Things To Do

Urban Bourbon Trail

Sip, savor, explore! Hit Louisville's Urban Bourbon Trail for tastings, tours & cocktails at top bars & restaurants.

East Market District

This is the area surrounding the recommended hotels. Many of our favorite spots are listed below, but this provides you with a nice map to make your own local adventure!

NuLu Marketplace

Marketplace in NuLu with fun spots including West Sixth Brewery, Emmy Squared, and Gertie's Whiskey Bar.

TEN20 Craft Brewery

One of our personal favorite spots in Louisville! Perfect for large groups. Great beer, cocktails and atmosphere.

Nouvelle Bar & Bottle

Casual wine bar with a patio, craft beers, and live music, plus charcuterie plates.

Jimmy Can't Dance

Warm, stylish eatery in a 19th-century building serving New American fare & artisanal cocktails. Located inside Hotel Genevieve! Open Thursday- Saturday after 6 pm.

Angel's Envy Distillery

Industrial-chic venue with a hip vibe offering tours by reservation, cocktail classes & tastings.

Evan Williams Bourbon Experience

Local spirits producer offering guided tours & samples in polished surrounds with a souvenir shop.

Old Forester Distilling Co.

Educational tours on bourbon fermentation, distilling & barrel-making, plus tastings & a gift shop.

Rabbit Hole Distillery

Craft bourbon maker offering guided tours & tastings in a contemporary, industrial-chic facility right in NuLu.

Decade

Neighborhood venue serving refined dishes, including gluten-free options, and cocktails.

bar Vetti

Easygoing, modern pick offering housemade pastas, pizzas & sharing plates, plus beer & wine.

MeeshMeesh Mediterranean

Nutrient-rich Mediterranean recipes served in an upscale setting with wine and cocktails. Reservation is necessary! We highly recommend making it well in advance.

Butchertown Grocery Bakery

Warm, stylish eatery in a 19th-century building serving New American fare & artisanal cocktails.

Hauck's Corner

Long-standing neighborhood watering hole offering comfort food, beer, and cocktails, plus a patio. Located in the Germantown/Schnitzelburg neighborhood.

North of Bourbon

Chic, vintage-inspired speakeasy with wood-paneled walls & a changing menu of creative cocktails. Located in the Germantown/Schnitzelburg neighborhood.

Toasty's Tavern

Industrial-chic destination offering hot dogs, sandwiches & fries, plus cocktails & beer. Located near the Germantown/Schnitzelburg neighborhood (Shelby Park).

Jack Fry's

History-laden, circa-1933 eatery with high-end Southern fare & cocktails in an old-world setting. A Louisville staple located in The Highlands.

Gralhaus / The Grales

Eclectic cafe serving seasonal breakfast & lunch, plus craft beer & coffee, with B&B rooms upstairs. Located in The Highlands.

Red Hog Restaurant & Butcher Shop

Great for lunch, happy hour, and dinner. Located on Frankfort Avenue.

Blue Dog Bakery & Cafe

Artisanal breads, plus light brunch & lunch fare featuring house charcuterie, served in homey digs. The bride's favorite lunch spot! Located on Frankfort Avenue.

Kentucky Derby Museum

Speed Art Museum

The oldest and largest art museum in Kentucky.

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

21c Museum Hotel Louisville / Proof on Main

Located on Main Street's historic Museum Row. Museum, hotel, and wonderful restaurant called Proof On Main.

Topgolf Louisville

Located near Oxmoor Mall. There is a Putt Shack next door as well!

Joe’s Older Than Dirt

Listen, we couldn't leave it off the list. IYKYK.