Guidebook for Louisville
Food Scene
Great atmosphere and super-friendly staff. Light and sunny. And of course, they have really great coffee!
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Bean
1138 Goss AveGreat atmosphere and super-friendly staff. Light and sunny. And of course, they have really great coffee!
This is a MUST TRY for foodies -- many Louisvillians consider it to be the best (or at least one of the top 3) restaurants in Louisville. Honestly, everything there is fabulous, but I especially recommend the Salbutes appetizer. Reservations aren't required but are definitely a good idea on weekends and/or for larger groups. (Over Derby, reserve far ahead of time.)
125 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mayan Cafe
813 E Market StThis is a MUST TRY for foodies -- many Louisvillians consider it to be the best (or at least one of the top 3) restaurants in Louisville. Honestly, everything there is fabulous, but I especially recommend the Salbutes appetizer. Reservations aren't required but are definitely a good idea on weekends and/or for larger groups. (Over Derby, reserve far ahead of time.)
A Germantown Favorite, especially for meat-eaters. If you're not sure whether or not you like German food, you definitely will after eating here! (However, if you're both gluten-free and vegetarian, there won't be much on the menu for you.) And it's within easy walking distance of my house.
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
EiDERDOWN
983 Goss AveA Germantown Favorite, especially for meat-eaters. If you're not sure whether or not you like German food, you definitely will after eating here! (However, if you're both gluten-free and vegetarian, there won't be much on the menu for you.) And it's within easy walking distance of my house.
Drinks & Nightlife
An adorable, old-timey, neighborhood-y, but also funky and fun bar within close walking distance. It's my favorite drink spot in Louisville. It's pretty chill on weeknights but busy on weekends.
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The Pearl Of Germantown
1151 Goss AveAn adorable, old-timey, neighborhood-y, but also funky and fun bar within close walking distance. It's my favorite drink spot in Louisville. It's pretty chill on weeknights but busy on weekends.
This is a hidden gem! Literally, you have to know it's there because the sign is tiny and really hard to see unless you're standing right in front of it. It has a speak-easy feel, super-dark and atmospheric inside, very comfortable seating and amazing cocktails. This is the perfect date spot. Not good for large groups, as it's very small inside.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
North of Bourbon
935 Goss AveThis is a hidden gem! Literally, you have to know it's there because the sign is tiny and really hard to see unless you're standing right in front of it. It has a speak-easy feel, super-dark and atmospheric inside, very comfortable seating and amazing cocktails. This is the perfect date spot. Not good for large groups, as it's very small inside.
Has great punk-rock / alternative live music -- definitely check out their website to see what's playing!
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zanzabar
2100 S Preston StHas great punk-rock / alternative live music -- definitely check out their website to see what's playing!
Entertainment & Activities
The Home of the Kentucky Derby! Also has horse-racing throughout most of the year.
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Churchill Downs
700 Central AveThe Home of the Kentucky Derby! Also has horse-racing throughout most of the year.
Arts & Culture
This is an amazing tribute to Muhammad Ali that the whole family can easily enjoy. Even if you're not already a fan of the man, it's very worth checking out.
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Centro Muhammad Ali
144 N 6th StThis is an amazing tribute to Muhammad Ali that the whole family can easily enjoy. Even if you're not already a fan of the man, it's very worth checking out.
Decent art museum with an AWESOME new contemporary wing. Has a really great cinema series if you're into art films.
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El Museo de Arte de la Velocidad
2035 S 3rd StDecent art museum with an AWESOME new contemporary wing. Has a really great cinema series if you're into art films.