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1. Proof On Main
- A stop on the Urban Bourban Trail, Proof's bar stocks 50 Kentucky bourbons, which you can try in their bourbon flights or one of their seasonal... read more
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3. Holy Grale
- Another venture by the Louisville Beer Store folks, Holy Grale recently opened in the Highlands, in what used to be a church. The architecture... read more
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4. Connection
- Louisville's number one gay bar, the Connection's enormous dance floor makes it one of the best clubs in town. If you'd rather watch others dance,... read more
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7. Old Seelbach Bar
- Fans of The Great Gatsby should have a drink at the Old Seelbach Bar, frequented by F. Scott Fitzgerald (the hotel serves as the location of Tom... read more
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8. Actors Theatre of Louisville
- For a night of theater, check out Actors Theater, whose season runs year-round and includes the Humana Festival of New American Plays every spring.... read more
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9. Louisville Palace Theatre
- Formerly a movie theater visited by Al Capone during Prohibition, today the Palace operates as a music, film and theater venue. Listed on the National... read more
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10. First Friday Trolley Hop
- On the first Friday of every month, catch a free trolley along Market and Main Streets (between 9th and Clay Streets) and visit the galleries,... read more
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Last call in Louisville is at 4 AM, which gives you plenty of time to catch a show, then visit a few of our bars. Or you could just stay at one place until 4 AM.
21c's Proof on Main makes all the top lists, and it's our first choice for a unique night out in Louisville. Grab a spot at the bar next to the satyr offering a golden apple and peruse the leather-bound flip-book menu. Try a gin and tonic - Proof makes the tonic in house - or one of their other creations. If you're visiting this stop on the Urban Bourbon Trail, consider sampling different bourbons via a flight. On the opposite end of classy spectrum is the Back Door, located in a shopping mall in the Highlands. From the regulars' faces painted on the walls to the $2.75 specials, we love this place. Should you crave a change of scenery, it's within walking distance of several other bars, including Holy Grale, a cozy new gastropub with a church-y theme.
If you're looking for entertainment beyond people-watching and sampling new drinks, check out the drag show and dance floor at the Connection, or see what's on at the Louisville Palace or the Late Seating at Actor's Theater (or regular seating, too). If you're in town on the first Friday of the month, head to Market or Main Streets to catch the trolley for the First Friday Trolley Hop and visit the different galleries and businesses that stay open late for the event.
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