Louisville Nightlife

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.

Proof On Main

702 West Main Street

21c Museum Hotel bar...
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Back Door

1250 Bardstown Road # 116

A bar in a mall...
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Holy Grale

1034 Bardstown Road

European beer bar with snacks...
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Connection

130 South Floyd Street

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Zanzabar

2100 South Preston Street

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Nach Bar

969 Charles Street

Hipster dive with extensive beer list...
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Old Seelbach Bar

500 South Fourth Street

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Actors Theatre of Louisville

316 West Main Street

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Louisville Palace Theatre

625 South 4th Street

Historical theater with live entertainment, music, and movies...
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First Friday Trolley Hop

Market and Main Streets

Visit art galleries, restaurants and shops on Market and Main, connected by the free trolley...
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BBC 4th Street at Theater Square

660 South 4th Street, #2 Theater Square

One of three Bluegrass Brewing Company locations; award-winning microbrews...
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Fourth Street Live!

400 South 4th Street

Dining, shopping and entertainment in downtown Louisville...
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Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts

501 West Main Street

Performing arts center...
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Village 8 Theatres

expert pick

4014 Dutchmans Ln # 16

Discount theater showing independent and art-house films...
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Sunergos Coffee Micro-Roastery & Espresso Bar

expert pick

2122 South Preston Street

Cafe offering espresso and coffee roasted in Louisville...
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Monkey Wrench

expert pick

1025 Barret Avenue

Bar and club with excellent burgers...
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Please and Thank You

800 E Market St

Coffee, baked goods, breakfast, lunch, and records...
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Day's Espresso & Coffee

1420 Bardstown Road

Coffee and espresso in the Highlands neighborhood...
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Java Brewing Co

2309 Frankfort Avenue

Local coffee company with multiple locations...
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Quills Coffee

930 Baxter Avenue

Coffee shop with excellent espresso...
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