Such a cute place! The speciality cocktails didn't really stand out to me but I really enjoyed the…read moredrink the bartender made me. It was nice of him to suggest something! This is a great place to come and gather with friends for drinks and conversation. Also highly recommend if you want to make this a "first date" place, it's cute and lowkey :)

The bartenders there were very awkward and not friendly!!…read more The place itself is very beautiful and classy, I love the interior. The prices of the cocktails were insane!! I spent $17 on just 1 drink! I was in shock about some of the other pricings as well! It is a nice lounge area, so it would be a while til I visit again.

Great vibes with a cool atmosphere! Great cocktail menu made by great mixologists. Highly…read morerecommended

We had such a fun night here ! Baker was THE BEST and so knowledgable about both alcoholic and non…read morealcoholic beverages. Amazing suggestions and a fun environment.

Well crafted and near perfect execution…read more The team at Trial&Error always do a bang up job and make you feel like you're right at home. Leave your egos at the door and relish in the beautiful atmosphere all around you. As the door opens you're transformed into a time and place when your troubles and cares were next to none. Place your order at the bar and grab yourself a seat and the many nooks and crannies inside this lounge. The drinks are crafted by hand so they can take a little longer so if it's busy, be patient but be ready to get blasted to flavor town and enjoy the mini vacation for your tastebuds. Our only qualm is the menu is a little large but hey, they still crushed it.

Ambiance - love the interior, intimate and speakeasy vibes, come during Halloween & they have cool…read moredecors Service - expect a long wait, there was only 2 bartenders working on a Thursday night, order & find your own table Food - drinks were super innovative, I had to wait 300 years for a virgin to light a candle (tasted like herbal tea, no ube flavor at all), who ya gonna call? (Must get, the melon liqueur with the slime foam was so fun)

Let's answer some questions…read more... DO I NEED A RESERVATION? I highly recommend it. Especially if you want to enjoy some of the more unique seating in the bar. WHERE IS IT???? Well, that's half the fun, isn't it? I will tell you, facing Louie the Troll, go east and keep your eyes open. My friends and I booked the fumoir which was a WONDERFUL surprise. Possibly the only spot in the bar that has proper doors. We each had a cocktail and got plenty of small bites. I got the Faraway Towns cocktail which was really yummy. They serve some pies, which we got the cheesecake and pecan, and those were crazy delicious. The lighting is quite dim, as expected, so please keep that in mind especially if your vision doesn't do well in such lighting. The whole experience was a lovely treat, HIGHLY recommend.

We tried walking in on a Wednesday and the host could not give us any time frame or promise…read moreanything but he said he would probably be able to make something work for us and give us a call. We were basically the only person on the list and we never got a call all night after waiting around and willing to go back immediately once he called us. I'm not really sure why he could not just offer to put us down in an open reservation time slot that was later. They definitely had some open, I was just hoping he'd be able to get us in earlier. We went back on Thursday because I really wanted to go. We made a reservation this time to be safe. When we got in, I saw how small it was so I understood us not being able to walk in the previous night. The ambiance was very cozy with dim lighting and I loved the couch seating. They had a call button to call over a waitress, and I have never seen that at any bar before. I thought it was a nice touch. Service was kind of slow but the drinks were really good.

I really love the ambience of the space. The lighting is a little dark but it creates a really nice…read morevibe. The drink I ordered was so good! All of the bartenders were friendly and made us feel welcomed. They also have happy hour from 4-6pm Monday-Friday!

I have since returned here a couple times after my first visit, and these return trips changed my…read moreopinion a bit towards something a bit more positive. We had better initial upon walking in and getting seated service, which was my biggest complaint after my first visit. The food and drink remain great. Share-ables are interesting and tasty and getting a few things to try and share among friends or a small group has been great. And the drink options remain varied, intriguing, and delicious. Most recently, I got a couple different spritzes that were light and refreshing, which was wonderful in the hot hot heat of a Kentucky summer. At the end of our visit, a large party had come in for their reservation and it was difficult to get a server's attention to close out/get our check so we could pay and leave. So there are still some service things that could be improved. But overall, my return visit had me wanting to add a star to my initial review. I would be happy to return again, maybe even at my own suggestion rather than just if a friend suggested it.

This is a fun place to end your evening if you are staying in the Omni Hotel; the service is…read morefriendly and bourbon selection is everything you'd want it to be. I wish the seats were more old school leather club chairs, and less oversized funky pleather loungers, a la Alice in Wonderland, but that is a minor quibble.

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.

Are we talking "On Heavens Gate!"…read more Yes, Bob Dylan, that inspirational author, songwriter, wordsmith, and artist has a Bourbon. Now they were looking for where to build his so called place to breathe life into it. That "it," place. It's not in Nashville, it's here in small little Louisville. What better place than an old church? Bourbon and Church! Amen! All are welcome! Now they don't make it here this is where they come to pour it and enjoy the flavors of it. Is life about the ride? How about dinner and some Heavens Bourbon made and inspired by Bob Dylan in a church. It's a must! Now this is a small venue and off the beaten track of life. What drew me? A large image of Bob Dylan on a building, mural style seemed out of place. Come to find out explore more and salut to a better version of heaven in this world of art, music, and words that have never been better than now. This is not just a church but the grounds house an art deco museum to his work. It's true dedication to the man of Bob Dylan. A Tennessee whiskey, distilled in Pleasureville, Ky. This the final stop here at the Last Refuge to celebrate his legacy and better aged bourbon among us.

This place came highly recommended for a restaurant to visit when in Louisville so it was our first…read morestop! Turning an old church into a bar/restaurant always makes for a unique environment. I loved walking through the rooms and seeing all the vintage details and stained glass. The Whiskey room has quite the shock factor with floor to ceiling bottles lining the walls. No complaints to be made about the service! It felt quick and smooth! The signature cocktails we ordered were very good (not pictured)! My only disappointment was the limited menu. The menu seemed to be mostly appetizers and pizza with some additional options for entrees. We ordered the Holy Fire Dip for a starter and it was delicious! It was warm and had great flavor. The waitress did need to bring more bread, the dipping options felt sparse. My husband and I split The Burnt Offering Pizza and Sanctuary Sliders, they were both solid. We both favored the pizza but would have liked more variety. I can see why this place comes highly recommended for the experience. I would definitely come back but hope they expand the menu by then!

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!

It's not easy to get a reservation at Meesh Meesh. I set an alarm 60 days ahead of time and logged…read moreinto OpenTable immediately to snag my table. Reservations are on a 60 day rolling basis It's an extremely small space. I would say the space holds 45-50-ish people max, but that's including the bar and eyeballing it, so I could be crazy wrong. First thing I want to get out of the way, everyone was SO hospitable. Colton was our server and he was absolutely AMAZING. So attentive, but not annoying, helpful with recommendations. Mediterranean has many definitions these days, but I would describe this is as from the Levant region, either Palenstian or Israeli. It's hard to describe the food here because it's all delicious. We started with the cauliflower. Crisp, so well seasoned. I'm not sure how I will proceed because everything was "so well seasoned." We ordered our respective dishes, but got the salatim first, which consists of a bottomless rotating tray of dishes, including pickles and olives, purple cabbage slaw, peppers, carrots, babaganoush, marinated beans, summer chershi, and feta & mint. All served with toasty pita. We all got wildly different dishes. I was torn between the salmon, lamb, and steak. I got the steak, which was crazy tender, but I was so impressed by them that I wish I had trusted them enough to get the lamb (which my server described as not overly gamey). One of my companions got the branzino, which was light and flaky, served as a whole fish. Another attendee got the chicken and was pleased. Someone else got the salmon (served with tomato stew, lemon, and crispy chickpeas), which I sampled, and it was AMAZING. If I go back, I will get the salmon. It was flaky, tender, bursting with flavor. The drinks were all so light, original, and complex. Honestly, there is no way you can go wrong with this menu. I would come back here again and again.

Had to wait 30 minutes on a Tuesday to get a spot at the bar for just me and I understand why and…read morewould do it again. The lamb merguez was delicious- tender and seasoned so well. The Salatim was arguably better- the baba ghanoush was insanely good. The rice was just okay, but I asked for no butter so that could've impacted it. Phenomenal experience and I'd come back!

Cool little spot in Nulu to pre game before your main event. They had a DJ on the night I went, my…read moreonly complaint was that he was playing wayyy too loud, outside, with one person in the "crowd." No judgement, great set, just need to be able to have a conversation without yelling like an army sergeant. We had great bar service and the inside is a cute and makes you feel like you found a great exclusive space to hang out. The lighting is low and the decor makes the place feel classy yet rustic.

Best patio seating bar in Louisville! They have delicious, refreshing cocktails! I've never had one…read morethere I didn't love. It's in a great location to pop by and get a cocktail before or after dinner