First String Bar & Grill is your traditional sports bar. The food was decent, but nothing…read moremind-blowing. The service was good, and our waitress was incredibly welcoming. She gave several helpful suggestions, which I appreciated. The atmosphere could use some updating, as it felt a little older, but it still had that local mom-and-pop feel. It was not bad enough to keep me from going back. They also have a gaming section, which is a nice bonus. Overall, it was a solid spot to grab food, relax, and hold a conversation without too much noise.

Wednesday's Burger Week stop was First String! Another busy night so we had it to-go. The toppings…read moredidn't quite match what the burger week description was but they were fun (pineapple!) and it was a good burger. The chips stood out to me the most. These were homemade and perfectly crisped.

Had great service at this bar and drinks are honestly inexpensive. All of the frozen drinks and…read moredaiquiris are delicious!

What makes a 5-star bar? Heavy pours or creative cocktails combined with a little bit of ambiance?…read moreMaybe a witty bartender? The Center Bar is a real estate agent's dream: it offers location, location, location. It's situated right in the middle of the Derby City casino floor. You're gambling and thirsty? A cold drink is steps away. Want to watch pretty much any sport on TV? You can get that, too. I consumed what may be the saltiest Bloody Mary I've ever had. And I like salty. Thank goodness for the beer chaser. On reflection, I would stick to the bottled offerings. The bar's specialties read like an '80s child's dream: Bahama Mama, Tequilia Sunrise, Long Island Tea. They're appealing to the casino crowd who probably can't operate their smart phones but have somehow figured out the complicated video slots and don't mind the constant noise (you can't banter with the bartender if you can't hear them). If you want food at the Center Bar, you can order from Eats. You'll have to go get it yourself and eat out of plastic to-go containers, but again, you don't have to drive somewhere in the dark or rain. And bottles of water are free. Which will help dilute that salty Bloody Mary.

My friend and I stopped in here for lunch today. We ordered the spaghetti, meatball garlic bread,…read moresalad special for $10. We also got a cheeseburger and fry and some chicken wings to try. We all sampled a little bit of everything and it was all really good. The standout was definitely the spaghetti meatball meal. It was really good. Wings were pretty solid. Cheeseburger was good as well. I do recommend it. It's a nice little small bar that serves good food.

Never knew about this hole in the wall! Glad i stopped for a beer! Very friendly staff! Cold beer!…read moreGood selection of bar food!! Clean! Will definitely stop here again

Formerly known as the "Peppermint Lounge", a place I avoided back in the day. Basically came here…read moreout of curiosity to see if anything went into this space when Peppermint Lounge closed. Sure enough it did. Located in the Iroquois shopping center next to the Vietnamese restaurant sits this bar. I did come here a few times when it was named the Peppermint Lounge but back years ago it seemed when me and a friend came here, Patrons were either served too much alcohol or there was a fight just about every time we came here so that's why I stopped going even though there were a few good people here I didn't want to be around that mess and stopped coming however, that wasn't the case last night, there were no fights or overly intoxicated patrons. I was very impressed. The bathroom was my first visit, there is a women's and a men's bathroom but, they have single toilets in the bathrooms which was fine with me. Bathroom was very clean and didn't smell bad. The establishment itself was also clean and very well lit and not dark like a lot of dive bars. Next up, sit at the bar and greeted by a friendly bartender, only did 2 shots and was offered a coke to chase them with. The 2 shots didn't cost very much and I did leave a generous tip. I did stick around for the Karaoke which was entertaining. I didn't stay very long this visit because I was just checking the place out to see if it had changed since going under a new name. And I will say it has changed since the Peppermint days. This is not a place I would go to all the time but I do plan on returning at some point in time. If you are ever looking for reasonably priced drinks and good karaoke then this is the place for you. Good job guys I'm impressed with the changes.

Very fun environment. Great food, good music, staff is very friendly and will make you feel right…read moreat home.

We visited here on a Tuesday night arriving by 6:30 PM for the Family Feud style trivia at 7 PM…read more Prizes are terrific for winning teams! I think it's also $2,domestic beer night, $2.50 well drinks, and $2.50 taco night. I had a couple of the spicy chicken tacos with slaw and thought they were tasty. Service is great. Noise level is moderate to loud. Plenty of parking and easy access. Too many big screen TVs to count!

The strawberry margarita taste like kool aid the teriyaki wings were good the combo plate…read more Our waitress was nice they were short staffed she was pregnant & cute gave good service ambiance good for the game

One of Louisville's secret hidden gems!! Great atmosphere, good food, good drinks, and wonderful…read moresouthern hospitality!! Don't pass this place up!!

From the owner: Sports bar and grill, fun for the whole family. We have lunch specials, we have beer specials we…read morealso have four pool tables and live bands every weekend. amazing food and energetic workers who always are smiling. We have a place for everyone. Come enjoy the new memories you can make.

Great atmosphere and food was amazing. We had cheeseburgers & fries!! If you're looking for…read morefriendly service & good food you should stop by. It's not fancy, it's a bar/restaurant but it was great!!

We stumbled upon this hidden gem while in town for work. The people were extremely friendly and we…read moreeven met the owner, Holly, who was a delight! Even though the place was full of regulars, they made us feel right at home and we felt like we were with old friends. The food was delicious and the fries were amazing! We will definitely be back when we are back in Louisville. Thanks Amy, Holly, Kyle, Dave, Salah, Allen and Rita for an amazing time!

After hearing about this place on a local Facebook group page, I decided to try this place on a…read morelovely summer day. After seeing some vehicles parked up front I thought the place would have some people in here but, it was just me and one other patron that sat at the bar. Guess it was just a slow day, who knows. I was greeted by one of the employees who I later find out is one of the owners took both my food and drink order. They do have their own signature cocktails and I did have one of them called Coaches Lemonade. The best way to describe that one is the adult version of the lemonade. Also, had the Bacardi Punch. Both drinks were good but, I highly recommend Coaches Lemonade. For their food, I ordered cheese sticks and wings. The cheese sticks were great but, I wasn't big on the marinara sauce. The wings were also good. I got the mild flavor and although it was very good, it had a kick that I wasn't expecting. During my visit one of the owners, Ronnie is his name checked up on me and asked how everything thing was. He made my visit here better than expected, even made me feel right at home. I will be back here.

Had the grilled chicken salad today and it was excellent. Lots of chicken in a very large serving…read morebowl...filled me up. My wife had the stuffed chicken salad tomato and it was delicious, with house made chicken, none of the can stuff...fresh!!!

I'm not sure that I even want you to know about this place because it's the kind of bar that you…read morewant to stay exactly the way it is and NOT change one bit. I learned of this bar last fall when my dad and I threw a co-birthday party (he turned 70 and of course I was turning 21 for the 20th time, ha!) and since it's his favorite neighborhood watering hole we decided to host it there. All I can say is I have zero regrets! First of all, the folks that work here are very nice and while they obviously know whether you're a regular or not...they welcome you and treat you kindly either way. The drink prices are hard to beat too! They might not have the fanciest beverages in town but if you can't find something to sip on here then I think you should just stay home. Ok, here's the part I'd rather not tell you about but I guess I will just to give more props to Old Rascals. They have karaoke on 2 nights every week. Yep!! And the karaoke dude, Steve, is truly a gem! He's super nice and makes you feel like you're part of the family. I'm serious. I mean I feel like I'm ready for American Idol based on his complimentary reactions to my performances. Oh, and even if there is a long list of singers (which there often is), he is fair with the rotation. What a nice relief for a karaoke bar, AMIRIGHT?!? The catalog of songs is basically infinite as far as I can tell, and if he doesn't know a song he'll let you help him search for it...because he wants YOU TO BE HAPPY! There are 2 microphones for your use, one of which is wireless. He even brings cleaning wipes in case you're a bit of germ-a-phobe and want to clean the mic off for your turn. Of course, if you aren't into karaoke it's still a chill little spot to pop into for a drink or two when you're not trying to go wild on the nightlife scene. Everyone who hangs out here is friendly. And I don't mean fake smile, nosy ass neighbor type vibes...I mean genuine humans who are just happy to be there and glad to welcome you to their bar too. I cannot believe I've only just now found my new (not in my) neighborhood bar after all these years. My dad really held out on sharing this one. I love this place! PRO TIP: Do not show up here trying to be a total hipster, expecting something trendy, and/or looking for any bar drama. Old Rascals doesn't throw that type of party. You're welcome for sharing this Louisville secret with you. Now don't tell anyone else. :)

I have lived in the Beechmont area for almost 2 years now and pass Old Rascals quite often, but…read morehave never stopped in. My friends and I decided to stop in on a Thursday night. The place was not crowded at all, which was nice, because it gave us a chance to really see what it has to offer. I was the only female in the place that night, so I am guessing the men to women ratio is high ;) When you walk in you will be surprised to see how clean this place is! The bartender was so friendly and made me feel welcome. They have 2 dart boards and a shuffle board/bowling machine, which was really fun. Friday and Saturdays is karaoke, and another night of the week, I believe Tuesday is trivia night. If you play Keno they also have that. This is a neighborhood bar where they treat you like a friend and you can get a cheap beer. I am going back to check out karaoke this weekend.

Really good experience here during happy hour. Me and my…read morefriend went. Gosh it's such a deal we had fun and it didn't break the bank. We got sliders, pickles, drinks. I got the pixie stix martini without the grape it was sooo good. Will be back! They have a huge parking lot. The service was really good. We sat at the bar. This location is cute. Really big. You'll enjoy it. Not far down on outerloop either so. Less traffic.

Drake's located in Okolona had free parking and lots tvs for sports fans. I had seen more and more…read moreof this popping up. I had been waiting to give them a try. For a Friday night, we were able to get in with no wait. It was pretty full in the restaurant. We got a large table top for 6 in main Dining Area. Our waiter came over and quickly introduced himself. My son was ready so took his order and then came back. The food came out fairly quickly as did the drinks. Ok so the drinks, my aunt and dad liked the sweet tea. My son said The Resolution special drink was good. I had the smoked winter old fashioned. I could not tell it had been smoked. The drink was just okay. I would not order it again. I expected more in Bourbon country but alas. My son loved his bbq bacon burger and fried. My aunt said the slides and salad was good. She loved the side salad. I enjoyed my fish sliders and fries. The fries were really good. The waiter needed to be more attentive. The other staff was helpful in his absence. I am thinking he was new. They have an assorted menu with many options. It's a decent sports bar.