After seeing several reviews online, I knew I had to check out this speakeasy! It's tucked away in…read morea residential area, so I could see how parking might be challenging. Luckily, I had no issues finding parking during my visit. Reservations are available online, but by the time I decided to book, it was too late. We decided to take our chances and showed up without a reservation. After ringing the bell, we were warmly greeted by the hostess, who was able to seat us in the cozy couch area. Our server, Francesca, was wonderful and gave us some great drink recommendations. We ordered a few drinks and settled in to enjoy the experience. Even reading through the menu was fun--they have some unique rules that definitely add to the speakeasy atmosphere. The only downside was that the party seated next to us was extremely loud, which happened to go against one of the rules. Unfortunately, their volume didn't seem to be addressed. Aside from that, we absolutely loved our drinks and had a great time. Overall, we're so glad we got to experience this place. It was a fun and unique experience, and we're definitely thankful we made the visit!

Cool place with nice drinks. You need to make reservations. This place is worth it to stop by and…read morehave a drink.

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.

Doesn't exist anymore, needs to be updated to closed. The hotel next to it has a few nice bars…read morethough just mediocre service

Such an awesome experience and what a great drink! So unique! Can't wait to go back! The library is…read morefascinating!

I recently went a couple of times within a week. Incredible bourbon selection. Jourdan, the…read morebartender really knows his bourbon. Patient friendly shared what he liked about a variety of bourbon. It's a great place to take out of town guess who wanted urban experience of going to the distilleries themselves, which is amazing. Located downtown and a great spot for Thursday night live. They have an outdoor area during Thursday night. Inside the bar doesn't pick up until much later and not my scene. I like to go early.

3.5 stars. Just a long room open to the street that on a warm Spring Saturday night, even past 10…read morepm will be interestingly dead, but with a collection of top bourbons that punch above this bar's weight. By 11:30 pm though the place suddenly is crushed, and among the college tribes stomping in are some lithe girls in half-shirts looking at their phones, amidst guys that either look preppy or like country raccoons. Good vibes. Good service that is efficient over being friendly - and why not.

Years after my first visit and Watch Hill Proper is still hitting it out of the park…read more I visited on a recent evening with a friend for a quick drink after dinner. Despite the late hour, I was glad I had gotten reservations for our high top seats at the bar. We were promptly greeted with drink and food menus. I was in the mood for a mocktail, and the staff said they could make just about anything. When I asked about the old fashioned, they warmed me that the brand of faux bourbon they use has a taste that is distinctly not bourbon-ish. They let me sample a bit, and I'm glad they did. I decided instead to go with their mocktail of the Sinfluencer and an order of the Argentine Shrimp. The shrimp came with 12 prawns and two different sauces. It was a great little snack while we caught up. I continued my mocktail magic with the Gold Rush, which I liked even better than the Sinfluencer. My friend ended the night with a flight size scoop of their homemade ice cream. I didn't, and wish that I had. I guess it's just a reason to go back soon to try something new!

We received a gift certificate for Watch Hill Proper from our kids for our anniversary last month…read more It is located in Norton Commons and I had never heard of it. We made reservations and went last night. I often find the precursor to a restaurant experience is how you are greeted (or not greeted) when you walk in the front door. They provided an extravagant, warm welcome. We were seated and our server, Logan, was at our table promptly. He explained their drink menu. They do not serve beer, gin, or vodka, but do serve wine and a VAST number of whiskeys. Their specialty drinks are all made with whiskey of some sort. Loan explained all of this and we each ordered one of their speciality drinks that were well made. The menu is large enough to fufill most tastes but small enough to excel and they did excel. Every morsel of food was excellent and our service was, in a word, perfect. Even when leaving we were asked how our meal was and our departure was just as delightful as our welcome. This place is really outstanding.

Ran into a bachelor party at the Bourbon Trail that raved about this place and its food. Drove 37…read moremiles to check it out, as my friends and I enjoy cigar lounges and we're not disappointed. T and Quida were awesome. Old Fashioned was one of the best I've had, food was great: Wings and Catfish Nuggets were tasty. Found out this won venue of the year for Louisville this year (2026). Won my approval

Attended an event here. The cigars were great, the drinks were great, but the FOOD was unreal. I…read moream local and want to purchase a membership soon. One of the owners took his time to educate me on cigars as well. It was a phenomenal experience.

Black Rabbit has a really cool atmosphere. We visited on a Thursday evening for live jazz,…read morecocktails, and appetizers, and the vibe made for a great night out. The lounge seating setup was a little unconventional, but the staff quickly accommodated us when I mentioned a concern, which I really appreciated. The service was outstanding. I wish I could remember our server's name because he truly made the experience. He handled the entire lounge area by himself and never missed a beat -- personable, knowledgeable, attentive, and incredibly efficient. We ordered a few cocktails along with the hush puppies, Cajun calamari, and Brussels sprouts. The drinks were fantastic, and while the appetizers were good, they weren't quite memorable enough for us to reorder next time. That said, we're definitely planning to come back and explore more of the menu. Overall, I'd absolutely recommend checking out Black Rabbit for yourself. It's a great spot for either a romantic date night or a fun evening out with friends.

Wanted to enjoy the JAZZ but would not you in the room to enjoy the musicians. Sat at the bar and…read morewas kinda cold the air conditioner was definitely blowing. Service just okay. Ambiance nice quaint for a Friday night. At least I could hear the Jazz and it was great.

From entering the 200 year old buliding/ bar. The bartender by the name of Dan was able to help me…read moreout with a specific rye whiskey (Rossville Union Proof 114.5). The music is open format, they played Bjork and Nas!!!! The food was perfect pairing for the bourbon and rye. Over all the bar is a great place.

Arrived on a Wednesday evening hoping to grab some food. The place is pretty large, with the bar…read morelocated in the back. When I looked at the menu, I quickly realized the online menu was completely different from the menu they actually gave me. The menu in person was all BBQ options, but since I was pretty hungry, I decided to give it a try. I ordered the half chicken, which came with two sides. I was a little disappointed with the side options, but at that point I was hungry and didn't really care. The food came out pretty quickly, and honestly, I wasn't too impressed by how it looked. But wow, was it tasty! The chicken was smoked perfectly, and the meat literally fell right off the bone. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by both the food and the drinks. Definitely better than I expected based on the first impression!

Huge love to this venue. We held our KHAKY (Kidney Health Alliance of Kentucky) Trees of Life Gala…read morefundraiser here on the same night as a popular hip hop artist in the same building so add nasty rain to that traffic and that was the worst part about the night! We entered by the Speakeasy parking side and had no problem finding parking for our event. From the moment you walk in this place has so much charm and potential for whatever event is being held there! The bar display was beautiful ! A real class piece. We took some pictures as we entered the speakeasy entryway with nice lighting. The main room was so spacious and wide. We had room for a stage/band and about 45 tables of various sizes for seating, trees, wreathes, silent auction items and more! There was veggie and cracker tray out for a snack before the buffet opened. The restrooms were absolutely beautiful as well, clean and stocked through the event. The place is classically decorated to suit any occasion. I wouldlove to attend more events there!

Attended The Poe Experience Speakeasy and the show was great except the mic for one of the…read moreperformers didn't work at all, we didn't hear anything he said because the background music either drowned him out of he just didn't try to speak over it - not sure which. They should have just stopped the show and exchanged his mic. We were cheated out of a whole section of the show. Second BIG thing was having to pay $30 to park in the lot. If you've already bought tickets to go to a show there, the parking should be included! That was crazy. It may stop me from attending another show there. Will definitely make me look elsewhere for parking if I do want to go to anything. Sorry, but that's just GREEDY.