Guidebook for Louisville
Food Scene
Quills Coffee
930 Baxter AveGreat menu, comfy atmosphere
Seviche A Latin Restaurant
1538 Bardstown RdLovely upscale food, atmosphere, walking distance
Highland Morning
1416 Bardstown RdA hot breakfast couldn't be any closer
Newer restaurant but well-reviewed, literally around the corner…fine dining
21 locals recommend
La Chasse
1359 Bardstown RdNewer restaurant but well-reviewed, literally around the corner…fine dining
Harvest Restaurant
624 E Market StLocal favorite, farm-to-table, great BRUNCH, elegant
A stone's throw away, good coffee and convenient but I prefer Quills which is at the other end of the neighborhood
27 locals recommend
Day's Espresso & Coffee
1420 Bardstown RdA stone's throw away, good coffee and convenient but I prefer Quills which is at the other end of the neighborhood
Stevens & Stevens Deli
1114 Bardstown RdGreat lunch spot
International menu and open a little later than most restaurants. Very close for a bonus!
87 locals recommend
Ramsis Cafe On The World
1293 Bardstown RdInternational menu and open a little later than most restaurants. Very close for a bonus!
Some traditional and fusion sushi
*Has moved to an even closer location but might not be accurate on guidebook so use map app to find
109 locals recommend
Dragon King's Daughter
129 W Market StSome traditional and fusion sushi
*Has moved to an even closer location but might not be accurate on guidebook so use map app to find
Jack Fry's
1007 Bardstown RdExcellent upscale food, nostalgic history.
Taco Luchador
938 Baxter AveDrooling just adding this one...
Feast BBQ
909 E Market StKiller menu for a taste of down home flavors; good price point.
Al Hamra Halal Mediterranean Buffet
1250 Bardstown RdNice people and quality food.
The Eagle
1314 Bardstown RdSouthern style fried chicken and beer hall, patio. Very quick walk.
Good pub food and perfect place for beer snobs. Also The Gralehaus is the open for brunch in the rear.
11 locals recommend
Holy Grale
1034 Bardstown RoadGood pub food and perfect place for beer snobs. Also The Gralehaus is the open for brunch in the rear.
Pizza LUPO
1540 Frankfort AveKiller menu, Foodie food.
Best gourmet ice cream in town. Wanna try it but can't make it down there, buy a pint at Old Town Liquors.
40 locals recommend
Louisville Cream
632 E Market StBest gourmet ice cream in town. Wanna try it but can't make it down there, buy a pint at Old Town Liquors.
Graeter's Ice Cream
2204 Bardstown RdDelicious local ice creamery. Quick drive, long walk.
Came to Louisville instead of Paris? We've got you covered. Upscale cafe, artisan bread and coffee.
120 locals recommend
Blue Dog Bakery & Cafe
2868 Frankfort AveCame to Louisville instead of Paris? We've got you covered. Upscale cafe, artisan bread and coffee.
Gourmet but casual for top notch lunchy-brunchy food and pastries.
70 locals recommend
Wiltshire Pantry Bakery and Cafe
901 Barret AveGourmet but casual for top notch lunchy-brunchy food and pastries.
Essentials
Old Town Liquors
1529 Bardstown RdGreat selection, friendly staff, walkable and also a drive thru
Valu Market Mid City Mall
1250 Bardstown RdLocally-owned, walking distance, tap beer, nice produce
Arts & Culture
Baxter Avenue Theatres
1250 Bardstown RdMovie theatre is walking distance!!!
March 2016 Grand Re-opening, new wings and exhibits, a short bus ride away
289 locals recommend
The Speed Art Museum
2035 S 3rd StMarch 2016 Grand Re-opening, new wings and exhibits, a short bus ride away
Everything Else
Not the neighborhood's best liquor store but conveniently located near ValuMarket Grocery store to grab a bottle on the way back...
Vault Liquor & Smokes
1270 Bardstown RdNot the neighborhood's best liquor store but conveniently located near ValuMarket Grocery store to grab a bottle on the way back...
If you don't have a car with you but suddenly need one, it's practically across the street.
34 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
433 S 8th StIf you don't have a car with you but suddenly need one, it's practically across the street.
Shopping
Discoveries
1315 Bardstown RdUnique clothes, crafts, decor
Carmichael's Bookstore
1295 Bardstown RdLocal food products, like infused smoked salt and bitters, all using bourbon barrels, also has a location near Copper and Kings Distillery in Butchertown Market
16 locals recommend
Bourbon Barrel Foods Retail Store
1201 Frankfort AveLocal food products, like infused smoked salt and bitters, all using bourbon barrels, also has a location near Copper and Kings Distillery in Butchertown Market
A gourmet twist on bourbon balls, way better than the classic in my opinion. Get some after eating a hot brown for lunch at the Brown Hotel's restaurant.
Art Eatables
631 W Main StA gourmet twist on bourbon balls, way better than the classic in my opinion. Get some after eating a hot brown for lunch at the Brown Hotel's restaurant.
Cool, small scale shopping experience with local products. Right next to Copper and Kings.
32 locals recommend
Butchertown Market
1201 Story AveCool, small scale shopping experience with local products. Right next to Copper and Kings.
Sightseeing
Learn about and sample bourbon because you are in KY!
168 locals recommend
Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
528 W Main StLearn about and sample bourbon because you are in KY!
Horses run fast.
Race track and museum.
Home of the KY Derby.
Of course.
544 locals recommend
Churchill Downs
700 Central AveHorses run fast.
Race track and museum.
Home of the KY Derby.
Of course.
To better explore Cherokee Park, rent a bike. Or rent an electric bike at Pedego, a couple doors down.
8 locals recommend
Parkside Bikes
1377 Bardstown RdTo better explore Cherokee Park, rent a bike. Or rent an electric bike at Pedego, a couple doors down.
Great distillery experience, drink gin once you're sick of bourbon! LOL
125 locals recommend
Copper & Kings American Brandy Company
1121 E Washington StGreat distillery experience, drink gin once you're sick of bourbon! LOL
Award winning city park right down the road. Designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, who also designed Central Park in NYC. Great Trails or walk the Scenic Loop. Maps in binder or ask me.
383 locals recommend
Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill RdAward winning city park right down the road. Designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, who also designed Central Park in NYC. Great Trails or walk the Scenic Loop. Maps in binder or ask me.
A quick drive across the historic 2nd Street bridge gets you to the site where Lewis and Clark started their famous expedition. It is home to the largest exposed Devonian fossil bed IN THE WORLD. Typically a free tour led by park rangers every Saturday. There is a historic cabin overlooking the Ohio River and hiking trails--a must for the history and science buffs.
100 locals recommend
Falls of the Ohio State Park
201 W Riverside DrA quick drive across the historic 2nd Street bridge gets you to the site where Lewis and Clark started their famous expedition. It is home to the largest exposed Devonian fossil bed IN THE WORLD. Typically a free tour led by park rangers every Saturday. There is a historic cabin overlooking the Ohio River and hiking trails--a must for the history and science buffs.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great neighborhood bar scene, any night of the week. Good pub grub available well past midnight.
61 locals recommend
The Back Door
1250 Bardstown RdGreat neighborhood bar scene, any night of the week. Good pub grub available well past midnight.
Best place for an overview on Bourbon; quirky owner won't make mixed drinks (this spot is strictly for sampling bourbon and wine) but he is highly knowledgeable about the KY distilleries.
15 locals recommend
Taste Fine Wines & Bourbons
634 E Market StBest place for an overview on Bourbon; quirky owner won't make mixed drinks (this spot is strictly for sampling bourbon and wine) but he is highly knowledgeable about the KY distilleries.
Barret Bar & Grill
1012 Barret AveChill neighborhood bar with many pool tables and pub fare.