Ali & John
Things To Do
Kentucky Bourbon Trail
Ali and John love Bourbon. Explore their passion by visiting one or all 14 of Kentucky's most iconic distilleries, including Angel's Envy, Bulleit, Evan Williams, Michter's, Old Forester, and Rabbit Hole in Louisville. You can book sober rides and personalized experiences online with Mint Julep or Copper Still Tours.
Ostra
Visit the happy couple's favorite restaurant and taste cocktails, poke bowls, and desserts that are sure to delight. Think red velvet churros with nutella dipping sauce - you heard us right! Ask Ali to tell you her favorite story about John and this place.
Jimmy Can't Dance
Don't let Jimmy lie - he can totally dance! If you need some practice before the wedding, or want to continue busting a move after, drop in this speakeasy located in the basement of a downtown sandwich shop. The cocktails are great, and most weekends, you can enjoy some swing tunes. If calmer speakeasies are more your style, try Lola's, Hell or High Water, or Mr. Lee's.
Captain's Quarters Yacht Club
Soak up some sunshine when you're in town at Captain's Quarters Yacht Club. An on-site restaurant offers brunch, lunch, and cocktails, and if you're lucky, Ali's dad might invite you down the road to Limestone Bay to take his boat out on the river!
Brunch
Louisville has too many delicious brunch spots to list. Ali and John would love for you to join them for Sunday brunch at Porch Kitchen in the hotel's ground floor, but on Saturday, choose from a variety of the city's unique spots. Love a good pastry? You MUST try Blue Dog Bakery. Sucker for bagels and good coffee? Nancy's Bagel Grounds. Wanna get gritty and learn about the history of horseracing at Churchill Downs? Go to Wagner's Pharmacy. Looking for something a bit more fancy? You want LouVino. Have a sweet tooth? Try the red velvet pancakes at Superchefs on Bardstown Road. Want to support a place with a social mission? Eat a cinnamon roll at Scarlet's Bakery and ask about their story. To stay downtown, swing by Toast on Market. There's no bad decision!
Revelry Boutique Gallery
Stop in this sweet boutique for a locally-made souvenir that will always remind you of your trip to Louisville! It's located in a popular neighborhood called Nulu, so after you stop in, be sure to enjoy a Bourbon slushie at Royals, play a game of ping pong outside at Garage Bar, and take a walk around.
Cyclebar
Get your weekend workout in at John and Ali's favorite cycle studio! Prefer to be outside? Rent a bike and take it across the Big Four Bridge to Indiana or opt for a run around the Louisville Water Reservoir off Frankfort Ave. instead.