I had a great time in my first foray to Tartan House! Their Scotch list is curated, extensive, and…read moreI can't think of a better Scotch collection in town. The bartender - I wish I had gotten his name! - was fabulous. This is not a slingin' drinks scenario, this is finding the right cocktail for you so that you discover new flavors and enjoy something different. Shoutout to the excellent service from the Thursday night bartender! Finally, the mood gives me American-Gothic-meets-tartan-clan. It's classy and casual, a great date spot or 1:1 conversation with cozy nooks to curl up in to sip on a tasty beverage and snacks with a friend. I'll definitely be back.

What a GEM in Louisville. We popped in for a nightcap and let me tell you, we were not…read moredisappointed. The place is a little sneaky to find, but when you walk in, it's so so cool. Very chill spot and an eclectic crowd -- lots of options for cocktails and even some mocktails. I had a quirky cocktail that was very different and very delicious. I think some of the drinks are batched so you can't modify them all, but I promise they are GOOD. Our bartender was knowledgeable and I trusted her judgment based on what I was looking for in my drink.

Great speakeasy. Nice for date night. Can be busy on weekends…read more Calling card no. 2 $20- nice large ice chunk. Like an old fashion base. Speckled moon $18- so so good nice and sweet. Angel envy pecan pie $9- pretty good. Nice shape, good to share.

I don't think I took any pics but the it had a pretty good ambiance. Had a little unsuspecting…read moreentrance at the bottom of the stairs. Great seating layout and lighting. The service was great too. They were full but since we were only having one drink they found a spot for us.

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.

Fantastic atmosphere but it is FREEZING…read more It's a large room with that library feel, but they decorate it so well that it doesn't feel too big. All the windows are wonderful but also make it so so cold in there you need to dress warm or you won't last long. There is a fire place in the center but it doesn't emit any heat unless you touch it. This is a great place to work at, catch up with a friend, or digest a drink. I think the drink service starts at 3 but the room is available way before that. It's off the left of the lobby and will have people working in it during the day.

I love a unique cocktail bar and this was just that. Drink was FANTASTIC! I wish they staff was…read morefriendlier. It's inside the Omni Hotel.

Wife and I were in town celebrating my birthday! Aside from Trial+Error being one of the few places…read morenon restaurant or hotel bar open after 10 on Fridays and Saturday, the speakeasy vibe, not requiring a reservation (at the moment) and friendly staff make it a must check out! Of course the drinks were amazing also. Shout out to the staff for going above and beyond the night of 22 May!

Well crafted and near perfect execution…read more The team at Trial&Error always do a bang up job and make you feel like you're right at home. Leave your egos at the door and relish in the beautiful atmosphere all around you. As the door opens you're transformed into a time and place when your troubles and cares were next to none. Place your order at the bar and grab yourself a seat and the many nooks and crannies inside this lounge. The drinks are crafted by hand so they can take a little longer so if it's busy, be patient but be ready to get blasted to flavor town and enjoy the mini vacation for your tastebuds. Our only qualm is the menu is a little large but hey, they still crushed it.

For my last night in Louisville, I just happened to accidentally stumble upon this place on the way…read moreback to my hotel. Hipster speakeasy vibe is written all over the spot. I appreciated the amount of space, and there were even a few tables outside. Bar seating, table seating, couch seating... I think I peeped a small room in the back too... all the options! When I was there, it was mostly empty, but people did come in and out. It was easy to tell who the visitors and regulars were haha. I enjoyed just hanging out, people watching, and chatting with the friendly bartenders. They have cocktails and mocktails in abundance... there's literally something for everyone. And they even had these chocolate shot glasses. So cool! All in all, the place just seems like a perfect neighborhood bar. They don't have food, but there's plenty of options around to bring in there. Music was great too!

Pulled up to this swanky spot around the corner from our Airbnb to get the night started. The…read moreladies behind the bar had great energy and took our orders as soon as we were ready. The originally cocktail I ordered didn't satisfy me like I'd hope and the ladies were kind enough to make me something different, so I opted with my favorite - a spicy margarita with mezcal a few extra dashes of hot sauce! I was very satisfied with that one and would probably come back again next time we're in town!

kennedie is the best bartender ive had yet! louisville is awesome will be coming back here everytimeread more

I wish I could give 0 stars. We brought a party of 14, participated in karaoke all night and spent…read more$400+ at the bar. Somehow that still wasn't enough. Kennedy used the bar's speaker system to publicly call us out over a 20% tip. Told us to use the ATM to tip more. If you didn't hit us with a trash maybe we would have LOL The bartenders were unprofessional, and publicly shaming paying customers is completely unacceptable and tacky

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.