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A decades‑old Old Louisville institution where cheap drinks, killer jukeboxes, and a packed live‑music calendar still rule. Often mapped by Eater among the city’s great dives, it remains a rite of passage for night owls and bands alike.
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Dive bar with drink specials, live music & quirky decor
1398 S 2nd St, Louisville, KY 40208 Get directions
$10–20
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