We’ve all been there: You’re leaving a show or wrapping up a night on the town, and the midnight munchies hit. But it seems the lights are off and the grills are cold at all your favorite restaurants.
Well, that’s not quite true — because there are spots across Louisville that cater to nighttime eaters craving pizza, burgers, or fried chicken. Save this list for the next time you’ve got an after-hours craving.
Eclectic eats
Merle’s Whiskey Kitchen | Open until 12 a.m. Friday-Saturday
Get Southern staples like fried chicken, cornbread, or green beans, plus sandwiches, tacos, and several plant-based options.
Burger Boy + Burger Girl | Open 24/7
Burgers are, of course, on the menu at these sibling diners, but so is a huge selection of breakfast faves like omelets, waffles, and corned beef hash.
Bonus: If you’re in the mood for some greasy diner grub, check out our list of diners in LOU — guaranteed to hit the spot.
Canary Club | Open until 1 a.m. Monday-Wednesday, 2 a.m. Thursday-Sunday
The Breeze’s natural wine concept hosts a rotating selection of pop ups, plus empanadas + chips and dip.
Bar food
Patrick Oshea’s | Open until 1:30 a.m. Tuesday-Saturday
Pair a round of bar snacks like fried green tomatoes or loaded tots with a spiked milkshake or a quesadilla. Bonus: The Highlands location is open until 2 a.m. Tuesday-Sunday.
Hilltop Tavern | Open until 2 a.m.
Try the half-pound tavern burger, jalapeno poppers, or a meatloaf sandwich, and pair with a boozy slushie — you can also get them alcohol free. The kitchen closes at 2 a.m., but the bar is open until 4 a.m.
Spring Street Bar and Grill | Open until 2 a.m.
It’s all about the classic bar food — like chili cheese fries and chicken wings — at this late night joint. Check the website for weekly specials, including $10 burgers and fries all day Tuesdays.
Barret Bar | Open until 1 a.m. Friday-Saturday
Grab a late-night game of pool over a late night snack like hot smoked gouda beer cheese with pretzel bread or a bone-in pork chop.
Vernon Lanes | Open until 2 a.m.
This vintage bowling alley + bar in Butchertown serves its late-night menu from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m., featuring munchies like buffalo dip, sloppy joe wontons, burgers, and more.
Hauck’s Corner | Open until 2 a.m.
Located in the space formerly occupied by the legendary Hauck’s Corner Store in Germantown, this revamped dive bar runs a menu from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. and has 15+ options to choose from — like pimento cheese poppers, tacos, wings, and chicken tendies.
Grab a slice
Spinelli’s Pizza | Open until 5 a.m.
All three LOU locations of this pizza parlor have slices and full pies available until the wee hours of the morning — plus delivery. The Downtown and Highlands locations are open daily, while St. Matthews late-night eats are limited to Wednesday-Sunday.
The POST in Germantown | Open until 12 a.m.
Get pizza pub staples like bread sticks, cheese sticks or salads, or fill up on a build-your-own pizza or a house special.
