Cute little pub with amazing service. The food was delicious. We ordered more than we could eat The appetizer would have been a meal in itself. We ate before the crowd arrived. We will be back for certain. So glad we stopped in read more

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I was in Hopkinsville looking for something local and it was like God answered my prayers. It was like he sent me to The Local. Well my buddy and I were the outoftowners here. We started out with an appetizer of Guiness BBQ meatballs! Oh yeah, perfect beginning to this meal. The BBQ sauce was smoky but had that hint of Guiness. Get ready because that will be a running theme. For my entree, I asked the waiter for a recommendation and his first choice was the Irish Banger and Mash. The sausage came in a Skillet with mash potatoes but what made this entree worth eating was the onion gravy! The gravy was rich and added so much to the sausage and Mas potatoes. I also chose Guiness Mac and cheese as a side! This Mac and cheese had the Guiness flavor to it with a whole lot of cheesiness! Sweet tea was refreshingly sweet! The service was a little slow but friendly! For the meatballs, Mac and cheese, and gravy - that is what you want from here. The rest was good too but those three items really made The Local feel welcoming to an out of towner like myself. read more

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Second time at the Local starter the fried pickles that were crispier this time could have been down a little bit longer. Drinks started with the Irish red which was nice with a bit of sweetness, wife had a Snake bite which is a go to with nice separation. Entrees Whiskey Burger and steak fries and the wife had the shepherds pie. Whiskey Burger was good but a bit dry. The wife likes the shepherds pie. Fries were well cooked and not greasy. Service was excellent and they were attentive. Overall nice atmosphere with industrial atmosphere. read more

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It's a cute little place with authentic Irish food and a great bar. The Guinness is cold, service is friendly, and food is excellent. I highly recommend the fish and chips, and the shepherds pie. The crab cakes and pretzel are great starters. Make a reservation on Friday or Saturday, but definitely stop in. read more

The Local - The Local - Fish & Chips Near Me - Hopkinsville, Kentucky

First timer here! We came on St.Patricks, they were fairly busy but we got sat at an appropriate time. Host was super helpful at the start & end of our visit. Started with the Jalapeño Cheese Curds which were good just a bit salty. As my entree, I got the Whiskey Burger. The burger itself was nothing special, think of a western bacon(without BBQ) & surprisingly ALSO SALTY! I wish I could comment on the Guinness Mac & Cheese, unfortunately we never got utensils even after asking for them twice. We had our food for 20 minutes waiting for utensils, when our server finally came back with nothing but the check. read more

The Local - Cheese Curds - Fish & Chips Near Me - Hopkinsville, Kentucky

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Excellent food and service ; took family from out of town; great ambience! I had ahi tuna ; cooked to perfection! read more

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We eat here a few times a month. It's always good food and great service! The ambiance of a great Irish pub always lures me in!

Came for lunch. Amazing salmon, veggies and rice. Perfectly seasoned. The chef hand delivered my meal. I couldn't get enough. It's an Irish pub, so of course they have Guinness on tap, great pour. What an awesome lunch!! read more

Food was great. Got to meet the owner, Peter, really nice guy. IF YOU DONT LIKE STOUTS, get the Guinness on tap. It is not like any other stout you ever had. Also, their whiskey burger and Guinness Mac & cheese are so good! read more

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Stopped in on our way to a soccer game. Quick service and excellent food. I liked that they had Hopkinsville Brewing Company beer available. read more

Establishment closes at 10PM on Saturdays. Drove 45 minutes to restaurant, arrived at 8:30PM. Was seated promptly by waitress. About 2 minutes later, waitress walks out with another individual to tell us that they haven't had anyone come in for 2 hours and that they shut the kitchen down. That they could serve drinks. Wasn't there for drinks. Either start closing earlier or at least put something on the door. Doesn't matter to me because we will never return. I would recommend to just stay away, especially if you don't know if they are honoring their own hours. Im writing this on 5/17/25 at 8:42PM CT read more

Delicious food and chill vibes! Visited the Local with 5 coworkers on a Wednesday evening after a hotel employee recommended it - kudos to that person! The service was super quick and our server, Brian, despite letting us know it was his first week on the job, provided amazing service and helped us feel comfortable. Half the party got the bangers and mash and loved it, one got a steak, another got a burger, and I got the hot honey bourbon wings (8 count). They were definitely on the spicy side, but the spice was flavorful instead of being just hot which was great. Thanks for the great time, the Local! read more

My family and I decided to stop in Hopkinsville for lunch on our way to Nashville TN. The restaurant has a great vibe to it and the wait staff was super nice and had a good sense of humor. My only complaint Is that I ordered a burger, and when I received it, the patty was just a big lump of meat which made it very difficult to take an actual bite out of my burger. I had to basically nibble the patty to a point of actually being able to take a full bite. The fries were bomb though and the food wasn't awful just difficult to eat. I would go there again but I probably won't order a burger. read more

The Local - 1/2lb Doughnut burger. Which was pretty dry and like a said a pain to try and eat. - Fish & Chips Near Me - Hopkinsville, Kentucky

My wife and I were passing through on a two-day road trip and decided to finish the night with a toast to her grandfather who passed in 2011. It happened to be national cocktail drink day, so we ordered his favorite, two Old Fashions. I asked the friendly bartender to choose a good Kentucky whiskey, and got his favorite, Bulleit. Very well done! We ordered the Irish Nachos and were delighted at the innovation and execution of slices of potato, corned beef, sour crème and chives. Fabulous! Good atmosphere, moderate crowd for a Thursday, and good overall experience. read more

The Local - Irish Nachos and Irish Cider on tap. - Fish & Chips Near Me - Hopkinsville, Kentucky

We were in Hopkinsville for work and had a delectable meal at The Local. We started with drinks, The Local Marg ($8) and an Old Fashion ($10) with the Irish Beer Cheese & Bavarian Pretzel ($12). It was all tasty, so tasty, we got another round of drinks! For our main meals they were offering a daily special, Orange Chicken ($16) and the classic Fish & Chips ($16). The portions were HUGE and the food was outstanding. The atmosphere is great and the service was even better. If you are in town, you need to try The Local. You won't be disappointed! Side note - beware a lot of restaurants are closed in Hopkinsville on Mondays and The Local is not one of them! Plus, right now they are have trivia nights on Mondays! read more

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I wish 3.5 stars was an option. We were driving from Michigan to Atlanta and spent the night in Hopkinsville. We found The Local on Yelp. First of all, the ambiance is great and has the feel of an Irish Pub. We were there on a Saturday with live music. The bar was crowded and lively. If we were locals we would definitely come visit for some drinks on the weekend. My husband started with an Old Fashioned and I tried the Blackberry Bramble. They were both good and for our second round we both had beers. I had the Erdinger Hefe and he had a red ale. My son had the Chicken and Waffle Sliders and really enjoyed them. I tasted some of the chicken and it was very good. My husband had Whiskey Burger with fries. He said it was delicious and I was jealous I didn't get a burger. I had the Corned Beef Sliders and they just weren't good. Each slider only had one small piece of overcooked tough, dry corned beef that was considerably smaller than the bun. I ended up putting all 3 small pieces into one slider bun. It was extremely disappointing especially considering it was an Irish Pub. Because my boys enjoyed their meals so much; if we lived nearby I would definitely go back and try something else off the menu. read more

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It's only ok. The only way the fish has any flavor is to cover it with vinegar. The pretzel was excellent. The whole experience was way over priced. Service was extremely slow. There has to be better places in town. read more

The Local - Hostess Stand - Fish & Chips Near Me - Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Love the food and the drinks are even better. All of the staff is so kind and attentive and the vibe is always chill

Opening night of The Local and everything was absolutely delicious! The Bavarian pretzel with beer cheese was bigger than my head and every bite was perfection! The Irish nachos were a cheesy potato paradise. I had the shepherd's pie and it was easily one of the most mouthwatering dishes I've ever had. The Guinness Mac and cheese was as amazing as it sounds. My husband had the fish and chips and they were super authentic, crispy and plentiful! The cocktails offered a refreshing balance of flavors. The shamrock punch was strong, but not too sweet, a great combination. The old fashioned infused orange flavor throughout the classic beverage that was delightful and vibrant. read more

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Great food, service, and atmosphere. Always a great experience here with their delicious food.

Ordered the Whiskey Burger. It was overcooked, under seasoned and dry. It had zero sauce or onion straws, not lettuce, onion, tomato...The onion rings were good. The fried pickles were over breaded and the sauce was bland. My friend had the Scotch Eggs and they were good flavor wise but overcooked. I also had the Nutcracker and it was decent, but lacked flavor. The waitress was extremely nice. I'm hopeful this was just a fluke because I have heard good things. They did have a large party upstairs. It is a beautiful restaurant however. read more

They're a little pricey but they have the best wings I've ever eaten in my life. They're fried pickles are also awesome and margaritas aren't bad either read more

They have a fairly traditional Irish menu - the standout dish being their fish and chips! The owner is from Ireland. His wife is from the area, which is how they landed in Hopkinsville. The food is fresh and ingredients are quality. They have a few draft beers, many local and Guinness, of course. Unfortunately, no IPA on draft when I was there but they have cans and bottles as well. There are a couple of booths that butt up against the bar that are the best of both worlds - booth sitting with family and bar top service! The ambience is not quite a bold Irish pub, but it's classy and comfortable. It is exactly what you want for upscale casual dining. Downtown Hopkinsville is fortunate to have this gem! read more

If you are near The Local it would be a good location to eat dinner with family and friends. The steak rub was on the salty side. The Cesar salad was on the dry side. The staff is very helpful and service is great. The pretzel was good and the mustard and beer cheese was good. The restaurant is very nice and has a good drink menu. Not a location I would recommend driving out of my way to visit. read more

The Local - Appetizer - Fish & Chips Near Me - Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Never disappointed in the food or service. And they make the best margaritas in town!

The citrus blueberry chicken was great. Just the right touch of spicy with the cool blueberry glaze made me feel like I'm at grandmas. Lovely. The scotch eggs were great too with creamy sauce. read more

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This is my second time visiting this restaurant since it opened. I'm from Chicago and I visit a relative in Hopkinsville. I love the food and drinks here and they were so welcoming, during my first visit. Apparently, things have changed. I called the restaurant to see if they were open, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. I asked to dine at 4:30pm. with a party of 2. I was asked to make a reservation. I was politely asked to leave, after 90 minutes (to free up the table). My check was paid. I would have left shortly thereafter regardless. I am used to this type of "service" in Chicago, but surprised to find it here. Just wasn't prepared. I'm unsure if I will return. read more

Tonight we tried The Local in Hopkinsville for the first time. They had a salmon special posted on their FB page and it was calling out to me! First, I LOVE that you can make a reservation! We were seated in the "bar" area (our preference request) and it is very unique and we loved that it was a combo of booth and bar top. They have a very large drink menu with many options. Our bartender/server was great and told us about all of the drink and menu specials and asked if it was our first time in, when we said yes he very kindly gave us an overview of the menu and restaurant. For an appetizer we had the spinach and artichoke dip. It came out quickly in a cast iron pot and was served with house pita chips. Pita was amazing and the dip was so good! It is topped with cheddar cheese, so not typical on that type of dip but we loved it! (I mean we are originally from WI so we appreciate cheese!) I ordered the Catch of the Week, blackened salmon with a garlic parmesan cream sauce. It came with 2 sides that I opted for a side cesar salad and mashed potatoes. My mouth is still smiling over the salmon!!! Perfectly cooked, and oh so much deliciousness in every bite! The sides were very good as well, the mashed potatoes with the cream sauce was so good! My husband had the fish and chips and he really enjoyed his meal. The fish was light, but hearty with a LOT of fish! He said the coleslaw was creamy (just how he likes) and the fries were good also. It was an excellent experience from incredible service, cool atmosphere, and delicious food and drinks...The Local is now added into our favorites rotation! read more

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we went to The Local in Hopkinsville last night and it was seriously the best burger I've ever had!!!! I got the beer cheese burger with pretzel bun it was to die for. The fried pickles were delicious and I got the Fuzzy Leprechaun to drink (made with vodka) and it was SO GOOD. Our server Maddox was great and very attentive!! Can't wait to go back!! read more

The Local - there was a lot more pickles we just ate a bunch before I took this picture! - Fish & Chips Near Me - Hopkinsville, Kentucky

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This place is the bomb! Literally everything we got was delicious and so flavorful. Fun classy pub atmosphere and awesome service. Can't wait to go back! Also, the apple cake is to die :p read more

The Local - The Irish nachos - Fish & Chips Near Me - Hopkinsville, Kentucky

We went last week. Let me tell you, moving from a big city to a small city, you miss the flavor of good food. This PLACE HAS IT! I got a whiskey burger with shoestring fries, and the spouse got fish and chips. We started off with the meatballs. Whatever you do- get a to-go box for your meal, or order the appetizer to-go- do not miss out on those meatballs. They were soooo good. We did order some cool libations. I got the fuzzy leprechaun,and my better half got a dark beer. I dont usually care for peach schnapps, but flavor was very light and fruity,not overwhelmingly sweet. As for the price- for an appetizer, 2 alcoholic beverages, and two meals (as well as two satisfied customers), we paid less than $60. That's not too shabby for a restaurant, especially one with a an upper grade array of pub food. That whiskey burger is now on the top of my list of "boodjie" burgers (some of yall call them gourmet burgers). I did like the pairing with shoestring fries.honestly, if they had paired it with the fries in the fish and chips platter, would have been overwhelming to eat. read more

Don't let any poor reviews sway you. This place is excellent. Peter and his wife have a really great new gem of a restaurant. I was in town for a night from Nashville and this place was a pleasant surprise. Fantastic beers on tap (Zombie Dust, really?!?). The fried pickles were a great start. And I've never been a big pork chop fan but their french onion porterhouse pork chop was very good. Juicy, tons of flavor, and I couldn't even finish it. I will definitely make this my regular stop whenever I'm back in town. read more

Delicious food, great value and wonderful atmosphere! The pretzel and meatballs have been our favorite appetizers each time we've been. The fish and chips and the chicken and waffles were delicious. We've worked our way through the margarita bar and while each are great the sunset margarita is my favorite. Definitely recommend The Local! read more

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The first time I tried the food here, it had promise. After tonight's meal, I am concerned this restaurant will do poorly due to inconsistency. I once again got the Irish Burger (see previous review). It's clear no one knows how to cook a medium burger. Not only was it well done, it was crumbly and falling apart. The cheese was not melted this time and the onions were practically non-existent. The fries were soggy. There was no seasoning this time. While my husband liked his repeat performance of fish and chips, and actually said the fish was done better (not burned) this time, the rest of the meal was subpar. The artichoke dip was congealed and the pita chips were burned. The pretzel we ordered was average, but the beer cheese was runny and thin. I may give them one more shot because of the promising first attempt, but after this I've already knocked the review down one star and am hesitant to spend my money here again. read more

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Came in at 5:00 pm. Ordered sliders and two other burgers and fries an hour goes by. Still no food, finally after a hour and fifteen minutes of course it's cold . Bill was $100 bucks don't waste your money $14 dollars for three small sliders is insane. read more

Came for a business dinner and enjoyed everything that was ordered. No complaints from our group. Staff was welcoming and helpful. Recommend this spot!! read more

The Local - Menu and blackberry margarita - Fish & Chips Near Me - Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Orderes the recommended special: salmon with blackberry honey sauce, lemon infused rice and vegetables. my husband ordered it too. It was an amazing dish very good. Live music to the atmosphere. My 6 year old ordered the hamburger and fries. She gave it a 10 Stars. read more

I can't say enough good things about The Local. Everything I've ordered has been exceptional! My husband has memories of being in England and enjoying fish n chips as a child, this is the first place he has had real fish n chips. The Bavarian pretzel is a must. Tacos on Tuesday have been great the couple times we've had them. The staff is always polite and attentive. The owner does a great job of interacting with customers. It's all around a great place. On the rare occasion we get a date night, we are happy to have The Local here in town. It's a great place to take the whole family. Take out has always been great too. read more

Good food, solid service and enjoyable atmosphere. Pricey, but worth it if you want a nice sit down meal and a good selection of drinks to go with it. read more

Outstanding place! Laid back atmosphere with GREAT food and friendly service. Live music and kids welcome, like an actual Irish Pub. Will be back. read more