26 outdoor patios in Louisville

Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of City’s many beautiful patios.

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Nouvelle Bar & Bottle’s lush patio.

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Is it just us, or does eating outside make food taste better?

Catch some rays or laze in the shade at one of these Louisville patios. Pro tip: Don’t miss the shade level we’ve included for each of these locations.

Restaurants

Coal’s Artisan Pizza | 11615 Shelbyville Rd. | Partially shaded
Pizzas here are baked on a coal-burning, brick oven — and they’re all named after local neighborhoods. Dogs are welcome on the patio.

Gralehaus | 1001 Baxter Ave. | Partially shaded
Order inside this original Victorian home-turned cafe, then head outside to the patio with stained glass windows + a path to its sister restaurant, Holy Grale.

Frankfort Avenue Beer Depot | 3204 Frankfort Ave. | Partially shaded
You can’t miss the giant meat smokers sitting outside of this roadside barbecue spot. Bring your dog and sit on the covered patio + get the chicken wings — you’ll thank us later.

Osteria Seafood | 1211 Herr Ln. | Partially shaded
A new and sleek Italian seafood spot featuring private event spaces + an outdoor bar.

Blind Squirrel | 592 N English Station Rd. | Partially shaded
Steeped in a beach-like, Key West vibe, “The Squirrel” is a combination dog-friendly restaurant, sports bar, and live music venue. The patio overlooks its six sand volleyball courts.

River House Restaurant and Raw Bar | 3015 River Rd. | Partially shaded
Get a riverside dining experience curated by celebrated local chef John Varanese (yeah, of the Varanese Restaurant).

Logan Street Market | 1001 Logan St. | Mostly sunny
With arepas, sushi, bubble tea, coffee, and more, everyone can find something at Logan Street Market. Plus, you can shop local artists upstairs once you’re done eating at the outdoor tables.

Foko | 991 Logan Street | Fully covered
Formerly of Logan Street Market, Foko moved into its own location across the street in 2023. The new location has a large indoor event space and covered outside seating for breakfast + lunch.

Bars

Nouvelle Bar + Bottle | 214 S. Clay St. | Mostly sunny
This exquisite patio offers walk-up access from the sidewalk + extends back into a lush garden where you can order wine and small bites directly from your phone.

Garage Bar | 700 E. Market St. | Partially shaded
This NuLu staple defines patio vibes with vibrant artificial grass, outdoor ping-pong, bright murals + signature cocktails, wood-fired pizza, and small plates, including oysters.

a crowd of people dining outdoors at Garage Bar in Louisville

Garage Bar is the place to be on a long summer night.

Photo by Louisville Toursim

Shop Bar | 950 Barret Ave. | Partially covered
Converted from a car workshop, this bar and store often has a local food truck outside.

Flanagan’s Ale House | 934 Baxter Ave. | Partially shaded
Eat some pub grub + drink a beer at the picnic tables on the side of the building + enjoy the expansive courtyard.

The Fox Den - Billiards, Bites, & Brews | 3814 Frankfort Ave. | Partially shaded
This spot in the former Diamond Pub has bright orange patio furniture outside + pinball, pool, and live music inside.

Merryweather | 1101 Lydia St. | Partially shaded
A neighborhood bar if ever there was one, The Merryweather features frequent pop-ups and food trucks + a fire pit out back.

Breweries

Against the Grain Brewery | 401 E. Main St. | Mostly sunny
Post up at one of the giant wooden picnic tables + feast on one of nine burgers, like The Roadhouse Roundhouse topped with bacon, caramelized onions, pickles, BBQ sauce, and aioli.

People stand in front of a brick building housing Against the Grain Brewery

Against the Grain Brewery has two public houses in town — the other is on Bardstown Road.

Photo by Against the Grain

Mile Wide Beer Co. | 636 Barret Ave. | Partially shaded
Situated in a former biscuit factory, Mile Wide offers a part-gravel, part-grass patio with picnic tables + inventive craft beer on tap.

Awry Brewing | 1025 Barret Ave. | Partially shaded
Catch some rays on the rooftop at the corner of Barret and Oak while sipping on fresh beer and chowing down on a fried PB&J.

Hop Atomica | 1318 McHenry St. | Partially shaded
Schnitzelburg’s newest brewery + distillery serves up woodfired pizza on its shaded, greenery-filled patio.

Shippingport Brewing | 1221 W. Main St. | Partially shaded
This Portland tap house serves craft beer + food and drinks for all ages, plus indoor and outdoor seating year-round.

Monnik | 1036 E Burnett Ave. | Partially shaded
Named after the Dutch word for monk, Monnik is dedicated to craft beer and good eats. Its menu features burgers, salads, and a rotating selection of seasonal picks.

Gallant Fox | 2132 Frankfort Avenue. | Mostly sunny
Sip from an array of 20+ beers and grab a giant pub pretzel with house made beer cheese + spicy mustard.

Coffee Shops

Full Stop Station | 1132 E. St Catherine St. | Mostly sunny
All aboard — coffee, smoothies, breakfast, and lunch are all on the menu. Stop by any time, as Full Stop is open daily, 7 a.m.-7p.m.

Full Stop Louisville

It looks like a gas station, but Full Stop is a place to fuel yourself, not your car.

Photo by LOUtoday

Full Stop Louisville

It looks like a gas station, but Full Stop is a place to fuel yourself, not your car.

Photo by LOUtoday

Sunergos | 1647 Norris Place | Partially shaded
There are plenty of Sunergos locations around town, but the spot on Norris Place has outdoor picnic tables + garage doors that open to transform the entire shop into an easy breezy coffee spot.

North Lime | 1301 Herr Ln. # 110 + 1228 S. 7th St. | Mostly sunny
Whether you’re in Old Louisville or out east, you can get a cup of joe and a classic or seasonal donut. Bonus: North Lime also has two locations in Lexington.

Haraz | 1541 Highland Ave. | Mostly sunny
Start your morning right in the thick of things at this Nepali coffee shop just off Baxter Avenue and Bardstown Road.

Dog-Friendly

PG&J’s Dog Park Bar | 800 Baxter Ave. | Partially shaded
This pro-doggo patio includes a dog park for the four-legged + a full bar for those with two-legs.

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