Become a Virtual Tourist Member Today!  Sign Up for Free | Sign In
Louisville Nightlife
Search:

Louisville Hotels

Real reviews from real travelers.

Louisville Nightlife

Best Louisville Travel DealsSponsored Links

Great Wolf - Mason
Enjoy Family Adventure & Fun at the Great Wolf Lodge in Mason!

Louisville KY Hotels
Book your hotel accommodation here! Low Rates Guaranteed. Official Site

accommodation
Up to 50% off Hotels at Expedia. No Expedia change or cancel fees!

Reviews and photos of Louisville bars and nightclubs posted by real travelers and Louisville locals.
Louisville Map
Sort By:  Most Recent | Best Rated
Many great places depending on...
  • Tip Rating:
  • Many great places depending on your age and interest...Dietrich's on Frankfort avenue is a popular drinking place/restaurant with a cabaret atmosphere and sidewalk seating. It is located in a converted theater and has a very unique and interesting interior.
    Ambiance !

    Anything goes..but probably more toward the country club casual

    Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Directions: Frankfort avenue.
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful

    Visiting Louisville?

    Read reviews about Louisville Hotels

    Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.

    Hey, for decent bar food, and...
  • Tip Rating:
  • Hey, for decent bar food, and some fun, go to Oliver's Billiards on Dupont Circle, right off Breckenridge Lane. There are over ten tables there, and games cost $3 USD every night except Tuesday and Thursday when they only cost $1 USD. Under 21 allowed until 10 or so.
    Nothing special. just a place for 21+ to hang out and play pool.

    Casual.

    Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Directions: 4001 Dupont Circle, behind Village 8 Theaters.
  • Other Contact: (502) 895-6990
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Phoenix Hill Tavern, locate on...
  • Tip Rating:
  • Phoenix Hill Tavern, locate on the corner of Bardstown Road and Broadway.
    Music, alcohol, dancing, everything

    Doesn't matter too much. I recommend clothes.

    Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Live Music
  • Directions: Again, on the corner of Bardstown Road (Baxter Ave) and Broadway. From the Watterson Expressway, head north on Bardstown Road, until you get to Broadway. It is just across the intersection on the left
  • Other Contact: There may be a cover some nights
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Definitely a locals spot, not...
  • Tip Rating:
  • Definitely a locals spot, not for tourists, generally, and if you are clean cut and well dressed, you might not fit in, but I recommend the Back Door Bar. It has atmosphere and doesn't have the rich drunks from the east end.

    Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Directions: Behind the Mid-City Mall on Baxter or Bardstown, right side as you face the building.
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Lucky Strike Lanes: Get your Bowl On...
  • Tip Rating:
  • I am not sure whether this should be a Sports Tip or not, but since I rarely make it out past 8pm, I thought I better add it into Nightlife!

    Lucky Strike is a franchise that is found throughout the US, but the Louisville location has the advantage of being located right in the heart of the Downtown scene. Its Fourth Street location makes it a convienent spot for a drink after work, or a party with a few of your rowdy friends.

    You have two options when it comes to the bowling side... per person rates or a lane rental per hour. The per person rate ranges from 3.95 to 5.95 depending on what time, and the lane rental is $45 on weeknights, $65 on weekends. Shoe rentals are $3, and there are also billiards tables.

    Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Address: 427 S Fourth Street
  • Phone: 5025601400
  • Website: http://www.bowlluckystrike.com/
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful

    Visiting Louisville?

    Read reviews about Louisville Hotels

    Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.

    4th Street Live: The Bar Scene at 4th Street Live
  • Tip Rating:
  • 4th Street Live is a nice bar district in Louisville. There are several bars, restaurants and clubs in the area and it's kept clean an friendly. The Louisville Hard Rock Cafe is also located here. They is a glass canopy covering the street which help protect from the elements when the weather is inclement.

    Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Address: 4th Street
  • Directions: On 4th Street a few blocks from the river. Most downtown hotels are easy walking distance.
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Also on Bardstown Road you...
  • Tip Rating:
  • Also on Bardstown Road you will find Have A Nice Day Cafe, another nightspot with music, dancing, and of course, booze. It is a bit farther north on Bardstown Road.

    Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Live Music
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Definitely a locals spot, not...
  • Tip Rating:
  • Definitely a locals spot, not for tourists, generally, and if you are clean cut and well dressed, you might not fit in, but I recommend the Back Door Bar. It has atmosphere and doesn't have the rich drunks from the east end.

    Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Directions: Behind the Mid-City Mall on Baxter or Bardstown, right side as you face the building.
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Phoenix Hill Tavern: Phoenix Hill Tavern
  • Tip Rating:
  • Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Other
  • Directions: 644 Baxter Ave. Follow Bardstown Road north from the Watterson. It will turn into Baxter at some point, I think at Broadway. Phoenix Hill is on the left.
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    O'Malley's Corner!: O'Malley's Corner!
  • Tip Rating:
  • I'm not a fan of a bunch of drunkards. This club had lousy music by my standards (dull, monotonous beat- repeated ad nauseum)
    Their headlining band wasn't very good- although they do get good bands in occasionally. The theme is country, and you can ride their mechanical bull, or go into various rooms with differing styles of decor. But, (watching most of the people there) standing around, holding a beer and talking to no one while listening to cruddy music is not my idea of a good time. I had earplugs, though, and they have pool tables. A bunch of sleazy guys and slutty girls... maybe that's too harsh...

    Whatever...skimpy...
    no knives, guns or weapons of any sort

    Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Directions: 133 W. Liberty St. Downtown
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    More Louisville Tips
    Overview
     
    Hotels and Accommodations
    Tips: 30 - Photos: 16
    Things To Do
    Tips: 120 - Photos: 166
    Nightlife
    Tips: 31 - Photos: 15
    Transportation
    Tips: 13 - Photos: 6
    Restaurants
    Tips: 163 - Photos: 37
    Shopping
    Tips: 4 - Photos: 4
    Off the Beaten Path
    Tips: 48 - Photos: 54
    Tourist Traps
    Tips: 4 - Photos: 0
    Warnings or Dangers
    Tips: 14 - Photos: 11
    Local Customs
    Tips: 17 - Photos: 19
    Packing Lists
    Tips: 5 - Photos: 3
    Sports Travel
    Tips: 3 - Photos: 2
    General Tips
    Tips: 29 - Photos: 29
    Flights
    Tips: 10 - Photos: 0

    More Louisville Travel Deals

    Louisville KY Hotel Room
    Great Rooms & Suites at Great Rates Book with Choice Hotels Today!

    Louisville KY Hotels
    The Official Kentucky Hotel Site. Best Rates on Louisville Hotels.

    Louisville Hotels
    Hotels.com Low Rates Guaranteed! Call a Hotel Expert. 1-800-449-4167

    Louisville Suite Hotel
    Near the University of Louisville. Book Online or Call 1-800-960-7023.

    Sponsored Links

    Louisville Hotels





    Find:        Matching:  Advanced
    About VirtualTourist |  10 Great Things to Do On VirtualTourist |  Contact Us |  Advertising on VirtualTourist |  Press Center |  Help |  Travel Tools |  VT Gear |  Local Merchant Login |  User Agreement |  Privacy Statement
    Virtual Tourist® ©1994-2009 VirtualTourist.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.