Louisville/ Food & Drinks
Published on June 25, 2019
Your guide to the 5 top spots in Louisville's Irish Hill neighborhoodGame | Photo: Kelly Y./Yelp

Spending time in Irish Hill? Get to know this Louisville neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a wild game burger bar to an antique mall. 

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Irish Hill, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Headliners Music Hall

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Topping the list is music venue Headliners Music Hall. Located at 1386 Lexington Road, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 70 reviews on Yelp. This venue hosts musical performances most nights of the week and is a place to catch both local bands and national touring acts. 

2. Game

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Next up is New American spot Game, situated at 2295 Lexington Road. With four stars out of 320 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. As the name suggests, Game specializes in dishes made with exotic, wild game. Try a wild boar chorizo slider, an order of kangaroo meatballs or an elk burger. There are also veggie burgers and salads for the less carnivorous.

3. Ciao Ristorante

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Italian spot Ciao Ristorante is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1201 Payne St., four stars out of 158 reviews. Ciao Ristorante is open for lunch and dinner most days and serves authentic Italian fare featuring fresh, local ingredients when possible. Expect shrimp scampi, braised short ribs, homemade pizza and pastas and an extensive list of Italian wines. 

4. Nancy's Bagel Grounds

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Check out Nancy's Bagel Grounds, which has earned four stars out of 35 reviews on Yelp. You can find the spot to score bagels, coffee, tea and sandwiches at 225 S. Spring St. This bakery and cafe sells fresh Vermont-style bagels topped with sweet and savory spreads, like blueberry cream cheese and cream cheese with lox. Try a specialty coffee drink, like a Cherry Blossom, which features espresso with amaretto and dark chocolate. 

5. Crazy Daisy Antique Mall

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And then there's Crazy Daisy Antique Mall, a local favorite with four stars out of 42 reviews. This 20,000-square-foot mall features 80 different vendors and 150 different booths, at which to peruse all kinds of vintage merchandise, from clothing and memorabilia to fine antiques. Stop by 1430 Mellwood Ave. next time you're in the neighborhood. 


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