Anika's Guidebook
Food scene
Walkable from my place. Great atmosphere and large patio space.
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The Hub
2235 Frankfort AveWalkable from my place. Great atmosphere and large patio space.
Best Mexican food in the neighborhood with well-priced (and strong) margaritas. Walkable!
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El Mundo
1767 Frankfort AveBest Mexican food in the neighborhood with well-priced (and strong) margaritas. Walkable!
Known for their cookies - voted best in the city! They also have great coffee and it’s walkable from my place.
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Please & Thank You
800 E Market StKnown for their cookies - voted best in the city! They also have great coffee and it’s walkable from my place.
Good selection of beer, bar games, and decent bar food. Not pretentious, just a great neighborhood watering hole.
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Hilltop Tavern
1800 Frankfort AveGood selection of beer, bar games, and decent bar food. Not pretentious, just a great neighborhood watering hole.
Upscale cocktail bar on the top floor of Copper & Kings Distillery. Amazing views of the Louisville skyline.
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Copper & Kings American Brandy Company
1121 E Washington StUpscale cocktail bar on the top floor of Copper & Kings Distillery. Amazing views of the Louisville skyline.
Cool brewery with a permanent food truck (Mayan street food) in the back. If the weather is nice the upstairs deck has great views of the Louisville skyline.
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Gravely Brewing Co
514 Baxter AveCool brewery with a permanent food truck (Mayan street food) in the back. If the weather is nice the upstairs deck has great views of the Louisville skyline.
A local favorite out of the many Louisville breweries. Located in NuLu!
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Goodwood Brewing
636 E Main StA local favorite out of the many Louisville breweries. Located in NuLu!
Wow! Probably my favorite restaurant in Louisville and they just moved to a beautiful new location. Amazing Asian-style fried chicken, ramen, steamed buns...you can’t go wrong here! Gorgeous outdoor patio!
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Chik'n & Mi
1765 Mellwood AveWow! Probably my favorite restaurant in Louisville and they just moved to a beautiful new location. Amazing Asian-style fried chicken, ramen, steamed buns...you can’t go wrong here! Gorgeous outdoor patio!
Le Moo
2300 Lexington RdAmazing weekend brunch and $1 mimosas!
Grind Burger Kitchen
829 E Market StGreat burgers in NuLu
Best Japanese restaurant (in my opinion). Sushi, hibachi, and other Japanese fare. So good!
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Sapporo
1706 Bardstown RdBest Japanese restaurant (in my opinion). Sushi, hibachi, and other Japanese fare. So good!
Arguably the best coffee in Louisville! Right next door to Nord's Bakery, arguably the best donuts in Louisville. :)
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Sunergos Coffee
2122 S Preston StArguably the best coffee in Louisville! Right next door to Nord's Bakery, arguably the best donuts in Louisville. :)
I love this place for the atmosphere and the lighter fare. Lots of great vegan/vegetarian options.
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Naive Kitchen + Bar
1001 E Washington StI love this place for the atmosphere and the lighter fare. Lots of great vegan/vegetarian options.
Neighborhoods
Vibrant historic neighborhood with strong nightlife! Lots of restaurants, bars, and clubs up and down Bardstown Road, including many of the city’s LGBTQ+ bars. About a 5 minute drive.
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Highlands
Vibrant historic neighborhood with strong nightlife! Lots of restaurants, bars, and clubs up and down Bardstown Road, including many of the city’s LGBTQ+ bars. About a 5 minute drive.
Lots of fun new restaurants and local shops in East Market District/NuLu. There are great bars and a dance club here as well. You’ll mainly find things on Market St and Main St.
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East Market District
Lots of fun new restaurants and local shops in East Market District/NuLu. There are great bars and a dance club here as well. You’ll mainly find things on Market St and Main St.
Historic neighborhood in Louisville with lots of local restaurants and shops on the main road, Frankfort Avenue. My place is only one block from Frankfort Ave.
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Clifton
Historic neighborhood in Louisville with lots of local restaurants and shops on the main road, Frankfort Avenue. My place is only one block from Frankfort Ave.
Outdoors
Great place to walk the paved trails and see lots of downtown Louisville. Take the walking bridge across the river for a fun adventure and beautiful views of the Louisville skyline.
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Waterfront Park
129 River RdGreat place to walk the paved trails and see lots of downtown Louisville. Take the walking bridge across the river for a fun adventure and beautiful views of the Louisville skyline.
Huge urban park that borders the Highlands neighborhood. Miles of paved paths as well as trails for hiking. A gem!
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Cherokee Park
745 Cochran Hill RdHuge urban park that borders the Highlands neighborhood. Miles of paved paths as well as trails for hiking. A gem!
Nightlife
Multi-floor dance club with a dj, music videos, and large dance floor. Karaoke on the third floor!
Barbarella Louisville
116 E Main StMulti-floor dance club with a dj, music videos, and large dance floor. Karaoke on the third floor!
Lively dance club with great drag performances on the weekends. DJ and huge dance floor as well!
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Play Louisville
1101 East Washington StreetLively dance club with great drag performances on the weekends. DJ and huge dance floor as well!
Akiko's
1123 Bardstown RdGreat karaoke bar in the Highlands!
Huge Irish pub with lots of outdoor seating. Dance floor and DJ on the weekends.
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O'Shea's Irish Pub
956 Baxter AveHuge Irish pub with lots of outdoor seating. Dance floor and DJ on the weekends.
Restaurant, bar, and live music venue with dancing and DJ/live music on the weekends.
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Tin Roof
3921 Shelbyville RdRestaurant, bar, and live music venue with dancing and DJ/live music on the weekends.
HUGE outdoor patio area, dance floor/DJ and karaoke on the weekends. (known to get a little rowdy when it gets late)
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Nowhere Bar Louisville
1133 Bardstown RdHUGE outdoor patio area, dance floor/DJ and karaoke on the weekends. (known to get a little rowdy when it gets late)
Vintage arcade games, wide selection of beers, live music and DJ on the weekends.
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Zanzabar
2100 S Preston StVintage arcade games, wide selection of beers, live music and DJ on the weekends.