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    Great beer, chill vibe, friendly bartender. Food coming soon! Many kinds of beer that will appeal…read moreto every palate.

    It's true, the taproom is officially opened again. They are still working out kinks but, that's…read moreok. My friend and I are elated that it's opened again and that Parlour is no more. Parlour moved to Lynn Family Stadium and after our not so great experiences, that's perfectly ok. The taproom has been opened for about a month or 2 now. They are coming along slowly but surely. They will have a Venezuelan restaurant going in next door. The few times my friend and I have been back we have encountered Brody, bartender/taproom manager. He has been awesome every visit and is really passionate about this place. We can't wait to see what he does next. We hope more gaming machines and Silent Disco, we loved when they had Silent Disco years back. Our go to is the Pilsner, hopefully they can get a liquor license to bring back bourbon for an Old and Cold one like the old days. They have a good selection of beer here like before. Once again my friend and I are elated this place is back, it's not the same but, the vibe feels right. We had a hard time adjusting to other places before this taproom reopened. I however wish Bandido would come back but, that's a whole different story. As For Brody, we can't wait to see what else he has in store for this place. We love Brody.

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    4.6(36 reviews)
    1.3 miClifton, The Avenue

    Looking for mint chocolate chip? Retta's won't be for you. But if you're into unique flavors of…read moreice cream, you've found nirvana. Everything is made in house with organic ingredients. There's even a few non-dairy options for the lactose intolerant. But if a "regular" flavor speaks to you, they offer free enzyme supplements. But Retta's is more than an ice cream counter. They specialize in custom, house made desserts. Evidently, the neighborhood hosts a "progressive" dinner and the last stop, dessert, of course, is at Retta's. Desserts are featured after 4pm, so we didn't get to sample. But, we did watch the owner, Ben, handcraft the evenings' dessert. While his sous chef was busy in the back making other sweet specialties. Make no mistake, the menu is diverse, expensive, and made with care. The vibe is coffee house, with a huge record collection to provide the right ambiance. Oh, hours later and my wife is still raving about her Matcha, Black Sesame, chocolate ice cream!

    Happy to see an ice cream shop like this in town! Who doesn't love elevated dessert and unique…read moreflavors? The owner was there. Didn't rush us when we wanted to try multiple samples of the ice cream. I was impressed with the variety. I settled on bay leaf ice cream, while my friends got coffee and donuts, vanilla, and hay. The ice cream is smooth and creamy. Not quite like soft serve but very close to it. It wasn't busy so we sat at one of the tables. My friend ordered a drink, dealers choice. Our server took the time to ask which liquors and flavor profiles she likes, noting any allergies too and concocted something based on her preferences. Pretty cool! That's the selling point to this place. Service is definitely top notch! They want you to have a good experience and enjoy the flavors you get. It's a small shop so I can see it getting busy during the hotter months. Parking is easy. Parallel.

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