Nachbar

Had the best time… the jukebox is legendary, had the best selection. Played cards and drank bourbon. Such a rad place and memorable experience.

Went there knowing it a a dive bar. Played our wedding song and the bartender skipped it so I went and asked if they could put it back on as that’s our wedding song. Bartender precedes to say you guys were singing and it was annoying so I skipped over and won’t put it back on. Pretty rude service in my opinion. They Played all 70 and 80s songs. So I don’t get how you don’t sing to it. 1 star after that was 4 stars before then.

This is a great bar for hanging out. As I get older, I have trouble hearing in some crowded, noisy bars, but Nachbar is a place where I can actually carry on a conversation. They have a good beer selection. It's unpretentious. In a neighborhood that can be congested with loudmouths, this is a pleasant respite.

Bartender was fast and cool. Sweet potato fries were tasty. Good vibes. Clean bathrooms. I’d come back here 100%

Oh my god. What a jewel. The first TRUE neighborhood bar I've ever been to. Good drinks, and super-friendly customers and staff. Can't imagine next time I'll be in Louisville, but when I do, I'm definitely coming back.

The place is horrible, don't go. Huge issues with overcrowding from townies. Nothing to see here. No smiling. It was a great dog bar until some jerk reported them. Great (live) music (jukebox is prob best in town), wonderful staff/owners, and great selection. I've been going here since it began. When I'm in town it's the first place I go, the only place I drink, and the only thing that ever makes me feel homesick. Everywhere I've ever lived I've searched for a replacement. Everywhere has fallen short.

I was only in Louisville for a weekend but I could see this being one of my favorite bars if I lived nearby. I love dive bars, which from outside appearances you should too if you even want to step inside. There are plenty of little charming quirks for you to take in on first visit, and ample space (both inside and out) and beer options to keep you wanting to come back. FYI - The draft beers are all listed above you, across from the bar, so instead of squinting behind the bartender just turn around 😂

Nachbar is a great spot for delicious beer and crafty cocktails. No food, but they'll allow you to have outside food, so long as you are a paying customer. You can bring your dog before midnight, but please only do so if he/she is already trained and good in environments with drunk people and strange dogs. The outdoor seating is also great!

Stopped on a Saturday night. They have a great beer selection. I opted for Atrium Kolsh. He got a great burbon from the wide selection. It was a great night to sit on the back deck under the heaters. Spacious seating inside and outside. The staff is friendly and helpful, even on this busy night.

I was on vacation from California and I stumbled into this place with my friends and we had a great time! Great beer selection. Nice patio if you want some fresh air or light up a cig. Would definitely comeback.

Dropped into Nachbar for a quick beer break during our walk. That's what's great about little neighborhood watering holes like this one - they're always there when you need them! One thing is for sure... Nachbar has some of the most comfortable bar stools in Louisville. High curved back, swivel, cushioned - ah, it's the little things. We got there right as they had opened, so we had the bar to ourselves for a little while. They have holiday lights strung up inside and it was nice to enjoy a beer and chat in the comfy bar with the festive lights up.

Nachbar is our go to bar in Germantown. It has good vibes and friendly atmosphere. The beers and cocktails are reasonable prices. The bartender Bow and team are phenomenal. They always have great on their faces and welcoming attitude. They have live music and bands playing on weekend. Plenty of space to hang around. They are open until late night. It's a good bar to have a drink at anytime of the day.

What a great hipster bar! Craft beer, cocktails, and a band feature a squeeze box & a tuba. Seriously this bar is a Germantown icon. Come check out one of the best patios in area.

Been coming here since I turned legal. James is an amazing human. They even put on nights to benefit a local children's home. Greta drink selection and super reasonably priced.

Been to the Nach twice and it's already one my wife and I's offical new watering spots. After the closing of Cumberland we've been hoping to find a place that has the homey, relaxing vibe and a beer list that doesn't break the bank. The Nach can be considered a place where everybody knows your name. I look forward to becoming a regular. $2.50 Hudy Delight wont keep us away.

Nachbar is a dive bar! Reasonable drink prices, generous pours on the mixed drinks. No frozen drinks. No food served. Friendly, interesting people and their dogs, and a very relaxed atmosphere are the big draws. No food is served, but you can bring your own without questions or disapproving glances. Parking is available on the street. The bartender is friendly and accommodating. I am told the bar morphs from a blue collar watering hole to hipster hangout most nights. I was there with a neighborhood crowd. Dogs are welcome and some appear to be regulars. Sitting on the back deck enjoying a beer was not unlike a laid back dog park with the dogs visiting each other while moving from table to table for a little attention (and treats from those who prepared for the experience).

A Germantown staple and one of the best bars in Louisville. Nachbar has a solid drink selection, cozy and perfectly divey interior and an excellent outside patio. Can be a little packed on the weekend nights but always worth a visit.

I want to The Nachbar with a colleague for a couple beers after work one afternoon. This spot earns its reputation as a dive bar and also manages to wear it well! I encountered the appropriate ratio of regulars at the bar and was impressed at the variety on the draft list. I had a great German draft from Andechs and would gladly go back for more. Service is at the bar only and the bartender was affable and efficient. The decor has some clear German connections and there's a certain charm in how it all comes together. I'm sure I'll be back for another pint.

Nachbar is a delightful haunt in the heart of Germantown. The bar has a perfect calm, cozy atmosphere with yellow-lighting and warm tones. Outside, you'll find a spacious patio/courtyard/beer garden. The beer prices are cheap and the atmosphere is eclectic. We love the kookiness of the design of this dive bar- owl lamp and all. We came for the $2.50 draft Hudy Delight pints but stayed for the brilliant atmosphere and friendly servers. This is definitely a dive bar filled with neighborhood regulars but we had a great time and will be back. Pro Tip: the beer menu is behind you if you are standing at the bar so don't try to lean over the bar to look at the taps (just turn around.)

Stopping on a long trip from Buffalo, Nachbar was a pleasant find!! Good people and inexpensive drinks!

It's a bar in the middle of Germantown. So you know what that means. HIPSTERS. I love it, though. Decent prices. Great little dive bar with a nice patio. Good selection of brews. This spot is a solid go to for anyone looking for a beer at a good price, and also looking for a place that isn't overly crowded or dead. It's right in between. Big fan of Nachbar. It hits the spot. It does what it does better than anyone else, I reckon.

Really cool under the radar spot nestled in the Germantown neighborhood of Louisville. Casual outdoor seating with a dive feel on the inside. Great spot to catch up with friends or go to before hitting up other bars in the area.

My beloved Nachbar, how I miss being able to walk home at the end of a fun-filled night spent on your patio or barstool. Years of living in Germantown made this place my local, my neighborhood joint, my Cheers. Although I moved out of state and then back to another hopping neighborhood, I still come to enjoy the kind vibe at the Nach. Nachbar has everything you want in a neighborhood dive - a great jukebox, live music, cats/dogs prowling about, a front and back patio, and strong drinks. Their rotating taps always have something intriguing that I'll enjoy (in summertime its Stiegl Radler or Wittekerke). Plenty of bourbons and vodkas keep me happy year round. No where else in town can I get a Makers and Ale 8 at this price! People call Nach a hipster bar, but I've seen everyone from old timers who grew up in Gtown to soccer moms with babies in strollers enjoying each other's company at this meeting place. Nachbar brings folks together over drinks to share stories and spend some time away from their devices to appreciate each other. I love Nachbar and will continue to patronize as long as the doors stay open and the drinks continue flowing!

I was only in Louisville for a weekend but I could see this being one of my favorite bars if I lived nearby. I love dive bars, which from outside appearances you should too if you even want to step inside. There are plenty of little charming quirks for you to take in on first visit, and ample space (both inside and out) and beer options to keep you wanting to come back. FYI - The draft beers are all listed above you, across from the bar, so instead of squinting behind the bartender just turn around

By far one of my favorite places we went to well, drink in Louisville! As it was New Years Eve we wandered around the Germantown neighborhood whooping it up and stumbled upon this lil divey boozy bar. We enjoyed excellent service and met some really cool people in the process. Just a good time all around. Really not much else to say about sitting in a bar but it was what it is supposed to be, Good Times! Happy New Years Nachbar!

Great drink prices. The place is both inside and outside with a huge difference between the two. The inside is grungy and more of a punk rock kind of feel. The outside is bright and cute next to a lot of plants. You can pick if you're feeling a darker vibe or a cute summer patio vibe. Either way, It's a great bar.

Great dive bar, hipster but not in a judge-y kind of way, decently priced drinks, great outdoor space. As a fluent German-speaker, I am embarrassed to admit how long it took me to realize that Nachbar is the perfect name for this place. It means "Neighbor" and the bar is situated on the corner in a residential area. Also it is *in* Germantown. But in my defense, whenever the bar came up in conversation, I was mostly focused on the drinks we intended on having. I decided we *had* to go in tonight after being told that they have my absolute favorite beer on tap. Stigel Grapefruit Radler. I was introduced to radler beer when I lived in Germany, and enjoyed at least a case of this particular brand and style last November when I was in Vienna visiting a friend on vacation. This is the first time EVER I have found a true Radler in the States. And I am so, so excited it's here. A bit pricey per glass ($4.50, but as an unfamiliar import, not bad) but it's totally my jam and a great beer for the summer (light and a little sweet). I don't know if their having this on tap is temporary....I'll have to go back to find out. And have another glass or two.

cool, low-key place to hang out with friends any day of the week. Sometimes they have live bands inside and while it can be loud and hard to talk with your mates, it is usually good music. They also have a juke box loaded with awesome tunes. The beer selection is above par and the bartenders are always nice. This place is also cool with you bringing your well behaved pooch. Don't forget to check out the back patio. And the front one too.

Great dark, friendly dive in Germantown that offers a great list of beers both on tap and by the bottle or can - both lists are also super helpful with descriptions and style codes. There is also a full bar with nicely priced spirits and a small selection of wine if that's more your speed. The crowds are friendly and regardless of what you hear are not just hipsters (though it does get very on weekend nights), but actually vary pretty widely across sex, age, race, sexuality, etc. Dogs are even allowed, though only outside in their fenced in backyard.

Great dive, great outdoor space. Its is also a good place to meet for a card game or a good read during the day. The place is also nice for a night out, especially in the summer when the outdoor space can be taken advantage of. The bathroom situation is not the greatest but if you enjoy dive bars with character this one will be for you. The beer selection is good.

I love this bar. Is small and old fashioned and just an overall cool place. When I visit I always feel like I'm on an episode of "cheers!"

There's not that much to say about Nachbar. Think of a true local neighborhood dive and that my friends is the Nachbar. No food, you go for the beer and to hang. In the nicer weather there are outside tables which sort of reminds me of The Pearl. If you live in Germantown you hang here when you want to just have a good time, meet people and DRINK

Don't get me wrong, it's a nice bar, but not really a place I'm interested in going back to. It's cute and looks like a little German house from the outside, and is right in the middle of a neighborhood. I love the homey feel of the place, like your walking right into your friend's house to grab a beer. Like most of the other reviews mention, it is very hipster; not a place you would see 100 wasted frat boys at. There was hardly anyone on the inside when we got there, it seemed like almost everyone was out on the patio. We didn't get a chance to go out there, but it looks nice from the entrance. Nachbar is a great place to go if you're looking to just chill with friends. It's not exactly a fun place, but a nice joint to bar-hop at.

Nachbar is what it is. It's divey and wonderful and something interesting always happens to me here. Sometimes there are dogs. Those are happy days. They have a jukebox with some good stuff in it. The bartenders are really nice and will help you pick out a beer you like. They always have some pretty interesting stuff on tap here. They also have a full bar, but this isn't the kind of place to get a fancy cocktail. You might not love what you get. Nachbar has a sweet patio. It's pretty big and really nice to chill out in with a beer in the summer. The only thing is the smokers tend to also love the patio, so if you can't stand smokiness, it might not be for you. One weird thing--the sink to wash your hands at after using the bathroom is just out in the open, not in the bathroom itself. It doesn't bother me, but if you're confused and can't find the sink, it's right outside the bathroom door. It tends to get pretty hipster, but everyone's welcome here. It has a very friendly, neighborhood feel to it, and is the kind of place I know I'll be homesick for when I move away from Louisville.

"Nachbar" is Deutsch for "neighbor", an apt name. They fill you with delicious beer, which is very neighborly. Dogs and cats sniff at your feet (or crotch), also neighborly. Friendly clientele. Front patio. Back patio. Nicely nestled among Germantown shotguns and not in a strip mall. Pretty much your ideal neighborhood bar. The best part is the beer. Sixteen taps, no crap on tap. To their credit, you can still get $2 Old Style or hard liquor if that's your preference. But you shouldn't go that route here, unless you're the type to get a hot dog at a Chinese restaurant. Nachbar needs to start serving up pitchers and food. When they do, I'm packing my bags and moving in.

Pretty cool dive bar in Germantown with a decent outdoor space. The bartenders are sometimes a little rude in my opinion. It's almost like they look at me and think I don't belong there. Otherwise, a fun spot for live music and just chillin with a cold draft beer. I love that they are pet friendly. There is even a cat that lives there.

I have been to Nachbar a few times, since I have always heard this was the bar to be when in Germantown, and I have to say, they were right! Nachbar is one of the most popular dive bars in Germantown, and it really is just an awesome spot to grab a beer with some friends and enjoy the eclectic atmosphere. The bartenders are super nice and make sure you get what you need. They mix the drinks awesomely too, which is always sort of a hit or miss situation when it comes to dive bars. The prices are reasonable, and they have a variety of drinks for you. I usually prefer ciders over beer, and they always have a few to choose from. This place is always jamming, so take note of that! It can get loud, but it really depends on the crowd. I mean, you would also expect that from a dive bar. They have seating inside (a couple of couches are an option!) or outside on the patio. The bar can sit a large party, which we were able to do a few times, but it really just depends on how busy it is. Overall, this place is a great hangout spot. The people are nice, the drinks fantastic and reasonable, and it just feels cozy. If you are in town and really want to be part of the Germantown scene, Nachbar is the way to go!

I love nachbar and all the events they hold for the regulars, neighbors and the whole city. Currently at the Black Out Black Friday ( the original!) and enjoying the tap takeover.

Good quality bar with good quality drinks, and a good quality atmosphere It's dog friendly and the beer garden is a great spot to have a few cocktails with friends. Check out to live music, too

Love this bar! Hard to find places where you can just chill and live your best life, and Nach definitely makes you feel at home. There's ALWAYS good music playing. Also personally, I can never find Lambics anywhere, and this is the one place where they sell em and serve em right.

Nachbar is in the heart of the Germantown Neighborhood and is a great good weather bar. I'm a big fan of dive bars, but Nachbar seems to miss the mark when considering dive"ness," which is a good thing! The Nachbar has a fantastic selection of beers and liquor available for its patrons. The layout is great, there are two outdoor patios, one in the front with round tables and the other in the back with long picnic tables and benches. There's also a small covered area for bands to play or for braving the outside during any inclement weather. The inside has small tables with stools, a long bar, an old TV to catch UofL games on, and some old couches to lounge on. The rotating tap list is the best part of Nachbar besides its location. If you like beer, you'll definitely find something you enjoy on the list, and more often than not, there are at least 4 beers I want to try or try again on their tap list. The liquor is pretty standard, but is always mixed well. Nachbar does not have any food, so if you show up and get all of those tasty drinks and beer, prepare yourself to hike it to the Post or somewhere else near by if you get a drunken appetite. Living in Germantown makes Nachbar one of the best places to stop by if you're a beer enthusiast, enjoy late night jukeboxes or bands, enjoy seeing other people in Germantown, or if you just like to have a good time. Check it out.

Super happy to now have this place as my local watering hole. Great beers on draft and a wide selection of bottles and cans, plus plenty of good cheap beers for when the wallet is thin. Nothing fancy here, but that's exactly how you want it sometimes, right?

I wondered into Nachbar late on a Saturday and it was like finding the perfect watering hole. There was an attentive bar keep, dogs in sweaters (in SWEATERS!), a mix of football noise and music, and good drinks. We had a white russian and an old fashioned. Both were strong and well made. There was a mix of seating, between new barstools, and tables and chairs in the back, as well as a few select mismatched couches and chairs. It was dim and perfect. There was an ample back patio that I'm sure is delightful in the summer. I'll be back!

Whenever I am traveling I make an effort to find a really cool dive bar, Nachbar was IT for this trip. I immediately knew it was gonna be a great place when we pulled up and there was a beer sign hanging off the side with their name on it. My suspicion was only verified when we walked inside and saw all the cool vintage decorations and saw an Irish band playing in Germantown okay, so it was the day before St. Patrick's Day but it cracks me up. The crowd definitely has got a hipster vibe, but its older and people will talk to you so its not stuck up like the bars I don't like where I am from in NY. Also they let dogs inside, there was a guy in overalls selling beef jerky, it looks like it has a nice patio when the weather is warmer and the bartenders are friendly.

Good little bar. Dog friendly and very friendly staff. The owner was super nice and wpuld definitley visit again. Went here for distillery dogs rescue event. Limestone branch was there and are alao great people.

I LOVE this bar. It has a great scene, strong drinks and a good list of imported beers. Located in Germantown, on a small street, which seems like you're in the middle of no where... Dogs are allowed which is a plus, and they have live music on certain nights... So for a local Louisville dive, this place ranks top of my list...

Everything a neighborhood bar should be. Irreverent & rough around the edges with great outdoor area, the finest spirits & beer.

I used to frequent Nachbar but hadn't been there in a long time until last Saturday night. I was reminded why I like it so much. Nachbar is a very casual place to drink good craft beer (or other beverages if you prefer) in Germantown. It's a little hard to find - in fact, some people say you should get an award if you find it. The inside is quite dark but the front and back patios are large and great places to hang out with friends on a nice night. Nachbar is dog friendly which I personally love (they have a list of dog rules outside). There is no food so not the place for you if you're hungry. The bartenders are friendly and helpful as you take a look at the draft list or extensive bottle offering. The place can feel a bit grungy inside but that's part of the charm. It gets really busy late at night. We arrived at 8:30 and the place was fairly empty but by 10pm, it filled up quickly and was going strong when we left around 11pm. If you like good beer and a dive bar feel, I highly recommend visiting this drinking spot in Germantown!

Come for the cheap beer. Stay for the friends. Bonus points, chill on the patio and you'll probably get a free contact-high.

A dive for sure. The live music was really good until the singer opened his mouth. But hey... They can really play their instruments. Excellent choices at the bar as always. Stay Divey!

Nachbar has always been a neighborhood favorite and we have visited fairly frequently until tonight. The doorman refused to let my 60 year old stepfather in because he didn't have his ID. Tonight we texted that we were down at NB and my parents walked down a few blocks in the rainy weather to join us on the spur of the moment. Unfortunately the doorman wouldn't let my stepfather inside (not order a drink, he wasn't even allowed in the bar) because he didn't bring his wallet. He is very clearly over 18, 21, 28, 30, 40, whatever ID-able age you want to reference. The rude and sassy doorman didn't even ask my Mom for her ID yet turned away an obviously older white-haired man. The whole situation was just overkill.

I love this bar. First off, I can walk there from my house. Second, the prices are reasonable. Third, they have an amazing outdoor space where you can hang with friends, pet friendly dogs, and, often, listen to live music. It's the kind of completely unfussy place that makes it the perfect neighborhood bar. I would skip the mixed drinks here, as I find them watered down. Go for the beer--they have a nice selection that is reasonably priced. I always find the service to be friendly and fast. Highly recommend, especially on a nice night when you can sit outside.

I enjoyed yesterday afternoon at Nachbar quite a bit. It was easy to find parking on the street. There were seats in both the shade and sun outside, and my friends were able to bring their dog, which was excellent. Although the bartender wasn't super friendly, he was relatively helpful when I asked for suggestions. A few things that could have been improved: 1) Signs on the bathrooms. Even if we're going for a gender neutral thing, then something designating that would be welcome. It's not til I walked into the left one and saw that there was no lock that I realized it must be the men's and turned around and walked back out. 2) Man, I wish there'd been music on the patio. We had good friends and conversation, but it's nice to have some background tunes going, and sadly there was none to be had. And in a place that has an actual jukebox, the promise of good music is strong. 3) Space heaters. By the time we got into evening hours, some of us were cold, and this isn't the first bar with a patio in Lou that I think would benefit enormously from some heat. Especially if they're not serving hot toddies. I'd love to come sometime and hang inside because it looks super cozy and chill. Love the owl lamp and random touches and art.

Feels like my back porch patio... You have read the reviews so I'll just rinse and repeat why I and others love this place. 1. Great fenced in patio area with picnic tables 2. Great beer, lots of local beer on draft and bottle 3. Great staff with the owners there mostly every night 4. It's off the beaten path, if Robert Frost thought of a place to stop it would be Nachbar. This place always has solid business, but is never too overcrowded that you can not find a seat. 5. Personalized, I came with a group of over 20 and was still able to chat and relax with all of them. 6. Great date spot, I went here on a first date and had a great time connecting to my date while being entertained by the other patrons and live music 7. Pet friendly, there is always an adorable pet to be found to get my gushing puppy fix in 8. Live Music, great local bands If you are looking to try something new and great you will find this place takes the cake. Plus this bar is located within a short car ride of the Highlands area, Downtown area, and other Germantown pubs. I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence, That two roads diverged in a wood, and I- I chose the one with Nachbar on it.

Ugh, "hipster" is now an ambience choice on Yelp? That's annoying. When did everyone become so obsessed with describing things as "hipster"? And can anyone define it without resorting to a cute coffee table book for, ironically, "hipper" living rooms? And since we're talking about the irony of the self-denying ironic "hipster" crowd, is that meta-ironic? Woof, my head hurts. Well, I bring this up because everyone likes to talk about how Nachbar is the hipster hangout or whatever, and that's fine. It's a lazy conclusion, but people posses the innate desire to categorize things, which is totally cool. Such as life. In reality though, Nachbar is actually an anything-goes, wonderful hangout spot that appeals to a variety of crowds. There's no place like it. Nachbar is my hangout. First, Nachbar is totally off the beaten path. It's as if a UFO just dropped it in the middle of a shotgun-house laden neighborhood. Inside, it looks like your grandmother's basement - wood paneling, tacky paintings, owl sculpture, jukebox spanning fifty years of rock and roll (what, your grandma didn't have one?). Dogs are allowed inside as long as they behave... which is a funny thought since most dogs behave better than humans do when they're beers deep. Nachbar recognizes that. You can often find some of the city's food trucks outside too - a nice perk considering, as pointed out earlier, Nachbar is an island onto itself. And they have the most massive outdoor patio for the warmer evenings. Sometimes live music too, including some national acts. Shows are always free. As for the products sold - Nachbar's specialty is their sweeping selection of drafts that covers everything from super esoteric craft beers to more recognized imports and domestics. And the staff is super speedy, even when the place is packed wall to wall. I love Nachbar. I refer to it as my "retreat," in that, if we go somewhere and it sucks, we can always retreat to Nachbar, and it'll always be fun. This has happened on several occasions. Its divey neighborhood feel, come-as-you-are attitude, and price point that respects any budget makes it one of the most comfortable places to go out, labels be damned.

According to wikipedia: "A dive bar is an informal bar or pub. Such bars are sometimes referred to as neighborhood bars, where local residents gather to drink and socialize." CHECK. Further more, it states: "Individual bars may be considered to be disreputable, sinister, or even a detriment to the community." Disreputable? Hm... probably. Detriment to the community? Detriment to Sunday mornings by way of hangovers. Sinister? Erm...I'm just not sure about this one. And finally, "This was especially true in earlier times: 'A plot to entrap young women for the dives of Northern Wisconsin has been discovered.'" Okay, things just took a turn for the worse. Although I may not completely agree with wiki, this bar is absolutely the epitome of a dive bar. Actually, I think I'll go with the Urban Dictionary's definition to express the appropriate sentiment: "A well-worn, unglamorous bar, often serving a cheap, simple selection of drinks to a regular clientele." Spot on, Urban Dictionary.

Great selection of beers and well drinks were small but made very strong and fairly priced. Really liked the atmosphere and location.

Solid, solid bar. This is definitely in the rotation of good time spots. In the winter time it does get pretty packed, which I don't love, but hey, that does often come in hand with a bar that has a known reputation. Good drinks, great draft list, couldn't agree more with Drew P's "no bullshit old bar" description. It isn't fratty, or full of 21 year olds. Laid back but upbeat. Prices are about average for the area. It isn't dive bar prices, but reasonable. Oh and parking isn't great. Be prepared for that. And once the weather gets better, it has an awesome patio area. That will also get packed. Mid-week, this bar is perfect.