Whether youre a local or just passing through for Louisvilles famous horse race, were betting that youll be doing some drinking this Derby week, and we here at LEO wanted to do our part to contribute to the debauchery by providing you with our annual Nightlife Guide a comprehensive listing of all the citys watering holes, fit and unfit alike.
Whether its whiskey by the drink, regional craft beer on tap or a fancy-schmancy cocktail that youre hankering for, odds are good that youre but a stones throw away from quenching your thirst. Just figure out what neighborhood youre in and then take your pick of the bars listed in that section.
If its a personal recommendation youre looking for, weve included that too with some profiles of our favorite bars in the city. No doubt youve heard (and heard and heard again) that Louisvilles a foodie city. Still you might be surprised at how good even our bar food is. And while were preening, its worth noting that from drag shows and local bands to views of the city the bars are going beyond drinks and nosh to keep you entertained and overindulged this Derby week!
This article appears in April 30, 2015.