Gertie's has to be one of the most unique experiences I've enjoyed in Louisville in awhile! Having been here (but also being something of a speakeasy expert!), I was shocked by the experience of both a magical, unique space and a tasty bar program. Amazing bar staff, and an elegant and somewhat shady decor complete the dichotomatic (new word) experience of this bar. I'll be back! read more

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Did we go because it shares a name with my favorite house cat? Yes. Was Gertie's open when we came in? I am not sure. Do I regret anything? Absolutely not. Gertie's turned out to be an excellent find! Amazing drinks, great atmosphere, fantastic bites. Looks like they also have classes, which we may have accidentally walked in on. Service was top notch as well. Overall, highly recommended! read more

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Beautiful and cozy bar/speakeasy located in the trendy NuLu district. Nice upstairs bar with intimate basement bar. Great spot for friends, a date, or solo. Occasionally, they have live music. I went a couple nights when I was in town and enjoyed jazz music one night. The cocktails were made to perfection. Amazing craftsmanship and the mixologist was super hospitable. Did you hear me buttery was my favorite drink. read more

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Very beautiful place, they do have three different entrance but there is always a person make you feel welcome. They do have beautiful speakeasy. All you have to ask for the entrance to speakeasy and they will give you the access. This time, I decided to stay upstairs and hang out at the bar. They have good selection of bourbon, Whiskey, gin, vodka, and rum. I do enjoyed the old fashioned that was recommended by the bartender. I do enjoy it a lot. I would come back but want to go to speakeasy and listen to live music. read more

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We stumbled on Gertie's Sunday (They're piloting Sunday hours currently, go pop in and give them business then!) and had an absolutely lovely time. Service was fantastic, seriously such a welcoming and fun atmosphere. If we hadn't had plans after we would've had to be kicked out at bar close. And the drinks were so unique, well conceptualized, and delicious. The Meadow of Vines was my favorite of the night but they were all fabulous. Speakeasy wasn't open when we went but we were kindly given a little peak inside and the atmosphere was the perfect balance of chic and charming. What a gem! read more

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Cool vibe. Awful Old Fashioned. Everyone seemed nice and all, but it didn't make up for the clearly under-thought drink recipes. read more

Gertie’s Bar - Speakeasy area - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

My friends and I visited on a Saturday evening for a drink to end our night out. The server upstairs showed us the door to the speakeasy. It was our first visit and we were intrigued to see the space; however, we'd have been just as happy to stay upstairs. It was interesting as well and the crowd wasn't overwhelming. Downstairs offered a variety of seating, some that looked more comfortable than others. A small bar sat in the middle of the space and one server took care of the customers. He was welcoming and took our drink orders. I ordered the Nulu 52 which was a gin based drink. It was okay - very strong. Nothing other than the gin stood out, making it my least favorite gin drink I've had in awhile. Gertie's offers a quiet space for drinks. Reservations can be made online for the speakeasy, which could be helpful during weekend hours due to their limited seating. Located in Nulu, parking is available in the Nulu Marketplace lot or street parking. It's also near other bars if your group prefers a variety of spaces. read more

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A very small bar, with an cool vibe but an utterly overwhelmed bartender. The behind-the-bar area looks like a walk trough for customers, which it is not and was rather confusing for patrons and I am sure utterly annoying for the employee. We were here during some important college sports game that was on, VERY loudly and heavily attended at the attached sports bar. It was really loud and kinda changed the whole feel of the space. In a way that instead of staying here for a second drink, we decided to so somewhere else...somewhere quieter and with a bigger menu. The drink we got (and we each ended up with the same drink) was alright. Not as sweet as I had hoped and that I generally like, but it was good. The menu online is updated since we went, so I can't remember what I got. But it was pretty ok. I might like to come back to try the speakeasy, or at least when there isn't a mass of sports fans screaming next door. But there are a lot of other options around to try as well. read more

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No Food Service was great our bartender was a hottie great hat such a doll Had the Margarita spicy but very good.... Ambiance is great .... Jazz was absolutely Awesome Drew Miller Band was Fantastic read more

Came for Christmas themed cocktails before attending a comedy show downtown on a Friday night. Was pretty busy and was with a group of 5 people and everyone had a great experience. Bartenders run a tight ship here! read more

Gertie’s Bar - Inside - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

If you want a fancier cocktail Gertie's is a perfect place. It was located behind the front store. I also think they have a speakeasy. I ordered a whiskey sour and enjoyed it. I really wish they have egg whites or even a substitute to elevate it. Bar was very nice and had a good variety of liquor. read more

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We came to Gertie's to grab a cocktail. They were pretty busy, but it looked well staffed. Our service wasn't that great - In the sense that we waited a while with empty drinks before the bartender looked our way for me to flag her down. The drinks did come out quick and tasty. A little overpriced for what you get. The seasonal drink that I got was the "down the rabbit hole" and it came in a glorified shot glass. Not worth the 12+ dollars in my opinion because it wasn't strong at all but it tasted like juice. I was a little disappointed by this past trip since we have been here maybe two times before and had a good experience but that could have been because the last two times we came it was during off times/weekdays. We love the vibe of this place but just be prepared to wait a long time for drinks on Saturday nights. read more

Gertie’s Bar - Down the rabbit hole drink - in its glorified shot glass - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Gertie's is such a vibe. Went with a group for jazz night. The music was great. Our bartenders were so friendly and helpful. Meadow of vines is literally the best drink I've had in Louisville. Can't recommend this place enough. read more

I just love this spot. The front is a sandwich/deli spot (which is fantastic!). SERVICE: the bartenders are amazing - I've always been greeted warmly and they've helped me greatly in my selections down to the types of liquor and best drinks for my palate. DRINKS: they are amazing. Completely worth it. It's a good thing I don't live closer or I I might stop by routinely. SPACE: it's almost magical - like the Hogwarts of bars. You can definitely step into a place and leave the world behind. BOTTOM LINE: do not pass go, just stop here for a before or after dinner drink next time you are around NuLu. read more

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We walked into Gertie's Sports Bar and walked out, as it was super douchey. We were looking for the speakeasy. Walk down the alley and into the door marked (bar). Then ask to hit the downstairs speakeasy. Cocktails were nice, but the ambiance is the best. Cool music, vibes on point. Our bartender upstairs was super helpful and made a good cocktail. read more

Gertie’s Bar - Old Fashion and NuLU 92 - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

We enjoyed our drinks very very much. They were beautiful and delicious. We loved the venue and I would recommend for happy hour. However the bar manager (who was our server) seemed unfriendly. I showed her Yelp photos of some drinks (without listed names) that I would like to try that were posted by other patrons at Gertie's. I also asked her if she could recommend a signature cocktail. She seemed to find this offensive. Declaring "I am the bar manager. I design every drink. They are seasonal. I DONT use Pinterest. There is something for everyone...I don't recommend any drinks as all of them are equally enjoyed." Perhaps she didn't realize that she being insolent to our party of 4. But it was received as off-putting. This is the only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5. read more

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Another one of NULUs terrific spots with owners who are as inventive as they are concentrated on excellent service and experience. Call make reservations for the speakeasy in the basement Prices worth it but it's Louisville y'all not Chicago Atmosphere: 5 stars Service 5 stars seamless polite service no matter how challenging you are lol read more

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I love visiting Gertie's! It's a cute, quaint little place. The cocktails are always delicious & their bourbon selection is large. read more

Gertie’s Bar - Margarita with salt - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

This place was poppin. The drinks focus is definitely amaro-based: so if you like bitter stuff, this place is your spot! One tiny caveat: I would say order a cocktail at the Speakeasy instead of the bourbon pours: they are ridiculously overpriced. It is better to get the amaro (like a liberal based cocktail) -to sip on. read more

Gertie’s Bar - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

We had a little impromptu bar crawl on our last day in Louisville. We met up with a friend and came here for a few drinks. It's a small space, tucked behind a sandwich shop, but the courtyard attached helps maximize it. We stayed for a few rounds of drinks, our timing just right to score an indoor table My husband was pretty impressed with their bourbon selection. I focused on cocktails getting the All Inclusive and Lost, Never Lonely. Both were good, but the Lost was my favorite. Our server/bartender was great; nice, funny guy that makes a great cocktail. Cool little space with an unpretentious vibe. There's also a speakeasy below that I'd try next time I'm in town. read more

I've had Gertie's Whiskey Bar on my list since it opened recently, and last night I finally had my chance to check it out! And I'm so glad I got to visit this little spot, because it's offering up some big cocktails! They offer indoor and outdoor seating. The indoor area is small, but it's really beautiful. I loved the large bar in the center of the space. And, I was lucky enough to have the bartender walk me down into the speakeasy space so I could have a look at it as well, though it wasn't open during my visit. After checking out the space, my friend and I opted to sit outside. Our service was awesome! The bartender was very attentive and made sure we always had what we needed. I had the opportunity to try several cocktails, including the Spring Sangria, The Big Hat, the Emmylou, and a specialty cocktail for the day - the Nulu '92. All of them were delicious! They were all so perfectly refreshing for this time of year. Gertie's is definitely offering up an amazing seasonal menu, and I can't wait to see how it changes throughout the year. We also opted for a charcuterie from Torino's, the sandwich shop that's in the front area of Gertie's space. It was really delicious and contained items that would please anyone! I'm a bit of a picky eater in some regards, and I'm not into funky cheeses, so I was pleasantly surprised to find all of the included cheeses to be quite mild. It also included crackers, meats, nuts, grapes, dried apricots, gherkins, and mustard. If you're looking for an upscale cocktail experience, without the pomp and circumstance, you should definitely check out Gertie's. You'll pay for the upscale experience (cocktails are $14), but you won't have to worry about dressing up or feeling stuffy at all, which is just my speed! You can grab drinks and sit in the Nulu Marketplace courtyard, which is perfectly casual! And, as a bonus, you'll have the option to grab food from anywhere you'd like in the marketplace and enjoy it with your delicious cocktails. read more

Cocktails!! Recommend the Old Fashion. Upstairs- intimate lounge bar. Check out the surprise downstairs. read more

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Great cocktails and cool atmosphere. Downstairs speakeasy is unique, upstairs is cool as well but a little smaller. Attached to an outdoor area with other bars and restaurants. read more

Gertie’s Bar - Upstairs bar - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Such a hidden gem in Nulu! Loved finding this spot while walking around Nulu Marketplace. Ali was our bartender and she was not only super nice and attentive, but also listened to what flavor profiles my boyfriend and I preferred, and recommended the perfect cocktails based on our taste. Such a fun date night or girls night out spot. Highly recommend! read more

A great ambiance with a speak easy feel that takes you back to days of Prohibition. The jazz band playing in the basement bar added to the smooth vibe. The house cocktail's were well crafted, especially enjoyed the Gertie Old Fashion, but I thought they a little on the pricey side for Louisville. Will definitely go back again read more

Oh Gertie's, you're really my favorite cocktail bar in NuLu! Great music and phenomenal service. Love the drink selection. I will miss the Problem Child drink when I leave the city- it tastes like a sweetart candy , but has this earthy, sweet and sour tinge to it. It has vodka,lychee, rosemary- and some other stuff I can't quite remember. Absolutely refreshing, Only drawback of the place is that it's quite small and tight inside, so it may get crowded. But the drinks are so, so worth it! I've been a fan since it's soft opening, and it been awesome to see it become more popular. read more

Gertie’s Bar - Problem Child cocktail - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

The speakeasy downstairs was amazing,they have a great mixologist names Tracy she really knows great drinks. We went back a second night and Tracy told us about their food menus all made from scratch We cancelled our dinner reservations and tried most of their great appetizers Thank you Tracy for making our trip memorable read more

Great cocktails and service, the atmosphere is bustling but in the "great conversations are being had" kind of way! Definitely, visit when you get the chance! read more

My fiancé and I visited twice on our weekend trip to Louisville. Our bartender, Alan, was super friendly and took time to talk to us about the city and cocktails since it was a little slow. He was great. The cocktails were also awesome and the place has a really cool feel to it. We were disappointed that the lower level speakeasy wasn't open during our visits, but I'm sure it would only add to my positive review. We had the Mint Julep slushee, which was ridiculous and the All Inclusive, which was also very good and we would recommend both. read more

Incredible spot and great drinks! A lovely place to talk with friends, go on a date, and have some (stiff) drinks. There's a deposit if you make a reservation online but they take it off the bill later. read more

Gertie’s Bar - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Truly enjoyed myself at Gertie's. And I will be back. There's a speakeasy downstairs that's pretty cool. It's best to make a reservation. The drinks are strong and amazing. Definitely a spot to check out. read more

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Great ambience, looked classy. Espresso Martinis were great but were given to the girls in plastic cups. The guys got their bourbon in glasses. Huh?? The bartender was incredibly rude to our group and we were very polite, batched our checks together and all closed out after 1 drink each. The bartender was just very short and annoyed before we even ordered. I don't know if she was having a rough night or a bad day but being short with us when we arrived just gave me a bad taste. read more

What a delightful discovery!! The staff is so welcoming, the cocktails are expertly mixed, and the space is absolutely adorable. This place is a can't miss if you're in Nulu. read more

Gertie’s Bar - Gertie's Vesper - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Such a cool bar in the Nulu Market square. The main bar where you walk in is fairly small. Cool vibe. The downstairs speakeasy is much bigger and has an even better vibe with couches and tables. There was a 20-minute wait when we arrived; wince we were only grabbing pre-dinner drinks, we stayed upstairs. Apparently they take reservations for the downstairs - we will have to do that next time! The drinks were great but $$$$ at $14 a cocktail. We will likely return for special occasions when we are in the area. read more

Gertie’s Bar - Hispanic heritage cocktail Curacion con Bourbon (available through 10/15/21) & Nulu 92 - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Gertie's has been open for roughly 6months, right next to west six in Nulu. It's a great place. Went here after dinner for a few drinks. The service was fantastic and the recommended drinks were delicious. The menu is unique and I won't tell you about the hidden secret in the basement. The bourbon list is extensive and recommend this place for a quiet, enjoyable experience. Only recommendation for the biz is that the whiskey list doesn't have prices on it. With disturbingly high prices on rare bourbon throughout the city, I hate asking about the price of a 1oz or 2oz pour when it's not available. From what I gathered, the prices here are reasonable or at least comparative to respectable businesses in the area. Will go again in the near future. read more

Gertie’s Bar - Pretty good Ole fashioned. - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Not the service you want when experiencing KY. Rude service. Also very inaccurate times of operations posted online and on door signage.

Get the Gertie's Old Fashion. Just do it. You're welcome. Cute patio square area that opens to other restaurants and brewery- also great! read more

Drink tasted good but was literally a half full plastic cup for $15. Definitely not worth the price.

When we got in, the lady didn't let us through to the speakeasy until we bought a drink from her. I guess she wanted money because she said downstairs was busy, but when we got in, it wasn't busy at all. We missed the music because of her. My fiancé didn't like his drink. He expressed himself, and the bartender's responses were very rude. He still patiently explained to her. She did change the drink, but if you're in hospitality, you shouldn't become rude towards customers who are expressing themselves nicely. It's okay to say no and that you can't change it; we will pay for a new drink. However, you don't have to respond in a smart way while you're the bartender.so as a service it's disappointing. They need to learn a lot on that, place was nice, I like my drink , but bartenders are needs to learn about being in the hospitality business, or shouldn't be there at all if they can't act nicer and became ignorance read more

Such a great bar in NULU! Got an old fashioned and it was amazing. They have an extensive bourbon selection and their cocktails are phenomenal! Highly recommend read more

Gertie’s Bar - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky