Proof on Main is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Louisville.

1. Proof on Main

8.6
702 W Main St (at S 7th St), Louisville, KY
Bar · Central Business District · 142 tips and reviews

James D.James DeGraffenreidt: Best Sazerac outside of New Orleans.

NatalyaNatalya: Great cocktails, impressive drinks menu. Pretty amazing gallery in the back

Ariana B.Ariana Bostwick: Excellent cocktails! And extremely great bar staff. We had a great time for a bachelorette.

Havana Rumba is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Louisville.

2. Havana Rumba

8.9
12003 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY
Cuban Restaurant · East Louisville · 45 tips and reviews

Meredith C.Meredith Cauble: Amazing Mojitos served with sugar cane and fresh spearmint.

Michael C.Michael Cohen: Great Cuban food, terrific mojito's! I am desperating trying to duplicate at home the, tostones con pollo, very addicting. I also like the steak chimichurri, it is also excellent.

Andrew B.Andrew Bush: The mojitos here are the best in Louisville.

The Silver Dollar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Louisville.

3. The Silver Dollar

8.8
1761 Frankfort Ave (Pope Street), Louisville, KY
Whisky Bar · Clifton · 98 tips and reviews

Alice C.Alice Carroll: For brunch, Bloody Mary (spicy and satisfying) and the Blinker (bourbon cocktail for brunch- yes please!)

Zach R.Zach R: This place rocks. Great service, cocktails, liquor selection, and atmosphere. The Mint Julep and Kentucky Mule are excellent. Can't wait to come back.

Angela M.Angela Mauro: Mint julep, chili, fried pickles and burger were all excellent!

Martini Italian Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Louisville.

4. Martini Italian Bistro

8.5
4021 Summit Plaza Dr (at The Summit), Louisville, KY
Italian Restaurant · East Louisville · 35 tips and reviews

Karen D.Karen Duff: THE best dirty martini!

Taryn D.Taryn Drane: Tony makes the best martini!

Kimberly K.Kimberly Keto-Birch: Three cheese ravioli and a few Bond.. James Bond martinis.. Good thins Rickie drove.. Cheers!!!

Garage Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Louisville.

5. Garage Bar

8.5
700 E Market St (at Clay St), Louisville, KY
Pizzeria · East Market District · 80 tips and reviews

Tyann P.Tyann P: Excellent Bloody Marys!! Not too spicy, lots of flavor.

KarenKaren: This place was awesome! Unique menu items! The atmosphere was cute. Service excellent! Try the Breakfast Shandy or the Bloody Mary! Monte Cristo Pizza and Parmesan grits!

Jeff C.Jeff Clarke: Basil Gimlet is amazing!!!

Wild Eggs is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Louisville.

6. Wild Eggs

9.2
Floyd (Between Main & Market), Louisville, KY
Breakfast Spot · Central Business District · 62 tips and reviews

Melinda S.Melinda Stuedle: Always amazing staff, drowned eggs, lemon soufflé pancakes, drink specials like seasonal mimosas or expresso drinks. No item on menu disappoints. Good strong coffee and fun atmosphere.

Anand D.Anand Dhanasekharan: Amazing mimosas!! Made with daily squeezed orange juice. Skillet potatoes were yummm. Ordered the Benedict and the food was just perfectly cooked.

Jackie G.Jackie G: I'm from NY, and have been to a lot of NYC brunch spots but this was the best I've ever had. And great mimosas!!!

Toast on Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Louisville.

7. Toast on Market

8.7
620 E Market St (btwn S Hancock & S Clay), Louisville, KY
Breakfast Spot · East Market District · 88 tips and reviews

Sean W.Sean Ward: Despite what you may think, the Breakfast Manhattan is delicious; I highly recommend it.

Jeremy M.Jeremy Murrell: best bloody mary in town

Metromix L.Metromix Louisville: A wide variety of delicious breakfast items served all day including thick slices of brioche-based French toast, a jalapeno-infused Bloody Mary & more. Read more.

Seviche is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Louisville.

8. Seviche

8.2
1538 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY
Latin American Restaurant · Deer Park · 51 tips and reviews

Kate S.Kate Spurling: great food, cocktails and location. one of our favorite restaurants in Louisville.

Angela T.Angela Trumbaturi: Get a mojito & guacamole!

JEM T.JEM Truely: Best mojito in the 'ville!

Mojitos Tapas is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Louisville.

9. Mojitos Tapas

9.2
2231 Holiday Manor Ctr (Brownsboro Rd.), Louisville, KY
Tapas Restaurant · East Louisville · 29 tips and reviews

sunny g.sunny gulati: Go to Mojito's. Order desert: Banana/Bread pudding, dark chocolate sauce, vanilla bean ice cream. Its not on their online menu, but its GOOD. Read more.

Bryan S.Bryan Siders: The rule of ordering the food (or drink) from the name of the place won't lead you astray here! No need to get the more expensive options: the regular mojito is plenty awesome.

MM: Pineapple Mojitos & the Best Albondigas! (meatballs)Recommend 2 tapas per person at least, desserts are excellent too.

Churchill Downs is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Louisville.

10. Churchill Downs

9.2
700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY
Race Track · South Louisville · 105 tips and reviews

Tim Q.Tim Quirsfeld: Mint juleps are an absolute must. The "most exciting two minutes in sports" is best enjoyed with one [or two] of these in hand, right in the center of all the action; the infield.

Amy G.Amy Guth: You owe it to yourself to go to the Kentucky Derby at least once, wear a big fancy hat, drink mint juleps and bet on horses.

Evan[Bu]Evan[Bu]: Mint Juleps FTW!

Rye is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Louisville.

11. Rye

8.1
900 E Market St, Louisville, KY
Gastropub · East Market District · 24 tips and reviews

Jason Y.Jason Yovanoff: They keep the PDF cocktail book on their shelf, and the bartenders know what they're doing. Dinner here is solid as well.

Kelly R.Kelly Reeves 🐱: Great cocktails and food. Fresh, seasonal & creative yet simple.

TV Food MapsTV Food Maps: Check out Rye as it was featured on Best Bars in America for Creative cocktails with locally sourced food Read more.

Wild Eggs is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Louisville.

12. Wild Eggs

8.7
3985 Dutchmans Ln, Louisville, KY
Breakfast Spot · East Louisville · 75 tips and reviews

Donnie D.Donnie Deener: The Bloody Mary's Rock!!

Melanie W.Melanie Woods: The Pomegranate Mimosa is the perfect compliment with breakfast.

Eric O.Eric Oswald: Wow - this place is worth it for the Spicy Bloody Marys alone!

Brick House Tavern + Tap is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Louisville.

13. Brick House Tavern + Tap

8.2
871 S Hurstbourne Pkwy (at Timberwood Cir), Louisville, KY
American Restaurant · East Louisville · 52 tips and reviews

red collar photographyred collar photography: I had to tell the bartender how to make a French Martini.....

MeaganMeagan: Best bloody Mary's in town, and I am a strict critic of my Mary's!!

Tara F.Tara Farrell: Try the bloody Mary's : yum

The Brown Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Louisville.

14. The Brown Hotel

8.4
335 W Broadway (at 4th St.), Louisville, KY
Hotel · Central Business District · 47 tips and reviews

Just Add BourbonJust Add Bourbon: Ask your server or bartender for your Urban Bourbon Trail Passport! Try the traditional Mint Julep, made with Maker's Mark and homemade mint syrup, or ask for the "Julep Tea".

Laura B.Laura B: Aaron makes an amazing mint julep! I like the creme de mint/sugar rim.

Brad H.Brad Hager: BEAUTIFUL historical hotel, very nostalgic, decor is nice. Friendly, attentive staff. GREAT food especially the hot brown. Good piano bar on the 2nd for, great martinis, nice clientele 😄👍

Hell or High Water is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Louisville.

15. Hell or High Water

8.2
112 W Washington St, Louisville, KY
Speakeasy · Central Business District · 4 tips and reviews

Gretchen S.Gretchen Sword: This is, by far, the coolest speakeasy I've ever been to. Just go.

Caitlin M.Caitlin Mann: Awesome, somewhat hidden speakeasy in Louisville with a funky cocktail menu. Very instagram-able.

Tom B.Tom Bartle: Their specialty drinks were fantastic. Really cool speakeasy.