Food Scene
Check's Cafe
1101 E Burnett AveA blue collar joint with no fuss food and cold, cheap beer.
The Post
1045 Goss AveDELICIOUS PIZZA!!!! And a great atmosphere.
Where to begin? A renovated neighborhood staple that has the best of breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Ramen? Done. Delicious sandwich? Done. Great beer? Done. Outdoor seating and interesting interior decor? Done. This place is a MUST visit!
30 locals recommend
Lydia House
Where to begin? A renovated neighborhood staple that has the best of breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Ramen? Done. Delicious sandwich? Done. Great beer? Done. Outdoor seating and interesting interior decor? Done. This place is a MUST visit!
All I can say is, their food is so good, my husband and I had our wedding rehearsal dinner here. If you're new to the South, order the Chicken and Waffles and thank us later.
70 locals recommend
Four Pegs
1053 Goss AveAll I can say is, their food is so good, my husband and I had our wedding rehearsal dinner here. If you're new to the South, order the Chicken and Waffles and thank us later.
Treat yourself to an absolute essential night out in Germantown by hitting up Eiderdown. The restaurant itself is stunning and the food is even better. Eiderdown stays true to the blue collar, Eastern European nature of the neighborhood with German-inspired food and affordable prices, yet still gives out an upscale feel. Highly recommended for a nice, after Oaks-day dinner.
79 locals recommend
EiDERDOWN
983 Goss AveTreat yourself to an absolute essential night out in Germantown by hitting up Eiderdown. The restaurant itself is stunning and the food is even better. Eiderdown stays true to the blue collar, Eastern European nature of the neighborhood with German-inspired food and affordable prices, yet still gives out an upscale feel. Highly recommended for a nice, after Oaks-day dinner.
Brunch brunch brunch BRUNCH. This adorable little gem is by far one of the best in the hood for brunch. Their lunch and dinner is also great, but it's hard to beat $3 mimosas and bloody marys and a biscuit sandwich with gravy, grits, bacon and fried chicken.
10 locals recommend
Finns Southern Kitchen
1318 McHenry StreetBrunch brunch brunch BRUNCH. This adorable little gem is by far one of the best in the hood for brunch. Their lunch and dinner is also great, but it's hard to beat $3 mimosas and bloody marys and a biscuit sandwich with gravy, grits, bacon and fried chicken.
Cheap, greasy, good. Probably exactly what you'll need after a day at the track.
20 locals recommend
El Nopal Mexican Restaurant
811 Eastern PkwyCheap, greasy, good. Probably exactly what you'll need after a day at the track.
Here's what I can say about Decca: I love it so much, I got married there. I'm a food and drink snob, I love beautiful scenery and a unique dining experience. If that isn't enough to sway you into heading to Decca for a fancy night out, I just don't know what is.
61 locals recommend
Decca Restaurant
812 E Market StHere's what I can say about Decca: I love it so much, I got married there. I'm a food and drink snob, I love beautiful scenery and a unique dining experience. If that isn't enough to sway you into heading to Decca for a fancy night out, I just don't know what is.
Probably the best cocktails you'll ever have in your life. You can go downstairs for dinner or head upstairs for after-hours live music.
106 locals recommend
Butchertown Grocery
743 E Washington StProbably the best cocktails you'll ever have in your life. You can go downstairs for dinner or head upstairs for after-hours live music.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great food and most importantly, incredible beer. This is a hip spot and perfect for the beer aficionados in your group.
117 locals recommend
Monnik Beer Company
1036 E Burnett AveGreat food and most importantly, incredible beer. This is a hip spot and perfect for the beer aficionados in your group.
Z Bar has everything. It has incredible food, CHEAP drinks and live music pretty much EVERY night of the week. Not to mention, it has a plethora of vintage pinball machines.
90 locals recommend
Zanzabar
2100 S Preston StZ Bar has everything. It has incredible food, CHEAP drinks and live music pretty much EVERY night of the week. Not to mention, it has a plethora of vintage pinball machines.
If you're looking for a wild, drunken night out with music so loud you can barely here, this is the place. They're known as a "gay" bar, but that's just a label. It's fun, the people are fun and everyone, gay, straight, whatever, has fun there.
59 locals recommend
Nowhere Bar Louisville
1133 Bardstown RdIf you're looking for a wild, drunken night out with music so loud you can barely here, this is the place. They're known as a "gay" bar, but that's just a label. It's fun, the people are fun and everyone, gay, straight, whatever, has fun there.
Entertainment & Activities
Hopefully you'll be IN Churchill Downs and not just driving by. This is an absolute must. Otherwise, why are you here?!
544 locals recommend
Churchill Downs
700 Central AveHopefully you'll be IN Churchill Downs and not just driving by. This is an absolute must. Otherwise, why are you here?!
Arts & Culture
Recently opened from a multi-year, multi-million dollar renovation, The Speed is an absolute must see.
289 locals recommend
The Speed Art Museum
2035 S 3rd StRecently opened from a multi-year, multi-million dollar renovation, The Speed is an absolute must see.
This is your opportunity to see where the famous Louisville Slugger bats are hand-made.
441 locals recommend
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
800 W Main StThis is your opportunity to see where the famous Louisville Slugger bats are hand-made.
Essentials
Kroger
1265 Goss AveWalgreens
808 Eastern PkwyOrganic, free-trade and delicious.
37 locals recommend
Heine Brothers' Coffee - Schnitzelburg/Germantown
822 Eastern PkwyOrganic, free-trade and delicious.
Shopping
An entire store full of local and regional works of art, jewelry, and everything in between.
49 locals recommend
Revelry Boutique Gallery
742 E Market StAn entire store full of local and regional works of art, jewelry, and everything in between.
The Nitty Gritty
996 Barret AveThe BEST vintage store around!!!
Vintage / antiques. You can spend literally hours in here just looking around.
8 locals recommend
YesterNook
1153 Logan StVintage / antiques. You can spend literally hours in here just looking around.
The best smelling candles, lotions, essential oils. I defy you to leave without purchasing something.
7 locals recommend
Peace of the Earth
801 E Market StThe best smelling candles, lotions, essential oils. I defy you to leave without purchasing something.
Parks & Nature
Great park. Huge, dog friendly, trails, basketball courts, pavilions, etc.
Cherokee Park Basketball Court
Scenic LoopGreat park. Huge, dog friendly, trails, basketball courts, pavilions, etc.
The home of the amazing Forecastle Music Festival, the "Great Lawn" has sprawling greens, a giant pedestrian walking bridge that takes you over to Indiana, playgrounds, splash pads and more.
183 locals recommend
Waterfront Park
129 River RdThe home of the amazing Forecastle Music Festival, the "Great Lawn" has sprawling greens, a giant pedestrian walking bridge that takes you over to Indiana, playgrounds, splash pads and more.