Bristol Bar & Grille has been an iconic Louisville tradition ever since it first set shop in the year 1977. Part of a famous chain with a strong presence in Kentucky, this Highlands outlet prides to be the very first one and is centrally located in the city. Made famous for those appetizing green chili wontons, it also remains a favorite dining spot for lavish Sunday brunches. The vintage-inspired wine cellar is run by two expert sommeliers and serve up some of the finest wines and spirits of the region.
Located off the lobby of the Seelbach, this bar offers over forty bourbons, expertly mixed cocktails, and heavenly desserts like the Warm Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie. The Seelbach is known for its artfully restored, early 1900s decor, and this elegant watering hole was not passed over. The bar itself is a fine piece of mahogany, and it's as inviting a bar as ever there was. The bar is staffed by a crew not only expert at drink mixing, but also at spinning yarns about the hotel, the neighborhood, and the great state of Kentucky. Live jazz on weekends.
Feeling blue? Stevie Ray's has the cure: signature margaritas, an enthusiastic clientele, and some of the top names in blues music playing every week. Go big on the dance floor and enjoy the tunes of a mixture of well-known and local talent. A small cover charge varies by night of the week, but Thursdays are bike nights - where bikers get in free. Some guests may wish to note that this bar is smoke-friendly.
Celebrated by such diverse publications as Spin Magazine and Milkyboots, Seidenfadens is the type of dive bar for which dive bar aficionados search the world over. Located on a spartan little corner in a quiet neighborhood, inside there's cheap beer, sauced locals, good music and a whole lot more. Live bands play on occasion, karaoke takes place on the regular, and there's even a movie night every Sunday, presented by Wild & Woolly Video.
This local bar in the Louisville exurb of St. Matthews is a place to watch Cardinals basketball, build your own pizza and dance the night away to salsa music. The downstairs part of the establishment functions as Saints, where guests can watch a game and order some pub style American grub. The upstairs area is Sky Bar, a lounge for dancing and drinks. The music isn't entirely Latin either, on certain nights live bands and DJs make their appearance as well. On Sundays, be forewarned if you're a Chicago Bears fan during NFL season, because the Saints pub (despite its name) is known as a place where Packers fans congregate.
Whether you are in the mood to sit back and relax with a beer and listen to some wonderful music, or shoot some pool with a bunch of friends, Diamond Pub & Billiards is the place to go to. The pub serves a range of hearty dishes like pizzas, soups, salads, sandwiches and burgers along with a varied list of drinks. Their pool room has several pool tables arranged side by side while the bar area is used to host events ranging from rock concerts to stand up comedy. All in all, it is no wonder that this is one of the most popular bars in the area.