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    Third Street Dive

    3.3 (143 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars, Lounges, Karaoke
    Open 4:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)

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    THIRD STREET DIVE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Loud
    Live music
    Good for groups

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    Chevalier S.

    I love a good dive bar with drinks at the right price. On the plus side the karaoke space is fun and there is space for pool. One of the bartenders seems to rub many people the wrong way.

    Danelle B.

    Great atmosphere, drink prices and staff . Had a great time at karaoke that reminded us of our small town

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    Brian A.

    I first heard about Third Street Dive while having a conversation about local bars in Louisville with my dentist. She highly recommended that I check out Third Street Dive and was told about the stellar selection of beer and liquor as well as the amazing price range. Upon entering their establishment I was greeted at the door by a staff member that, to my welcoming surprise, did a temperature check as well as asked for my ID and phone number. I let them know right away that I was pleased that they were doing this as many places I have been to have not and the reason for asking for my number is for COVID contact tracing which immediately made me feel better about coming to Third Street. The environment of Third Street Dive absolutely fits the name as this is no doubt a very whole-in-the-wall dive bar with a huge neon sign stating the name of the establishment featured behind the bar, a great, chil playlist of songs that go quite well with the vibe and wall-to-wall chalk messages that sprawl all throughout from front to back. Seating is limited due to COVID and Third Street Dive does an excellent job of maintaining social distancing by making sure seating is spaced out and not just at the tables, but at the bar as well. Face masks are a requirement here as you will be told to put one on upon entering but no worries, you won't need to enjoy your beer or concoction with your mask on (as humorous as a challenge this would be). My only complaint with Third Street Dive would be the rushed feeling a close as well as falsely stating that last call lasts 30 minutes which on this particular evening started at 11pm and yet it ended about 5 minutes early as I went to place a drink. Also, they started turning the lights off at 11:30 as they let people know they had to leave by 11:45 even though the hours listed state they are open until Midnight and the feeling was rather rushed especially, when on this evening, there wasn't that many customers and I don't feel as though you should shut the main house lights off before your customers leave and especially before closing time. The beer selection is quite nice and offers a wide-range of everything from stouts to pale-ale's as well as a full liquor bar and a rather nice bartender to tend to whatever your alcoholic taste buds desire. Price isn't something you'll ever find yourself intimated by as Third Street Dive offers some amazing prices for beer such as $2 PBR, Mickey's and High Life all the way to $7 Premiums. Third Street Dive is a place you may have drove past before but one that you certain need to find a place to park in Downtown Louisville and come check out and one that is especially a great place to take a first date or meet-up with some friends and have a game night and even more so if you're looking to hang out on the cheap.

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    Wouldn't ever set foot in here again. Terrible. We had an awful time. Service was pitiful.

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    Walked 4 miles for them to turn us around 3 hours before close. This isn't the spot. Move on.

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    Door guy wouldn't let us back inside to use the bathroom after serving crappy watered down drinks don't go here!

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    Everything was wonderful!! The salmon was delicious as well as the pomegranate mule and the…read moresignature old fashioned. Service was excellent as well. We were there on Friday night and the live jazz set the room perfectly.

    Our dining group of 10 met here for our monthly dinner and it was a very interesting property. I…read moreplugged in the address in my GPS app and the name of another business popped up. Since this restaurant has a speakeasy vibe, I thought it might be part of the schtick. However, I'm not sure how long the business has been open, so maybe the GPS was accurate. Our dinner host who made the reservation had told our group the "password" in order to be taken to our private dining room. When I arrived and approached the hostess stand, she took me via a convoluted route to the rest of the diners, no password required. I guess I was lucky because other diners in our group said they had to provide the password. We arrived during happy hour and it was also martini night, so several items from the appetizer menu (wings, spinach dip, tempura shrimp) and cocktail list were available for reduced price. I ordered tempura shrimp (5 pieces) and a glass of Malbec. The shrimp were bland and were served with a sweet chili sauce that was cloyingly sweet with absolutely no heat. I ended up ordering a bourbon roasted pear salad as my main. It was a better choice with buttery lettuce, chunks of firm pear, crunchy walnuts, and pickled red onions. One of my fellow diners had to wait for her first course appetizer to arrive well after the rest of us had finished ours, as it was either overlooked by waitstaff or the kitchen. Service was slow at times, although the place appeared at not even 1/2 capacity when we arrived and possibly 2/3 when we left 2 hours later. Another diner ordered pizza and said that the toppings were good, but commented that the texture of the crust (underdone) made it unpalatable. Finally, another person in our group had to send her food back to be heated. She indicated the plate was warm, but the food (pot roast Manhattan) was not. Final bill was just under $50 (happy hour shrimp $10, wine $11, salad $18, and an automatic 20% gratuity had been added). Upon reflection, I would perhaps return here for a cocktail to enjoy the lounge and live jazz when that is offered. I would be very hard pressed though to order any food, as there are many more valuable and appealing options nearby at this price point.

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    Private dining room

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    Dreamsicle, made with Jackson Morgan Orange Bourbon Cream and vodka and ice cream.

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    Trial+Error

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    4.8(38 reviews)
    0.5 miWest Main, Downtown
    Locally owned & operated
    Full bar

    One of my favorite spots on our trip, we came in mid day on Valentines day (my friend and her…read moreinfant) - I know, I know, a baby at a bar? But moms want to have fun too and I was hoping they would allow us to sit in a corner and mind our business. The staff was super accommodating, they scoped it and were able to seat us since it was early and not too crowded. I really appreciated them helping us out and giving us a spot to catch up. The vibes are awesome, you feel like you're in your rich friends basement sneaking drinks while their parents are in Turks and Caicos. Cozy couches, nice spots at the bar, and a dark but inviting vibe. The bartender was awesome, giving us some great recommendations. We loved the bourbon espresso martini and the dirty martini like cocktail. We got some olives and some chips to snack on and drinks were served beautifully. Service was quick and prices were fair. At the end we shopped the little store upstairs - we thanked the staff again for letting us bring my friends baby girl in and giving us some great drinks.

    Incredibly cool, speakeasy style spot (and not cool just because a bartender overheard my Star Wars…read morequote to a friend and jumped in to finish it...that was a bonus!). Love the vibe...casual but with some energy to it, bar space, table space, lounge space, and even a nice little hideaway type room that was a bit full of mistletoe for the holidays (no objections, mind you, just made for a laugh with the particular group I was with) but is a great spot to chill. Outstanding cocktails, with something for every taste. Bartenders are friendly and helpful (and funny, as noted!). Bottom line, well worth a visit!

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    Trial+Error - 2026 Spring Menu: Touching Grass

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    0.2 miFourth Street, Downtown
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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.

    There is an awesome vodka available here.

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    The Whirling Tiger - Downstairs

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    4.5(47 reviews)
    1.6 miButchertown
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    In need of a festive, holiday, pick me up - OR - just need to add to your already festive mood?…read more.. This IS where you need to go to accomplish either Check it out before the seasonal menu - decor are gone Popped in here Tuesday (mostly to sit beside the decor) & for a holiday coffee with a small bite. The moment you walk in you're engulfed in kitschy decor and... it's GREAT!! My server was so nice. Showed me their standard menu & the holiday menu. Even pointed out there was an upstairs ((which wasn't aware of)) I placed my order: peppermint mocha & a sausage egg cheese croissant. Neither disappointed! They also have seasonal cocktails as well.

    This was stop 5 on our tour of Louisville distilleries and bars. I definitely liked the…read moreneighborhood feel of this bar. Nice and cozy inside. This place was also down the block from our Airbnb so we could walk there. They had a lot of boozy coffee drinks and I really like that. I decided to try their Espresso Martini. This was our last bar stop prior to going out to dinner with friends. My drink had a house made espresso, Absolut vodka, Borghetti (coffee liqueur), a rich simple syrup, and coffee beans. My drink was rich and delicious and I absolutely loved their espresso. I do not recall what drinks my friends ordered. By the time we were leaving there was plenty of people in the place and appeared there was some sort of event gathering. We will have to come back here and with all the coffee drinks they had this may well be the place to start our day next time.

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    Downstairs in your Grandmas Livingroom

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    Cozy inside

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    Conservatory - view from the bar/thelmas

    Conservatory

    3.7(45 reviews)
    0.5 miWest Main, Downtown
    $$

    The Conservatory is fun. It's a unique building connecting the two towers of the Galt Hotel,…read moreoverlooking 4th street and the river. You can come here for breakfast, for lunch, or for drinks. You can hang out or just walk on through with your luggage to the other tower. During the conferences I attend, the Conservatory is always busy and lively in the mornings when everyone is grabbing food from Thelma's and in the evening when everyone is grabbing a drink from the bar (super-friendly bartenders and good drinks, by the way) and socializing or watching a game one of the three large televisions. Most recently, they've added more comfortable seating for patrons. One year, we all gathered at the windows to watch the exciting rescue of a truck driver when her semi went over the edge of the bridge. Would I come here just because? Probably not. But I enjoy spending time in here when I stay at the Galt.

    We popped in the Galt House to view the Christmas decorations and ended up in the bar that connects…read morethe east and west sections of the hotel. It was lively and a fun atmosphere on Christmas Eve. I can't resist a good bourbon slushy and they had a peach flavored one that day. We ordered at the bar and took our drinks to one of the sitting areas to enjoy and watch the crowd. The service was professional, although bartender was not super friendly. Views of the Ohio River are an added bonus. The slushy was delicious and fairly strong. It was a nice outing and worth a visit if you're in the area

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    View from room!

    Conservatory - Peach bourbon slushy

    Peach bourbon slushy

    Conservatory - Food from Thelmas

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    Food from Thelmas

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