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Welcome to downtown Louisville! Here you’ll find several bourbon distilleries, the home of the Louisville Slugger, and a museum about “The Greatest” Muhammad Ali.
And while you’re here, you might as well immerse yourself in the city’s bustling dining scene.
Whether you’re looking for a place to grab lunch near a distillery or a place to grab dinner before a University of Louisville Cardinals game, there are several restaurants in a variety of price ranges. Many are within walking distance of Main Street, also known as Whiskey Row and Museum Row.
Hungry? Here are a few places to try on your next visit to downtown Louisville.
131 W. Main St., facebook.com/MonksRoad
Monk’s Road Boiler House is one of the newer additions to downtown Louisville. Part of the Log Still Distillery family, this upscale restaurant and tasting room is taking downtown by storm. The menu is created by Chef Ciro Matteo Pirozzi and highlights Monk’s Road spirits. The two-story venue offers fine dining on the upper level and a speakeasy bar on the lower level for tastings and bourbon experiences.
Price: High quality | Neighbouring attractions: Old Forester Distilling Co. and KFC YUM! center
113 S. Seventh St., mussel-burger-bar.com
Mussel and Burger Bar is a neighborhood bar and grill “with a chef’s attitude” that offers gourmet takes on classics and grilled favorites. A sought-after destination for mussels, burgers and beer in a family-friendly atmosphere, this downtown gem is frequently featured on lists of the city’s best restaurants.
Price: Sophisticated casualness | Neighbouring attractions: Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, Kentucky Science Center, Bourbon and Billets and Michter’s Fort Nelson Distillery
416 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., parlaylouisville.com
One of the newer hotspots in downtown Louisville, Parlay Sports Bar has quickly become a popular destination for late-night bites. It’s a very traditional bar and grill whose reputation for great food and cocktails is only growing.
Price: Casual | Neighbouring attractions: Kentucky International Convention Center, Derby City Gaming and Louisville Palace Theater
133 W. Liberty St., eatparlorpizza.com
Parlour is a local pizza chain that has rapidly expanded its presence in Louisville and Southern Indiana over the past few years. It is known by Louisville residents for its artisan pizzas, calzones, and smoked chicken wings.
Price: Casual | Neighbouring attractions: Kentucky International Convention Center, Derby City Gaming, Old Forester Distilling Co. and KFC YUM! center
101 W. Main St., repeallouisville.com
One of Louisville’s finest steakhouses is located in the Hotel Distil on historic Whiskey Row, behind a historic building facade that has been carefully preserved, propped up and restored. Repeal Oak Fired Steakhouse is known in the Derby City dining scene for its steaks, seafood, cocktails and ambiance.
Price: Fine dining | Neighbouring attractions: Old Forester Distilling Co. and KFC YUM! center
129 N. Second St., sidebaratwhiskeyrow.com
The menu at Sidebar at Whiskey Row invites visitors to try some local traditions, such as Benedictine spread, pimento cheese, and a take on the famous Louisville Hot Brown sandwich in the form of a sharable French fry appetizer. This restaurant offers an extensive menu of artisan burgers as well as a selection of milkshakes.
Price: Sophisticated casualness | Neighbouring attractions: Old Forester Distilling Co. and KFC YUM! Center.
601 W. Main St., wildswann.com
A nod to Southern elegance, Wild Swann’s menu features an “ingredient-driven” menu known for its culinary pairings, as well as cocktails reminiscent of Louisville’s storied past with Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby.
Price: Sophisticated casualness | Neighbouring attractions: The Evan Williams Bourbon Experience, Derby City Gaming, Kentucky Center, Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, Muhammad Ali Center, Kentucky Science Center, Bourbon and Billets, and Michter’s Fort Nelson Distillery.
Reach reporter Maggie Menderski at [email protected].
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