Bars

A stack of three pumpkin spice pancakes sits on a plate covered in powdered sugar. A caramel glaze coats the pancakes and they're topped with whipped cream.
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Where to have brunch in Louisville
All about the bennys.
April 01, 2026 11:00 AM
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Sarah Shadburne
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Food
The most famous egg salad sandwich in Kentucky
Maybe even the world.
October 27, 2023
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Katie Molck
White plates on a table with various foods.
Food
Osteria Italian Seafood replaces Napa River Grill
Out with the cast iron sirloin, in with the halibut agrodolce.
October 11, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Development
Stay in style at 5 new boutique hotels in Louisville
As visitors come and see what Derby City has to offer, they’ll find themselves with plenty of options for luxurious stays at our boutique hotels.
October 3, 2023
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Dayten Rose
A silver dish filled with noodles covered in a white sauce and garnished with black pepper.
Food
Eat pasta made in a flaming wheel of cheese
You only live once.
August 28, 2023
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Katie Molck
a group of people dressed like Guy Fieri in flame shirts and spiked hair sit around a table at a bar.
Events
FieriCon is taking Louisvillians to Flavortown
Holy moly, Stromboli!
August 21, 2023
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Katie Molck
Inside of a bathroom with a white toilet. Walls are covered with framed pictures.
Culture
Vote for the best loos in LOU
Just roll with it.
August 10, 2023
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Katie Molck
five bottles of tequila on a counter
Food
Get ready for National Tequila Day
Tequila might not be the answer, but it’s worth a shot.
July 21, 2023
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Heine Brothers Coffee
A glass table with bottles and drink glasses.
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Our favorite non-alcoholic beverage brands made in Derby City
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Wine glass filled with purple champagne and a wheel of lemon.
Food
Sip these 4 purple drinks
These cocktails, sodas, and energy drinks will leave you in a purple haze.
July 14, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Get a drink at the oldest bar in Louisville
Mellwood Tavern has been serving customers since 1885.
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