Guidebook for Louisville
Food Scene
Check's Cafe
1101 E Burnett AveThe Post
1045 Goss AveCraft beer, New york style pizza, subs, outdoor seating
Chili's Grill & Bar
421 S Hurstbourne PkwyMonnik Beer Company
1036 E Burnett AveCraft beer, great food
EiDERDOWN
983 Goss AveBeer cheese!
Zanzabar
2100 S Preston StBar food, live music venue
Mirage Mediterranean
4100 Preston HwyGyros!!!! Great Mediterranean food!
China One
816 Eastern PkwyGreat chinese take out
Sunergos Coffee
2122 S Preston StHeine Brothers' Coffee - Schnitzelburg/Germantown
822 Eastern PkwyNord's Bakery
2118 S Preston StDonuts are amazing!
Penn Station East Coast Subs
300 W Woodlawn AvePanera Bread
3131 Poplar Level RdQDOBA Mexican Eats
1500 Bardstown RdShiraz Mediterranean Grill
3501 Poplar Level RdJimmy John's
1321 S Hurstbourne PkwyFour Pegs
1053 Goss AveLydia House
Hammerheads
921 Swan StJack Fry's
1007 Bardstown RdGreat steaks, a Louisville original $$$
Domino's Pizza
8054-A New La Grange RdQuick pizza delivery
Great halfway spot from our house to Churchill Downs. If we are walking home from Churchill Downs on Derby we always stop here to eat, use the restrooms and to have drinks. Sometimes we'll call an Uber or taxi from here.
13 locals recommend
Derby City Pizza Co.
2500 Crittenden DrGreat halfway spot from our house to Churchill Downs. If we are walking home from Churchill Downs on Derby we always stop here to eat, use the restrooms and to have drinks. Sometimes we'll call an Uber or taxi from here.
East Market District
Several restaurants, local shops and bars.
New Wave Burritos
3311 Preston HwyDelivery, late night, walking distance
Proof On Main
702 W Main StReally cool decor, great drinks and food
Drinks & Nightlife
Nachbar
969 Charles StO'Shea's Irish Pub
956 Baxter AveFourth Street Live!
411 S 4th StSeveral night clubs, bars and food
The Back Door
1250 Bardstown RdGood food too
Sidebar at Whiskey Row
129 N 2nd StGreat burgers and drinks.
Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse & Raw Bar
127 W Main StGreat food and drinks
Merle's Whiskey Kitchen
122 W Main StGreat tex mex and drinks
Part of the Urban Bourbon Trail, great food, extensive bourbon selection
16 locals recommend
Down One Bourbon Bar
321 W Main StPart of the Urban Bourbon Trail, great food, extensive bourbon selection
Old 502 Winery
915 East Liberty StreetIroquois Amphitheater
1080 Amphitheater Rd8UP Elevated Drinkery & Kitchen
350 W Chestnut StRoof top bar, amazing view of the city
The Monkey Wrench
1025 Barret AveMolly Malone's Irish Pub
933 Baxter AveGreat outdoor seating
Arts & Culture
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
800 W Main StEvan Williams Bourbon Experience
528 W Main StPart of the Urban Bourbon Trail
Churchill Downs
700 Central AveThe home of the Kentucky Derby!
Kentucky Derby Museum
704 Central AvenueThe Speed Art Museum
2035 S 3rd StFrazier History Museum
829 W Main StThe Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
501 W Main StMuhammad Ali Center
144 N 6th StLouisville Glassworks
815 W Market StGlassblowing
Kentucky Science Center
727 W Main St21 US-31E
21 US-31Ehotel and museum
Parks & Nature
Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill RdHiking, jogging, walk. Pets on a leash, beautiful scenic trails
Jefferson Memorial Forest
11311 Mitchell Hill RoadLong or short trails. Beautiful scenery.
Great Lawn
231 Witherspoon StGreen space on the waterfront
Shopping
Mall St. Matthews
5000 Shelbyville RdA Taste of Kentucky
400 W Market StLots of local stuff.
Bass Factory Outlet
1155 Buck Creek RdJefferson Mall
Entertainment & Activities
Jim Beam American Stillhouse
568 Happy Hollow RdDistillery
Essentials
Liquor store on left side of the store. You can only buy beer in grocery stores. Growler station with craft beer!
232 locals recommend
Kroger
1265 Goss AveLiquor store on left side of the store. You can only buy beer in grocery stores. Growler station with craft beer!
Walmart Neighborhood Market
3101 Poplar Level RdLiquor World
2403 S Shelby StWine, beer, liquor
Louisville Liquors
3318 Preston HwyLiquor, beer and wine
Rainbow Blossom Natural Food Market
3046 Bardstown Rd