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14 Hidden Louisville Speakeasies And Where To Find Them

By Sydney Catinna on Thu, Feb 15, 2024 at 6:45 pm

Hell or High Water

Hell or High Water is one of Louisville's most acclaimed speakeasies.

Looking for the coolest speakeasies in Louisville? Look no further.

From the cellars of Whiskey Row to swanky new hotels in Nulu, we've compiled the ultimate list of hidden bars and lounges where you can experience the best of Louisville nightlife.

What's more? Many of these spots are decked out with prohibition-era decor. This list includes everything from dimly lit libraries to secret entrances and even a bowling alley.

The 18th Amendment may have been repealed in 1933, but the appeal of going to a speakeasy — or a bar that’s set up to look like one — has never left.

Without further ado, let's take a tour of the city's best speakeasies, hidden bars, and out-of-the-way establishments in Louisville.

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Library Bar at Omni

Library Bar

400 S. Second Street
Most libraries say you're not allowed to have alcohol, but this one's a little different: they serve it. Technically, this isn't the kind of library you're used to: the books are for decoration, not checking out; but it's cozy like any other posh library would be, with drink menus printed as library reference cards as an added bonus. You could say this bar is hidden in plain sight: It's on the first floor of the Omni but open to anyone.

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Jockey Silks Bourbon Bar

140 N. Fourth St.
The Galt House is home to this swanky bar, which serves more than 100 different types of bourbon. It originally opened in 1972 but was renovated in 2019. Head to the second floor of The Galt House's west tower for a quiet sip in a refined environment.

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The Conservatory

140 N. Fourth St.
This gorgeous bar on the third floor of the Galt House, purportedly the longest bar in the city, crosses over the space between the hotel's East and West Towers.

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The Grain Haus

41 W. First St., New Albany, Indiana
This cozy music-venue-slash-bar right across the river just got a new stage and an expanded indoor music space. When summer comes, make sure to enjoy the live outdoor tunes at The Enchanted Forest next door. You can find it in Floyd County Brewing Co.'s backyard, where it has its own set of taps with 45 rotating craft brews as well as a pizza menu.

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