We utilized the recently advertised BOGO promotion for the "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"…read moreproduction. Several of our friends coordinated the purchase of 3 sets of 2-ticket pairs to fill a table of 6 for a Sunday evening performance. The pre-show buffet is fantastic with a well stocked selection on the fresh salad bar (typical options as well as broccoli salad) and then a delicious hot dish buffet. We had green beans, corn, quinoa, Mac 'n cheese, baked potato, pulled pork (very, very good!), baked fish, fried fish, fried chicken (also very good!), and rolls. Our server, Eliza, is also one of the Footnotes (formerly AKA as Barnstormers) and was so fabulous with taking care of us and prompt. We ordered various desserts (selections include bread pudding, flourless chocolate torte, strawberry shortcake, rocky road chocolate brownie, hummingbird cake, peanut butter pie, ice cream) to enjoy during intermission and they were all so rich that my advice would be to share if at all possible. Gift shop at entrance had so many cute items. Lobby and restrooms were all well maintained. Support staff were welcoming and all seemed to operate as a team and like a well oiled machine. Parking lot is large, well lit, and very easily accessible for anyone with mobility concerns. Looking forward to the 2026-2027 season!

This was our first time seeing a play at Derby Dinner Playhouse after a friend gifted us a pair of…read moretickets, and we had a great time! The meal is served buffet style before the play begins, and there are plenty of options available on the salad and hot food bars. Everything was the correct temperature and safety gloves are provided to prevent the spread of germs when touching the serving spoons. We were conveniently seated close to the buffet tables which meant there was a bit of traffic going past us, but we were able to get our food early in the process. Servers bring your preferred drink to the table, including alcoholic drinks from the bar, and they also serve dessert and drinks (an extra cost) during one of the play intermissions. The play, The Bunco Squad Rolls Again, was a funny, locally-written play with a twist at the end. Some friends from college used to perform at the theater and now the daughter of a former classmate is performing there. I think we will definitely return to see other plays.

We experienced the Single Barrel tasting and tour. The history of the building and the bourbon was…read moreso fun to learn about. Be warned it will be very warm inside during the hot summer months however we were there early April so it was still comfortable inside during the tour. Tour guide was really fun and engaging was able to answer the groups questions without hesitation. The upstairs bar is beautiful and of course, super tasty bourbon aged in Port barrels.

Right downtown and close to many other places. This was great to check out. Learned a lot about the…read morehistory. Our tour guide, Paula, was fabulous. She was attentive, informative and taught us how to get past the initial burn of bourbon. I much enjoyed the bourbon and the chocolate pairings were a nice surprise. We were able to get tickets the night before at a time that worked well for us. The bar area is a nice place to hang out and if you don't do the tour you can still go get some tastings.

I just went to my second WhoDunnit show at the Bristol on Main downtown. Both were fantastic and…read moreso well done. The meal service includes salad, bread, main dish and dessert (Chocolate cheesecake for me mmmmm). The ony thing I paid for was alcohol and they validate parking if you park right next door! The performance was entertaining, character engagement was so much fun and they stumped me on who did it. This is a great family, date, or just friends night out! We bought tickets for others as Christmas presents!

From the owner: WhoDunnit shows are original, lively and thoroughly entertaining, as well as a mystery lover's…read moredream! Clues are cleverly included in the scripted action, and in between scenes (as the audience enjoys a fine meal) the actors mingle with the audience in character, allowing guests to ask questions and get more clues. If you ask them if they are the killer, they will all say no, but that is the only time they are permitted to lie. To all other questions, they must either evade the question or tell you the truth. Audiences love interacting with the characters and trying to figure out who dunnit! In addition to our public performances, WhoDunnit also offers private performances for large groups, corporate events, etc. Let us bring the mystery to you! We even host fully interactive "YouDunnits," which are murder mystery parties where you and your guests guide the action and play the role of the suspects!

Although it is listed as being on Fourth Street the actual location is now at the Tempo Hotel by…read moreHilton on East Jefferson Street in NuLu. We actually received this as a gift from friends. It's a bit over the top and corny but some parts of it are humorous. It is interactive and you are taxed with solving the murder. There are actors among us who may be the culprit. In fact the murderer was eventually discovered at our table along with the clever young lady who solved the mystery and won the prize. The food was just OK and the dessert was meh. Service was very good and please tip the staff/actors accordingly. Unfortunately we were unaware that the NuLu Bock Fest was going on this weekend so parking at the hotel was a hefty $42(event parking). Ouch. Street parking was nonexistent and other pay lots were just as expensive as the hotel. On the bright side the Tempo Hotel is quite nice, staff friendly, the dinner is on the 6th floor with a view of the NuLu district.

The acting was amateurish, most time was spent talking to people at your table and the food was…read moreserved cold and over several minutes depending on what you ordered. The first person receiving her entree was 10 minutes earlier than the last. There was a venue change from when we bought the tickets which was far less desirable than the original venue. It was a special occasion and we were very disappointed.

My husband purchased tickets our tickets for the Valentine's Day event at the Hilton. This was his…read morefirst experience, but I've attended a similar Murder Mystery Dinner event before. Check-in was smooth, there's a line but went fairly fast. My issue was after we parked in garage we were not sure what floor to go to. Luckily I have a friend that works here & she told me where the room was. We did appreciate parking validation, but we encountered issues getting out. Room setup was basic. I understand that actors are amateur but there were moments were they seemed to truly stumble over their roles. The use of technology was cool...but a lot of details to go through. I solved the Mystery. But my details were not specific so I wasnt in the running to win. I do like that there was a prize, not sure how only one winner is determined. Hotel food was good, pork dinner my husband ordered was more flavorful than my chicken choice. Cheesecake was a hit. Service was good. I wish bar was not cash only & I would have probably enjoyed experience more. Overall, just ok. Not sure of price since my husband paid. But I think the 3 course meal was worth it. Everyone at our table was cool.

The Dinner Detective show was great! The actors were so funny and engaging. And they involved some…read moreother guests who were attending the dinner just like us! We had a full course meal with salad, grilled chicken, and chocolate cake! But the asparagus with the meal wasn't very good. And the tickets are very expensive!

Super fun and entertaining !! Their were actors sitting at…read moreour table and I had no idea for the whole time! We will come back again I just recommended this to my friend from church!! I hope she goes and enjoy the experience that I had as well

This was the most unorganized, poorly done who-dunnit I've ever been to. The acting was terrible. I…read morestill have no clue what the crime was even about or who was the suspects because the main actors just heckled the guests the entire time. The crude humor was not even remotely funny. Luckily the food was good but I do wish I could forget the whole thing.

Went to murder mystery dinner It was not what I expected. Actors were difficult to hear and not…read moreall actors came to our table. Show seemed disorganized. Food was lukewarm.

We visited Equus Run while spending the weekend in Frankfort. Will was our tour guide and was…read moreamazing - so knowledgeable and passionate about wines and the wine making process! He even let us try a Concord grape right off the vine! The grounds are beautiful. After our tour and tasting, we sat on the porch for the live music and shared a charcuterie board. The wines tended to be a little sweet for my taste but that didn't impact my experience - we got to sample 6 of the wines (our choice) and I did enjoy the Equestrian Chardonnay. It was a wonderful was to spend the afternoon!

Mind-blown!!! I honestly don't know what else to write. This show is a definite must-see, whether…read moreyou live in Louisville or just here visiting. It doesn't even matter if you like magic or not, you will be impressed!

Joseph (the Magician) and Yani (the Mystic) are lovely people and wonderful stewards of a beautiful…read morehistoric Victorian home at 1234 South 3rd street in old Louisville. They have created a unique business to cultivate their passions of magics of the universe. Their home "The Nevermore" embodies their passion with original fixtures and tasteful additions which spark your imagination for the mystery of the occult (only positive energy here) The lovely home was spacious and was sized well for our group of 20+ patrons. During our stay we were treated to Tarot readings, mingling in the second floor parlor with refreshments from local vendors, and chatting in the game room. Once our group had adequately relaxed, we were invited to the first floor. where Joseph, the magician put on an astounding display of magic and mentalism. I still have no idea how he did the things he did. I believe His show would be appropriate for all ages but I am the father of 14 and 19 year-old teenage boys so I may not be the best reference point! The nevermore is open for charity events, private gatherings, or one on one tarot readings. They invite in caterers and are willing to work with you for your charitable or social event. To summarize "the nevermore" and its owners would love to have you as guests to cultivate your personal sense of magic or to just stop by and enjoy the ambience for a spell. Sending nothing but positive energy to Joseph and Yani and their new endeavor! JL

It's Magical! This…read moresmall theater is located in Whiskey Row Lofts on the first floor. It is a small shotgun space that has great seating. Each row of seats is stadium style with a small shelf area to place your drinks or purse on. It allows everyone a perfect view of the nights performance. The stage is quite small for performers so you are likely to see one man acts or smaller plays that require more imagination then set. The only downside is that because this space is wedged between multiple restaurants and apartments you can here a lot of outside noise. The whole second act of the show I saw had muffed band music bleeding through from the bar next door. The ticket prices seem to be pretty reasonable and there is enough room for a bar. It is a great found space with a lot of history since many magicians have performed in the space.

I'm giving this place a solid 4 star review when it could easily be a 5 star venue. Taking 1 star…read moreaway is strictly a logistics reason. I've been here a few times to see Theatre 502 productions. It's a small theatre on Whiskey Row. I normally get there earlier to sit in the front row, but I honestly don't think there's a bad seat in the house. It's a great space and Theatre 502 always finds new and creative ways to use the space. I've only been here for Theatre 502 shows, but I can't imagine that other acts don't use the space. You should definitely see something here if given the chance. My only complaint? A local pizza place is downstairs. On the weekends, you can hear live music coming from downstairs. Be aware of that before going here. I can usually tune it out, but there have been a few times where it was a nuisance. To offer incentive, I'm always told that the pizza place offers drink discounts to the theatre patrons. I've never took them up on the offer but it is a nice addition(if needed).