Nice divey experience, felt uniquely Louisville, which was a good start to a weekend there. Good sized place, appropriately grungy/sticky. Decided we'd do a dinner of beer cheese, salad and wings. Enjoyed the beer cheese and pretzels, though it's not something that I'd order regularly. Side salads fine, nothing memorable, but at least they were fresh and crispy. Liked the wings, I got hot, the wife got sweet thai chili. When ordering, she said she'd give me one or two of hers, but she liked them so much that she finished off the plate, so that's a rave review! My hot wings were reasonably spicy and meaty as well. Appreciated the wipes! It's not going to win a Michelin star, but if we were in the area, we'd visit the troll again. read more

Stopped by Troll Pub in Louisville and can confidently say this place wins points for atmosphere alone. The decor is quite unique, full of character, and the history adds to the experience. It feels like you're eating in a place that actually has stories to tell rather than another cookie-cutter restaurant. The food was good overall. The wings were excellent and definitely the highlight of the meal. I tried the lime sauce, which was good, though it tasted much more like a ranch-based sauce than I expected. My burger was cooked well, flavorful, and delicious... though I was disappointed to not see the caramelizes onions promised on the menu on it. Instead there was a sad looking single piece of raw onion. Oh well. The sandwich on rye was just okay--not bad, but it didn't stand out. Fries were good and perfectly seasoned. Service was friendly and attentive, although things moved a little slower than expected during our visit. Now for the bathroom area... let's just say the journey to get there felt like the opening scene of a horror movie where someone says, "I'll be right back." It definitely adds to the pub's quirky charm, but I do wish that area--and the restaurant in general--were a bit cleaner. Overall, Troll Pub is worth a visit for the atmosphere, history, and great wings. Come for the unique experience, stay for the burger, and maybe bring a flashlight for the bathroom adventure. read more

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Visited this spot recently while passing through Louisville, and was not disappointed! I was searching online for any restaurant that serves Kentucky's famous "Hot-Brown" plate. This place was one of the first recommended online, also plus: if you go on their website and subscribe to their e-list, you get a free appetizer included! I arrived at "Troll Pub" (love the name) and walked downstairs. The ambiance is dark, but welcoming. I was taken to the bar-area, and the barista was extremely nice and helpful in choosing my appetizer (fried pickles) and of course, getting my taste of my first Hot-Brown. The pickles were absolutely delicious. Fresh, crisp, with a bit of sour. Absolute 5/5. Now on to the Hot Brown ---- this is hot open-faced sandwich --- let me stop, here's the accurate description: thick-sliced turkey and bacon on toast, smothered in a creamy Mornay (cheese) sauce, and baked until bubbly. What I liked about their particular hot-brown (like i could compare...), was that the bread was torn into pieces, so it was very easy to eat. I get it now , Louisville! If ever your near the area, go to their website, get that free app --- then pop-in to try Kentucky's famous Hot-Brown. 5/5 experience. read more

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Another solid meal from Troll Pub! With out-of-town family visiting, Troll is a uniquely Louisville experience. And clearly, Troll has stepped up their game. The beer cheese burger is a multi-napkin experience. Short of eating the burger with a fork & knife (sacrilegious, I know), it's gonna be a messy meal. The Reuben is getting close to perfection. Just a little less "butter" on the bread and the sandwich wouldn't be so greasy. But the pastrami was superb. And the sandwich had some "heft" to it. My chicken sub sandwich was packed with a grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato & mayo. It would have been excellent if the chicken breast was thoroughly cooked. It was thawed, but still cold in the center. All burgers & sandwiches come with hot and crisp fries or chips, if you prefer. And they do a great job with sweet potatoes fries. Service was excellent. Louie the Troll should be very pleased with himself. read more

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Quirky place (look for the troll under the bridge), decent menu with lots of great choices, especially drinks. They didn't have what they needed to make the quesadilla, but the burger was good. read more

Nice venue! Motherhouse of Troll Pubs. Locate in dark basement near a bridge in the distillery neighborhood of Louisville. Ordered fried pickles for an app. To share with my daughter Kate. We had a pint Guinness stout on tap. To celebrate st. Patrick. Service was very accommodating and prompt. When I return to Louisville in the future, i will stop back. Great hospitality! read more

We recently ate at the Troll Pub before a concert. We were asked if we wanted bar seating or dining and we chose dining, thinking it would be a little quieter. We were wrong!! There was a group of 8-10 older teens, a few of drinking age, who were beyond loud. I understand they were having a good time but in a small, enclosed area it's very loud!! Despite the noisy environment our food was good and service was decent for only one person taking care of our whole area. She did great and thanked us for our patience. I think next time I'll just stick with the bar area! read more

Troll Pub Under the Bridge - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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This was an extremely cool pub! Follow the Troll Pub signs from the main street and you won't miss the huge troll statue. The pub was a lot bigger than you expect and the menu is extensive. The hot wings, beer and cheese bread dip, and chicken tenders were all great options and you can share them with a group. read more

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Really gorgeous back-alley-like outdoor space, which felt private for our large group that only stayed for drinks We ordered at the bar and brought it outside, for a gorgeous afternoon time to drink with friends read more

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Interesting location & atmosphere. Loved the huge troll! Must go down steps to enter restaurant so might not be a good choice if walking was a challenge. Ordered to go & efficient service. It is close to the convention center so it probably gets very busy during the week. Ordered Fleur dip with fires & Grilled chicken sandwich with side salad. Both meals were fine & traveled well. Sandwiches were huge & prepared as detailed in description. If we had more time would have enjoyed eating there & hope to pop back in when visiting Louisville in the future. read more

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This restaurant is near our hotel and we had to check it out! We went on Saturday night and it was pretty busy. We had a reservation and were seated right away. The place is big and I have no idea how many tables there are, but our service was good and pretty quick. The menu is pretty much pub food - fish and chips, burgers, sandwiches, etc. There were a number of things that sounded good! We both liked our meals! As far as ambiance - not much! It's under street level so there's no natural light. It got loud before we left because of a large table seated near us, but other than that it wasn't super loud. I'd go back! read more

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We have been to the Troll twice this trip. Amazing service highlighted by the attentive service of Scotty 2 Hotty, Kendra and Nevin. Excellent food and drink selections. Will definitely be back next time we are in Louisville! read more

The food was delicious, the place was pretty cool inside ! There was a bar around back we don't notice until after we got up to leave and looked for bathrooms. The service was not the best. The server who went by "night hawk" was the only server working the entire place. I noticed the manager and the host simply walked around but did not aid the server at all and he was clearly in the weeds. The server had a terrible attitude, when we asked about ordering a drink that was on the menu he simply shook his head no and when we ordered food instead of acknowledging us he just wrote it down in his book so we weren't clear if he even heard what we were saying. I think maybe if he had help he wouldn't have made our experience so bad. Maybe he just doesn't have a personality I don't know but i think the way it was managed that day was terrible considering how busy it was. read more

Greta experience here!! We were here for several hours- drinks and apps, then meal, and then another round of drinks. We camped out here watching a game before heading over to Yum center for a concert. Service was great and food was delicious! Really good loaded fries app. read more

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Traditional pub food and an excellent Kentucky Hot Brown. 9 of us traveling for our 30 th anniversary celebration. Neat vibe under the bridge. Tasty food and beverages read more

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This place was so cool. We finished our night here and had great drinks and good conversation with the bartenders. Love the vibe and even found the secret door. read more

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The Troll Pub is a unique experience. This basement pub in downtown Louisville is (as the name states) under a bridge AND in the basement of a very historical building. The menu features a lot of pub favorites and the portions are very generous. I enjoyed a "Tender Dinner" which is truly a dinner portion of chicken tenders and fries. The beer selection is excellent, with a nice variety of locally brewed styles. Service was friendly and attentive. The space is cozy so I wouldn't recommend for larger groups. Cozy, however, is a big part of Troll Pub's charm and I highly recommend. read more

Tried this place the other day with the rest of the bachelor party for my soon to be brother in law and the food, drinks and service were just okay. The best part of this place was the story I heard about them digging feet of dirt out of the space to open the restaurant and it ended up becoming one of the most well known artist spaces in downtown Louisville. Definitely worth checking out but don't expect Gordon Ramsay levels of culinary excellence read more

Troll Pub Under the Bridge - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Great staff, good menu, very cool place with tons of bourbon! I had the Kentucky hot brown & an old fashioned, both were very good! read more

This restaurant was recommended by the staff at the hotel we stayed at and omg was this some good bar food! My husband and I stopped in to grab some food in between our bourbon tours that were scheduled, so the team there was able to get us seated immediately and take our orders so we had enough time to eat and run. The vibe of this place is just what the name states. You even go downstairs to enter the restaurant which is not something you see everywhere! I opted for the Cowboy Burger as I am a sucker for the pepper jack cheese and onion combo. My burger came out cooked to my preference and tasted absolutely amazing! Before I knew it the whole thing was gone lol! Our server was also nice enough to cash us out before we started eating so we could head out as soon as we were done and make our next tour on time! Next time I'm in town, I'll for sure be a repeat customer of this spot! read more

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Food was fine, typical bar food, and actually quite quick as we had a large party. Server started out super nice and was very engaging. We were there with a team and suggested how to go about separate checks for such a large party and he told us he would be fine. We waited well over an hour for him to figure it out... then he came over and asked each of us our order... then he came back and asked us all to write our orders down. At this time i mentioned perhaps using my suggested method and he got very rude, called me a b*£@? and said it was our girls fault because they moved from their seats (we were almost 3 hours into dinner at this point.). I spoke to the manager who felt terrible and apologized but the servers attitude should have had him fired on the spot. read more

Another great spot in Louisville. Heard this was a must go to so I checked it out. Good bar food and the decor is basic but seems to work. Bar is separated from the main restaurant but you can order the same food in the bar. 10 TV's in the bar would be a good place for sports. Whiskey selection is good read more

Had a quick lunch here during a long conference week. The burger was okay. I got their classic, so I could see what they do it. Also ordered bacon and it comes in "bits" on the burg. They definitely cook it til it's good and dead. read more

Troll Pub Under the Bridge - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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We stopped by Troll Pub while doing a staycation downtown. It's a restaurant I've always wanted to try! Our family enjoyed it. It's located off Main Street, very close to the YUM Center on 2nd Street. You enter by going down a set of stairs to the underground restaurant. I think there is an elevator available. We were immediately greeted by a server and taken to a nearby table in the front room. There are several small dining areas throughout the restaurant and a bar in the back. There's a large sign with specials and our server also shared them with us. The restaurant was busy for a Sunday night and there were only two servers but they did an excellent job managing the busy rush. We ordered our drinks and also put in an order for 20 garlic parmesan wings. The menu said market price so I knew it would be pricey - they ended up being $20.99 for 12, but they were excellent. Nice and crispy with a sauce drizzled over them. My family loved them! For our entrees, we ordered the kids' alfredo, kids tenders with fries, club Sandwich, and French dip Sandwich with fries. Since the restaurant was busy, the food took a little longer than usual but it wasn't a bad wait. The food arrived hot and was very good. Portions were not huge but the food tasted good. The fries were fried to a nice golden color and were very crispy. My club was a normal club, nothing fancy but done well. The dip au jus had a great flavor and my husband kept dipping extra fries, my sandwich, etc in it. The kids' alfredo was not spicy and on the creamier side, didn't taste much cheese but she enjoyed it. Overall a very good meal - the total for four was $75. I'm glad I tried it and would likely go back, would recommend the wings! read more

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Met up with friends for happy hour drinks and apps. The waitress was irritated with us from the start and we had to get her attention several times to place an order for food and for drink refills. The quesadilla was inedible. I had a taste of the pretzel and beer cheese and it was decent. I tipped 50% due to cheap happy hour prices and I hope it turned the server's attitude around. Won't be returning. read more

Fun place to gather with friends! Go see the Troll under the bridge and discover all the cozy nooks to nestle into with your people! From the secret bookshelf room to the outdoor space, the ambiance is fun and unique. Definitely check this out for a group happy hour! read more

The service here was good, outside of the server forgetting one of our drinks for nearly 20 minutes. We had the private room prior to the Nate Bargatze show at the YUM! Center, with 14 in our group - which we have done many times. However, for the first time in the 15 years we've been coming here, we thought the food was subpar. I realize there was a large event taking place and they were busy, but the fried pickles were undercooked to where the breading fell off and what was left was powdery cornmeal. The fries were also underdone. I hope this isn't a trend and it was simply a case of rushing to get orders out on the part of the kitchen, but I was a bit taken aback at the lack of execution on the food. read more

Such a cool and unique spot in downtown Louisville! The 'underground' vibe being literally under the bridge makes it feel like a hidden gem. The giant troll at the entrance is a fun touch for photos. We had a great time grabbing drinks and snacks before a game. Highly recommend for the atmosphere alone! read more

Stopped in for some food, which was okay overall, but the restaurant seemed unprepared, especially considering there's a big tradeshow that happens every year. They ran out of lettuce (so no salads) along with several other menu items. The drinks were just okay and felt a bit gimmicky. Not a bad stop, but definitely could have been better read more

Great food and better service. A true gem of the area if you can find it. I was in town for a client meeting but needed dinner and got in late. I was able to have dinner on a Sunday around 9pm without any issue. I had a cocktail while I waited and it was made to perfection. read more

Troll Pub Under the Bridge - Outside of the bar. - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

We were in town for a conference. The food was delicious and the place was lively, I liked it so much I went back a few days later.

My fiance and I were visiting Louisville and wanted to try some of the fun hole in the wall spots. This spot checked all of the boxes, fun environment, strong drinks, friendly staff and decent prices. We had already had dinner, so we didn't try and food, but definitely recommend it for drinks! read more

Troll Pub Under the Bridge - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Stopped in for a few drinks, very cool atmosphere and decor, loved the entrance and the drinks are priced reasonable and the pours are generous read more

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Stopped in here for dinner. The waitress was friendly and attentive. I ordered the Italian Grinder with the loaded fries. The grinder was your typical Italian sub, however it lacked flavor. Italian subs are my go to order, but I wouldn't order this one again :( I upgraded my fries and ordered the loaded ones with cheese, bacon, and sour cream. The fries could have been more crispy! read more

Troll Pub Under the Bridge - Italian Grinder - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

First off - Keegan was an amazing bartender/server. So nice and thoughtful. The food was delicious (though I wouldn't recommend the hot brown personally). Reuben was great, and there was a huge selection of drinks. The tavern vibe was awesome too! Would happily come again. read more

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Great place to come before UofL Women's BB games. Today I came with my granddaughter and we shared the pretzel with bear cheese, so yummy and the Philly steak sandwich. Always love this place but now even more as they are serving Coke products. read more

The food it rotten. The staff is worse. Seriously horrible food not edible. No customer service.

We tried this place for dinner recently and had a good experience. The big troll outside is pretty creepy, but fun to take a picture with. Taking the stairs down to the restaurant sets the tone for an under the bridge troll experience. The inside is a pretty cool, brick interior with dim lighting. Makes it seem like the place is hundreds of years old. The place is spacious and the bar area is massive. In true Louisville form, the bar has just about any bourbon you can hope for. We didn't sit in the bar area since we had our 3 year old with us, but we would definitely come back to try that for a future trip. The fried pickles ("frickles") were ok. They were pretty soggy and not as crisp as we usually like. The Angry Alfredo and the Kentucky Hot Brown entrees were great. My daughter enjoyed her grilled cheese. The pear cider and the troll old fashioned were tasty drink options. The service was a little slow, but we will definitely consider coming back. read more

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Dark, dank, loud, pretty bad service, really sub par food. I guess the best thing is it's quirky????

Ok, the bartender here is apparently a magician, because he was single-handedly taking care of serving customers not just literally at the bar, but at all of the pub seating around the bar. We enjoyed local brews, frickles, and I loved the fish in my fish and chips! Huge portion, so crispy, flaky tender fish inside. Plus the ambiance of the bar was awesome! This place gets packed, especially on Mondays when a lot of other local restaurants are closed. Make a reservation or go early! read more

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