Holy Grale is just that. If you're picking something else, you "chose poorly". Delicious beer…read moreselections freaky fresh on tap. Marvelous atmosphere with an interconnected beer garden in the middle. Stunning food offers that shine on their own and sing louder when paired with their beers. The team at holy grale also bring it all together with incredible service. The burger is incredible, but I always come back for the schnitzel platter. I only wish they had a spaetzle to go with it! The fries are proper chippies, thick square cut and long. Crispy outside, fluffy inside. And there are so many dips to choose from. Salads are crisp and light and a marvelous side. I cannot say enough good things. I love the grales.

This place is definitely worth a visit just to see it. Fun spot and a very cool vibe inside. This I…read morebelieve was our 7th stop on our tour of Louisville distilleries and bars. We had a couple cocktails in here and the service was excellent even though it appeared they were filled to capacity. There were 4 of us in our party and we were seated at a table in the corner near the bar. Was definitely a cozy spot with so many people being in there and the bar being full. I had The Holy Ghost cocktail and it was a pomegranate hibiscus sour, it had just the right amount of sour! I do not like bitter drinks and this one was good and easy to drink. My husband had a couple of dark beers, I do not remember which ones but he liked them. They had a nice outdoor area but it was a bit too cool for that but it may be worth a return in the Spring to check it out. Bathroom was also really cool as the decor and theme spilled over into it. We will be back.

There's just something about Against the Grain that takes me back to my first years in Louisville…read more It embodies that weird, wonderful Louisville spirit. It's creative with a sense of joy, irreverent, one of a kind. And I'm happy to see it last in its spot next to Slugger Field. I got to visit recently when a bunch of friends were in town. We ended up visiting during trivia night, which added a fun twist to the experience. Our team, The Electric Sheep, got second place! And along with the fun vibes, we had great food and beer. I got The Smokehouse OG, which is its pulled pork sandwich served on a Cuban roll. If you like pulled pork, you'll like this sandwich, though typical to their fashion, AtG puts a twist on it with its Brown Note BBQ Sauce. We had to get the pork belly on a stick -- a menu fave. And for my beer, I tried the El Nopal Mexican lager (cracked up at the name) and Cold Ass Beer red ale. AtG is a Louisville original that's not to be overlooked.

I've never gone wrong with Against the Grain! I came here for Louisville burger week wanting to try…read moreas many different places as I could. I was stoked to see AtG on the participant list. I got the burger in special, the Dirty Burger. Pretty standard burger dressed with their "not so secret" sauce and fancy pickle. Super solid, very well executed. In the words of Samuel L. Jackson, this is a tasty burger! The location is pretty tough to beat with how convenient it is, and how close it is to all downtown has to offer. The atmosphere is industrial but relaxed. The staff was so wonderful and personable. Will definitely be back!

Have heard about this gem for 20 years but never tried it until last night. Wife and I sat at the…read morebar - love the atmosphere: spacious dive bar with low ceilings and wood paneling. There are also picnic tables out front. You get a faint whiff of the grill/smoker upon entering. Kylie was our bartender and she was fabulous - knowledgeable, friendly, and answered all of our questions with patience. Wife ordered a mango margarita and doesn't like a lot of tequila, so Kylie went half and gave her a shot on the side in case she wanted to add more. It was wonderful. I had a couple of beers. We started with the fried mushrooms, which aren't what you would expect. It's two large portobellos cut into chunks, battered, fried, and served with sun-dried tomato mayo. They were great. I then ordered a duck taco, brisket taco, and a side of Grippo Fries with smoked mayo. I'd never tried duck but that taco was smack-a-lackin'. The brisket taco was also good, and the fries were fantastic - sweet and spicy, fresh cut, and crispy. Wife ordered a pork belly slider and truffle fries. She enjoyed the slider but didn't care for the fries - just not her thing. The portions here are large. A side of fries will feed three people. We took a hefty portion of them home, as well as some of the mushrooms. We could've sat there at the bar and spent 3 hours socializing and enjoying a smattering of cocktails - love the setting. Look forward to going back and trying one of the burgers at some point.

As soon as I moved to the Louisville area and stated asking for restaurant recommendations,…read moreeveryone would rave about Hammerheads. Hammerheads this, duck fat fries that. I was going to a UofL women's basketball game and I FINALLY was able to make it here. I went a little overboard on the food, but everything sounded so good! I really loved the pork belly slider and the duck tacos. Mac and cheese balls always slap. Then there are the famous duck fat fries. The portion is substantial, I was thrilled with that. Flavor wise they did not change my life like I was hoping they would. Still ate them all. The locale is super unassuming from the street, but inside it is really cool, divey, and broody. The staff was super sweet and helped me get in and out efficiently so I could make it to the game. Would absolutely recommend, would absolutely come back, and would absolutely bring friends here.

Stopped in here our first night in town…read more Great burger, friendly staff. Tried the spiced old fashioned(fantastic) and the barrrl aged OF(good but heavy on the oak/bitters flavor profile). Recommended and will definitely stop in the next time we're in town.

Great atmosphere, great service and amazingly food!!…read more A must try for all right by the Yum center.

Our group of 5 dropped in here for lunch since it was a fantastic day weather-wise for patio…read moredining. O'Shea's happens to have one of my favorite patios in the Highlands area. Service staff are always friendly and helpful. We approach the window to place our orders and food is delivered table side soon thereafter. I decided to try something new today and ordered a brisket taco and a fish taco. I enjoyed them equally and would be hard pressed to pick a favorite. The brisket was tender and flavorful with mild seasonings. The fish taco was crunchy and moist simultaneously with a chopped cabbage slaw topping. Consistently great tasting food.

This was stop 6 on our birthday tour of Louisville distilleries and bars. This one we were not a…read morebig fan of. The ordering and service was a bit bizarre. We sat down at a table and then someone came by and told us we had to walk up to the counter to order drinks and they said then they would be by to check on us and take our orders for other drinks. Weird. We had some cocktails in here and I would say these were my least favorite of the day and it was also pretty loud in here. Maybe I am just too old as it seemed to be a younger crowd in here. We did walk up to the counter both times, no one checked on us. This was our least favorite spot on our tour of Louisville. I doubt we return here.

Absolutely love this place. The overall experience has always brought great memories and fantastic…read moreservice. My friends invited me here for the first time a month ago. And I've actually brought more friends to introduce them to it. The food waiting time is basically non-existent and the overall quality of service always delivers out products.

Garage Bar has been on my list to try for so long. My husband and I finally stopped in on Pi Day…read morefor a pizza and we had a super fun experience. I wish it had been a warmer day because their patio kicks ass. It's dog friendly and a great place for people watching. Since it was chilly, we sat at the bar. The bartenders were so friendly and talkative even when they were busy. Beer and liquor selection is great and the prices are super reasonable. We started with the hot honey wings. They came out perfectly crispy and hot. I just wish they had been spicier (no fault of the restaurant, I just love things super spicy!) and the smoked mozzarella pizza. All of it was so good and I love their crispy, nicely charred crust. Portions are very generous, too, especially for the price point. I wish I lived closer because I would be here all the time!

I just love this spot. I'm not a sports girlie, I don't typically seek out a tavern with TVs kind…read moreof vibe, but it just the go-to place for me in Old Lou. The bartenders have that amazing charm of a casual place. They can chat, they can be sassy when needed, but they are efficient always. I am obsessed with their fish and chips, but recently I got a steak and salad. The steak itself was fine, a little bit better than the average pub steak, but the sauce on top? So flavorful, garlicky, and easily soaked into the meat. This place and their sauces, I'm telling you! They are awesome at it. The salad was so fresh and smothered in yummy toppings. The blue cheese was nice and tart. Combined with my steak? Ugh, I was so happy. And of course, as always, I loved my bartender. Plus, the weather is nice and they have plenty of outdoor seating.

Visited here for an early dinner with friends and walked over from the Speed Museum (about…read more15-minute stroll) after an event. Seemed like the restaurant and the surrounding Old Louisville neighborhood were fairly quiet since U of L is on winter break. We were seated immediately and drink and food orders were taken table-side. There is a fairly large ground level dining area with a long bar, as well as an upstairs dining area and patio area out front. Seating was comfortable, noise level mild during our visit midafternoon, and service was great. Food was very good and we each ordered various items: French dip sandwich, hamburger, crab cake sandwich, and turkey burger. I enjoyed my as-is menu item of a dressed Terrell's turkey burger with a bit of spicy seasoning, pickles, Russian dressing, etc., and it was juicy and seasoned just right. It was accompanied by a standard side of fries, which were served with the skin on (a personal fave), and very tasty. This is my third visit this year and each time trying a different menu item. Every experience has been enjoyable and looking forward to future ones. Free street parking is available on the cross streets located next to the business.

Our table of 8 was seated quickly and greeted warmly by our server on a Saturday night. Ordered…read moreseveral appetizers for the table, the KFC, Fried Smelt and Pretzel with the trio of sauces. Great Korean flavor for the cauliflower and the smelt was flaky and fried perfectly golden. The pretzel was plenty and the beer mustard has plenty of kick! Very cool local brewery with and menu with plenty of options for all!

Great foodie brewery! Low key setting. Large selection of beer and mixed drinks. It's not just…read moretypical food you would associate with a brewery. Started off with fried cauliflower, it was amazing in a sweet and sour type sauce. Finished with a perfectly done hamburger with bacon and shoe string fried onions. Very tasty. Had to order fries to go with. Really cool place with great food.

My first visit, and what a lovely place! Fortunately the weather was great, which made a seat…read moreoutdoor perfect (although I did appreciate - and use - the lap blanket they provided. I had the ahi tuna salad and it was so good! Service was friendly too. I recommend! 7/2026

While my service was a little touch and go, overall this is a solid spot. The outdoor patio seating…read moreis very lively and pretty. My beef stroganoff was creamy and hearty, with a nice tender beef provided from Le Moo. My cocktail was an aperol and St. Germain drink, a tiny bit too sweet for me, maybe not perfectly balanced, but still refreshing. It got busy quickly! I was offered champagne (was it champagne? I'm not sure, but sparkling bubbles). To be honest, I would either upgrade that bottle or skip this part, because while at first this was a nice touch, the quality of the sip was sweet and a little chemically. Overall, a spot I like to entertain if I am in the area.

Had a great night at O'Sheas! After a few failed attempts visiting other bars, we finally found a…read moregreat spot. The entire staff was super friendly and accommodating, while the bar gave neighborhood vibes. Nicole took care of us, provided us info on their bourbon selection and was super knowledgeable! Opened our eyes as non bourbon drinkers and made us excited to try new things. Definitely somewhere to go have a drink and meet new friends.

Was in Kentucky for business, but had to experience the whiskey scene. O'Shea's did not disappoint…read more We did a "few" flights and I think we enjoyed ourselves (lol). Seriously...lots of whiskey here to try and the service was great. We did not have a chance to try the food, but it look like some good options. If you are in downtown Louisville...gotta try O'Shea's!!