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Hop Atomica

4.3 (137 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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HOP ATOMICA ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed
Happy hour specials

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THE PRETZEL & BIER CHEESE
Sydney P.

Blown Away!! Listen I had no expectations but we were greeted with a smile. Walked through how it is self serve, order via QR and food is brought to your table. The ambience is very chic has tables, high tops and a lounge with couches. The drink menu is amazing we tried the whiskey sour and the Poohs Porter. I am not normally a bourbon girly but this whiskey sour sent me out of this world! 5 stars based on the drinks alone seriously. The appetizer we opted for the pretzel and cheese...the mustard was a bit much. But the cheese was delicious and just a hint of spice. For pizza we chose the Sinatra and the bolognese sauce was such an equal balance of sweet and savory! Next time we can't wait to try the pig and fig! Because there will most definitely be a next time!! Check thisplace

Kristin D.

Everything was delicious!!! You do order online while you are at the restaurant and then they will bring your food out to your table.

Chad M.

Quality spot! Feel it's only right to start with the brewery aspect...some excellent pours to be had (absolutely loved the seasonal pumpkin when I visited!). Cocktails are not to be missed either...the chai take on an old fashioned was one of the more unique and enjoyable drinks I've had! And, lest I leave out the option for everyone...pizzas are pretty darn good! I've seen some reviews that the food takes a while, but my experience was almost irritatingly to the opposite...pizza was out by the time the drinks arrived. My point is not to critique, just that pacing can be a little off depending on the crowd. Interior feels a little cramped with a crowd, but the beer garden space is awesome when the weather is good! All told, well worth a visit.

Whipped Feta Dip
Catherine

I would highly suggest this place. This place is perfect for the small party. You will have your own private room for the party. Their whipped feta and the pizzas were so good. All of the ladies enjoyed it a lot. Also we enjoyed the beers and cocktails. It was truly great time!

Sydney B.

I have been wanting to try Hop Atomica for a long time and I finally made a stop. My first impression was how clean, shiny and modern everything is. Most breweries that I've been to tend to have a rustic feel so it was nice to see something different. They also have a beer garden which is pretty spacious. They do have a decent menu of beer and pizza but the menu on the tables are not the same as the ones that are displayed by the bar. My husband's first 2 picks were on the paper menu but were not available to order. I don't remember the name of the beer I received but I enjoyed it. I also ordered the Fungi pizza. I liked the pizza but wish it has a little more sauce. The service was not the greatest. There were servers but they wanted us to order using a QR code which did not work. We ended up going to the bar to order and I never felt more sorry for the bartenders. They were insanely understaffed and I could tell they were working insanely hard to try to keep up. One of the bartenders, Jacob was great. I didn't get the name of the other person but he was doing a good job also. Hop Atomica is nice but I probably will try the other breweries before making another stop in

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Amanda S.

Really good experience! They have self serve water / silverware & plates. You order from a QR code on your phone at your table. Pizza was incredible. I had the mushroom and my partner had the pesto. The beers were just ok in my opinion. I'd go back for the pizza!

Fig and Pig, Pepperoni, 1/2 lb smoked wings, Winter Blues side salad
Reghan G.

This was my second visit to Hop Atomica. The first time I visited in person for an event and was so impressed by the variety of beers on tap- I love ciders and sours and Hop Atomica had multiple options. They have a big patio that looks perfect to enjoy a beer in the warmer weather. This week, I grabbed carryout as part of the Louisville Restaurant Week special. That Winter Blues salad was full of goat cheese and fresh, ripe blueberries and blackberries - so good. The Fig and Pig was a fun pizza with the fig jam. The smoked wings were alright, but I was happiest about the house-made ranch that came on the side.

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Peyton B.

One of my favorite Lou Brews!! Love the atmosphere, private rooms are available, and the patio is well lit and great for warm weather. The food is fantastic and there is a variety of yummy beers!

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Erica O.

Second visit and Fantastic experience here. I didn't realize they make their own liquors too and I have to say the margarita maybe is my fav around the ville. Delicious pizza too, very fresh ingredients the crust is fluffy and crispy. Great vibe, modern and easy street sparking and a lot behind the venue. This is going to be added to our date night rotation!

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Ed S.

This is not the review I wanted to write. There's so much promise that remains unfulfilled at Hop Atomica. Paul, as the owner, I'm going address my comments directly to you. I know you're proud of your "self service" approach to ordering. But it flat out fails. It's been a consistent theme in comments since the day you opened. It's chaotic at best and damn confusing. We tried ordering by the app, but there's no way to customize an order. Want cauliflower crust? (We did). Get up and tell the guy at the bar. Want some special toppings? Get up and tell the guy at the bar. Why not just tell a server and save your guests the trouble? Need a water refill? Go get it yourself. Another constant theme you said you've addressed is burnt pizza crust. Sorry, it's still coming out black on the edges. See our picture. Noise. Many folks have complained about the loud music. My watch clocked over 100 decibels. That's short term hearing loss for a brief exposure and a flat out health hazard to your employees. It certainly doesn't make for comfortable conversation. One can barely hear themself think. Service. Well, that's another issue. You've got servers carrying food with no idea who ordered it. They Hop (pun intended) from table to table asking what food we ordered. Add a table number with an order and give the kids a chance to serve properly. BTW, my order of wings came out a full 20 minutes before my wife's pizza was brought to the table. Would you be happy with that service? One other thing. When I placed our order at the bar, no one brought out the beer. Again, self service, as you might have guessed it, as I had to get up and get the bar guy to pour it. He can't be both an order taker and a bar tender. It just doesn't work. Bottom line? You've been open 18 months and Hop Atomica still hasn't worked out the kinks. But based on the crowd on Friday evening, our concerns don't seem to be affecting business. From what we saw, the under 30 crowd loves the place and knows how the place works (or doesn't work). Your food is good. Very good. I'm not a fan of smoked wings, but yours were above average. The dry rub had good flavor (though I don't know why it's called a Korean rub). The wings were good sized and served nice and hot. The pizza was also quite good, although more of a European style. It came hot, lots of cheese. The gluten free crust (which you had, then didn't have, then had again-all depending on who we spoke to) was thin and crisp. And once you got past the burnt edges, quite tasty. But not everyone wants pepperoni on pizza. Sometimes a simple veggie pizza is desired. But at Hop Atomica it takes an act of congress to get some non-meat toppings. There's lots of beer to choose from. And it's served up cold. And the bar tender was generous with samples to help you find a beer to suit your taste. But the pluses of friendly people and good food and beer can't compensate for the frustrating experience of ordering and dining at Hop Atomica. I hope management takes a look at its practices and reconsiders. Hop Atomica is collapsing under its own weight. What worked at first isn't working now. As I said at the beginning of this review, "there's so much promise that remains unfulfilled."

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Carlin T.

We were traveling for pizza on our last night traveling to the area. Was a bit of a drive from downtown where we were staying and WOWEEEE! So glad we made it. The atmosphere was just perfect, staff was very friendly and it being our first time they were patient and answered all our questions! The interior was very well done, ALL BREW is made in house, we altered a pizza from menu and it wasn't a problem. We both chose small flights and enjoyed the brew, the pizza, I want to move to the loft nearby. Couldn't have been more on point! We sat outside, it was fantastic, they didn't forget about us or hover.

THE HUMMUS
Emily H.

My girlfriends and I have a tradition where we go out for lunch on Oaks Day. This year, we chose Hot Atomica and were so impressed! I had tried a sample of their food at the Taste of Derby and was so intrigued to go there myself. We started with the hummus, which was expertly plated and a step above normal hummus. The pretzel and beer cheese was also big enough for the four of us to share. It came out warm, and the beer cheese hit the spot. The main event, though, was the pizza. The Fig & Pig -- get this!!! The mix of mozzarella, fig jam, prosciutto and goat cheese is just perfect. I've been thinking about this pizza ever since we got it. We were able to easily get a table, and you can order from your table via an app. Their cocktails were also on point, though next time I want to try more of their beer. We will be back, especially to enjoy the outdoor patio!

VERDE CARNE ASADA (November Pizza of the Month)
Mariah C.

Hop Atomica has one of my favorite patios in Louisville. We attended there fall festival and won the doggie costume contest! We returned for pizza week. The verde carne asada pizza was tasty and for $10, it was a great deal. We also ordered the black garlic wings and 3 beers. Service was slow, our pizzas were served before our drinks, my partner had to run inside to ask about our drinks. The wings were tasty but didn't taste very garlicky. My blueberry wheat beer was one of my favorites! The restaurant is clean and bright. The pizza prices are pretty high regularly so I'm not sure if I would return without a gift card or special.

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Jacob was great! Kind and attentive service! The service was incredible and the food was delicious!

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Ask the Community - Hop Atomica

Go you offer gluten free crust?

Yes! For a couple of dollars more!

Is the patio pet-friendly?

Yes absolutely. And with the QR codes all the ordering of food and drinks can be done from the outside table!

Are you open? Stopped 10/6 after work. Dark, umbrellas up....could not tell if you are open

Official opening is Friday

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Michter's Fort Nelson Distillery - Fort Nelson Crusta

Michter's Fort Nelson Distillery

4.3(322 reviews)
2.4 miWest Main, Downtown
$$$
Full bar
Takes reservations

This was the place i chose to wait in line for before they opened. I've only ever had their…read moreAmerican Whiskey before, and really enjoyed it. (Was hopping for the 10 yr Bourbon but got the 10 yr Rye.) Had always heard good thing about the rye too but a little more than i usually pay for any bottle, but hey . . . . I was there . . . . so i did. The staff were great but if i had one complaint, it's that it was bundled with another bottle. Sure, i understand when a retail place does it but it seemed unnecessary here, even annoying.

Stopped by here while we were killing time before heading to the airport. Since it was Derby week,…read morethey had a Mint Julep menu comprised of various takes on the classic Mint Julep. I opted for the tropic & Derby after dark. The tropical one was fun with the addition of the coconut cream and the added bananas. The Derby after dark was also a front runner with the hint of chocolate added with the mint, paired very nicely! Isaiah was amazing throughout our entire reservation, staying on top of refilling our snacks that paired perfectly with the drinks and flights! They are strict on their 1.5 hour stay per table so be mindful when ordering your drinks . That said, I did overhear the servers reminding the tables of their time remaining and allowed them to ample time for last call.

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Michter's Fort Nelson Distillery - Tour the active distillery on the Michter's Fort Nelson Tour.

Tour the active distillery on the Michter's Fort Nelson Tour.

Michter's Fort Nelson Distillery - Michter's The Bar at Fort Nelson.

Michter's The Bar at Fort Nelson.

Michter's Fort Nelson Distillery - Michter's Old Fashioned at The Bar at Fort Nelson.

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Michter's Old Fashioned at The Bar at Fort Nelson.

Old Forester Distilling - Complimentary pour while my bourbon flight was being prepared.

Old Forester Distilling

4.6(121 reviews)
2.1 miDowntown, East Main
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The Old Forester Distillery tour is located at their smaller distillery on whiskey row in downtown…read moreLouisville. They also have a shop there along with a bar for paid tastings of their bourbons. The staff are friendly and personable and the site is welcoming. We were early for our tour but there was seating along with the shopping and bar. Our tour guide was Carter and he was very knowledgeable. He took us through the history of the distillery and owners as we walked through their smaller distillery. A stand out aspect of their distillery is the on site cooperage. The cooper that was working was very energetic and treated us to a viewing of an actual barrel charring. I've never seen that in person and it was a real treat. The tour ends with a tasting that included a pin and a chocolate covered caramel marshmallow, which I ended up buying a full bag of later in the shop - they are so good! This is, by far, my favorite bourbon trail tour yet - partly because of Carter, the cooperage, and the little extras we were given. I highly recommend!

Enjoyed the opportunity to tour a famous old distillery. The bar and gift shop were hopping on a…read moreSaturday afternoon. 16 on the tour, a reasonable size, and it was clear that the space (which is good sized though not their large distillery) was set up at least partially to allow for the tours. Got a good history of the founder and the distillery. Enjoyed smelling and seeing the fermenting brew at various stages. Cool to see the coopering (barrel making) including the blazing fire charring the inside of the freshly made barrels. Wife said she could have watched the bottling line all day, and I wouldn't disagree. Small tastings of their 4 major labels in a sit down tasting room. The wife, who is not a whiskey fan, still enjoyed the tour, and was presented a decent mocktail to sip during the tasting. If you're in the neighborhood, it's a fun way to pass an hour plus.

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Old Forester Distilling - Inside the bar/ tasting room

Inside the bar/ tasting room

Old Forester Distilling - Post your tasting :) - 9/5/25 - 24 and 25 Birthday Bourbon, 117 extra old series, and President's Choice

Post your tasting :) - 9/5/25 - 24 and 25 Birthday Bourbon, 117 extra old series, and President's Choice

Old Forester Distilling - Birthday bourbon flight

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Birthday bourbon flight

Whiskey Thief - Pomegranate mule

Whiskey Thief

4.7(31 reviews)
1.7 miNuLu

Barrels of good times to be had here…read more Everything is barrel strength at Whiskey Thief, so the five sample tasting is quite the gauntlet. I found the high proof points to be draining, and so I can't recommend buying a bottle with my own money. The chocolates are a must pairing. Service, however, is super chill and friendly. The bar is a chill place to hang out afterwards, and the bitter blend for their Old Fashioned is stellar. I also bought a couple bars of soap. Earthy and aromatic!

This was the second stop on our birthday tour through the Louisville bars and distilleries. We were…read moreable to park right outside the distillery in a reserved spot in sort of an alleyway. One of the things they offered in this distillery was a chance to tap right into a whiskey barrel for a flight of 5 different barrels. This was a really cool option but I knew I had a long day and evening ahead of me so I did not give it a try but definitely will be back to give it a go. They also had a chocolate pairing you could purchase with a selection for each barrel. They had a nice little gift shop and we perused what they had to offer and purchased a Glencairn glass for our collection at home. We sat down at the bar to order our cocktails. Valentine's Day (my birthday) had just passed a couple weeks prior and they still had their V-Day special on the menu so I ordered that cocktail. My cocktail was the Crushed Velvet, Whiskey Thief Bourbon, Creme de Cacao, Vanilla liqueur, Luxardo juice, chocolate bitters, and egg whites. It was a fine cocktail although not my favorite of the day. The hubby ordered a Maple Smoked Manhattan which had Whiskey Thief Bourbon, sweet vermouth, bitters, and maple syrup and he said he enjoyed it. Sitting at the bar was nice because they had a huge window open to the outside and you could feel the warmth of the day and a slight breeze. We will definitely be back to try the barrel flight and the chocolate pairing. Nice little place.

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Whiskey Thief - Nice bar area

Nice bar area

Whiskey Thief
Whiskey Thief

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Prohibition Craft Spirits - The bar during our cocktail class

Prohibition Craft Spirits

4.5(106 reviews)
1.4 miPhoenix Hill
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On our last visit to Louisville we basically had a private tour. We checked in and were asked if we…read morewanted to take an drinks on the tour. I opted for the black walnut Manhattan which was very well made. The tour takes you through interesting parts of the Distillery history, a crazy story by the way, as we as Prohibition. At the end of the tour you would normally go to a tasting room but since we were the only ones, he took us up and pulled samples with a whiskey thief from the barrell. It was so much fun and they had so many unique options to try. We rook a bottle of the french oak home. Definitely recommend stopping on your next Louisville trip and ask for our tour guide George.

Prohibition is definitely off the beaten path. It's small, mostly local (only shipping a few of…read moretheir MANY whiskies nationwide) and should be on your list to visit! The space is cozy, and the bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable. Perfect spot for our Saturday afternoon. In contrast to Peerless, the high proof selections here at Prohibition were incredible. The unique styles and flavor profiles that their distillers have created had me rethinking everything I thought I knew about barrel proof libations. My favorites were the agave spirit (añejo) and the toasted bourbon. The amburana barrel aged whiskey blew me away! It's like nothing you've ever tasted I guarantee. This was easily my favorite whiskey on the trail. 10/10 would recommend! Do NOT miss this!

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Prohibition Craft Spirits - Margarita - cocktail class

Margarita - cocktail class

Prohibition Craft Spirits - Old fashioned

Old fashioned

Prohibition Craft Spirits - Museum like tour and set up.

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Museum like tour and set up.

Rabbit Hole Distillery - Tasting Tent

Rabbit Hole Distillery

4.6(197 reviews)
1.6 miNuLu
$$

I was very excited to tour this distillery, my husband went here during his bachelor trip almost…read moretwo years ago now and always said it was fun. We showed up around 930am for our 10am tour - they say to get there at 9:45 AM, but we were a little bit early - and they greet you with a welcome cocktail, which was pretty nice, you can choose between an Old Fashioned or a Manhattan. The tour was very informative and you do the tastings throughout, and then we headed up to their rooftop bar to drink a bit more - it was a rainy day but still nice. Overall I liked this distillery and would come back - there is free lot parking too, although only about 20 spots.

We enjoy visiting Kentucky and touring the bourbon distilleries. The tours aren't necessarily…read moreunique from one to the next, with regard to the process of bourbon distilling,, however, there are some stand outs we have found over the years. Rabbit Hole is a newer distillery located in downtown Louisville. As with almost all others, their shop is where the check in area is and it's all immaculately clean. The team that works here are knowledgeable and friendly. I have found most of the distilleries have happy employees- that's appreciated. One part of the tour that stood out for us was a special tasting of one of their founder's blends (Adoura) at the end of the tour. When the price tag for that particular one is $900 a bottle, it's a real treat to try it.

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Rabbit Hole Distillery - Overlook entry

Overlook entry

Rabbit Hole Distillery - Our tasting flight

Our tasting flight

Rabbit Hole Distillery

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