Louisville/ Food & Drinks
Published on November 15, 2019
The 4 best cocktail bars in LouisvilleSidebar | Photo: Alex W./Yelp

Wondering where to find the best cocktail bars near you?

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 fill the bill.

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1. Sidebar

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First on the list is Sidebar. Located at 129 N. Second St., 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 648 reviews on Yelp.

2. Butchertown Grocery

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Next up is theĀ Butchertown Grocery, situated at 1076 E. Washington St., Floor #1. With 4.5 stars out of 445 reviews on Yelp, the cocktail bar and New American and French spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. The Silver Dollar

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The Silver Dollar, located at 1761 Frankfort Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cocktail bar and Southern and breakfast and brunch spot four stars out of 745 reviews.

4. Naive

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Naive, a cocktail bar and New American and vegetarian spot, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 174 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1001 E. Washington St. to see for yourself.


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