Louisville/ Food & Drinks
Published on May 30, 2019
The 5 best cocktail bars in LouisvilleProof on Main. | Photo: Katie S./Yelp

Looking to try the top cocktail bars around?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top cocktail bars in Louisville, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.

1. Sidebar

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Topping the list is Sidebar. Located at 129 N. Second St. in Central Business District, the cocktail bar and New American spot, which offers burgers and more, is the highest rated cocktail bar in Louisville, boasting 4.5 stars out of 586 reviews on Yelp.

2. Butchertown Grocery

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Next up is Butchertown Grocery, situated at 1076 E. Washington St., Floor 1 With 4.5 stars out of 386 reviews on Yelp, the cocktail bar, New American and French spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Proof on Main

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Central Business District's Proof on Main, located at 702 W. Main St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cocktail bar and New American spot four stars out of 708 reviews.

4. The Fat Lamb

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The Fat Lamb, a cocktail bar and New American spot in Cherokee Triangle, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 150 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2011 Grinstead Drive, Suite 104 to see for yourself.

5. Hell or Highwater

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Over in Central Business District, check out Hell or Highwater, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 110 reviews on Yelp. You can find the cocktail bar and speakeasy at 112 W. Washington St.

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