Get a Taste of Louisville. No matter your tastes, the city has something for everyone.

Cocktail Culture
Don’t tell, but here are a few speakeasys that you can check out while in Louisville. In true form, some need a reservation and “password,” so be sure to call ahead. Hell or Highwater has craft cocktails that, of course, feature favorite Kentucky bourbons. Also, downtown on Chestnut Street is a cozy spot called The Limbo where the bartenders whip up your favorite Tiki-style drinks. Head just outside of downtown to visit Prohibition Bar where you might even be invited to enjoy an impromptu after-hours tour of the distillery right next door with cocktail in hand.

Whiskey Row
Louisville’s downtown Main Street, between 1st and 2nd streets, is affectionately and historically known as Whiskey Row. It’s where whiskey barrels were once stored after being produced nearby, and then rolled onto boats and trucks to be carried off to bottlers and consumers around the world. Whiskey Row is now a hot spot for bars and restaurants where you can not only enjoy tours of bourbon distilleries, but kick back at the best honky-tonk, pizza and burger joints in Louisville. Visit oldforester.com, merleswhiskeykitchen.com, sidebarlouisville.com, bearnos.com, doccrows.com

True Southern Hospitality
Louisville knows Southern hospitality. If “yes, ma’ams” and “my pleasure” are what you’re looking for, these spots are where you will want to pull up a seat. Grab a bourbon on the rocks or an Old Fashioned at either the Brown Hotel bar or Seelbach Hotel bar — both experiences will take you back several decades. And, for a classic white tablecloth dining experience, make a reservation at Buck’s Restaurant.

Beer and Pizza
These two modern essentials go hand in hand and there is plenty to be found in downtown Louisville. Breweries abound and one of the most well-known is Bluegrass Brewing Company. The European style pub menu pairs perfectly with their award winning beer. In the Nulu neighborhood you’ll find Garage Bar, which is known for its unique woodfired- oven pies. Visit garageonmarket.com and bbcbrew.com.