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    Third Street Dive

    3.3 (149 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars, Lounges, Karaoke
    Closed 6:00 pm - 2:00 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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    16 days ago

    kennedie is the best bartender ive had yet! louisville is awesome will be coming back here everytime

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    17 days ago

    Karaoke was a great time but rude service. 20% wasn't enough of a tip. Called out our group on the mic for not "tipping" enough. Ridiculous.

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    17 days ago

    Kennedy was rude and a jerk the whole night. She called a customer out by name for a 20% tip. Do not go to this bar

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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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    3 years ago

    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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    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.

    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
    Private dining room
    Dreamsicle, made with Jackson Morgan Orange Bourbon Cream and vodka and ice cream.
    Dreamsicle, made with Jackson Morgan Orange Bourbon Cream and vodka and ice cream.
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    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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    There is an awesome vodka available here.
    There is an awesome vodka available here.
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    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!
    View from room!
    Peach bourbon slushy
    Peach bourbon slushy
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