As we mourn the loss of The Back Door, we want to take a moment to celebrate the local bars with great food that are still alive and well around The ‘Ville.
These Louisville-area watering holes have their priorities straight: a great selection of cocktails, beer and wine paired with enough snacks and entrées to keep your appetite satiated and your thirst quenched.
From dives with delicious bar fare like wings and burgers to upscale joints with light bites and tapas, here are some local bars that also hit the mark when it comes to food.
Kaiju
1004 E Oak St.With live music, Japanese pub grub and sushi from Dragon King’s Daughter, you really can’t go wrong at Kaiju.Patrick O’Shea’s
123 W Main St.Order the pretzel with beer cheese. That’s it. That’s the description. Lou Review PodcastThe MerryWeather
1101 Lydia St.This Schnitzelburg staple hosts regular pop-ups from local favorites like Lou Oyster Cult and vegan-focused Shahar Cafe.Floyd County Brewing Company
129 W Main St, New Albany, INNot only is the pub grub at this medieval-style brewhouse delicious, it also has fun, catchy names like the Holy Hog Nachos, Eggs-caliber burger and the Motley Creuban.Gravely
514 Baxter Ave.Gravely Grub is their full, on-site kitchen churning out a menu that pairs perfectly paired with their fresh beer. Enjoy their shareable starters, salads, hot dogs, and burgers on the patio with a great view of the downtown skyline.Miki’s Karaoke Bar
2230 Frankfort Ave.A late night food scene gem serving up ramen, friend rice and other Korean snacks.Zanzabar
2100 S Preston St.Their Southern-style pub grub is beloved by college kids and neighborhood regulars.Pints & Union
114 E Market St.Keep on eye on their food menu to see all the yummy specials they’re serving up with options that range from Smash burgers to Scotch eggs and even Tikka Masala.New Albanian Brewing Company
312 Plaza Dr.Order some pizza to go with your beer. You won’t regret it.Blind Squirrel
592 N English Station Rd.Wings, sliders, bacon cheese fries, nachos piled high with meat, cheese and toppings. Blind Squirrel has plenty of grub to fill you up after a game of volleyball out back.Garage Bar
700 E Market StThis Nulu hotspot is well-known for their brick-oven pies, best enjoyed on their large, sunny patio. They’ve recently begun offering a late-night menu featuring hot dogs, burgers and more. Garage BarCanary Club
1247 S Shelby St.
We’re thrilled that Louisville’s first and only natural wine bar (and Leo Reader’s Choice Award winner!) Canary Club, is a 100% woman-owned business. Located in the heart of Shelby Park, right next to another woman-owned bar, stop by for wine, cocktails and snacks before picking up a bottle from the adjoining Breeze Wine Shop. Be on the lookout for jazz nights and pop-up kitchens, which are sure to sell out fast!The Misfit
119 S 7th St.Czech-inspired sausages and sandwiches you will drool over forever. Pop in for a snack before heading down to the HereAfter, the vibey speakeasy below.Galaxie
732 E Market St.Tacos served on naan and some of the best margaritas in the city.Ten20
Various locationsGrab an artisanal brick oven pizza to go with your craft beer or cider. Order one with a little spinach on it and call it a well-rounded meal.Epiphany
1525 Highland Ave.Their small, but mighty food menu has snacks just as fresh and delish as their farm-to-table cocktails. The Kentucky Queso and Chocolate Mousse will stay on your mind for weeks to come.Mile Wide Beer Co.
636 Barret Ave.I know, I know, this listicle is turning into just breweries with good pizza, but listen, we can’t help it if Louisville’s brewery-pizza scene is fire, okay? With Mac Pizza serving up giant Bavarian pretzels and delicious pies including the Potato Rosemary and Nutella pizza, Mile Wild is another fantastic option.Down One Bourbon Bar
321 W Main St.This Yum center-adjacent bourbon bar has a full menu of food with open faced tacos, smothered nachos, wagyu carne asada and more.Gerstle’s
3801 Frankfort Ave.Sliders, sandwiches, birria tacos. Gerstle’s has plenty of yummy bites to much on while you cheer on your favorite team.
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