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Match Cigar Bar

4.5 (86 reviews)
Open • 1:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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Classy
Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating

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Roya J.

Riverside cigar bar and lounge and this place are connected. At first it was a little confusing, but it became clear. This is the bar to buy drinks. Riverside sells cigars, but you can bring cigars here and take drinks there. Prefer the back outdoor sitting area of this place, but both are awesome if you're into bourbon/cocktails and cigars.

Marsha G.

Wonderful place to stop. Great selection of drinks. This place has a relaxed atmosphere with incredible staff. Owner has plenty of events to enjoy. Love it. Must try.

Jeremy J.

My buddy and i went in here last week for a drink and cigar. They had a great vibe and good seating. They had good prices on drinks and free water also. I really enjoyed myself and look forward on returning. Tvs with sports, bar food, adn games to play. Excellent spot

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Timothy D.

Visiting Louisville for Scottish Rite-NMJ. Couldn't believe there was not a cigar bar in Louisville. Drove across the 2nd street bridge and literally 50-feet from the river found this gem. Outstanding selection of cigars and bourbon! I had a Perdomo Lot 23 and paired it with a barrel pick of Knob Creek. Great choice! Bartender was incredibly knowledgeable. This will be a must stop on all future trips to the River City. Cmon Commonwealth of Kentucky, get with it and allow this near the convention center!

Matt L.

Great renovation to the cigar bar connected to Riverside Cigars! Fantastic service and friendly patrons. A must visit across the bridge from Louisville!

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Kimmi S.

Match is a great place to hang out, watch a game, have a drink and cigar. It is just across the state line from Louisville. The humidor has a limited selection but everyone can find something suited for their palate.

Basic cigar customer service no effort .
Jill G.

Awe I've posted prior reviews and have to give less stars this year. Humidor is basic with old inventory. No Aficionado top 25 in inventory. The staff is nice but not really helpful to sell top choices. He's just sitting at the desk no effort. Maybe it's because we are SOTLs. The guy at the door is super nice. Furniture needs an upgrade a bit broken down. I would not call this upscale. Oh but when two good ol boys come in he enters the humidor and chats them up :(

Best prices on drinks and cigars. Atmosphere is awesome and everyone who works here is very cool. Have a few drinks and sit back and enjoy a cigar. Will highly recommend!

Nice variety
Roger L.

Great cigars, Great prices, Great crowd, Great layout, Great ambiance = Great place to chill for an hour! I found this place via Yelp on my way back north from Louisville, easily the most random almost out of place little gem in Kentuckiana. You get the old world nostalgia, plush couches, flatscreens and a bunch of cool people just chillin. I can't even call it a hole in the wall because it is pretty huge, and its crazy nice inside!. The owner was super chill, helped my friend and I pick out a cigar, then we just got some Mexican sugar cane Cokes and watched some March Madness. The other guys there were all super cool, was like sitting in a giant man cave. Pro-Tip: Once you're feeling groovy, take a walk along the river, its only a block away!

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They have the best old fashioneds!!! Plus everyone is so nice!!l this is our second time here and definitely plan on coming back.

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Amazing staff, owner, selection and comfort. Just what we were looking for!. Will definitely be back when visiting the Louisville area.

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It's an amazing place, and well worth the drive! An excellent selection of cigars and bourbon.

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Stopped by for a coffee and a cigar driving through Louisville. Good little spot, good humidor and vibe in there!

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4.2(334 reviews)
1.2 mi•East Main, Downtown
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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.

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4.1(178 reviews)
1.2 mi•NuLu
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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!

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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!

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Meta - There is an awesome vodka available here.

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