25 Louisville Patios For Dining And Drinking This Spring

By LEO Weekly Staff on Tue, Mar 19, 2024 at 12:16 pm

Warm weather is on its way so it's time to visit the best patios in Louisville. These bar and restaurant patios are the places we like to meet our friends and spend a leisurely weekend afternoon. While some are pet-friendly, make sure to ask before you let Fido tag along.

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Holy Grale

1034 Bardstown Rd.
A pretty biergarten-style patio with fountains, a vertical garden, good food, and an impressive beer list.

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Garage Bar

700 E. Market St.
The perfect spot for hanging with the crew and grabbing a slice of pizza in Nulu.

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8UP Elevated Drinkery and Kitchen

350 W. Chestnut St.
This Rooftop Patio is great in all seasons. With fireplaces,”IgLous” in chilly weather, a killer city view, 8UP is for sure a favorite spring and summer spot. It's a perfect stop before a show at the Mercury Ballroom or the Louisville Palace.

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Naive

1001 E Washington St.
Chic-airy veggie-focused cafe serving smoothies alongside hearty salads & fresh-pressed cocktails.

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Chik'n & Mi

1765 Mellwood Ave.
Cozy spot for Asian-style fried chicken, ramen & noodles in laid-back surroundings.

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Blue Dog Bakery & Cafe

2868 Frankfort Ave.
Enjoy fresh baked bread on the European-style patio while you people along Frankfort Avenue.

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Gravely Brewing Co.

514 Baxter Ave.
Sometimes pup-friendly. Always a good time with friends, and good beer is a plus.

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The MerryWeather

1101 Lydia St.
Come enjoy the patio on a warm spring day and be on the lookout for food trucks and pop-up kitchens.

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Nouvelle Bar and Bottle

214 S. Clay St.
Beautiful patio, perfect in the evening when the lights come on and it fills with live music.

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ShopBar

950 Barrett Ave.
It's a gift shop and it's a bar. It's also a great spot to hang out with a small group of friends after work.

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The Post

1045 Goss Ave.
Pizza. Beer. Patio. All of life's necessities.

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Guacamole

900 E. Market St.
Colorful patio. Influencers snapping selfies. Tasty Margaritas.

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Flanagan’s Ale House

934 Baxter Ave.
A dog-friendly patio. Beer and Irish bites.
Photo via Flanagan’s Ale House

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Down One Bourbon Bar

321 W. Main St.
A patio in the heart of the city, hidden from view. A great stop before a Yum! Center show.
Photo via Down One Bourbon Bar

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Gertie’s Whiskey Bar - NULU

821 E. Market St. STE. 101
Whiskey Bar. Good Patio. Great Sips.
Photo via Gertie’s Whiskey Bar

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Copper & Kings

1121 E. Washington St.
Good Drinks, multiple great outdoor spaces
Photo via Copper & Kings

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Cask Southern Kitchen and Bar

9980 Linn Station Rd.
The name should be a hint. Bourbon, rich Southern food, and a nice patio for relaxing.
Photo via Cask Southern Kitchen and Bar

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736 E. Market St.
They technically have two patios. One in the front of the building, and a space with converted shipping containers. Look for the BIG chicken mural.
Photo via Royals Hot Chicken

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