It was my first time visiting Louisville, along with many friends and colleagues on a work trip. Hideaway became more or less our "spot," or at least where we started our evenings. Good drinks, the staff curates a really cool and welcoming environment, and the vibes are just delightful. Absolutely love the setup of the back patio with the string lights. Didn't get the chance to check up the upstairs, but hope to whenever I end up back in the city! read more

Cheap Jell-O shots, strong drinks and the entertainment of watching people play video games - what else could you want for a fun date night!? read more

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I'm going to admit that I did not even know that this place existed until we stumbled upon it after a night out to eat. We wanted to grab another drink somewhere so we just randomly walked in a direction and this place looked interesting so we wanted to try it out! I love the atmosphere of dive bars and they tend to have nicer people there so I was excited to try it! When you walk in, there is a wall of screens on the left all filled with people playing various video games. We went up to the bar, and the bartender was welcoming and friendly and got us our drinks right away. There wasn't a ton of places to sit in the main bar, but I also didn't venture anywhere else in the bar to see if there was additional seating anywhere. But either way, we hopped on a screen to play some video games so we were perfectly content without a table. We had so much fun here! And after reading some other reviews, I realize that there was a whole other floor that we didn't even know about! I would've loved to play some other games, so I will definitely make it a point to get up there next time. read more

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I really love this bar! We came here for a group meetup with some fellow nerds, and I felt like this place was very relaxing and chill when you compare it to some nearby bars, that tend to be loud and overcrowded. It's definitely for a certain demographic, they have a row of TV's to play video games, anime playing on the projector screen and pool tables/darts upstairs. So depending on your scene, you may or may not want to come here. The bartenders were friendly and happy to serve us, we never had to wait too long for anything, and they also had someone grilling out back for those who wanted to buy food. I'd love to come back for a chill night out here. It's a nice place! read more

Over the the weekend we went her for the first time as part of a date night. First thing to note to enter you have to walk up a flight of stairs and if you want to play pool or ping pong that is up a second flight of stairs so plan your shoe choice accordingly. Bartender was super friendly. We ordered 2 different kind of ciders and played some mario kart while enjoying them. Most games systems were setup for fighting games. And they only had one system with ibe controller playing legacy console games which was a little disappointing. It's a small bar but I can definately see us coming back. read more

There's a bartender there with glasses and a beard. He can communicate with raccoons. Many witnesses to this. Current speculation suggests he is in fact 4 or 5 raccoons in a large coat. read more

I was recommended this place by a friend and they said they had an awesome time. It was kind of secret feeling when you walked in because it's hidden as the name would suggest directly across the street from guitar emporium and book and music exchange. The vibe is awesome as are the people in the bar. It has a kind and energetic feel that reminds me of a more adult rec bar. They have a few consoles to play on and two ping pong tables upstairs which are all free! They also have a pool table and the drinks are cheap. The staff was all super friendly. They don't have a large selection or food but there are plenty of restaurants around to eat at before you come. I will definitely be back! read more

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Perf. Bar for 20's somethings with cheetoh breath. Video games on one side and PC gamers on the other. No part is a saloon. Upstairs was empty and hot. Staff was nice. read more

Visited here while on vacation with a few friends. Spot is lowkey! They have darts, Nintendo and other free games on deck! Super chill spot, drinks were priced right. Definitely worth stopping in for a few sips and good time read more

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Tim is a baddass bartender. Decent place to chill grab some drinks. 10/10 would recommend if ur bored.

Hideaway is one of my favorite dive bars in Louisville. It truly is hidden away, so good luck finding it! I stopped in during happy hour - domestic bottles were $2.50. The bartender was very nice and told us about the video games around the room we could play. There are ping pong tables upstairs. I've been here many times with a large group and it's nice to sit upstairs with your buddies and play ping pong, kind of like being in high school again in your friend's basement. There's also a huge projection screen that I've seen people playing video games at before, but this time, The Conjuring was playing - awesome. This time, I discovered something new! There's a beer garden in the back! I had no idea! We drank our beers back there and enjoyed the unusually warm-ish weather. read more

These guys are great, Already made friends with them since I moved to Louisville, literally it's my ideal bar. read more

WOOOOWWWWW best service EVER! Steve was so accommodating and went out of his way to make wonderful beverages despite being absolutely slammed all night. Super down to earth and kind to us. What a great bartender!!!! Totally made my day. read more

First visit to the hideaway saloon. Fun venue. Game room upstairs and darts and video games down. Friendly bar tenders and Jello shots read more

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I spent an evening at hideaway Saloon recently and enjoy the smash brothers tournament. Did you say smash brothers? Yes, I did! The Hideaway Saloon is a fun gaming bar in the highlands. If you are looking for good drinks, exceptional bartenders, and gaming all at the same time check out the Hideaway Saloon! read more

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This place is totally bad ass! Stumbled upon it Friday afternoon just after arriving to the highlands for vacation. It's a bit of a hole in the wall, and super easy to miss. Very divey, dark but fun! The bartender was a guy from Chicago, and he was really cool. Inexpensive drinks, dollar Jell-O shots and video games!! It was awesome beating my boyfriend in super smash bros!! All for free. We were able to play ping pong up stairs, and there is also a pool table. Places like this don't exist where I'm from, so it was really a treat. There are TVs throughout the first floor, all available to play different games! The whole place could use some updating, but if a dive is why you're looking for, you've found it. read more

Service was great and the staff was awesome. Felt like home. Jimmy and all the others were super friendly. If you like playing the games or just having a drink be sure to check it out. read more

I love a good dive, and was so excited to see one tucked along Bardstown Road, aptly named the Hideaway Saloon. Near my apt, you have to climb up some kind of shady stairs to get to the bar. Now this is my kind of bar. But it just wasn't. The waitress was nice enough, but the crowd seemed unthrilled that we were there. Like we were in their territory. Nothing wrong with regulars. But at most small joints they are like the mini welcoming committee. Our first time at Pauley's they shared their homemade chili with us! The drinks were cheap and we stuck it out for 2 rounds, unfortunately right before the music started. Maybe from Joey's review it all chills out and such with the music pumping. But with all the awesome dive bars to choose in the Ville, I just don't see myself ever going back. For me the Hideaway will just have to stay hidden. read more

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The Hideaway is a dive!!! The people and bartender are friendly, the beer is cold, the TV is on, and they have video games. There is a back patio that you will miss if you don't go to the back (ask the bartender for help if it's locked). It is a great place to sit back and enjoy yourself with a friend or two while watching TV, or the video game players. Or you can meet new folks and swap stories. The older folks have lots to tell about their time in the Highlands. read more

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Cute, local gamer bar. But if you don't play video games it's still a nice bar to socialize and have a cheap drink

This place is super cool! It's a short walk from my friends apartment who lives in the lou so we go there whenever I visit. One of my favorite bars in Louisville by far, great staff, great atmosphere. Check it out if you haven't! read more

A decent enough dive, just not usually my scene. Went in on a week day for a group for a friend's birthday drinks. I think we were the only once in the place. The bartender (Kansas?) was super friendly and nice. Drinks were cheap and good. I'd been another time when a band was playing on a weekend, and it was kind of meh. Checked out the band ahead of time but nothing ever said they were a jam band. And it was a different kind of crowd. I'll be back some day, I'm sure. It just probably won't be on my list of regular places. read more

Great little hole in the wall, fun decorations and good, reasonably priced drinks. We went when there were $1 Jell-O shots and they certainly did the trick! Our bartender was friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to get ahold of when it was time for another round, often checking in at just the right time. The music is really loud though, which took some of the fun out of it since we had to shout to be heard even though we were sat right next to each other. read more

Tucked away in a narrow passage is a bar they call The Hideaway Saloon. A dive bar for gamers is all I can say about this bar. They have several systems to play on, they also have darts, pool, and ping pong. Feeling nostalgic, I played Mario Kart on Nintendo 64 with my friend. Their Jell-O shots are very good. One thing I'm not a fan of is that their pours are not that good for the price other than that it's a pretty decent bar. I would give it 3 stars, but for the nostalgia of the 64 and good memories I will give it 4. read more

I'm not from Louisville, but I checked out three different bars last night that had live music going on, and this place was by far the best. It was cool. It was diverse. The people were accepting and comfortable in their own skin. The music was phenomenal. A talented funk/soul band jammed throughout the night, keeping everyone on their toes, yet not blowing the place out with volume. You could talk over the music, but it was still loud enough to groove to without feeling out of place. There's a couple of tables to sit at, but you probably want to stand and socialize when you walk through the doors. The bar tender has been working there for five years, and he's very apt to pouring good drinks and making you feel at home. The name connotes a "rustic" sort of "hang out" spot, and that's exactly what this place is. No dress code- just good people, good drinks, and good music. read more

Awesome gaming oriented chill bar with great drink prices, free ping pong (two tables), pool, video games (bring your controller) and if you put some effort into it, you'll find the real "hideaway" of the Hideaway, an out of the way courtyard in the back. Sometimes people bring guitars, etc and just jam and share a good time and an drink. Order "Irish Lava Lamp". Green jello shot in a pint of Bells Two Hearted. read more

Walking down Bardstown, trying to find the right address, I kept walking past businesses, thinking no, no, that couldn't be it, and then suddenly I'm faced with these wide planked steps stretching long almost the width of an alley while my neck cranes up, and I just think YES. Perfection. When I walked in, there were literally only three people there. My friend, the bartender, and her husband. So probably my experience was a bit different than a lot of people have, but I thought it was phenomenal. The bartender, Kansas, was a complete sweetheart. You'll know her by the kind face and Kansas shaped necklace. The band had apparently canceled, so the people who would usually have been there then weren't. I didn't mind because the music that was playing was great, Kansas was watching her team play on TV, we talked about the latest political shenanigans in the news, and all just chilled and enjoyed the cozy, empty bar. I'm reserving full judgment and one more star until I go back again. For now though I have to say that it reminded me of my favorite dive bar in Santa Cruz in that it had a homey feeling to it, and finding a bar with an unpretentious non-a*hole bartender who treats you like a person is always a find. I frankly can't wait to return. read more

They offer video games, ping pong and several TVs for watching sports. It is tucked away and easy to miss, which is the reason I stopped... it's literally a hole in the wall. The beer prices weren't listed, so be prepared to pay $6.50 for a can of west sixth - ridiculous price!!! Same beer across the street is $4.50. So I may go back, but it'll have to be during happy hour, cause I'm not big on going broke... read more

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We came in on a Friday night, looking for a divey atmosphere and good beers. This place was great, people were lovely, 5th element was playing and some kind of video game tournaments were happening. It was super fun to watch all the activity and a great place to have some great beers. Sweet Baby Jesus was on draft and it was a treat! Would totally go back. read more

Big fan of this bar! They have jello shots year round. This place almost feels like someone throwing a chill house party rather than a bar. They have video games in a variety of consoles you can play and have ping pong and pool upstairs. One weird thing is the women's bathroom. There are 2 toilets, but not separate stalls, just a small 3 ft-ish. You can lock the door so you don't have to worry about strangers walking in. It doesn't bother me, I always get a chuckle and makes it easier for me and my friends to go to the bathroom at the same time! read more

Somehow I haven't stepped foot here in the 12 years I have been legal to drink. I am not sure why but I recently did it. I was pleased. Reasonable drink prices, nice bar staff and a big open room upstairs with seating, pool tables and a juke box. :) I expect to return. read more

These guys are great. Each bartender brings their own flair to the bar when they're working. Offering a fun wide range of diversity in music and theme each night. And the crowd here has always been such a friendly fun group. Stranger or regular, it's always a party here read more

It was my favorite dive bar, great live music and cheep drinks. it also has a quite upstairs with a couple of pool tables. My only complaint is that they recently raised the price of their drinks from dirt cheap to a very standard bar price and they added measured shot pourers on all of the well bottles both of which take away a lot from its cheap shady charm. read more

I had a Lovely time here. if you just want laid back people this is for you! I had some amazing conversations here. There are a few pool tables upstairs and a patio for smokers in the back. Has local musicians and bands that play here on the weekends. Sometimes there is a cover, usually no more than $5. read more

We went here on a weeknight and the place was empty-ish. Normally, I'd like that, as I like having a chill environment for my friends and I to hang out. The bartender, though, seemed almost peeved that we were there because we were interrupting her conversation with some regulars. Sorry? We loved that they had jello shots in their fridge, and it seems like a cool place to be to play some games. I'll consider going back and seeing if it's different. read more

I truly have nothing bad to say about the Hideaway. My boyfriend and I moved to the city in July and this place helped us make our decision! Every time we come here, we meet new people, whether it be staff or guests, and they treat us wonderfully. The drinks are very inexpensive AND they have $1 jello shots (how could your resist?!). If a band is playing (which is usually every day) it is only a $5 cover and that money goes straight to the band. There aren't many places like this left, I love that we were able to find it! read more

What a complete and wonderful dive bar! Good luck noticing this silver of a spot on Bardstown Rd in Louisville, KY! If you're a big Abercrombie priss, you may be unnerved by their "eclectic" clientele, but it's a neighborhood place and everyone is there to chill. You might even catch a girl at the end of the bar with her sketch book and colored pencils out completing an intricate drawing. Grab a brew and go upstairs where you can shoot pool and play... Ping Pong! This was the cherry on top, for me. After pounding a couple Buds and crushing the in-laws, I declared The Hideaway Saloon the greatest. If the tourist bars (CopHat?) are not your thing, go here. read more

I loved this bar. It is the perfect little hole in the wall. The bartender was great and the regulars were very nice.

Very friendly bartenders, good environment. They have tons of games, ping pong, and a pool table. Must go to bar.

The owner of this bar and all the waitresses are super cool. they have a lot of live music, good beers on tap, and they treat everyone with respect. just don't smoke crack in the backyard... read more