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    Work the Metal

    4.7 (93 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Alli C.

    How can you not love a local store that has a flamingo chandelier for sale? I loved visiting today to check out the summer displays, fashion, and just have some window-shopping fun!

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    Joe B.

    We needed a baby gift for our step grandson's new baby boy who lives in New York State. Fortunately you can find unusual gifts there for everyone. I ended up also getting a gift for my daughter who recently had a birthday. They even gift wrap for free. You can't beat that. If you truly want something out of the ordinary then you should come here.

    Picked up a great gift for a friend at Work The Metal. I love that they always offer to gift wrap.  They have an abundance of gift items!
    Pam N.

    Service is always impeccable at Work The Metal. It's a very large place so you can browse for a long time and enjoy yourself. No matter the season, there is always an array of holiday items, Derby accessories, gifts and so much more.

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    Kaitlin W.

    Definitely one of my new favorite shops! If you're looking for the perfect present or souvenir from Louisville, this is where you'll find it! I wasn't able to get my butt in here the last time I visited the city, so I made it a point to pop in this past week. As a former "shop girl" and visual merchandiser, the products and displays here are unique and one of a kind. Whoever the buyer is needs to keep doing what they're doing! From books, puzzles, greeting cards, toys and games... to candles, jewelry, clothing, art, and home decor... everything feels special, and I honestly can't imagine anyone leaving this store empty-handed! Do give yourself time to wander around, as this place is large and full of treasures from floor to ceiling! Everything was very clean, fully-stocked, and well-organized. If you need any assistance, the lovely ladies who work here are happy, delightful, and informative! My husband and I took a bit too long while shopping, and didn't realize they had closed! We apologized, but they were so accommodating and let me continue to look around despite the doors being locked! I ended up finding some really cool sunglasses (2 for $20!), a beautiful framed print by a local artist, a stoneware coffee mug, some handmade Kentucky bourbon balls, a puzzle, and a handful of funny BlueQ bubblegum packs. Don't hesitate to stop into Work The Metal if you're near the Butchertown neighborhood of Louisville! Once you're done browsing the store, head over to Copper & Kings Distillery for a tasting, or TEN20 Craft Brewery for a beer and a snack (they're right next door!)

    Kimberly W.

    Work the metal is in the Butchertown Market. There are some very unique items. I enjoyed laughing at the names for the bathroom sprays. They have a wall of socks (my husband loves fun socks). There are all kind of knick knacks here. I especially enjoyed the accessory area. Lots of beautiful jewelry and purses. The staff was extremely helpful. They provide gift boxes free of charge and this beautiful sea blueish color. Nice place to find some accessories.

    Nancy P.

    First time to visit this interesting retail space in butchertown. A treasure trove of cute, practical, unique, fun, useful gifts for the kitchen, kids, women and men. You would be hard pressed not to find a cool gift here. Plenty of parking, pleasant staff, reasonable prices.

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    Cassandra W.

    This is a must stop shop for the holidays! The staff was incredibly friendly, and they take covid precautions seriously here. Because they are limiting capacity, I had to wait in a short line to enter the shop. A staff member made sure line moved quickly and efficiently, and everyone was wearing masks and social distancing. Work the Metal was definitely worth the wait! Did I mention free gift wrapping? Their gift wrapping is beautiful with truly unique tissue paper. Mine had Santa doing yoga! Every corner you turn has unique gifts. They have something for everyone from different themed trees that you can buy ornaments off of, to all the whiskey accessories you could need, to the best selection of children's books I've ever seen. They even have a small chocolate shop and body care shop inside! The cherry on top was how friendly the staff was and how well they take care of the customers. It's rare to find such good gift wrapping as they do here, let alone for free! While I was checking out, I was even asked how my experience was by a gentleman. He really cared that I was enjoying my shopping trip. They even have multiple registers to help speed up the check out process. I can't wait to come back and see what the store is like outside of the holiday season!

    Pumpkin earrings and a new bracelet all for me.
    Cathy F.

    I love this place! So many fun and unique items to shop for. I really like their jewelry. So reasonably priced! They also have a wine bar where you can get $1 mimosas on Saturdays while you shop.

    Shelby Z.

    Work the Metal is my favorite local shop in Louisville. Period. You can find just about anything here, and awesome things that you didn't even know existed. From home decor, clothing, knick knacks, children's toys, to foods/kitchenware, Work the Metal wins. It is such a perfect place to find gifts, or to show a tourist what Louisville is all about. There are a few other shops down the halls, which kind of makes it all one big wonderland. If you go far enough in the back, you'll see that they have their own wine bar as well. Yes, you heard me right...a gift shop. with a BAR. And $1 MIMOSAS ON SATURDAYS!!! Every time I am in Butchertown now, I am going to have to make a stop here. It's just that awesome.

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    I love this store! It has so many unique and fun things, You never know what you'll see.

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    Always worth a leisurely walk through. You never know what you will find. One of my favorite stops for stocking stuffers!

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    Fun place to shop with friends or family. You will love all the options they have for gift ideas. Some funny things too!

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    Pitaya - Cutest earrings for a total of $10! Functional and light weight and match everything!

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