Black Rabbit has a really cool atmosphere. We visited on a Thursday evening for live jazz,…read morecocktails, and appetizers, and the vibe made for a great night out. The lounge seating setup was a little unconventional, but the staff quickly accommodated us when I mentioned a concern, which I really appreciated. The service was outstanding. I wish I could remember our server's name because he truly made the experience. He handled the entire lounge area by himself and never missed a beat -- personable, knowledgeable, attentive, and incredibly efficient. We ordered a few cocktails along with the hush puppies, Cajun calamari, and Brussels sprouts. The drinks were fantastic, and while the appetizers were good, they weren't quite memorable enough for us to reorder next time. That said, we're definitely planning to come back and explore more of the menu. Overall, I'd absolutely recommend checking out Black Rabbit for yourself. It's a great spot for either a romantic date night or a fun evening out with friends.

Our dining group of 10 met here for our monthly dinner and it was a very interesting property. I…read moreplugged in the address in my GPS app and the name of another business popped up. Since this restaurant has a speakeasy vibe, I thought it might be part of the schtick. However, I'm not sure how long the business has been open, so maybe the GPS was accurate. Our dinner host who made the reservation had told our group the "password" in order to be taken to our private dining room. When I arrived and approached the hostess stand, she took me via a convoluted route to the rest of the diners, no password required. I guess I was lucky because other diners in our group said they had to provide the password. We arrived during happy hour and it was also martini night, so several items from the appetizer menu (wings, spinach dip, tempura shrimp) and cocktail list were available for reduced price. I ordered tempura shrimp (5 pieces) and a glass of Malbec. The shrimp were bland and were served with a sweet chili sauce that was cloyingly sweet with absolutely no heat. I ended up ordering a bourbon roasted pear salad as my main. It was a better choice with buttery lettuce, chunks of firm pear, crunchy walnuts, and pickled red onions. One of my fellow diners had to wait for her first course appetizer to arrive well after the rest of us had finished ours, as it was either overlooked by waitstaff or the kitchen. Service was slow at times, although the place appeared at not even 1/2 capacity when we arrived and possibly 2/3 when we left 2 hours later. Another diner ordered pizza and said that the toppings were good, but commented that the texture of the crust (underdone) made it unpalatable. Finally, another person in our group had to send her food back to be heated. She indicated the plate was warm, but the food (pot roast Manhattan) was not. Final bill was just under $50 (happy hour shrimp $10, wine $11, salad $18, and an automatic 20% gratuity had been added). Upon reflection, I would perhaps return here for a cocktail to enjoy the lounge and live jazz when that is offered. I would be very hard pressed though to order any food, as there are many more valuable and appealing options nearby at this price point.

Had great service at this bar and drinks are honestly inexpensive. All of the frozen drinks and…read moredaiquiris are delicious!

What makes a 5-star bar? Heavy pours or creative cocktails combined with a little bit of ambiance?…read moreMaybe a witty bartender? The Center Bar is a real estate agent's dream: it offers location, location, location. It's situated right in the middle of the Derby City casino floor. You're gambling and thirsty? A cold drink is steps away. Want to watch pretty much any sport on TV? You can get that, too. I consumed what may be the saltiest Bloody Mary I've ever had. And I like salty. Thank goodness for the beer chaser. On reflection, I would stick to the bottled offerings. The bar's specialties read like an '80s child's dream: Bahama Mama, Tequilia Sunrise, Long Island Tea. They're appealing to the casino crowd who probably can't operate their smart phones but have somehow figured out the complicated video slots and don't mind the constant noise (you can't banter with the bartender if you can't hear them). If you want food at the Center Bar, you can order from Eats. You'll have to go get it yourself and eat out of plastic to-go containers, but again, you don't have to drive somewhere in the dark or rain. And bottles of water are free. Which will help dilute that salty Bloody Mary.

Great spot for a casual night out if you wanna enjoy a well made craft cocktail…read more The bar tenders are friendly and they will take good care of you. I will be back.

Listen let me tell you.... DARLINGS .... Baby .. the Music…read more plus the spicy margaritas have me there .... The Music Selection has me All the Way through There ~ the Atmosphere is just chill .. Service Awesome... Jaaaee doing her thang Baby ...great bartender she's the best. But Seriously the Playlist of Songs has me at the bar ...Just Jamming

1st timers and we feel in love as soon as we walked in. Great bar and music venue. Friendly stay…read moreand one of the coolest atmosphere.

This was stop 5 on our tour of Louisville distilleries and bars. I definitely liked the…read moreneighborhood feel of this bar. Nice and cozy inside. This place was also down the block from our Airbnb so we could walk there. They had a lot of boozy coffee drinks and I really like that. I decided to try their Espresso Martini. This was our last bar stop prior to going out to dinner with friends. My drink had a house made espresso, Absolut vodka, Borghetti (coffee liqueur), a rich simple syrup, and coffee beans. My drink was rich and delicious and I absolutely loved their espresso. I do not recall what drinks my friends ordered. By the time we were leaving there was plenty of people in the place and appeared there was some sort of event gathering. We will have to come back here and with all the coffee drinks they had this may well be the place to start our day next time.

Pretty Decent is an amazing Plant Bar ... yes you read that correctly, a Plant Bar, which is such a…read morecool concept. I've been a few times now and it's always very chill and relaxing, and I love the music selection. When you walk in the plant shop is in the front and the bar is in the back. I recommend heading to the bar, grabbing a delicious hand crafted cocktail and relaxing for a bit. However if you're super eager to shop grab a cocktail to enjoy while you walk around the store. I've only ever had the Carajillo bc it's so damn good. It's light, refreshing and delicious. It consists of dark matter cold brew, Licor 43, Paranubes Cafe de Olla, Alma Tepec pasilla chile liqueur, hazelnut, cinnamont. They have the best mezcal by the bottle selection which I believe you can purchase some online. While sitting at the bar, I noticed all the bottles neatly displayed on the shelf behind the bar and none of the labels are ones I've ever seen before. In addition to being able to shop for plants, they also offer Plant workshops that you can sign up for online! Some of the workshops include a price for two people so pay attention to what you're signing up for. And if you happen to get hungry and need a snack, they also offer a few light bar snacks that consists of chips and salsa, spicy oaxacan peanuts, spicy pickled carrots, and Nemi Mexican lime crunchy snack.

This is such a cute space. Located on Frankfort Avenue. This is a plant store and also a tequila…read morebar. The plant store is in the front of the location and they have a variety of different succulents, pots, and class options that are available. In the back is the tequila bar and they have a variety of tequila, options and drinks that can help hit the spot. They also do classes about tequila and have some special bottles that you can purchase. The space is very inviting, very fitting for a place that sells plants. The snacks to go with the drinks were also excellent. I can't wait to come back and try out a class.

Looking for mint chocolate chip? Retta's won't be for you. But if you're into unique flavors of…read moreice cream, you've found nirvana. Everything is made in house with organic ingredients. There's even a few non-dairy options for the lactose intolerant. But if a "regular" flavor speaks to you, they offer free enzyme supplements. But Retta's is more than an ice cream counter. They specialize in custom, house made desserts. Evidently, the neighborhood hosts a "progressive" dinner and the last stop, dessert, of course, is at Retta's. Desserts are featured after 4pm, so we didn't get to sample. But, we did watch the owner, Ben, handcraft the evenings' dessert. While his sous chef was busy in the back making other sweet specialties. Make no mistake, the menu is diverse, expensive, and made with care. The vibe is coffee house, with a huge record collection to provide the right ambiance. Oh, hours later and my wife is still raving about her Matcha, Black Sesame, chocolate ice cream!

Happy to see an ice cream shop like this in town! Who doesn't love elevated dessert and unique…read moreflavors? The owner was there. Didn't rush us when we wanted to try multiple samples of the ice cream. I was impressed with the variety. I settled on bay leaf ice cream, while my friends got coffee and donuts, vanilla, and hay. The ice cream is smooth and creamy. Not quite like soft serve but very close to it. It wasn't busy so we sat at one of the tables. My friend ordered a drink, dealers choice. Our server took the time to ask which liquors and flavor profiles she likes, noting any allergies too and concocted something based on her preferences. Pretty cool! That's the selling point to this place. Service is definitely top notch! They want you to have a good experience and enjoy the flavors you get. It's a small shop so I can see it getting busy during the hotter months. Parking is easy. Parallel.

We were passing through town and staying one night next door to this joint. I ventured out and…read morewalked in late at night. A few people were sitting at the bar and it instantly gave me a neighborhood locals / industry night feel. They were all welcoming and the bartender was very accommodating and patient. I happened to sit next to an employee who helped me navigate their list and made some great recommendations. Some of the prices were very reasonable compared to other parts of the country and some were not (as to be expected). This is a great place to try some vintage dusty bottles and unique pours. Their batch cocktails weren't bad at all either. The space is very cool, but sadly I wasn't able to check out the bottle shop as it was closed (late in the evening). If you're passing through town I suggest a stop. Great spot!

Rebecca chose fantastic flights for me and talked me through each pour. Really great vibe here…read more No food available, but they let you bring it in or order it in. It's pretty loud and only one TV. Love this place. Ask for Rebecca and remember to tip well.

Between the charming exterior with the rotating bistro sign, the professional, but friendly staff,…read moreand the very exciting menu, this place is officially a local gem. A french bistro is not complete without bread service. The bread and butter here? Fabulous. Lovely, airy, bread with just the right pinch of salt and flavor is accompanies with traditional, creamy butter and a garlic herb variety as well. The steak was cooked to perfection. And the trout almondine was so rich and flavorful, I absolutely reccomend adding a side to help soak up all that flavor. Definitely a new go-to spot!

My friend suggested this place for an early dinner. It's cute!…read more Excellent service here! Everyone greeted us and bid us goodbye as we walked by. My sister and I ordered an espresso martini. It's got a lemon peel in it. Decent. Didn't need the acid from the lemon peel but it was a nice touch! We also shared the mixed greens salad. Not really unique regarding the flavor profile. But it was nice and light! All 3 of us got the cheeseburger. You can have it cooked pink or well done. It's a juicy burger! Def good for one. Not enough to share with someone. The fries were decent and you can choose a sauce with them. My friend chose ketchup, I got truffle, and my sister got garlic aioli. Delicious! But the fries got salty paired with the truffle sauce after a while. We did get takeout boxes, which they pack for you but I wish I had checked that they packed the sauces to go but they didn't...a little disappointing. Didn't realize this til I got home. I should've told our server but I assumed we would get our sauces packed for us. Great vibes though! Would love to come back and try apps.