The Angel's Envy distillery is pretty much the #1 reason that my top-tier chum who literally went…read moreto the school of hospitality and I decided to go on a trip to Kentucky, and after actually visiting, justified it as well. During an early 2025 trip to Washington, D.C., we went to multiple establishments and, coincidentally or not, encountered this specific bourbon and just loved it. The most notable occurrence was at Jack Rose Dining Saloon, where I had literally the best Old-Fashioned I've ever had, using a special Angel's Envy that hung out in some sherry barrels for a while. Since then, we've both regularly ordered it when given the opportunity, and ultimately decided that the best way to appreciate this fine spirit was to go right to the source. So to the mothership we went. My chum did most of the heavy lifting here and scheduled a bourbon tour with Louisville Food Tours (very strong recommend) that featured Angel's Envy at the first stop. It's hard to really put into words what this building looks like as you walk in and explore, but it's just so...nice. It's classy without being inaccessible, and it just felt like a true cathedral of bourbon. As tasteful as the bourbon it makes. During our initial tour, we were probably in the distillery for a solid half hour plus, getting a quick tour of the still and fermenters before being led into a side room on the second floor to formally taste some bourbon. Paula was our guide, both during this tour and later on, and was just enormously impressive, which I touched upon in my review of the official tour as well. She's no-nonsense and loves her bourbon - who can't relate? We learned how to inspect the bourbon in the glass, to take a test sip to numb the pain receptors and to truly appreciate the subtle notes in the bourbon with the second sip. It was legitimately helpful, useful information that we're both going to utilize going forward. After our three-hour tour ended (go hard or go home), it wasn't even much of a discussion - we came back here for a few hours to soak in more of the atmosphere and drink some more bourbon. At this point, it was probably close to 5ish but the place was still pretty busy; somehow we were able to secure spots at the bar upstairs and made ourselves at home. I wish I could remember the name of our bartender (blame the time that has elapsed, not the bourbon), but he was very good, social without being oppressive and was just present and let us do our thing. After sipping straight bourbon for most of the afternoon, I switched to the Bourbon Renewal, which you'll be shocked to know includes Angel's Envy but is a more summer, fruit-forward cocktail and super refreshing. Was the right call and hit the spot. (We also got waters because that's the responsible thing to do.) We finally went back downstairs to the gift shop, which doesn't feel like the right term - it was more majestic than something you'd walk into after going through, say, a museum for an hour or two. It's enormous and offers numerous bourbons and also some very high quality swag. We reunited with our chum Paula and sampled their limited edition two-grain, which was created due to a fortunate mistake in which the rye wasn't added so it's just the corn and malted barley. You CAN see the difference and taste it; to me at least, it's more caramel-y than their normal single barrel. We each bought a bottle to bring back to the homeland. My chum basically bought half the store, but I remained calm/deliberate and my only other purchase was a MAGNIFICENT black hoodie. I'm not kidding - I love hoodies and have probably owned dozens over the years, and this is literally the best quality one I've had. It has this interesting front pouch pocket design with like a pocket within the pocket for high-priority items like your ID or credit cards, and the hood itself is interesting. It's just really good and I wore it all day the next day as we slowly made our way back to the East Coast. It's been washed and carefully placed in my closet, where it will reign supreme when the weather inevitably turns nippy again. It's not an exaggeration to say we probably spent hundreds of dollars (at least not thousands) directly and indirectly involving Angel's Envy on this trip. Worth it.

Right downtown and close to many other places. This was great to check out. Learned a lot about the…read morehistory. Our tour guide, Paula, was fabulous. She was attentive, informative and taught us how to get past the initial burn of bourbon. I much enjoyed the bourbon and the chocolate pairings were a nice surprise. We were able to get tickets the night before at a time that worked well for us. The bar area is a nice place to hang out and if you don't do the tour you can still go get some tastings.

We planned our wedding with Passalino's in 3 weeks due to unfortunate events from our first venue…read more They were so quick to respond to any questions so easy to talk to. The space is absolutely beautiful. It was an extremely hot day and the venue stayed cool inside for everyone. It was conveniently located next to our hotel and many things going on downtown Louisville. Day of, Jenn was so helpful and made sure we were all taken care of while we were getting ready. I'm so glad we chose this venue. The day was just absolutely perfect. Thank you so much Passalino's!

This is great downtown event space and brand new to Louisville. We have attended several events in…read morethis space and they are always well received. Michelle is great to work with and has a great knowledge for the Louisville event business. We used Ladyfingers Catering and The Flower Studio and our event was FABULOUS!!!!

The Majestic was shockingly the perfect space for the Edgar Allen Poe Speakeasy event…read more We were a little skeptical at first because of the location but we ended up having a good time. There is a lot of parking so that was not an issue. The building is very spacious so it did not feel like everyone was sitting on top of each other. They do have a stage so everyone could watch the show without worrying about seeing it properly. The event itself was so much fun. The actors were fantastic and the drinks were AMAZING! I love how they give you cards with the recipes on them so you can make it at home. I was with a group and 3 of them were new to the event. They had a a blast so we have no complaints. I'm hoping the Speakeasy event comes back soon because I'm already missing it.

Wonderful B&B on 2 secluded acres. My wife and I have stayed with Chaz and Kim (the owners)…read moremultiple times, and we can't recommend it enough -- either for an event, or just renting a room for the evening. The gardens and grounds are especially beautiful -- I can't imagine a better place for a wedding. The old growth trees provide plenty of shade, making even those hot summer weddings tolerable. Location is great as well -- Bardstown Rd and Cherokee Park are just a short drive away.

Wow! Wow! Wow! Two…read moreof my dearest friends tied the knot recently, and I cannot fathom a better venue for their wedding. With the wedding day scheduled for a Saturday, the bridal party and groomsmen were able to leave gowns, beauty products, suits, and overnight bags in our rooms the Friday before upon completing the rehearsal. This allowed for an easy situation to walk in to on the morning of the wedding as we prepared for the ceremony later that afternoon. The house was built in the mid 1800s and has been kept within the family since then. The current owners, Kim and Chaz, take great pride in the house and were extremely accommodating towards our group. They were on hand throughout Saturday to answer any questions. As a history nerd, I loved speaking with them more on the history of the house and the surrounding gardens (that were stunningly beautiful in September) as I snuck a cigarette on the back porch during the reception. When the bride & groom booked the venue, they were also able to secure accommodations for the bridal party. Considering that all five of the bridesmaids live over an hour away, it made for the perfect place to crash post reception. Our two flower girls had a ball exploring the house and spent the night as well with no problem. To top off the magical wedding weekend, Kim and Chaz prepared coffee and breakfast on Sunday morning for the guests that spent the night. I highly recommend considering Midlane Farm as a special events venue. The service we received certainly deserves five stars!

The wedding I attended here was beautiful and the space was beautiful. However, the bathrooms…read moredefinitely need attention. Multiple stalls would not lock in the women's restroom and one lady was stuck and not strong enough to get out on her own.

We recently attended a NYE party at the Gillespie and the event space was great. The ballroom is…read morelarge and very attractive. It seems like it would be a good space for any large event. The largest downside was that the bathrooms are limited--especially upstairs where the balcony is.

I had my wedding here this past May and everything was gorgeous! Mark was super easy to work with…read moreand let us know every variety of flower that would be blooming. He takes meticulous care of the grounds. There was enough parking for everyone and even though the venue is secluded they placed signs all along the drive up to it. I felt I saved money on decoration since the venue was such a nice backdrop for everything.

I had the opportunity to check out the Gardens at Ray-Eden as the best man for a wedding being held…read morethere. The site is on the outskirts of Louisville off the Gene Snyder. It's a little hard to find since you have to drive through a subdivision to get to the entrance, but once inside it is nicely secluded from the outside world. The Gardens at Ray-Eden are beautiful gardens that can be rented out for special occasions. There were lots of flowers in bloom and the plants and trees are all well cared for. There is a main house that belongs to the owner, and is off limits to guests, but there were bathrooms and a bridal suite attached to the garage, which was very convenient. The owner was very friendly and stopped by several times to make sure that everything was going okay, although I was a little disappointed that his name wasn't Ray Eden. I suspect that weddings are their bread and butter, but I'm certain it they would work for any outdoor special occasion. They also have a large covered pergola, which stood us in very good stead since we had quite a rain shower come through during the ceremony. Although the remote location and subdivision are small negatives, I found the Gardens at Ray-Eden to a be delightful place to hold a wedding or any medium to large outdoor gathering.

I came to Holy Trinity Clifton Campus for a monthly lecture series. The lecture itself was a…read morepointless exercise (I've relooked at my notes a couple times and I can't come away with a lesson from it to help you out or add a parable to this review. I love a good parable. HTCC is huge and has a lot of different rooms with a bunch of possible uses and purposes. I think you could find a space for anything. We had our lecture in a theatre that maybe had witnessed better days. The room itself served the purpose well. The two things I didn't like about HTCC was the parking situation (if you don't have loads of parking, maybe you don't invite loads of people). The bathroom situation wasn't optimal either but I'd bet that had something to do with the age of the building more than anything else.

I recently visited the Holy Trinity Clifton Campus for a Creative Mornings event and I really liked…read morethe space! There was a large entryway, which helped with quickly getting the line of attendees into the venue. There were several small conference-type rooms where they set up the doughnuts, coffee, and kombucha. These rooms would be great for smaller presentations as well. Then, there was the best part of the space, the theatre. It really reminded me of The Palace, only smaller. There is a large stage and lots of seating. It was perfect for the event, and I could see it being perfect for lots of other events as well. The only possible issue with this space is parking. Luckily I didn't have any trouble at all finding a spot, but I could see where parking could become an issue if the venue were full. If you're looking for an event space I think this is a great spot! Just be sure to check out the parking situation first.

Frazier Kentucky History Museum is definitely a must visit to learn all about Kentucky History. I…read morewish this place had been around when I was a school kid. The exhibits are very informative on the history. I believe this was formerly a Historical Arms Museum with old military guns. I have only been here with a friend when the Summer Beer Fest at Frazier takes place. Part of the VIP package. We definitely walk around and look at the different exhibits as well as getting special pours from the fest for VIPs . This is known as the starting point for Kentucky Bourbon trail. They don't just do Kentucky History they also do Louisville History as well. You can definitely learn just about anything Kentucky here. Although we have only been during the beer festival, we have yet to be here when it is actually open. I think a guided tour would be awesome. This is definitely worth a visit, for fun, learning, field trips. They do have other events as well just check out their Facebook page.

Even if you do not enter the museum, you must stop in to browse the gift shop. It is one of my…read morefavorites and I plan to come here more often for gifts. The Frazier is now a stop on the bourbon trail and because of that you can learn fun facts about how it's made and the history in Kentucky. Tastings and tours are also available. Cool Kentucky is a favorite walk through and it's found on the main floor. It's the reason the locals should visit. I learn something new each time and people in our state are highlighted in many ways. The Lewis and Clark exhibit remains and is likely the most kid friendly; however, this museum isn't really geared towards kids and they're going to become antsy fairly quick. Rotating exhibits always offer a reason to come back so I like to follow them on social media to see the announcements. Frazier offers an annual beer fest as well during late July/early August. I give them kudos for adjusting their displays and theming over the years to appeal to more visitors and remain open. It's a unique experience. Street parking, don't forget to pay the meter. Discount tickets may be found on Groupon. Annual membership is a good deal too.