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Food scene
Our favorite sushi place, also featuring vegetarian and vegan sushi. The original location in Louisville has a bigger menu but the ramen, tacos, sushi and beer served here alongside incredible ambiance make this our favorite spot. Look to sit at the traditional enclosed booths in the bar.
109 locals recommend
Dragon King's Daughter
129 W Market StOur favorite sushi place, also featuring vegetarian and vegan sushi. The original location in Louisville has a bigger menu but the ramen, tacos, sushi and beer served here alongside incredible ambiance make this our favorite spot. Look to sit at the traditional enclosed booths in the bar.
Elevated American food. We get the goat cheese fritters (must order!) and the steak frites.
53 locals recommend
The Exchange Pub + Kitchen
118 W Main StElevated American food. We get the goat cheese fritters (must order!) and the steak frites.
Maybe the best restaurant in New Albany. Israel has been a local favorite over two separate restaurants. We like the Burrito Veggie Ranchero and the Enchiladas Suizas.
Israel’s Delicias De Mexico Gourmet
604 E Spring StMaybe the best restaurant in New Albany. Israel has been a local favorite over two separate restaurants. We like the Burrito Veggie Ranchero and the Enchiladas Suizas.
German-style beer and pub food. We like the war fries, house pretzel, spring green salad, and the brat.
Monnik Beer Company
415 Bank StreetGerman-style beer and pub food. We like the war fries, house pretzel, spring green salad, and the brat.
Parlour New Albany
225 State StreetGreat local pizza place.
Sightseeing
One of the grandest houses in New Albany, the whole area surrounding the Pepin mansion is full of beautiful Victorian and Italian Revival mansions. Easily walkable from our house!
The Pepin Mansion Historic Bed & Breakfast
1003 E Main StOne of the grandest houses in New Albany, the whole area surrounding the Pepin mansion is full of beautiful Victorian and Italian Revival mansions. Easily walkable from our house!
Fossils and cool natural/local history. Great for kids or some outdoor exploration.
100 locals recommend
Falls of the Ohio State Park
201 W Riverside DrFossils and cool natural/local history. Great for kids or some outdoor exploration.
Kentucky Science Center
727 W Main StA great educational and fun experience for kids.
Drinks
Alli and I like coming here for date drinks. The Manhattan is particularly good.
16 locals recommend
Pints & Union
114 E Market StAlli and I like coming here for date drinks. The Manhattan is particularly good.
German-style beer and pub food. Our favorite beers: Eagle Skull Saison and the Monnik IPA.
Monnik Beer Company
415 Bank StreetGerman-style beer and pub food. Our favorite beers: Eagle Skull Saison and the Monnik IPA.
A medieval themed pub that makes their own beer. Also has a venue behind the bar which is a favorite local spot for live music.
31 locals recommend
Floyd County Brewing Company
129 W Main StA medieval themed pub that makes their own beer. Also has a venue behind the bar which is a favorite local spot for live music.
In Louisville
While New Albany has a lot to offer, just across the river in Louisville is one of the best food and nightlife scenes in the country. Here are some recommendations from us, two lifelong residents.
Reasonably-priced vegan Thai and Chinese. All tofu, noodles, rice wraps etc are made on site.
17 locals recommend
Roots
1216 Bardstown RdReasonably-priced vegan Thai and Chinese. All tofu, noodles, rice wraps etc are made on site.
Oskar’s Slider Bar
3799 Poplar Level RdScandinavian-themed slider bar with a great beer list.
Upscale Mexican food focusing on the cuisine of the Yucatán. A bit pricier than our other recommendations but great for a nice date night.
125 locals recommend
Mayan Cafe
813 E Market StUpscale Mexican food focusing on the cuisine of the Yucatán. A bit pricier than our other recommendations but great for a nice date night.
Annie Cafe
308 W Woodlawn AveHole-in-the-wall Vietnamese restaurant, maybe the best in the city.
A unique speakeasy with a cozy and elegant atmosphere, an excellent cocktail and spirit selection, and an extensive bourbon list. Reservations strongly recommended.
40 locals recommend
Hell or High Water
112 W Washington StA unique speakeasy with a cozy and elegant atmosphere, an excellent cocktail and spirit selection, and an extensive bourbon list. Reservations strongly recommended.
If Sergio doesn’t have a beer, it either can’t be gotten or he is temporarily out of stock. Truly unique dive.
38 locals recommend
Sergio's World Beers
1605 Story AveIf Sergio doesn’t have a beer, it either can’t be gotten or he is temporarily out of stock. Truly unique dive.
Nachbar
969 Charles StMy favorite bar in the city. Cheap beer and two patios.
A local favorite owned by the same people who own Dragon King’s Daughter. Live music is common and you can play Nintendo or pool.
27 locals recommend
Kaiju
1004 E Oak StA local favorite owned by the same people who own Dragon King’s Daughter. Live music is common and you can play Nintendo or pool.
NoraeBar
717 E Market StA popular karaoke bar in Nulu that is always packed.