Five star dive bar to be sure. This is the quintessential dive bar experience... right down to the aggressive in your face patrons. Haven't had an experience like this since my HS and or college days. Floor is sticky there's a cheap pool table, drinks are cheap and people are loud and obnoxious. What's not to like. read more

I'm genuinely disappointed writing this review. On Sunday night, I stopped into 3rd Street Dive and had a great time. The bartender was snarky, but it felt ironic and playful -- classic dive bar energy. No issues at all. I even suggested we return Monday night with coworkers. For context, multiple bartenders at the first bar we visited that evening warned us not to go to 3rd Street Dive due to past negative experiences. I brushed it off because my Sunday visit had been fun and I thought they just didn't like the dive bar vibe. Monday was a completely different story. The bartender was openly hostile from the start -- yelling and swearing at customers, aggressively confronting people for briefly being on their phones, and creating a tense, uncomfortable environment. Demanding no one stand at the bar while we were trying to pay our tab. The situation escalated when he intentionally and aggressively threw a drink on one of my coworkers. This was not an accidental spill in a packed bar. It was deliberate. At that point, it stopped being "dive bar attitude" and started feeling volatile and unsafe. There's a difference between edgy and unprofessional. Sunday felt edgy. Monday felt unpredictable and uncomfortable. Louisville has too many great spots to risk spending your evening somewhere that could escalate like that. I hope ownership takes a serious look at what's happening behind the bar. I won't be returning. read more

This place was AWFULL. The bar tender yelled at me for tring to close my tab. Dive my ass. Pretentious D bags were in suit jackets and Rolexes. One of the worst places I've ever been to Churchill Downs couldn't shovel horse poop like this place serve drinks Horrible place to be . I will never go back. read more

Kennedy is horrible. Only wants to serve men assaulted me and my friends, made unprofessional gestures on multiple occasions and when communicating to other staff members and patrons they agreed and said "yeah we know" also begged for tips. Just ugly. Also I will be following up with a police report as she put hands on me unprovoked. Check the cameras 5.2.26 approximately 2:40am. PULL IT AND HAVE IT READY! :) as for the male bartender - he was an absolute gem. read more

I love a good dive bar with drinks at the right price. On the plus side the karaoke space is fun and there is space for pool. One of the bartenders seems to rub many people the wrong way. read more

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Third street dive is the definition of neighborhood dive bar. What will you find here? Locals grabbing a beer, tourists playing pool and having "one last drink" before heading home after a bourbon bar crawl, a group on a corporate retreat doing their best karaoke ensembles. While this place isn't going to craft you up the best cocktail you ever had, the memories and experiences with your friends will never been forgotten. read more

I found the local karaoke!! Was in town for a wedding and this place was literally a block from my hotel -- they have a sign outside that advertises the karaoke -- I noticed it as soon as I got in town and was on the hunt for some food options. When I had the free time later after some festivities, I dropped in and it was so much fun. There is a pool table in the back, and there are plenty of tables and a spacious bar. The staff were friendly and accommodating too! Karaoke always elevates a venue, and this place was no different. It didn't have food, but that was OK. I didn't ask, but I'm willing to bet you can bring in food from other places. It's a nice neighborhood spot for sure! read more

Has great potential but was completely empty when I went. As in - I was the ONLY person there. Around 6pm on a Friday during a holiday weekend. Owner was very nice read more

Great atmosphere, drink prices and staff . Had a great time at karaoke that reminded us of our small town read more

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Bartenders were super cool. Didn't treat us like out of towners. Beer was cold. Wasn't to loud for midday. Nice place to stop in and get refreshed before a concert at the Palace. read more

Horrible place. Workers were so rude to my friends and I, their drinks were horrible, the place smelt weird the whole night, and I was constantly looking over my shoulder because I couldn't catch a single good vibe in there. Do not recommend!!! read more

I've been here a few times, the drinks are always on point, the staff is always awesome, and the karaoke is not only fun but they keep a fair rotation (regular karaoke goers you know what i mean). Pool Tables, Trivia, Darts, and while they don't serve food you can bring food in or uber eats it in. Not too dark, not too light, it's just an awesome place to grab a drink! I've been here on slow and busy nights and this place never dissappoints. read more

I first heard about Third Street Dive while having a conversation about local bars in Louisville with my dentist. She highly recommended that I check out Third Street Dive and was told about the stellar selection of beer and liquor as well as the amazing price range. Upon entering their establishment I was greeted at the door by a staff member that, to my welcoming surprise, did a temperature check as well as asked for my ID and phone number. I let them know right away that I was pleased that they were doing this as many places I have been to have not and the reason for asking for my number is for COVID contact tracing which immediately made me feel better about coming to Third Street. The environment of Third Street Dive absolutely fits the name as this is no doubt a very whole-in-the-wall dive bar with a huge neon sign stating the name of the establishment featured behind the bar, a great, chil playlist of songs that go quite well with the vibe and wall-to-wall chalk messages that sprawl all throughout from front to back. Seating is limited due to COVID and Third Street Dive does an excellent job of maintaining social distancing by making sure seating is spaced out and not just at the tables, but at the bar as well. Face masks are a requirement here as you will be told to put one on upon entering but no worries, you won't need to enjoy your beer or concoction with your mask on (as humorous as a challenge this would be). My only complaint with Third Street Dive would be the rushed feeling a close as well as falsely stating that last call lasts 30 minutes which on this particular evening started at 11pm and yet it ended about 5 minutes early as I went to place a drink. Also, they started turning the lights off at 11:30 as they let people know they had to leave by 11:45 even though the hours listed state they are open until Midnight and the feeling was rather rushed especially, when on this evening, there wasn't that many customers and I don't feel as though you should shut the main house lights off before your customers leave and especially before closing time. The beer selection is quite nice and offers a wide-range of everything from stouts to pale-ale's as well as a full liquor bar and a rather nice bartender to tend to whatever your alcoholic taste buds desire. Price isn't something you'll ever find yourself intimated by as Third Street Dive offers some amazing prices for beer such as $2 PBR, Mickey's and High Life all the way to $7 Premiums. Third Street Dive is a place you may have drove past before but one that you certain need to find a place to park in Downtown Louisville and come check out and one that is especially a great place to take a first date or meet-up with some friends and have a game night and even more so if you're looking to hang out on the cheap. read more

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Third street dive is a solid dive bar. You get exactly what you expect, if what you expect is a dive bar: Drunk karaoke Lines (that move fast) for cheap drinks A mishmash of industry folk, more and less drunk patrons, visitors from out of town and the occasional hotel guest. Pool table that seems regularly used and a couple of coin-op pinball machines, that at least in my visit stood ringing their bells, but with no one playing them. I scored a tee shirt (unisex and in any color you want as long as it's black), and the shirt was wrapped in a crown Royal bag to go; a nice little touch. It also came with a few stickers, now adorning my suitcases as a reminder of the trip. read more

Typical dive bar. bartender was horrible- white women, red hairs just really inattentive. She wouldn't even come to my side of the bar where I was sitting. Was rude and just not doing a good job l. read more

Overall a great bar, service was good, drinks were cheap. We were on west coast time and this was one of the only places open late near us. Cool little vibe! Would've liked for it to have food, and their hoodies, I really wanted to buy one, but they were out. read more

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Wish I had come sooner - have wanted to check this place out for over a decade. I came with a group of ladies on a Thurs and they had karaoke. The atmosphere here is fun. The folks at the bar were friendly and nice. The bartenders were great. They made a terrific "green tea" shot. Definitely stop in if you're nearby! read more

Bartender wouldn't let us in unless we tipped her $5 per beer. Then was told to leave 1/2 hour before they closed. Bartender and door man on a power trip. Won't be back read more

$6 beam and Busch special. Service is good and friendly. Got a pool table in the back and 2 pinball machines. A good change up from paying $15+ for cocktails on the bourbon trail. read more

Wouldn't ever set foot in here again. Terrible. We had an awful time. Service was pitiful.

VISITORS, DO NOT VISIT THIS PLACE. My party of 4 were denied entry before we touched the door, because we were "flagged" by the bartender for being suspicious. My coworkers and I believed we were being profiled and gladly took our business and promotions elsewhere. read more

Exactly what is claims to be - a dive bar. You order at the counter and go sit where you want. Just like any karaoke bar, there was really good and really bad. That is part of the fun though so... We didn't really interact with the bartenders other than ordering, but they made drinks which is all we asked for. There was no food, but that wasn't an issue as we had already eaten. I would definitely go back if I was looking for a late-night spot. read more

Literally the worst bar in Louisville. Do not go here. The female bartender is the rudest person I've ever met in the service industry I'm honestly so surprised that she still has a job. The food is horrible and you feel extremely unsafe in there. Again i repeat do not go here go anywhere else these people don't deserve any business. read more

Came on a saturday completely sober cuz i dont even drink and the bouncer flipped out on me cuz i had a cup with redbull in my hand.. He threatened to not let me in and threatened to beat me up.. He also threatened to call the cops on me.. The moment i called him out on being high on meth he got scared and ran in.. His demons were jumping and he was very uncomfortable after that.. I told him to call the cops so i can tell them hes on meth and he ran inside like a lil girl.. worst experience ever with a bouncer and im 38.. cant believe they employ that man.. horrible read more

It wouldn't let me leave a zero stars Older female Bartender was rude the minute we walked in. Calling for our ID's. We are both over 50. We sat down pulled them out and she order for us to bring them to her. No way we are accepting her rudeness and got up and walked out read more

If I could give negative stars I would. Bad bad karaoke!!! Vulgar is an understatement. Female bartender on 6/22 kicked me out after trying to close my tab. Ordered last round but put it on a separate tab then she tried to charge me the house minimum twice. Highly recommend not visiting this place. read more

Walked 4 miles for them to turn us around 3 hours before close. This isn't the spot. Move on.

Totally bummed. Whet here a few week as ago and loved it. Dive bar atmosphere, good drinks and reasonably priced. Service was fine. Got there last night and karaoke was going on. It was awful. The worst I have ever heard. Drunk people screaming on stage. And so loud, it was impossible to have a conversation. This place is a gold mine, they're just missing the mark by trying to cater to the drunk karaoke group. May visit for a beer again sometime, but NOT 9pm - 1am Wednesday thru Saturday! (Karaoke times, no kidding 4 hours per night). Last night went until almost 1:30am. They could be so much better. read more

Yep, it's a dive bar! Don't come here looking for classy decor or a fancy menu! But do stop by for good music & cold beer. I enjoyed chatting with the friendly bartender about old movie stars. We didn't stick around for karaoke but I'm guessing it's fun. read more

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The bartenders are incredibly aggressive and rude. If they close and it's raining outside, they will make you stand outside in the rain. Don't come here if you want to be treated like a human. read more

Cheap drinks, divey as all get out. Best karaoke we've been too in a LONG time! Great host. Some of the patrons were a little much, but it's dive bar, so even those met expectations. read more

I'm a sucker for dive bars. Third Street Dive is as dive-y as it gets. Dimmed lights, wild and strange messages written in chalk cover the ceiling, and local art is for sale behind the bar. They have bottled beer (PBR, Miller, etc) for $2, wells for $4, and other fantastic deals. Their best deal is a beer and a shot of Jim Beam for $5. My fiance gets it every single time because it's great bang for your buck. The well drinks seem a bit watered down, that's my main complaint and what prevents me from giving five stars. There's a small stage in one corner where live music plays often. Karaoke, darts and pool are all available here too. If you work downtown, this would be an awesome after work drinks spot. Or if you are attending a concert or event at the Yum! and don't wanna waste money on crazy expensive drinks there - pregame at Third Street Dive! read more

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Door guy wouldn't let us back inside to use the bathroom after serving crappy watered down drinks don't go here!

would've been 4 stars if the "doorman" isn't crazy. i'm not familiar with the rule of not leaving with your drink. this doorman was trying to get my attention but he wasn't dressed professionally so I thought he was a bum on the street. he proceeded to yell at me when im walking away like "hey lady, Hey Hey" then yells "your going to jail HOE" in front of many patrons? this could've been solved if you came at meh with better communication. I confront him he doubles down on what he said, again, in front of many people. I finished my drink in front of the facility while the "doorman" bragged to me he is "certified"? defiantly certified in being a jackass. i chatted with the manager and she assured me she will talk to him. i'm leaving this review for future reference when this man ultimately crashes out on his power trip. I was expecting a nice night out not to be VERBALLY assaulted. vibe instantly killed after enjoying the karaoke and a nice drink served by the KIND bartenders. read more

Third Street Dive - this "doorman" called me a h03 in front of many patrons so if you have an embarrassment kink, this place right up your ally - Dive Bars Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Dive Bar is exactly what the name implies. No more, no less. It was exactly what we needed after exercising my credit card at some of its neighbors. Though only one bartender on duty, so it seemed, we got our round and (3 drinks - $12!) And grabbed a seat. There's nothing pretentious about this place, and that's why we loved it. Be sure to bring cash. You can pay for your drinks with a card, but not tips, which the bartender make well known to all at one point. read more

It's exactly as its name implies. But we love a dive bar! Best surprise was the $6 deal which offered your choice of Jim Beam shot with a Mickey's beer. (A better deal than Jim Beam offers at their plant!). The waitress gave us a heads up on other bars & distilleries we should visit while in town. A memorable stop to start our night in town. read more

It's a dive bar. At its best. Bartenders are kind of cocky and not to quick to refill your drink. Cool vibe minus the not so friendly service. Cheap! read more

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Higher end Dive, meaning not a bunch jerryrigged diy renovations, clean bars, tables, floors and coolers. Plenty of chalk written walls create the vibe with local art. Bartender was welcoming. Cheap, affordable drinks with plenty of options. Drank $2.00 High Lifes. read more

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We had a good time. I just wish the whole city had the never say die attitude this place has. We were there for 4 days nothing much was open as far as restaurants or bars. Covid and riots did damage here. I wish this shit would stop.But as long as Democrats are in charge you get what you get. I love third street bar but fuc that Democrat city. I think third street bar needs to move to third street in another city. read more

Bartender and manager were obviously drunk and took a 20+ minute cig break, leaving the bar completely unattended. I asked barback for help and he told me the bartender would "probably" come back soon. I asked bartender's friends for help and they said the same. All I wanted was a couple more Miller lites. Eventually I just wanted to close out my tab and leave. Literally no one was in charge of the bar. I could've made my own drink I guess. It became pathetic/funny after awhile. Took forever. Buzz ruined. But I guess they had fun chillin outside with their friends. Probably the worst service I've ever had at a bar, and I'm a 42 yo drinker. You've been forewarned. read more