Oh my gosh this place was so packed!! They had live DJ, a very small dance floor, and a lot of…read morelounge cushions! I liked that they had a food truck right outside. It was popping yet very tight!

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.

Had an amazing time getting to see John Mulaney perform and also enjoyed the 2 comic opener acts…read morebefore he hit the stage. Had a cheaper seat located up in Balcony 4, but enjoyed the show since audio quality was just fine. Entrance and exit at the venue took a bit of patience, but wasn't anything out of the ordinary for such a popular show and near capacity attendance.

We've been here twice now and will be looking for a reason to come back. The venue is really…read moresomething to see. Seats are almost roomy enough, unlike some newer places where you're squeezed in tight. It was a quick uber ride back to our hotel.

Let's not let life escape us. From here to there it's…read moreZanzabar! This local haunt has live music and pinball. Do you need a drink? Perhaps some treats and eats? You could have stopped at the perfect place. Now when you walk in the pin ball is off to the right. They have so many different options for pinball. They have a Wizard of Oz machine that matches your high scores. It seemed to be the best of the bunch. The themes for pinball machines is great. The area for pinball games is well lit. You can actually see while playing pinball, but your drink is not allowed. They have a full bar and food experience. The seating area is full on geek meets fun. The booths have been made for your favorite themed movies from the past. It's the best. Eat and enjoy the booth for Star Trek. The live music usually starts around 8. They have a cover of 15. It's even reasonable. The music area is pretty good. They have outside seating on a larger patio that is all fenced off and private. You can watch others walk by. The over all experience was great. The pinball is fun. You can loose yourself and visit your inner self yet again.

Zanzabar is a neat hangout! I came for a concert this Friday and thought there was ample space and…read morefun lighting. Outside of the concert space, there is plenty of seating both inside and outside. The patio had the World Cup going on. Inside there are lots of games. So really something for everything here! There was a great variety of beers on tap and even a kombucha. Zanzabar is on my list to come back to try the food, especially the skillet cookie!

Recently visited Mercury Ballroom for a concert. I appreciated that they had security to get in the…read morevenue. My experience getting in was quick. It started by showing my ID to get a wristband, then scanning my ticket and going through security. I enjoyed the concert I went to - the venue was loud, lighting was good, and there was some outdoor space (with a second place to order drinks.) Close to the stage, people were dancing, moshing, and having a great time. In the back, there was room to enjoy with a little more space. My one gripe, I KNOW that alcoholic drinks at all concerts and venues will be overpriced but the only option for water was an $8 can. Just be aware if you plan to hydrate!

I have now been to several shows through the years at Mercury Ballroom - it is high time for a…read morereview! The pros - - no bad seat in the house, but if you're ground level general admission be prepared to stand with us plebs. Seats are for the VIPs and folks who need the accommodation upstairs. Such is life. - Mercury Ballroom is maybe the most intimate large music venues in town. Downstairs GA gets right up by the stage and even 'the back of the room' is only ~20 feet away. - Tickets here are typically quite reasonable. Watch for the $25 show promos that happen once or twice per year. - Friendly staff! - Access to snacks and beverages upstairs and downstairs. - Upstairs accessible by stairs or elevator - Coat check available. The cons - (not their fault, no stars taken) - I struggle to find a selection of great meal options pre-show right now in this theater district part of downtown. Shout-out to the pizza guys down the street for filling my belly pre-show, you're real ones!

Absolutely loved this venue. It is huge with ample seating, some of which cost an additional fee…read morebeyond the $5 cover charge we paid to see the band, Most Wanted preform. Band was excellent as always. It truly does look like an Enchanted Forest, with lots of trees, natural (stone seating) with a magical atmosphere. We had already eaten prior to our arrival and aren't big drinkers but they had water stations set up which was really handy. Spinellis Pizza is located in the front of the outdoor area so that is the food option. Full bar offerings located in several spots around the inside and outside areas. Street parking and a huge, free city located a block to the east. Highly recommend if only for the atmosphere.

We went to Enchanted Forest Live for the production of Jesus Christ Superstar on 4/13/24. The…read morevenue is great, and the food was excellent. My husband had the bison burger, and I had the Caesar salad with salmon and we were very satisfied. But the best part of the night was watching excellent live theater in the Enchanted Forest. I definitely hope there are more events like this here.

Not a bad spot. Like the speakeasy sort of feel...basement of an office building, but outdoor…read moresignage breaks that vibe a bit (not a slight to be clear, but lots of reviews say speakeasy and I consider it a term of art that is often overused...). Very much a dive bar feel with cocktail bar prices...and the drinks are worth it, just threw me off a bit! Live music is a big thing here if that's your thing, and if it's not, just time it to avoid it. Bartenders are awesome, they'll take good care of you and can make some damn fine drinks.

This place was way cool. Another place located in the basement and chill vibe. They have food,…read morebourbon and cocktails, and my husband had a few drinks. The lovely Lily was performing tonight, good voice/ covers, which had me staying longer than I anticipated. Staff is young, energetic and all very friendly. Crowd totally mixed and just a good time. Love the decor too!!

Definitely not a blues/ jazz bar.. stayed for 2hrs.. Stephanie was great only reason I gave 2…read morestars.. don't serve food.. 1 waitress trying to handle the whole place.. go somewhere else.. we did..

My fiance and I were visiting Louisville and wanted to try a bunch of local spots. We wandered upon…read moreStevie Ray's and my fiance being a fan of his music, we decided to stop in. There was a live band playing but it wasn't really our speed, so we were a bit caught off guard at the entry fee. Inside it had a cool, darker vibe. When we visited it was around Halloween, so they had some holiday decor. I ordered two drinks, a vodka pineapple and a martini that was on an old menu I found online. The bartender didn't know how to make it as she was newer, but she found a recipe for it. I appreciated her looking it up! My fiance stuck with the bourbon special of the night, which was high octane! This is definitely a spot for strong drinks!

kennedie is the best bartender ive had yet! louisville is awesome will be coming back here everytimeread more

I wish I could give 0 stars. We brought a party of 14, participated in karaoke all night and spent…read more$400+ at the bar. Somehow that still wasn't enough. Kennedy used the bar's speaker system to publicly call us out over a 20% tip. Told us to use the ATM to tip more. If you didn't hit us with a trash maybe we would have LOL The bartenders were unprofessional, and publicly shaming paying customers is completely unacceptable and tacky

We attended the monthly Moth StorySlam hosted here at Headliners by our local public radio station…read more These occur regularly usually on the 4th Tuesday and we purchased our tickets online, although a limited number might be available at the door for an increased price. Ten storytellers have 5 minutes on stage to address the topic of the evening. Tonight's topic was "Revenge" with many inspirational stories referencing ultimately "choosing peace". The highlight of the show was getting to see local comedian, Mack Dryden, perform his unique wry schtick in unparalleled storytelling style. He brought down the house with his saga of battling squirrels while living in California. The venue has a small parking lot in front of the building, a larger parking area next to the property, and large amounts of free on street parking along Lexington Road and the surrounding side streets. Doors opened and lines moved quickly through security for bag checks, ticket scanning, and locating a seat. There were rows of folding chairs in front of the stage as well as 2 to 4 seat small pub tables placed along the walls. There is also an overhead balcony viewing area with tables and chairs. We did notice an odor in the building that was a bit offputting at first and then I suppose we eventually became nose-blind. It was a hint of a musty, urine, spilled beer, dive bar mix. We also exited the building around 10:30 PM following the show and were slammed with the familiar Butchertown pig slaughterhouse odor and almost ran to our cars to make our escape. Restroom was large, clean, and fully stocked. Large bar area near the back of the room. Easily able to see the stage from any vantage point in the large space. Audio was fine. Would love to return here for future events, including The Moth.

Concerts here always deliver! If you haven't had a chance to listen to these legends, do yourself a…read morefavor and find something -- anything -- from them! "Nubian Woman" had me in a trance. I wish there was a greater selection of eats here, but the bagged snacks worked for the time being. Don Was & the Pan-Detroit Ensemble performed, and I mean performed. I bought their latest album. This was my first concert of theirs but not my last! Great ambience at this venue.

Went to this piano bar while touring the area and the place was packed but chill. I was surprised…read morethat the cover charge was so cheap, but I'm not mad at it. There were 2 or 3 performers and they all kept it entertaining throughout the whole night, they even got the audience to sing along to some of the songs. One thing I like about this piano bar is that they had a big screen to show the songs in queue, and I could tell when they didn't know a song too well they looked it up on their tablets before starting. This was a huge plus for me since the last paino bar I went to didn't attempt to learn the songs and just skipped songs even though people paid for them to get played. Overall, it was a good experience!

Service is fantastic at Howl at the moon! I love to visit with friends and sing/dance after…read morerequesting my favorite songs from the live band. They have a huge bourbon list with some fancy selections like Weller and Pappy. I love their cocktail buckets and assortment of fun shots. They have Jell-O shots too!