If you’re looking for a bite after hours that doesn’t require a drive-thru window, then this one’s for you. We’ve put our best hand forward to grab the best late-night bites to sate your hunger in Derby City.
Vernon Lanes , 1575 Story Ave.
Open daily, 12 p.m.-2 a.m.
This vintage bowling alley and 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. Plus, Monday-Thursday, Vernon doubles down on the fun with a Late-Night Happy Hour
from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. that has $10 bowling and daily drink specials.
Our pick: Fried pickles with Cajun aioli
Hauck’s Corner , 1000 Goss Ave.
Open daily, 11 a.m.-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 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. and has 15+ options
to choose from — like pimento cheese poppers, tacos, wings, and tendies.
Our pick: Hot chicken tacos with 3 cheese queso
Canary Club’s Patatas Bravas and tinned fish with baguette.
Photo by LOUtoday
Canary Club , 1247 S. Shelby St.
Monday-Friday, 4 p.m.-2 a.m. + Saturday-Sunday, 12 p.m.-2 a.m.
The Breeze’s latest natural wine concept recently opened
in Shelby Park and serves Spanish-style tapas until 1:30 a.m. every night.
Our pick: Patatas bravas — little potatoes in a spicy sauce eaten with a toothpick
Spring Street Bar & Grill , 300 S. Spring St.
Daily, 11 a.m.-4 a.m.
This neighborhood sports bar dishes out classic bar food
like chili cheese fries, and serves its menu until 4 a.m.
Our pick: Mini corn dog basket with hot and yellow mustard
New Wave Burritos is known for creating inventive burritos like chicken and waffles.
Photo by New Wave Burritos
New Wave Burritos , 3311 Preston Hwy.
Monday-Thursday, 4 p.m.-10 p.m. + Friday-Saturday, 4 p.m.-11 p.m.
This pink burrito joint is rolling up seven different kinds of burritos
. The best part? There’s late-night delivery — but you can always dine-in and play pinball, too.
Our pick: The Vacation made with chorizo, scrambled eggs, tater tots, and queso
The Back Door Bar & Grille , 1250 Bardstown Rd.
Monday-Friday, 2 p.m.-4 a.m. + Saturday-Sunday, 1 p.m.-4 a.m.
A Bardstown Road staple for over 35 years, this bar and grill not only prides itself on “serving bikers to brain surgeons,” but also has wings with 10 different sauces
. Its entire menu is available until 2 a.m. daily.
Our pick: Boneless Buffalo wings and bombers, which are hand-rolled wontons stuffed with chicken, jalapenos, and cheese served with sweet chili sauce
Bonus: NOLA-style restaurant North of Bourbon serves different kinds of lagniappe , like red beans and rice, after dinner service ends at 10 p.m.