Haley’s Guidebook
Food scene
Our "go-to" place to eat in Louisville. It's quick but fresh. Quality but affordable. Two (of the some of the best) margaritas and I can't drive home. Go during happy hours for $15 pitchers.
141 locals recommend
Taco Luchador
938 Baxter AveOur "go-to" place to eat in Louisville. It's quick but fresh. Quality but affordable. Two (of the some of the best) margaritas and I can't drive home. Go during happy hours for $15 pitchers.
In the Nulu area and very much walkable form the place. LOVE the loaded tots with pulled chicken. Large enough to split. They do rotating slushees and they're always good.
165 locals recommend
Feast BBQ
909 E Market StIn the Nulu area and very much walkable form the place. LOVE the loaded tots with pulled chicken. Large enough to split. They do rotating slushees and they're always good.
The chicken tender plate is the option withe the best selection. My favorite sides are the pimento cheese grits, shells & beer cheese and the spicy potato wedges.
80 locals recommend
Royals Hot Chicken
736 E Market StThe chicken tender plate is the option withe the best selection. My favorite sides are the pimento cheese grits, shells & beer cheese and the spicy potato wedges.
Galaxie
732 E Market StHas a chill cool/tech vibe and they usually have a DJ. Open very late.
Best overall experience within walking distance (debatably city wide) for us. Fantastic Cuban food, great service and strong drinks. I recommend sitting on the back patio when weather permits for the live music. Always a pitcher of piña colada.
64 locals recommend
La Bodeguita De Mima | Cuban Restaurant & Rum Bar
725 E Market StBest overall experience within walking distance (debatably city wide) for us. Fantastic Cuban food, great service and strong drinks. I recommend sitting on the back patio when weather permits for the live music. Always a pitcher of piña colada.
Please & Thank You
800 E Market StCHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE. Just trust us.
Wine and tapas bar. Perfect date night if you’re looking for something a bit more upscale.
78 locals recommend
LouVino Restaurant & Wine Bar
1606 Bardstown RdWine and tapas bar. Perfect date night if you’re looking for something a bit more upscale.
Sightseeing
Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill RdFantastic walking park for solo travelers, dogs and kids alike.
Drinks
Small but great atmosphere and the staff are extremely knowledgable. Sit outside in the garden if the weather is warm but the inside is stunning as well.
32 locals recommend
Nouvelle Bar & Bottle
214 S Clay StSmall but great atmosphere and the staff are extremely knowledgable. Sit outside in the garden if the weather is warm but the inside is stunning as well.
Proof is the bar that is attached to the free museum (21C). I would go after dinner and just get a drink at the bar then walk around the museum. It's really cool and the exhibits always change.
124 locals recommend
Proof On Main
702 W Main StProof is the bar that is attached to the free museum (21C). I would go after dinner and just get a drink at the bar then walk around the museum. It's really cool and the exhibits always change.
The Limbo
411 W Chestnut StFantastic cocktails and a quirky space.
Some of the best beer I’ve ever had. Amazing and unique sours and the milkshake IPA I had last time was so standout!
24 locals recommend
Atrium Brewing
1154 Logan StreetSome of the best beer I’ve ever had. Amazing and unique sours and the milkshake IPA I had last time was so standout!
Great beer, cool space. Recommend going on a nice day and sitting in the courtyard. Order the low beam IPA!
33 locals recommend
West Sixth NuLu
817 E Market StGreat beer, cool space. Recommend going on a nice day and sitting in the courtyard. Order the low beam IPA!
Nightlife
My favorite bar in Lou. It's an 80s dance bar with disco floor and tons of retro music videos and is the best place to dance. WARNING: it doesn’t pick up until late in the evening closer to 11-midnight.
Barbarella Louisville
116 E Main StMy favorite bar in Lou. It's an 80s dance bar with disco floor and tons of retro music videos and is the best place to dance. WARNING: it doesn’t pick up until late in the evening closer to 11-midnight.
Shopping
Handmade leather goods. $$$ price point but the quality is top notch, staff are incredibly friendly, beautiful space and it smells incredible!
Clayton & Crume
216 South Shelby StreetHandmade leather goods. $$$ price point but the quality is top notch, staff are incredibly friendly, beautiful space and it smells incredible!