Guidebook for Louisville
Food Scene
Amazing steaks and sushi with old school ambiance. Highly recommend "The Ruby Roll." Let the piano player know what you would like to hear, and he will play it.
91 locals recommend
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, Louisville
325 W Main StAmazing steaks and sushi with old school ambiance. Highly recommend "The Ruby Roll." Let the piano player know what you would like to hear, and he will play it.
Located doors down from our home. Great for date night, dinner, or craft cocktails.
15 locals recommend
Ciao Ristorante
1201 Payne StLocated doors down from our home. Great for date night, dinner, or craft cocktails.
Delicious local Deli. Hidden behind Ditto's Bar, this place is great for lunch. Our favorites are "The Spielberg & West Side Challah"
22 locals recommend
Stevens & Stevens Deli
1114 Bardstown RdDelicious local Deli. Hidden behind Ditto's Bar, this place is great for lunch. Our favorites are "The Spielberg & West Side Challah"
This brewery is located blocks away from the home and is great for a quick beer.
107 locals recommend
Gravely Brewing Co
514 Baxter AveThis brewery is located blocks away from the home and is great for a quick beer.
Please & Thank You
800 E Market St Try their chocolate chip cookies!
Quills Coffee
930 Baxter Ave.45 miles away from the home. Great spot to get work done!
Wild Eggs
121 S Floyd StBreakfast spot.
Lueberry acai
808 East Market StreetDelicious and photogenic smoothie bowls & healthy eats.
Feast BBQ
909 E Market StTry the bourbon slushies!
Amazing food, brunch, and bourbon selection. Plus a free hotel museum.
124 locals recommend
Proof On Main
702 W Main StAmazing food, brunch, and bourbon selection. Plus a free hotel museum.
Delicious burgers & fish tacos. Cool ambiance. Even better patio. Make sure to check out 21C hotel next door with free museum.
95 locals recommend
Mussel & Burger Bar
113 S 7th StDelicious burgers & fish tacos. Cool ambiance. Even better patio. Make sure to check out 21C hotel next door with free museum.
Amazing rooftop views of downtown. Delicious cocktails. Perfect date night.
125 locals recommend
Copper & Kings American Brandy Company
1121 E Washington StAmazing rooftop views of downtown. Delicious cocktails. Perfect date night.
LouVino Restaurant & Wine Bar
1606 Bardstown RdThere's a reason why there is always a line out the door at lunch time! You have to order the fried hot chicken. Not the place to be healthy!
80 locals recommend
Royals Hot Chicken
736 E Market StThere's a reason why there is always a line out the door at lunch time! You have to order the fried hot chicken. Not the place to be healthy!
Le Moo
2300 Lexington RdAmazing steakhouse, with an even better brunch!
located on historic Frankfort Ave. Perfect for lunch or brunch
120 locals recommend
Blue Dog Bakery & Cafe
2868 Frankfort Avelocated on historic Frankfort Ave. Perfect for lunch or brunch
Delicious food, great ambiance, sit at the bar to hear live music!
34 locals recommend
Havana Rumba St Matthews
3939 Shelbyville RoadDelicious food, great ambiance, sit at the bar to hear live music!
Great breakfast spot with outdoor seating. On a great local street. Fast casual.
107 locals recommend
Con Huevos Restaurant
2339 Frankfort AveGreat breakfast spot with outdoor seating. On a great local street. Fast casual.
Chik'n & Mi
1765 Mellwood AveDelicious craft cocktails and unique food
The Manhattan Project
2101 Frankfort AveGreat spot to watch sports and enjoy an afternoon
Logan Street Market
1001 Logan StCafe and Bakery nearby with delicious treats and takeout options
70 locals recommend
Wiltshire Pantry Bakery and Cafe
901 Barret AveCafe and Bakery nearby with delicious treats and takeout options
Our favorite Pho! Highly recommend the Bao Buns, Fried Cauliflower, and Short Rib Pho! Yummy.
6 locals recommend
District 6
3930 Shelbyville RoadOur favorite Pho! Highly recommend the Bao Buns, Fried Cauliflower, and Short Rib Pho! Yummy.
Great Location, ambiance, and food!
64 locals recommend
La Bodeguita De Mima | Cuban Restaurant & Rum Bar
725 E Market StGreat Location, ambiance, and food!
Agave & Rye
426 Baxter AveTacos, Bourbon & Tequila. Amazing patio!
Simply Thai
323 Wallace AveDelicious Pad Thai
bar Vetti
727 East Market StreetModern Italian
Delicious Fast casual Cuban food with an amazing patio shared by La Bodeguita de Mimi in NuLu
Señora Arepa
117 Saint Matthews AvenueDelicious Fast casual Cuban food with an amazing patio shared by La Bodeguita de Mimi in NuLu
Fun dining experience in a modern swanky space. Located in the heart of the Highlands. Cook your own meats and sides on a grill at your table. Our favorite is the Beef Short Ribs. Great for a group or date night!
11 locals recommend
GOGi 1055 k.BBQ
1055 Bardstown RdFun dining experience in a modern swanky space. Located in the heart of the Highlands. Cook your own meats and sides on a grill at your table. Our favorite is the Beef Short Ribs. Great for a group or date night!
Big Bad Breakfast Louisville
984 Barret AvenueGreat new Brunch spot!
Guaca Mole
900 East Market StreetIconic Louisville pub recently reopened with delicious food and drinks
7 locals recommend
Spring Street Bar & Grill
300 S Spring StIconic Louisville pub recently reopened with delicious food and drinks
Breakfast! Located at the opposite end of the street. Great for bagels, coffee, or getting work done. Now offering Curbside
32 locals recommend
Nancy's Bagel Grounds
225 S Spring StBreakfast! Located at the opposite end of the street. Great for bagels, coffee, or getting work done. Now offering Curbside
Drinks & Nightlife
Galaxie
732 E Market StOne of Louisville's oldest breweries. Sit at the bar for great service.
8 locals recommend
Bluegrass Brewing Co
300 W Main StOne of Louisville's oldest breweries. Sit at the bar for great service.
Hilltop Tavern
1800 Frankfort AveGreat for late night food and inexpensive drinks! Very casual.
The Champagnery
1764 Frankfort AveGreat for a girls trip. Try the champagne flights!
8UP Elevated Drinkery & Kitchen
350 W Chestnut StOutdoor Rooftop Patio
Mile Wide Beer Co.
636 Barret AveGreat local brewery
West Sixth NuLu
817 E Market StBrewery in open air market in NuLu
Cocktail bar with unique ingredients! Located in St Matthews near other great bars and restaurants
Never Say Die Bar
3900 Shelbyville RoadCocktail bar with unique ingredients! Located in St Matthews near other great bars and restaurants
PG&J's Dog Park Bar
800 Baxter AvenueDog friendly bar located in the Highlands
The Hub
2235 Frankfort AveGreat nightlife and spot for cocktails!
Parks & Nature
We are fortunate to have such a unique park located nearby. Great for biking, running, walking or playing frisbee. This is a must see if you are the outdoorsy type.
383 locals recommend
Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill RdWe are fortunate to have such a unique park located nearby. Great for biking, running, walking or playing frisbee. This is a must see if you are the outdoorsy type.
Seneca Park
3151 Pee Wee Reese RdShopping
Our favorite go-to spot for souvenirs and gifts. This spot has it all for every person. They even have a chocolate shop located inside, as well as a wine bar! Keep in mind it is not open on Sundays.
32 locals recommend
Work the Metal
1201 Story AveOur favorite go-to spot for souvenirs and gifts. This spot has it all for every person. They even have a chocolate shop located inside, as well as a wine bar! Keep in mind it is not open on Sundays.
Oxmoor Center
7900 Shelbyville RdRevelry Boutique Gallery
742 E Market StMellwood Antiques And Interiors
1860 Mellwood AveMust visit for Antiques.
Highly recommend checking out Louisville Stoneware for timeless pottery pieces and souvenirs! Bonus, is that it is connected to "The Cafe" in Paristown Pointe
15 locals recommend
Stoneware & Co.
731 Brent StHighly recommend checking out Louisville Stoneware for timeless pottery pieces and souvenirs! Bonus, is that it is connected to "The Cafe" in Paristown Pointe
Louisville favorite! Made to order deli sandwiches and delightful grocery. Pro tip: stock up on lunch items and head to Seneca or Cherokee Park for a picnic
16 locals recommend
Paul's Fruit Market
3922 Chenoweth SquareLouisville favorite! Made to order deli sandwiches and delightful grocery. Pro tip: stock up on lunch items and head to Seneca or Cherokee Park for a picnic
Entertainment & Activities
A community showcase of artists, craftspersons, food trucks, collectors, and "yard-sellers."
The Flea Off Market Dates:
March 9-10
April 13-14
May 10-12
June 7-9
July 5-7
July 19-21
August 9-11
September 6-8
October 12-13
November 9-10
December 13-15
Locations vary but most often at the corner of Baxter Ave & Market St.
9 locals recommend
Flea Off Market
1000 East Market StreetA community showcase of artists, craftspersons, food trucks, collectors, and "yard-sellers."
The Flea Off Market Dates:
March 9-10
April 13-14
May 10-12
June 7-9
July 5-7
July 19-21
August 9-11
September 6-8
October 12-13
November 9-10
December 13-15
Locations vary but most often at the corner of Baxter Ave & Market St.
Thoroughbred racetrack most famous for annually hosting the KY Derby. Worth checking out when races are in season.
544 locals recommend
Churchill Downs
700 Central AveThoroughbred racetrack most famous for annually hosting the KY Derby. Worth checking out when races are in season.
Angel's Envy Distillery
500 E Main StNearby Urban Bourbon distillery
Old Forester Distilling
119 W Main StNearby Urban Bourbon distillery
Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
528 W Main StNearby Urban Bourbon distillery
Copper & Kings American Brandy Company
1121 E Washington StNearby distillery
Climbing gym located minutes away. A fun full body workout. Great for families too!
37 locals recommend
Climb NuLu
1000 E Market StClimbing gym located minutes away. A fun full body workout. Great for families too!
Huber's Orchard and Winery
19816 Huber RdBig Four Bridge
1101 River RdZ Salon & Spa
9407 Shelbyville RdThe best massage and spa experience in Louisville
Joseph's Salon and Spa
3938 Dutchmans LnTop rated hair salon in Louisville
The Craftery
823 E Market StCraft cocktail and craft spot, great for fun girl trips
Lumi Skinbar
3700 Lexington RdA facial bar in the heart of St Matthews! Great for group trips or solo visits.
TEN20 Craft Brewery
1020 E Washington StGreat brewery nearby. Family friendly
City advice
Book before you go
BourbonTown Tours
Amazing Bourbon Tour operator serving Louisville, Lexington, and Bourbon Country. Pro tip: Ask for Aaron Thomas