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A Highlands landmark since 1933, with walls of Louisville lore, live music midweek, and Southern-leaning classics touched by French technique. Frequently recommended by national writers and local critics, it’s the city’s celebratory standby.
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Southern fare & cocktails in a historic, old-world setting
1007 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204 Get directions
$50–100
Hotel · West Main
Downtown hotel with Ohio River views and multiple dining options
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Restaurant · Germantown
Extensive bourbon list & creative cocktails; Southern-inspired cuisine
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American restaurant · West Main
Art-filled dining with bourbon cocktails and seasonal farm-to-table dishes
Museum · West Main
Tour a working bat factory & see baseball history exhibits
Memorial · Cherokee Triangle
Grave of Colonel Sanders, famous KFC founder, with daughter's bust
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Chocolate shop · Butchertown
Bean to bar studio crafting handmade truffles, bourbon balls, barks
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Italian restaurant · Phoenix Hill
Housemade pastas, pizzas, sharing plates, beer & wine
Hotel · Downtown Louisville
Historic bourbon warehouse turned stylish boutique hotel
Restaurant · Churchill Downs
Innovative Southern tasting menu with weekly changing dishes
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Italian restaurant · West Main
Italian fine dining with tableside prep and extensive wine list