I was fortunate to have a 30th surprise party thrown for me at Mint on Mellwood and it was the…read morePERFECT venue. The staff was incredibly accommodating and worked with my family on logistics, catering, bar options, parking and keeping the entire thing a surprise up until the moment I walked through the door. The venue itself was very clean, spacious and flexible. My favorite part about it was all the Kentucky derby memorabilia that fills the walls - it's like walking through a museum! I highly recommend using this venue for parties, receptions, showers or anything else you can think of.

Mint on Mellwood is a great space to have any kind of function or gathering. It is very fitting…read morethat it is "Mint on Mellwood" because it is owned by Mint Julep Tours! The area is located in the Butchertown area where you are surrounded by other great restaurants, breweries/distilleries, boutiques, the arts, etc. The space is open & has the potential to be any kind of set up you want. We had hot & cold hors d'oeuvres, so I assume there were ways they were kept warm & cold between replenishments. The bathroom facilities were very neat & clean. The onsite staff were very inviting, social & professional.

Absolutely gorgeous place. But the worst customer service I've ever experienced. They are a very…read moreexpensive place to rent, but what they don't tell you is there are so many added fees after you've paid the initial deposit. Yes some people are fine with spending the money... but put those charges on upfront! It was a crazy amount of add ons for an already pricey venue. They don't even provide the wedding insurance. What kind of venue isn't already insured? The lack of communication and professionalism was disheartening. My sister got married here last Friday and it was a beautiful wedding... but all the behind the scenes was a disaster. They had scheduled tours for when the bride and groom were having their "first touch" and reading prayers... so there were people talking over them and getting in the way of the PAID photographer and videographer. And they didn't listen when told to lower their voices. Extremely rude and the fact that they didn't tell anyone they were scheduling random people to come in and look while a wedding was taking place was just really unprofessional. It made the bride and groom very upset and honestly made me quite upset too. I understand it's also a shared business space but I saw no one from the other businesses get in the way more than the actual event people. And then they only have five approved caterers. Which makes sense when you under the industry... but why they chose those specific caterers made no sense because of the lack of communication with them was just awful. And one of the caterers never even got back with us after an inquiry. And the one caterer we went with had probably the worst food I've eaten. Like I've had better cafeteria food. And they wouldn't approve of any other vendors, even if they were reputable and had a full staff. Terrible communication. Ridiculous standards. Would never recommend this spot to anyone.

I came here for a friend's wedding and had a lovely time. The young lady who manages the property,…read moreKaela Hammerstrom, does a masterful job turning what could be a mundane or industrial space into something magical for events of all kinds. There are several businesses here as well so it is a great creative space for start ups, established companies, or artistic cooperatives. It was easy to find the location, there was ample parking, everything was clean, well-lit, and there was enough bathrooms. Also, as someone who frequently helps disabled people around it was nice that everything was easy to get to and accessible for humans of all abilities. Good work, Kaela.

Beautiful space, helpful waitstaff. The bar no longer makes cocktails of any kind. It is now a…read moretasting bar where you can get a flight of bourbon or a pour. As a lover of cocktails, I was pretty sad to discover those were eliminated. I also understand that it likely shortens the guest visit time since people are more apt to be tempted by an additional cocktail... which allows for more turnover in this smallish space. You arrive to this area after a tour. Alternately, you can request to be put on a list to visit this area from the gift shop. The list doesn't involve texting you when you're up, so you need to be hanging around or risk losing your place. The gift shop bar was pouring samples of one spirit during our wait (not of your choosing, more of a "this is what we're pouring today" situation) which was appreciated. The gift shop itself is really lovely, so that can help burn a little time as well. Last call was at 4pm if I remember correctly, which is fairly standard for distilleries in KY.

Hidden gem at Rabbit Hole. You can't make a reservation here, but you can ask to go up from…read moredownstairs where the gift shop is. There is an amazing balcony with comfy chairs that are perfect for a beautiful day. The relaxing balcony is half the reason to go, and it was extra nice that they ensure it isn't packed.

This large buildings house many small shop that appeal to anyone. From exercise, arts, food,…read morejewelry, the largest antique shop in the city and many more. They is plenty of parking across the street and beside it. It is fun to discover new shops and talk to the owners. It is a unique experience every time I go.

I came to the art center for an event. There is a large parking lot in front and some street…read moreparking nearby. The venue is very spacious. There were multiple tables and chairs inside and space for a DJ and equipment.

Great atmosphere but poor experience. 2nd time going and first experience was great but tonight I…read morewould not recommend. Poor food quality, extra surcharge for using a card and then the restrooms were located outside in the pouring rain. They were having an event but expecting patrons to go outside in a downpour is ridiculous.

Must try: Signature Cocktails!…read more Why: What a neat experience enjoying some cocktails inside a restored church. The bar wall filled with liquor bottles ceiling high was like wow! I enjoyed the Revival Cathedral and Rhubarb Revelation specialty cocktails made with Heaven's Door Whiskey. Both were refreshing and went down smoothly. I didn't try any food but many folks around me seemed to enjoy their meals and drinks. Notes: I came on a Sunday around dinner time and it was packed. Luckily, I found a seat at the bar because someone was just leaving when I arrived. Bartender was welcoming, friendly, helpful and attentive all while serving back to back customers. The decor, stained glass, chandeliers, and walls filled with bottles was really cool to see. Great ambiance for small or large groups. Tons of seating at bar, tables, and comfy side chairs. I'd like to come back with family and friends to enjoy other drinks and try their food next time.

3.5 stars rounding up to 4…read more I was in town for an event and I as recommended this hotel for its charm and location. When it came time for check in, I got a text with a check in code for the door and room code. I wanted to know if I could check in an hour early, and called the hotel only to find out that it is a staff less hotel. You will need to text in for whatever you need. I texted for early check in and heard back after a few hours and they were able to get me in early. The check in process was super smooth, and I was able to go straight to my room. The room was spacious and bright. My only grief was the bed. It felt slanted and everything I put on the bed kept rolling off, the bed was also super hard but the pillows were comfortable so I had a hard time sleeping. The walls are a bit thin and I could hear folks talk but it stopped around 10pm. They also start landscaping super early in the morning as well. Overall I had a descent stay, and would recommend it to others. (Also if anyone could please tell me what this hole in the shower glass is, I'd be so grateful because I couldn't figure it out for the life of me! Haha)

The majority of our stay was great until around midnight our last night my partner encountered a…read moregiant cockroach in our room's bathroom. The staff told us they do monthly pest control but after reading an older review that also mentioned seeing a roach, I would recommend them to have them in more often. I threw everything in the wash when I got home, ick. There is also little to no enforcement of quiet hours as we were kept awake past midnight because of a loud party in a room nearby. Our stay started nicely but ended quite badly and I would not recommend staying here if you choose to stay in the area. I will say though, the hotel refunded one of our nights because of the cockroach situation.

My favorite bourbon tour. Was not crowded, sampling straight from the barrel, and you got to meet…read morethe master distiller. You also can thieve, label, and cap your own bottle. Tour guide was great, answered every question, and we had an awesome time.

Great place!!! Willow was awesome! Don't skip this location and whiskey! A must do if in…read moreLouisville