Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse
325 W. Main Street
An upscale Louisville favorite known for prime steaks, seafood, an impressive wine list and an energetic atmosphere. A great choice for a client dinner or special night out.
Upscale • Steakhouse • Reservations Recommended

Repeal Oak-Fired Steakhouse
101 W. Main Street
Located on historic Whiskey Row, Repeal specializes in steaks prepared over an oak-fired grill with a fantastic bourbon selection.
Steakhouse • Bourbon • Whiskey Row • Reservations Recommended

Brendon’s Catch 23
505 S. Fourth Street
Upscale steak and seafood restaurant downtown with an impressive raw bar and seafood selection.
Steak & Seafood • Upscale • Downtown • Reservations Recommended

Proof on Main
702 W. Main Street
Located inside 21c Museum Hotel, Proof combines contemporary art with creative Southern-inspired food and a great bourbon program. Take a few minutes to explore the art while you’re there!
Louisville Favorite • Art • Bourbon • Upscale Casual

La Bodeguita de Mima
725 E. Market Street – NuLu
A lively Cuban restaurant with great food, cocktails and atmosphere. One of the most fun dinner spots in NuLu.
Cuban • Cocktails • Fun Atmosphere • NuLu • Reservations Recommended

MeeshMeesh
636 E. Market Street – NuLu
A nationally recognized Mediterranean restaurant with a creative menu and intimate atmosphere. Great choice for the foodies in the group.
Mediterranean • Foodie Pick • NuLu • Reservations Recommended

Mayan Café
813 E. Market Street – NuLu
A longtime Louisville favorite serving creative Mayan-inspired cuisine using local ingredients.
Local Favorite • Unique • NuLu

Garage Bar
700 E. Market Street – NuLu
A relaxed spot for wood-fired pizza, cocktails and drinks in the heart of NuLu.
Casual • Pizza • Patio • NuLu

You’re in Bourbon City! If the Summit leaves you wanting to explore a little more, Louisville has plenty of options.

Old Forester Distilling Co.
119 W. Main Street
Located on Whiskey Row and an easy downtown stop for bourbon fans.

Michter’s Fort Nelson Distillery
801 W. Main Street
A beautiful historic building and another excellent downtown bourbon experience.

Evan Williams Bourbon Experience
528 W. Main Street
An easy option for anyone wanting to squeeze another bourbon experience into their free time.

Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co.
120 N. 10th Street
A little farther down Main Street and worth checking out for serious bourbon fans.

Copper & Kings
1121 E. Washington Street
Known for brandy rather than bourbon, with a rooftop bar offering great views of downtown Louisville.

Bourbon City • Kentucky Experience • Tours May Require Reservations

Louisville has a surprisingly good collection of hidden cocktail bars. If you enjoy finding the door almost as much as finding the drink, start here.

The 1933 Society
Whiskey Row / Hotel Distil
One of Louisville’s newest speakeasy experiences. Head beneath Whiskey Row for a Prohibition-inspired atmosphere, craft cocktails and rare bourbon pours.
Speakeasy • Bourbon • Cocktails • Downtown

Hell or High Water
112 W. Washington Street
One of Louisville’s best-known hidden bars. Head underground into an intimate, dramatic space complete with a two-story library, cocktails and plenty of bourbon.
Speakeasy • Cocktails • Bourbon • Great for a Night Out

Trial + Error
Whiskey Row
A hidden basement bourbon bar beneath Pursuit Spirits featuring an extensive whiskey selection and craft cocktails.
Hidden Bar • Bourbon • Whiskey Row

Wild Swann
Inside The Grady Hotel – 601 W. Main Street
A cozy underground restaurant and cocktail bar tucked beneath The Grady Hotel in a historic downtown building.
Cocktails • Historic • Downtown

Jimmy Can’t Dance
Inside Hotel Genevieve – NuLu
An intimate underground cocktail and live-music venue beneath Hotel Genevieve. A great option if you’re headed to NuLu for the evening.
Speakeasy Vibe • Live Music • Cocktails • NuLu

We know this group appreciates a good Irish pub. Luckily, Louisville has you covered.

Patrick O’Shea’s
123 W. Main Street – Whiskey Row
Probably the easiest choice from the hotel. A lively multi-level Irish pub on Whiskey Row with Guinness, bourbon, food and plenty of space for a group. Be sure to check out the Whiskey Cellar downstairs.
FILA Pick • Irish Pub • Whiskey Row • Great for Groups • Late Night

Looking for a night out without having to decide on just one place? Head to Fourth Street Live!, Louisville’s downtown entertainment district featuring bars, restaurants, live music and entertainment all within a compact pedestrian area. The official downtown visitor map places Fourth Street Live, Howl at the Moon and PBR together in the downtown entertainment district.

Howl at the Moon
Dueling pianos, live music, dancing and plenty of audience participation. A great choice for a group that wants a lively night out.
Live Music • Dancing • Groups • Late Night

PBR Louisville
Country music, dancing and a mechanical bull. Enough said.
Country • Dancing • Mechanical Bull • Late Night

Sports & Social Club
Games, sports, drinks and a casual atmosphere for groups that want something a little more laid-back.
Sports • Games • Casual • Groups

If you have a couple of free hours and aren’t sure where to go, NuLu is an easy answer.

Louisville’s East Market District is packed with restaurants, cocktail bars, boutiques, galleries, coffee shops and local businesses within a walkable area. The Louisville downtown guide highlights everything from MeeshMeesh and Mayan Café to Garage Bar, Rabbit Hole, Louisville Cream and local shops throughout the neighborhood.

While you’re there, check out: Louisville Cream for ice cream, Muth’s Candies for a Louisville sweet treat, local boutiques along Market Street, Garage Bar for pizza and drinks, and one of NuLu’s many cocktail or bourbon bars.

Shopping • Restaurants • Cocktails • Local • Walkable Neighborhood

You’ll already experience the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, Kentucky Derby Museum/Churchill Downs, Angel’s Envy and Whiskey Thief during the Summit, but there’s plenty more to see.

Muhammad Ali Center
Celebrate the life, career and legacy of Louisville native Muhammad Ali.

21c Museum Hotel
You don’t have to stay there to explore the contemporary art museum—and admission to the galleries is free.

Frazier History Museum
Located on Museum Row and a great place to learn more about Kentucky history and bourbon culture.

Louisville Waterfront Park
Need a break from bourbon and restaurants? Head toward the river for some fresh air and views of the Ohio River.