Louisville's Downtown Bourbon Bars
If you're only in town for a short time, visiting all 19 of the bars and restaurants on Louisville's Urban Bourbon Trail could be a bit daunting. For those working or just visiting the downtown area, here are a half dozen of those bars, and they're all within a few blocks of each other. Whiskey lovers will be pleased to learn that all the Urban Bourbon member bars have between 50 and 150 different bourbons to choose from.
The Old Seelbach Bar, 500 S. 4th Street
This is the place to be if you like the idea of comfortable chairs and an ambiance that takes you back to another time while you sip your bourbon. This is the place that served as a backdrop in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel and a hangout for none other than Scarface himself, Al Capone. www.seelbachhilton.com
Maker's Mark Bourbon House and Lounge, 446 S. 4th Street
Just a few steps away is a place that takes its name from one of Kentucky's best known distilleries but they serve a lot more bourbons than Maker's Mark at their oak bar that measures over 50 feet. The bar is also part of 4th Street Live, Louisville's downtown shopping and live entertainment complex where something's always happening. www.makerslounge.com
Jockey Silks Bourbon Bar, 140 N. 4th Street
Tucked inside the sprawling Galt House Hotel, Jockey Silks feels like a hideout from the hustle and bustle of city life. As the name indicates, there is a thoroughbred racing atmosphere where you can pick from their 120 bourbon selections. www.galthouse.com
Bristol Bar and Grille, 614 W. Main Street
A longtime Louisville foodie favorite, Bristol's bourbon list gives the age and proof of each individual bourbon and breaks them all down into categories like small batch and single barrel. The restaurants extensive and award winning menu has something for everyone. www.bristolbarandgrille.com
Proof on Main, 702 Main Street
If you want that truly one-of-a-kind experience, just look for the red penguins on the façade and the huge chandelier that hovers over the sidewalk just outside the entrance of the 21c Museum Hotel. Proof on Main's is the hotel's restaurant with a decidedly modern art ambiance and Proof Bar is where you might find some elusive Pappy Van Winkle bourbon. www.proofonmain.com
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