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!

Nothing bad here, but it's not a sit down bar. You have to grab your own food. Service felt…read moretransactional.

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

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.

In need of a festive, holiday, pick me up - OR - just need to add to your already festive mood?…read more.. This IS where you need to go to accomplish either Check it out before the seasonal menu - decor are gone Popped in here Tuesday (mostly to sit beside the decor) & for a holiday coffee with a small bite. The moment you walk in you're engulfed in kitschy decor and... it's GREAT!! My server was so nice. Showed me their standard menu & the holiday menu. Even pointed out there was an upstairs ((which wasn't aware of)) I placed my order: peppermint mocha & a sausage egg cheese croissant. Neither disappointed! They also have seasonal cocktails as well.

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.

Hidden gem alert! If you're strolling in Frankfort Avenue and happen to pass what looks like a cute…read morelittle plant shop... STOP. GO IN. TRUST ME. Behind the lush greenery and unassuming storefront is Pretty Decent, a mezcal bar that's anything but "pretty decent"--it's ridiculously cool. My only regret is that I didn't get more pictures to share because this place is very cool. But I was enjoying myself too much to be bothered with my phone. The vibe? Immaculately chill. Moody lighting, thoughtful design, and a playlist that makes you want to stay all night. It's the kind of place that feels like a secret you're lucky to be in on. We started with a Paloma recommended by Ethan (bartender and apparently low-key rockstar). It was refreshing, perfectly balanced, and an excellent recommendation.. We chatted mezcal, music, and more--Ethan's the kind of bartender who makes you feel like a regular on your first visit. Got to talk mezcal with the owner, John, who's clearly passionate and seriously knowledgeable. He shared stories about sourcing, traveling, and working directly with producers. Learned more in 10 minutes from him than I have from any spirit tasting I've done. Super generous with his time and samples, which led to me walking out with a bottle of Espadín, an agave spirit, I'm now obsessed with. You don't find places like this often. It's got soul, character, and people who actually care about what they're doing. Come for the plants, stay for the mezcal. Pretty Decent? Nah--Pretty Damn Exceptional.

This little Dessert Bar restaurant is a little discussed gem in the Frankfort Avenue area. I cannot…read morerecomment flexing your palate here. While you listen to great music, sip a cocktail or savor an eclectic scoop of house made ice cream... Retta's won't disappoint. We chose this location because it is open a shade later than other area shops and it is my new favorite. I can't wait to try more.

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!

We had a great time here. There were many vintage things to try at a reasonably price. Both…read moreRebecca and Zac were very knowledgeable and we enjoyed talking with them. The ambiance had a cool and relaxing vibe. We will definitely go back.

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.

If you've read my Reviews you already know I love Bar Vetti ... so of course I had to give M…read more Pepper's a try for Brunch since the same amazing team is behind the magic, and WOW!! It was SO good! I can honestly say I've been dying to go back ever since! We dined in on a Sunday with a group of 8 and had excellent service as well as enjoyed delicious food and drinks! I started with the Hugo Spritz, my husband got a classic White Russian, several high life ponies were ordered amongst the table and a few other drinks. We started with a couple of Quiche du jour's and Poutines for the table. I am not a quiche person so I did not try it but everyone loved it. The poutine on the other hand was extremely rich but oh so delicious!! So good in fact I didn't save a lot of room for brunch so me and my husband split the Brunch Burger (Caramelized onion, bacon jam, dijonnaise, sunny-side egg, gruyère, potato bun, with French fries) which was delicious. The egg was cooked perfectly so it was very messy but worth it. The table also ordered, PLAT de PETIT DÉJEUNER which is their version of a breakfast plate (Scrambled 3D Valley Farm eggs, toasted sourdough, with crispy potatoes), the French Dip (Braised beef, caramelized onion, au jus, gruyère, horseradish aioli, Haymarket baguette, with French fries) and the Crème Brûlée French toast (Haymarket brioche, vanilla pastry cream, pear jam, berry compote). I honestly wanted to try a bite of everyone's it all looked and smelled so good. Especially the French dip and French toast. Ive also heard rave reviews about their dinner menu so that is definitely on the, I can't wait to try list!!

I visited M Peppers for my sister's birthday. The restaurant focuses on French cuisine, which…read morehonestly just isn't really my personal taste, so I decided to order a cheeseburger instead. I asked for it medium well, but when it came out it was pretty rare, which was a bit disappointing. That said, the service was very friendly and the staff treated us well throughout the meal. The atmosphere was pleasant and it seemed like a nice place for people who really enjoy French-style food. For me personally, the experience was just okay. I'm glad we got to celebrate my sister's birthday there, but it's probably not a place I'd feel the need to go back to.