It’s a common practice to gather around the local watering hole at the end of the work day. Here in Bourbon Country, it comes as no surprise there’s a drinking spot on almost every corner from Nulu to St. Matthews, each offering daily deals and specials. We’ve put together a list of the best Louisville happy hours so you don’t miss the opportunity to catch these great offerings. Check out what these neighborhood joints are serving up so you can finish off your day with tasty treats and cool libations.
Downtown
Louisville was recently revealed as the second best local food scene according to USA Today and it’s clear to see why. Thanks to the wide selection of restaurants and waterholes, the happy hour options to wash down those succulent dishes are abundant.
Dish on Market: Dish on Market is quickly becoming known as one of Downtown Louisville’s best Business-Class restaurants. Serving breakfast, brunch, dinner and late night cocktails, Downtown Louisville’s own Comfort Food Menu and Bourbon Bar is a must experience for fair priced, excellent tasting food presented to you with excellent service.
M: BOGO house cocktails and drafts, $6 appetizers, $3 Falls City draft, $4 elect cocktails (Pama-Twist Martini and Bourbon Peach Tea), $10 Bourbon and a Burger from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
T: BOGO house cocktails and drafts, $6 appetizers, $3 Falls City draft, $4 elect cocktails (Pama-Twist Martini and Bourbon Peach Tea), $10 Bourbon and a Burger from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
W: BOGO house cocktails and drafts, $6 appetizers, $3 Falls City draft, $4 elect cocktails (Pama-Twist Martini and Bourbon Peach Tea), $10 Bourbon and a Burger from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
TH: BOGO house cocktails and drafts, $6 appetizers, $3 Falls City draft, $4 elect cocktails (Pama-Twist Martini and Bourbon Peach Tea), $10 Bourbon and a Burger from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
F: BOGO house cocktails and drafts, $6 appetizers, $3 Falls City draft, $4 elect cocktails (Pama-Twist Martini and Bourbon Peach Tea), $10 Bourbon and a Burger from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Mag Bar: It’s been said that a dive bar in the Old Louisville neighborhood has the best jukebox in town, if not the world. One stop in Mag Bar and you’ll be having a good time and drinking the good booze. As for that jukebox claim, well that’s something you’ll have to decide for yourself.
M: $2 domestic bottled beers and $2.50 well drinks from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
T: $2 domestic bottled beers and $2.50 well drinks from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
W: $2 domestic bottled beers and $2.50 well drinks from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
TH: $2 domestic bottled beers and $2.50 well drinks from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
F: $2 domestic bottled beers and $2.50 well drinks from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
SAT: $2 domestic bottled beers and $2.50 well drinks from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Haymarket Whiskey Bar: Hailed as one of the top bourbon bars in the country, Haymarket offers the widest election of American whiskey within city limits. “Whiskey by the drink, be it bourbon, rye, single malt, Scotch, Irish, or Canadian, Japanese, micro-distilled, un-aged moonshine or otherwise. We drink it neat, with a splash of water, or on the rocks.”
M: $1 off cocktails and drafts from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
T: $1 off cocktails and drafts from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
W: $1 off cocktails and drafts from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
TH: $1 off cocktails and drafts from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
F: $1 off cocktails and drafts from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Eddie Merlot’s:If wine’s your thing, Eddie Merlot’s your place. There are more than 200 wines on the list for you to choose from. Specialty, hand-crafted cocktails and microbrews are also available. Not to be outdone by the alcohol selection, Eddie Merlot’s serves up delicious entrées and crafty appetizers such as Tuna Tartare Tacos and the Greg Norman 20-ounce Wagyu Bone-in New York Strip. Now that we’ve whet your palate, how about a sip of that famous merlot?
M: $7 Svedka Martini’s, $6 cocktails and $5 wine by Trinity Oaks
T: $7 Svedka Martini’s, $6 cocktails and $5 wine by Trinity Oaks
W: $7 Svedka Martini’s, $6 cocktails and $5 wine by Trinity Oaks
TH: $7 Svedka Martini’s, $6 cocktails and $5 wine by Trinity Oaks
F: $7 Svedka Martini’s, $6 cocktails and $5 wine by Trinity Oaks
Bristol Bar & Grille: Wherever you live, work, or play in the Louisville area, there’s a Bristol Bar & Grille nearby. That being said, it’s no wonder Bristol is a Louisville original and local favorite. It’s signature dishes have helped establish the culinary scene in this town as well as add to the local affinity for bourbon as a stop on the Urban Bourbon Trail.
M: $1 off all drinks exclusively at the bar from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
T: $1 off all drinks exclusively at the bar from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
W: $1 off all drinks exclusively at the bar from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
TH: $1 off all drinks exclusively at the bar from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
F: $1 off all drinks exclusively at the bar from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
NuLu
Located just minutes from downtown, the area now known as NuLu is home to cafes and restaurants, local hangouts and a growing urban living environment.
Garage Bar. Image: Lauren @wanderlustontherun
Garage Bar: Garage Bar is housed in a former auto service garage in the downtown NuLu neighborhood. The casual neighborhood spot gives a nod to its roots as a historic saloon by offering cold draft beer and Kentucky Bourbon. If the wood-fire brick oven pizzas don’t real you in, the ping pong table will. Open seven days a week with brunch served on the weekend.
M: $3 well drinks, $2 PBR drafts and $2 off all craft beers from 5 to 7 p.m.
T: $3 well drinks, $2 PBR drafts and $2 off all craft beers from 5 to 7 p.m.
W: $3 well drinks, $2 PBR drafts and $2 off all craft beers from 5 to 7 p.m.
TH: $3 well drinks, $2 PBR drafts and $2 off all craft beers from 5 to 7 p.m.
F: $3 well drinks, $2 PBR drafts and $2 off all craft beers from 4 to 7 p.m.
SUN: $7 Tito’s Honey Lavender Lemonades. For each one sold, $1 is donated to Tyson’s Chance, a local nonprofit that helps foster special need animals.
Wild Rita’s: What sets Wild Rita’s apart from the crowd is that it is Louisville’s only modern Mexican and Tequila Bar.
M: $4 Casa Rita and Salty Chihuahua, and $3 Pacifico and Negra Modelo from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
T: $4 Casa Rita and Salty Chihuahua, and $3 Pacifico and Negra Modelo from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
W: $4 Casa Rita and Salty Chihuahua, and $3 Pacifico and Negra Modelo from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
TH: $4 Casa Rita and Salty Chihuahua, and $3 Pacifico and Negra Modelo from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
F: $4 Casa Rita and Salty Chihuahua, and $3 Pacifico and Negra Modelo from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Spring Street Bar & Grill:Spring Street is an oldie but a goodie. Good food and a great variety of cocktails on special every night of the week are the hallmarks of this longtime Louisville establishment.
M: $6.75 Domestic pitchers
T: $2.75 imports
W: $2.75 margaritas and Mexican imports
TH: $4 Makers Mark
F: $4.50 Long Island Iced Tea
SAT: $3 Screwdrivers and glasses of wine
SUN: $3 Bloody Marys
Goodwood Brewing Co.: Why take the extra time to wood-age beer? Well, it’s quite simple. What’s good for the bourbon, is good for the beer. Those extra steps Goodwood Brewing Co. takes is an homage to the region’s distilling legacy and to those old barrels out there that still have so much flavor yet to give. Goodwood Brewing Co. dares you to get lost in the wood.
T: $1 off Growlers
TH: $1 off 4-packs and 6-packs
St. Matthews Happy Hours
With a plethora of boutiques, St. Matthews is home to some of the best shopping in Louisville. The options for happy hour in this neighborhood have us rethinking our afternoons. There are a handful of waterholes but more than that, there are family-friendly spots that allow you to sip a cocktail with the kids in tow.
Molly Malone’s St. Matthews.
Tin Roof: Everybody is somebody at Tin Roof. This live music joint provides a laid-back atmosphere for you to kick back, unwind and have a good time after a long day.
M: $2 Budweiser and Bud Light drafts, $3 wells and $5 Long Island Iced Tea from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
T: $2 Budweiser and Bud Light drafts, $3 wells and $5 Long Island Iced Tea from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
W: $2 Budweiser and Bud Light drafts, $3 wells and $5 Long Island Iced Tea from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
TH: $2 Budweiser and Bud Light drafts, $3 wells and $5 Long Island Iced Tea from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
F: $$2 Budweiser and Bud Light drafts, $3 wells and $5 Long Island Iced Tea from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Diamond Pub & Billiards: There’s hardly anything diamond Pub & Billiards doesn’t offer. They’ve got a full menu served daily until 3 a.m., over 30 HD flat screen television for all our sports needs and one of the biggest liquor selections in Louisville.
M: $2 Miller and Coors Light Pints, $2 domestic bottles, $3 tall beer of the week, $5 Bacardi Cocktails, $6 Diamond’s Jack Daniel Single Barrel and $6 Diamond’s Old Forester Single Barrel Bourbon from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Plus, enjoy Monday Night Football with $2 domestic pints, $11 domestic buckets and $5 Coors Light pitchers beginning at 8:30 p.m.
T: $2 Miller and Coors Light Pints, $2 domestic bottles, $3 tall beer of the week, $5 Bacardi Cocktails, $6 Diamond’s Jack Daniel Single Barrel and $6 Diamond’s Old Forester Single Barrel Bourbon from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
W: $2 Miller and Coors Light Pints, $2 domestic bottles, $3 tall beer of the week, $5 Bacardi Cocktails, $6 Diamond’s Jack Daniel Single Barrel and $6 Diamond’s Old Forester Single Barrel Bourbon from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
TH: $2 Miller and Coors Light Pints, $2 domestic bottles, $3 tall beer of the week, $5 Bacardi Cocktails, $6 Diamond’s Jack Daniel Single Barrel and $6 Diamond’s Old Forester Single Barrel Bourbon from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Plus, enjoy Thursday Night Football with $2 domestic pints, $11 domestic buckets and $5 Coors Light pitchers beginning at 8:30 p.m.
F: $2 Miller and Coors Light Pints, $2 domestic bottles, $5 Bacardi Cocktails, $6 Diamond’s Jack Daniel Single Barrel and $6 Diamond’s Old Forester Single Barrel Bourbon from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
SAT: $2 domestic pints, $11 domestic buckets and $5 Coors Light pitchers during U of L and U of K games.
SUN: Enjoy Sunday Night Football with $2 domestic pints, $11 domestic buckets and $5 Coors Light pitchers from 1 p.m. to close.
Gerstle’s Place: The revitalized East End nightlife scene is being anchored down by this neighborhood landmark dive-bar know for it’s celebrated music scene and cheap drinks.
M: $1 PBR and Miller High Life, $2 Sierra Nevada and Modelo until 7 p.m. and 2 for 1 wells 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.
T: $1 PBR and Miller High Life, $2 Sierra Nevada and Modelo until 7 p.m. and 2 for 1 wells 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.
W: $1 PBR and Miller High Life, $2 Sierra Nevada and Modelo until 7 p.m. and 2 for 1 wells 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.
TH: $1 PBR and Miller High Life, $2 Sierra Nevada and Modelo until 7 p.m. and 2 for 1 wells 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.
F: $1 PBR and Miller High Life, $2 Sierra Nevada and Modelo until 7 p.m.
SAT: $1 PBR and Miller High Life, $2 Sierra Nevada and Modelo until 7 p.m.
SUN: $1 PBR and Miller High Life, $2 Sierra Nevada and Modelo until 7 p.m.
Bluegrass Brewing Company: Louisvillians spell beer a little differently than most. To us, it’s spelled “BBC”. Bluegrass Brewing Company is Louisville’s oldest, and most successful, micro-brewery. In addition to being at the forefront of the craft beer scene since its beginning, BBC has won four gold medals and three bronze at the the Great American Beer Festival.
M: 1/2 of appetizers and $2.50 pints from 3 to 7 p.m.
T: 1/2 of appetizers and $2.50 pints from 3 to 7 p.m.
W: 1/2 of appetizers and $2.50 pints from 3 to 7 p.m.
TH: 1/2 of appetizers and $2.50 pints from 3 to 7 p.m.
F: 1/2 of appetizers and $2.50 pints from 3 to 7 p.m.
Majids: Situated in the heart of St. Matthews, this American and Middle Eastern restaurant boasts great food, creative cocktails and toe-tapping live entertainment.
M: $3 well drinks, $2 off wines by the glass and half price small bites from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
T: $3 well drinks, $2 off wines by the glass and half price small bites from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
W: $3 well drinks, $2 off wines by the glass and half price small bites from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
TH: $3 well drinks, $2 off wines by the glass and half price small bites from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
F: $3 well drinks and $2 off wines by the glass from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
SAT: $3 well drinks and $2 off wines by the glass from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
SUN: $3 well drinks and $2 off wines by the glass from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Drakes: This establishment is a free-wheeling, fun-loving kind of place. A place to let your hair down and let yourself go a little bit. It’s a neighborhood spot with something for everyone and where you could run into just about anyone.
TH: $1 select draft beers, $2 wells from 10 to 1 a.m. Ladies Night: $3.60 360 vodka cocktails and $4 featured wine by the glass from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
F: $1 select draft beers, $2 wells from 10 to 3 a.m. $4 Fireball shots, $5 cinnamon toast crunch shots and $6 Angry Balls cocktails every Friday.
SAT: $4 Bloody Marys and Mimosas from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $1 select draft beers, $2 wells from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.
SUN: $4 Bloody Marys and Mimosas from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
BoomBozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse: When Tony Palomino opened Boombozz, he set out to compete with pizza chains by offering premium ingredients the choice between “better or best”. This approach has garnered a cult-like following and earned Bomobozz the title of Best Pizza in America by The Food Network.
M: $5 and $6 Social Plates, $2 bottles, $3 BoomBrew pints and $4 local pints and house wines from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
T: $5 and $6 Social Plates, $2 bottles, $3 BoomBrew pints and $4 local pints and house wines from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
W: $5 and $6 Social Plates, $2 bottles, $3 BoomBrew pints and $4 local pints and house wines from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
TH: $5 and $6 Social Plates, $2 bottles, $3 BoomBrew pints and $4 local pints and house wines from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
F: $5 and $6 Social Plates, $2 bottles, $3 BoomBrew pints and $4 local pints and house wines from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Mellow Mushroom- St. Matthews: If it’s quality food that comforts the soul you are searching for, you’ve come to the right place. Homegrown since 1974, Mellow Mushroom provides guests with colorful art, eclectic music and a wide variety of craft and draft beers. They’re also vegan friendly.
M: $3 Jagar Shots, $3 Fireball shots, $3 Rumplemintz Shots and $5 Car Bombs all day. $1 off all drafts, $3 well liquor, $3 house wines and $3 Hummus and Bruschetta from 3 to 6 p.m.
T: $1 off all drafts, $3 well liquor, $3 house wines, $3 Hummus and Bruschetta and $3.50 select Margaritas from 3 to 6 p.m.
W: $1 off all drafts, $3 well liquor, $3 house wines and $3 Hummus and Bruschetta from 3 to 6 p.m.
TH: $1 off all drafts, $3 well liquor, $3 house wines and $3 Hummus and Bruschetta from 3 to 6 p.m., and 1/2 off all house wines all day.
F: $1 off all drafts, $3 well liquor, $3 house wines and $3 Hummus and Bruschetta from 3 to 6 p.m.
SUN: $3 Jagar Shots, $3 Fireball shots, $3 Rumplemintz Shots and $5 Car Bombs all day
Molly Malone’s: You don’t need the luck of the Irish to have a good time at Molly Malone’s. With an amazing patio to enjoy those drink specials on, your bound to have a great time in an even better atmosphere.
M: $1 off premium drafts and $2 off appetizers from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
T: $1 off premium drafts and $2 off appetizers from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
W: $1 off premium drafts and $2 off appetizers from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
TH: $1 off premium drafts and $2 off appetizers from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
F: $1 off premium drafts and $2 off appetizers from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Highlands
This area sets the bar high for urban living. The music and restaurant scene is lively and the retail is geared towards younger generations. If you are looking for trendy spots to dine, be sure to make this neighborhood your destination–you will not be disappointed by the options.
Joy Luck. Image: The Joy Luck
Baxter’s 942: Baxter’s has created a unique identity for itself in the Highlands neighborhood, which isn’t hard to do. Their unique decor which has propelled this identity stems from their musical influences that have created a “Country meets Rock” ambiance guests can appreciate.
M: $2 wells and Rolling Rocks, and 2 for 1 beers and cocktails from 4 to 7 p.m.
T: $3 PBR Tall Boys and Absolute Cocktails, and 2 for 1 beers and cocktails from 4 to 7 p.m.
W: $1 wells and drafts all night, and Rolling Rocks, and 2 for 1 beers and cocktails from 4 to 7 p.m.
TH: $2.50 shots of Fireball and 2 for 1 beers and cocktails from 4 to 7 p.m.
F: 2 for 1 beers and cocktails from 4 to 7 p.m.
Louvino: Small plates, big wines. This Louisville favorite has been voted the best wine list in town two years in a row by Leo Weekly. Stop in and see what all the fuss is about.
T: $2 off all glasses of wine, $1 off draft and $2 off snacks from 5 – 6:30 p.m.
W: $2 off all glasses of wine, $1 off draft and $2 off snacks from 5 – 6:30 p.m.
TH:$2 off all glasses of wine, $1 off draft and $2 off snacks from 5 – 6:30 p.m.
F: $2 off all glasses of wine, $1 off draft and $2 off snacks from 5 – 6:30 p.m.
The Back Door: With a motto like “Bikers to brain surgeons”, it comes as no surprise that The Back Door offers a fun-friendly atmosphere. Known for their reasonable prices, they know Louisvillians work hard for the money and aim to pass those savings back to their customers. Like its name suggests, familiar faces using the back door, you are bound to see many familiar faces in this welcoming atmosphere.
M: $1.75 domestic bottles $3 well drinks from 4 to 8 p.m.
T: $1.75 domestic bottles $3 well drinks from 4 to 8 p.m.
W: $1.75 domestic bottles $3 well drinks from 4 to 8 p.m.
TH: $1.75 domestic bottles $3 well drinks from 4 to 8 p.m.
F: $1.75 domestic bottles $3 well drinks from 4 to 8 p.m.
SAT: $1.75 domestic bottles $3 well drinks from 1 to 8 p.m.
SUN: $1.75 domestic bottles $3 well drinks from 1 to 8 p.m.
Nowhere Bar: A video and dance bar specializing in electronic dance music? In the Highlands? No need to say anything more. Nowhere Bar is the picture perfect Highlands bar you have to experience for yourself.
T: $5 frozen margaritas and $4 Long Island Iced Teas
W: $9 bottles of wine
F: $2 PBR and no cover before 11 p.m.
SUN: $3 Bloody Mary, $2 wells, $2 mimosas and $domestics
Great Flood Brewing Company: Great Flood Brewing Company was built from scratch by a trio of young home-brewers turned entrepreneurs in 2014 and is quickly becoming a a refuge for beer nerds in the Highlands.
M: $4 growler $2 howler from 4 to 6 p.m.
T: $4 growler $2 howler from 4 to 6 p.m.
W: $4 growler $2 howler from 4 to 6 p.m.
TH: $4 growler $2 howler from 4 to 6 p.m.
F: $4 growler $2 howler from 4 to 6 p.m.
SAT: $4 growler $2 howler from 4 to 6 p.m.
SUN: $4 growler $2 howler from 4 to 6 p.m.
Brownie’s “the Shed” Grille and Bar: Brownie’s the Shed invites you to celebrate the kindred spirit of friends at this bar that will quickly seem like your home away from home. They’ve accomplished this task with their welcoming service and 20 HD televisions to ensure the game is always on tap.
M: $2.25 domestic pints, $2.50 domestic bottles from 3 to 7 p.m.
T: $2.25 domestic pints, $2.50 domestic bottles from 3 to 7 p.m.
W: $2.25 domestic pints, $2.50 domestic bottles from 3 to 7 p.m.
TH: $2.25 domestic pints, $2.50 domestic bottles from 3 to 7 p.m.
F: $2.25 domestic pints, $2.50 domestic bottles from 3 to 7 p.m. and $3 wells from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Joy Luck: Joy Luck is small, but comfortable. It has chalkboard walls, beautiful art, a cozy lounge and a swanky bar, as well as a large outdoor patio with ambient hanging lights. If it’s authentic East Asian cuisine you seek, there is no luck required here. Joy Luck will hit the spot with their authentic dishes and craft cocktails.
T: Half price on all bottles of wine from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
W: Half price on all canned beers from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Mellow Mushroom- Highlands: If it’s quality food that comforts the soul you are searching for, you’ve come to the right place. Homegrown since 1974, Mellow Mushroom provides guests with colorful art, eclectic music and a wide variety of craft and draft beers. They’re also vegan friendly.
M: $1 off all drafts, $3 well liquor, $3 house wines and $3 Hummus and Bruschetta from 3 to 6 p.m.
T: $1 off all drafts, $3 well liquor, $3 house wines and $3 Hummus and Bruschetta from 3 to 6 p.m.
W: $1 off all drafts, $3 well liquor, $3 house wines and $3 Hummus and Bruschetta from 3 to 6 p.m.
TH: $1 off all drafts, $3 well liquor, $3 house wines and $3 Hummus and Bruschetta from 3 to 6 p.m.
F: $1 off all drafts, $3 well liquor, $3 house wines and $3 Hummus and Bruschetta from 3 to 6 p.m.
BoomBozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse: When Tony Palomino opened Boombozz, he set out to compete with pizza chains by offering premium ingredients the choice between “better or best”. This approach has garnered a cult-like following and earned Bomobozz the title of Best Pizza in America by The Food Network.
M: $5 and $6 Social Plates, $2 bottles, $3 BoomBrew pints and $4 local pints and house wines from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
T: $5 and $6 Social Plates, $2 bottles, $3 BoomBrew pints and $4 local pints and house wines from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
W: $5 and $6 Social Plates, $2 bottles, $3 BoomBrew pints and $4 local pints and house wines from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
TH: $5 and $6 Social Plates, $2 bottles, $3 BoomBrew pints and $4 local pints and house wines from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
F: $5 and $6 Social Plates, $2 bottles, $3 BoomBrew pints and $4 local pints and house wines from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Molly Malone’s: You don’t need the luck of the Irish to have a good time at Molly Malone’s. With an amazing patio to enjoy those drink specials on, your bound to have a great time in an even better atmosphere.
M: $2 Bud Lite Drafts, $4 Jameson’s
T: Pint Night
TH: 1/2 Priced Bottles of Wine, $2.50 Miller Lite Drafts
Wick’s: You’re bound to have a wickedly good time the next time you stop for pizza at Wick’s. See what we did there? The pizza is one of the best options in town. Pair that with great drink specials and you’re set.
M: $2.50 well cocktails, 16 oz. domestic drafts and domestic bottles, and $3.50 house wines, manhattans, of fashions and 16 oz. imported drafts from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
T: $2.50 well cocktails, 16 oz. domestic drafts and domestic bottles, and $3.50 house wines, manhattans, of fashions and 16 oz. imported drafts from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
W: $2.50 well cocktails, 16 oz. domestic drafts and domestic bottles, and $3.50 house wines, manhattans, of fashions and 16 oz. imported drafts from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
TH: $2.50 well cocktails, 16 oz. domestic drafts and domestic bottles, and $3.50 house wines, manhattans, of fashions and 16 oz. imported drafts from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
F: $2.50 well cocktails, 16 oz. domestic drafts and domestic bottles, and $3.50 house wines, manhattans, of fashions and 16 oz. imported drafts from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
O’Shea’s: A trip to O’Sheas is a guaranteed good time. Their happy hour is not like another in town, pushing oysters instead of wells. The good time atmosphere and great drinks are enough for us though.
M: $1 off beer, $2 off appetizers from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and $1 oysters from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
T: $1 off beer, $2 off appetizers from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and $1 oysters from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
W: $1 off beer, $2 off appetizers from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and $1 oysters from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
TH: $1 off beer, $2 off appetizers from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., $1 oysters from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 2 for 1 wells from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m.
F: $1 off beer, $2 off appetizers from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and $1 oysters from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Fourth Street: Fourth Street (includes Fourth Street Live and Surrounding Area)
Fourth St. Live! has become a hot spot for young crowds seeking a night on the town. Restaurants, night clubs and plenty of room for activities (a.k.a. big name concerts), it’s hard not to have a good time when on 4th Street. All of the Happy Hours on Fourth Street Live! need to be pre-booked through the venues’ websites.
PBR Louisville: Every country boy and girl’s evening oasis, PBR is cowboy cool meets urban chic. Featuring a mechanical bull, cold beer, hard drinks and a stage for live music, there’s no question there’s a good time to be had inside.
TH: $2 domestic drafts, $4 premium cocktails and free cover for everyone in your party from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
F: $2 domestic drafts, $4 premium cocktails and free cover for everyone in your party from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
SAT: $2 domestic drafts, $4 premium cocktails and free cover for everyone in your party from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Tavern on Fourth: They say we never really grow up and at Tavern, that’s kind of true. Tavern on Fourth is the quintessential grown-up playground. From corn hole to vintage arcade games to life-size Jenga, they’ve got it all. Located directly above The Sports and Social Club at Fourth Street Live!, it’s definitely the place to be for a fun night out on the town with your best group of friends.
TH: $2 domestic drafts, $2 Tavern Ales and $4 wells from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. or 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
F: $2 domestic drafts, $2 Tavern Ales and $4 wells from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. or 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
SAT: $2 domestic drafts, $2 Tavern Ales and $4 wells from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. or 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Tengo Sed Cantina: An eclectic hangout spot with a lively atmosphere, disarmingly good cocktails and delicious southwestern food. Once dinners done, the heat turns up and the dance floor looks awfully inviting.
TH: $2 domestic drafts, $2 Tavern Ales and $4 wells from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. or 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
F: $2 domestic drafts, $2 Tavern Ales and $4 wells from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. or 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
SAT: $2 domestic drafts, $2 Tavern Ales and $4 wells from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. or 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
The Sports and Social Club: Like the name implies, The Sports and Social Club is your one stop shop for socializing and catching the big game. ESPN has ranked it one of the “29 Greatest Sports Bars in the Known Universe” after all. I mean, any place that always you to partake in a sport while watching your favorite sport on television is a mighty fine institution in our book. #sports #’murica
TH: $2 domestic drafts, $4 premium cocktails and free cover for everyone in your party from 8 p.m. to 11 a.m.
F: $2 domestic drafts, $4 premium cocktails and free cover for everyone in your party from 8 p.m. to 11 a.m.
SAT: $2 domestic drafts, $4 premium cocktails and free cover for everyone in your party from 8 p.m. to 11 a.m.
The Marquee Bar: An inventive twist on the traditional club experience, this ultra-stylish nightclub offers the most sophisticated visual experience combined with state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems to provide a night you won’t soon forget.
SAT: from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Germantown/Schnitzelburg
Historic charm can be felt throughout the Germantown neighborhood.
Four Pegs Beer Lounge: Four Pegs Beer Lounge offers top-notch draft beer selection alongside unique pub grub style menu in a casual lounge environment.
T: $10 chefs meal special with select drafts
W: $4 pints of select drafts and half priced bottles of wine. It’s also game night
The Monkey Wrench: How could you not love a place with a tagline like this: “Louisville’s finest eclectic hillbilly headquarters.” Oh yeah, and “featuring over 60 bourbons and serving pub fair [sic] from our own monkey’s uncle.”
T: $2.50 wells and $2 domestic beers from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
W: $2.50 wells and $2 domestic beers from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
TH: $2.50 wells and $2 domestic beers from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Post: Talk about a damn good slice of pizza and one you can buy by the slice, too. The Post also features a large beer menu, carrying everything from Bud Light to your favorite local craft beers.
M: $1 off domestic cans and wells from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 12 midnight to 2 a.m.
T: $1 off domestic cans and wells from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 12 midnight to 2 a.m.
W: $1 off domestic cans and wells from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 12 midnight to 2 a.m.
TH: $1 off domestic cans and wells from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 12 midnight to 2 a.m.
F: $1 off domestic cans and wells from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 12 midnight to 2 a.m.
SAT: $1 off domestic cans and wells from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 12 midnight to 2 a.m.
SUN: $1 off domestic cans and wells from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 12 midnight to 2 a.m.
Nachbar: What started as a musicians’ haven has quickly turned into a local favorite. The outdoor patio is surely a draw and the decent prices are pretty great too.
M: $0.50 off well drinks and $1 off domestic beers from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
T: $0.50 off well drinks and $1 off domestic beers from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
W: $0.50 off well drinks and $1 off domestic beers from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
TH: $0.50 off well drinks and $1 off domestic beers from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
F: $0.50 off well drinks and $1 off draft and domestic beers from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Crescent Hill/ Clifton/ Frankfort Avenue
Four miles east of all the hubbub of downtown sits the Crescent Hill/Cifton neighborhoods. While its not far away from the glimmering lights, residents need not venture out of the neighborhood to indulge in a happy hour with friends.
Craft House with its digital beer selection.
The Silver Dollar: While The Silver Dollar doesn’t offer a set happy hour, there are rotating beers on tap and always at least on local beer option. The most fun offering is the Mystery Beer. Just like the name alludes, when ordered, you are served a random beer.
M: $3 shot of the day and occasional beer specials
T: $3 shot of the day and occasional beer specials
W: $3 shot of the day and occasional beer specials
TH: $3 shot of the day and occasional beer specials
F: $3 shot of the day and occasional beer specials
SAT: $3 shot of the day and occasional beer specials
SUN: $3 shot of the day and occasional beer specials
Hilltop Tavern: You’re always welcome at Hilltop Tavern. The friendly service brings the community together with great food, great drinks and great prices. Go for the beer, check out the mural on the side of the building and stay for the atmosphere.
M: $2.50 wells, $2.50 domestic bottles and $0.50 off drafts from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Service Industry Mondays– $3 Buffalo Trace Fireball and Dr. McGillicuddys, and $2 domestic bottles from 9 p.m. – 12 a.m.
T: $2.50 wells, $2.50 domestic bottles and $0.50 off drafts from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
W: $2.50 wells, $2.50 domestic bottles and $0.50 off drafts from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
TH: $2.50 wells, $2.50 domestic bottles, $0.50 off drafts and Pint Night- buy a pint, keep the glass from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
During Louisville Cardinal games: $3 beams and $2 domestic bottles
El Mundo: You wouldn’t believe us if you told you El Mundo started as a “little burrito shack” serving customers off of paper plates, would you? Built on humble beginnings, it has blossomed into a wildly popular and respected Louisville restaurant known for its cozy, colorful and casual environment.
M: $4 House Margaritas and $3 black bean and chipotle dip from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. $6 burrito grandes and $6 top shelf margaritas from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
T: $4 House Margaritas and $3 black bean and chipotle dip from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. $5 Fridaritas and $2.50 street tacos
W: $4 House Margaritas and $3 black bean and chipotle dip from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
TH: $4 House Margaritas and $3 black bean and chipotle dip from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
F: $4 House Margaritas and $3 black bean and chipotle dip from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Mesh: Blending together contemporary elegance with comfort and innovative, excellent service is what has mad Mesh a favorite spot for drinks and ideal setting for a business meeting or even a romantic evening on the town.
M: 1/2 price wine
W: 1/2 price martinis
Rush Inn: When you visit the Rush Inn, you become a part of something bigger than yourself. You are instantly welcomed into a family. The name alone should give you some sort of idea what we are talking about. The food, drinks and free pool on Thursdays will make you rush into the place to be surrounded by your new found friends and family.
M: $2 domestic bottles and $1.75 domestic drafts
T: $2 domestic bottles and $1.75 domestic drafts
W: $2 domestic bottles and $1.75 domestic drafts
TH: $2 domestic bottles and $1.75 domestic and free pool
F: $2 domestic bottles and $1.75 domestic drafts
SAT: $2 domestic bottles and $1.75 domestic drafts
SUN: $2 domestic bottles and $1.75 domestic drafts
Whiskey Row
Historic Whiskey Row is one of our favorite spots in town, hands down. This block-long stretch of W. Main Street once served as home to Louisville’s bourbon industry. To this day there still stands Revivalist and Chicago-style buildings with cast-iron storefronts that are being preserved and redeveloped. After that July 6, 2015 fire that partially destroyed three of the buildings, Louisville is luck that this block of architecture that gives the town some of its character and charm still stands.
Down One Bourbon Bar. Image: Down One Bourbon Bar
SideBar at Whiskey Row: SideBar at Whiskey Row has crafted an amazing menu of bourbon, burger and beer, and tucked it inside one of the most unique and historic locations in Louisville– Whiskey Row. SideBar urges you to “exercise your right to swig bourbon, drink a cold beer, and eat a damn good burger.”
M: $3 Fireball
T: $3 Fireball
W: $3 Fireball
TH: $3 Fireball
F: $3 Fireball
SAT: $3 Fireball and on non-event Saturdays, $5 Bloody Mary and Mimosas
SUN: $3 Fireball and on non-event Sundays, $5 Bloody Mary and Mimosas
Troll Pub Under the Bridge: If you’re looking for cold, local beers, libations and the best pub-grub in the River City, stop by and say hi to Louie the Troll. Louis proudly stands at the corner of 2nd and Washington Streets, pointing you in the direction of the entrance. This unique and historic ambiance only adds to the experience of a night spent hanging out in this hidden treasure with Louie and his troll pals.
W: $1/2 off all pints and appetizers and $4 flavored vodka 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
TH: $1/2 off all pints and appetizers and $4 flavored vodka 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
F: $1/2 off all pints and appetizers and $4 flavored vodka 5 p.m. to 7 p.m..
Down One Bourbon Bar : Down One Bourbon Bar is one of Louisville’s best kept secrets. Not only are the located underground, but they’re hiding away their best kept secret as well. DownOne has one of the rarest stashes of bourbons in town. Their stockpile includes over 160 bourbons, an impressive craft beer selection and some pretty outstanding wines. Oh, and you can’t forget the delectable dinner and lunch menus. Once you experience it, are you down to keep their secret?
M: $5 American Mule, $5 Ole Stubborn Mule and $5 Mexican Mule from 4 – 7 p.m.
T: 25% off all Rye from 4 – 7 p.m.
W: $10 bottles of red and white wine from 4 – 7 p.m.
TH: $5 Old Crow Manhattan, $5 Old Fitz Old Fashioned and $5 Heaven Hill Black with a Pickle Back from 4 – 7 p.m.
F: $2 off Bourbon Flights from 4 – 7 p.m.
Manny & Merle: All bars aim to capture people’s attention in some fashion. Well, you’ve hit the trifecta with Manny & Merle. A modern Honky Tonk situated in the heart of the Derby City with amazing food, drink and fun to offer does just that. As soon as you enter through the doors, it’s like you’re transported back in time. The historic interior and bar built in the 1920’s adds only adds the mystique.
T: 1/2 off Mannyritas, Dos Equis, wine and wells from 3 to 7 p.m.
W: 1/2 off Mannyritas, Dos Equis, wine and wells from 3 to 7 p.m.
TH: 1/2 off Mannyritas, Dos Equis, wine and wells from 3 to 7 p.m.
F: 1/2 off Mannyritas, Dos Equis, wine and wells from 3 to 7 p.m.
For a listing of Happy Hours by day, click here.
