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Here are some of the best bars for basketball this year. West Martin

Whether it’s March Madness or the NBA season, Louisville’s got plenty of prime spots to catch the game. Plenty of games this year can be caught on streaming spots like Peacock and Amazon Prime Video. But, if you want to get out for some atmosphere, we’ve got a comprehensive look at local favorites, from classic sports bars to hidden neighborhood gems.

Parlay Sports Bar | 416 W Muhammad Ali Blvd | Weekdays: 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. | Weekends: 12 p.m. to 2 a.m.
The Sports & Social Club | 427 S 4th St | Sunday-Thursday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Troll Pub Under the Bridge | 150 W Washington St | Weekdays: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Saturday: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Sunday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Highlands Bar & Grill | 2280 Bardstown Rd | Sunday-Wednesday: 3 p.m. to 12 a.m. | Thursday-Saturday: 3 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Molly Malone’s Irish Pub & Restaurant | 933 Baxter Ave | Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. | Friday: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. | Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.
The Manhattan Project | 2101 Frankfort Ave | Monday: Closed | Tuesday-Thursday: 4-11 p.m. | Friday: 4 p.m.-12 a.m. | Saturday: 12 p.m.-12 a.m. | Sunday: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
The Hub | 1133 Bardstown Rd | Sunday-Thursday: Closed | Friday-Saturday: 10 p.m.-4 a.m.
Bungalow Joe’s Bar & Grill | 7813 Beulah Church Rd | Thursday 11 AM–11 PM | Friday 11 AM–12 AM | Saturday 11 AM–12 AM | Sunday 12–11 PM | Monday 11 AM–11 PM | Tuesday Closed | Wednesday 11 AM–11 PM
Hoops Grill & Sports Bar | 6733 Strawberry Ln | Everyday: 11 a.m.-12 a.m.
Double Dogs | 13307 Shelbyville Rd | Sunday-Wednesday: 11 a.m .-10 p.m. | Thursday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Cunningham’s Creekside | 6301 River Rd in Prospect | Sunday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m. -10 p.m.
Blind Squirrel | 592 N English Station Rd | Tuesday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-12 a.m. | Sunday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Monday 4-11 p.m.
Railyard Billiards & Sports Pub | 630 Barret Ave | Monday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. | Sunday: 1 p.m.-2 a.m.
First Turn Sports & Stage Bar | 401 W Market St | Sunday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-2 a.m. | Friday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-3 a.m.

This article appears in Oct. 1-31, 2025.

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