50 Best Bars near New Albany

“band nights and atmosphere“

“Had a great and the people were really kind to us all“

“Unique atmosphere, great cocktails with a wide selection, and the staff was extremely friendly. The owner took the time to give us a little history about the speakeasy and showed us the “special entrance”. Very laid back atmosphere with different rooms for privacy for your group, you can visually see the original wood beams- super cool! Large bourbon selection too!“

“Friendly atmosphere, good food and great staff.“

“Great atmosphere,great owners I met. very helpful. Deck was beautiful outside. loved the outside decor and vibe. can't wait to go back. especially when it warms up more.“

“The service was fast and the food was great! I highly recommend it!“

“The Earl is one of those rare places that hits the sweet spot between dive bar and craft beer hangout, without trying too hard. In the middle of downtown New Albany, it’s got a industrial interior with brick walls, rough hardwood floors, and exposed beams, that still manages to feel warm and personal, im sure helped by the Bill Murray mural and fridge shrine dedicated to him. It’s weird, it’s charming, and it totally works.

Their rotating lineup of local and regional craft beers is always on point. You’ll find something familiar like Country Boy, but also a few wildcards you’ve never seen before. It’s perfect for after work or a laid-back late night drink.

On a personal note, this is where I first told my girlfriend, now wife, that I was falling in love with her. So yeah, for all the cool beers and eccentric charm, and even Bill Murray, I can personally attest that The Earl is also the kind of place where memories are made and actually stick. Can’t recommend it enough!“

“Parlour Pizza is obviously a pizza restaurant, but their chicken wings are amazing! Genuinely some of the best I have ever had and my personal favorite wings in the Louisville and Southern Indiana area. You can’t go wrong with the Hot Honey wings. (Yes I dropped the ball with no wings photo, but trust me. Just get them as an appetizer or your full meal) The pizza is also really great with flavorful ingredients. Not your typical run of the mill pizza (which is a great thing) with some great olive oil based pizza as well as red sauce options. I recommend the regular crust. I’ve never had anything bad to eat here when it comes to the pizza and wings.

Overall good solid atmosphere, friendly staff, and excellent food that is priced well. The only negative mark is that the service could be faster and more attentive, but the server was very friendly. Overall I cannot complain and will be a regular customer. This is a place that I hope will continue thriving for many years to come. I especially love the New Albany, IN location. Keep up the great work Parlour Pizza. 🍕 🍗“

“We enjoyed a delicious dinner in this elevated casual space.
Everything was delicious:the cocktails, appetizers, salads and dessert. We didn’t order an entree but a nice variety of options were available.
A great place for having excellent and creative vegetarian options.“

“Definitely a 10/10 experience!“

“Quaint, quiet, couple atmosphere nice drinks I will be back“

“Very creative cocktails and cozy atmosphere! Loved the sweet cigar choice recommended.“

“J. Grahams Cafe was superb. My mother loved it. The staff were helpful and friendly. We will definitely be back.“

“Great selection of rare bourbon! The atmosphere is classic & vintage, but most importantly awesome. Our bartender was full of knowledge & patient with us. Reasonable prices & best bartender we came across during our trip. Enough said“

“Off the beat and path but very nice. Staff was super nice and its a cozy atmosphere.“

“Really nice bar with a great atmosphere.“

“Excellent experience and creative cocktails!!!“

“This is my third time coming here, and it's always a good vibe. I was here for my birthday, and the Staff are great and very knowledgeable, shout out to Grace and Bobby we’re super cool and my Bartender's Special - Mezcal Cocktail was delicious“

“Love this place. Mellwood Tavern gives you two completely different experiences under one roof, and both are worth checking out.

Downstairs is exactly what a great Louisville dive bar should be—laid back, unpretentious, and stocked with a really solid beer selection. The real star, though, is Tuesday night fried chicken, which might honestly be the best in Louisville. It’s crispy, flavorful, and absolutely worth planning your week around. And whatever you do, don’t skip the potato cakes—they’re the perfect side and honestly complete the whole meal.

Upstairs is a total contrast in the best way. The renovated private hangout space is quieter, well-appointed, and perfect if you want a more relaxed vibe. Between the dart boards, TVs, and comfortable setup, it’s an awesome place to watch whatever game you want, hang with friends, or spend a long night throwing darts without the chaos of the downstairs bar.

It’s rare to find a place that nails both the classic dive bar feel and a polished private hangout space, but Mellwood does it perfectly. Tuesday chicken alone is worth the trip. “

“My favorite weekday drinking dive for over 12 years. Something different every late night to entertain; live music, karaoke, movie night, Jeopardy watch party, weekly cyclist night. Sometimes even just some free drop off pizza from DiOrios. Right on the corner of Germantown and Paristown and just up the street from Old Forester concert hall. This bar is also home of the "Iceberg" , a Titanic inspired cocktail! Some theme decorations (Lego ship!) along the back of bar. Also a great collection of Star Wars figurines on the other half of back bar. Outside food welcome but they do have hot dogs and chili dogs along with a wall of snacks if you need something in your tummy before you throw down some beer etc. Small, but quaint patio in the back. As you head to that patio you'll walk through a cozy movie room that displays posters of past Sunday Cinema movies that are shown there every Sunday at 8. This neighborhood bar doesn't pretend! It's family, it's welcoming, it's a dive, it's fun and so“

“10/10 highly recommend for a group activity. Very accommodating with great beverages!“

“Dear staff, thank you very very much for your great hospitality: We enjoyed your generosity and kindness on 18 february 2025. Very good and fresh made food in a really nice corner! Best regards from Family KERN from Cologne, Rhineland/Germany!😃“

“Went Wednesday and Thursday while staying at The Galt House Hotel but had terrible experience today, Friday, terrible service and nachos so salty we couldn’t eat. Server and manager didn’t seem to care.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Cheese & Vibes? Say Less. I walked into Cultured thinking I’d have a cute little cheese moment—and walked out a full-blown dairy enthusiast. 🧀✨ If you love great wine, perfectly curated cheese boards, and an atmosphere that makes you feel effortlessly cool, welcome to your new obsession. The selection?? Next level. Every cheese, every pairing, every sip of wine feels intentional, elevated, and just straight-up delicious. Like, I took one bite and immediately started questioning why I ever settled for basic grocery store cheese. (I’ve changed. I’m different now.) And the vibe?? Absolutely flawless. It’s giving "I’m sophisticated but also fun"—the kind of place where you could have a romantic date, a gossip-filled wine night, or just sit alone and pretend you’re the mysterious lead in an indie film. 🎭🍷 Final thoughts? Cultured isn’t just a wine & cheese shop—it’s a lifestyle. If you haven’t been yet, grab your people (or just yourself, no shame) and go treat your taste buds to something truly elite. 🧀🍷🔥“

“Amazing beer selection, vibe and owners!“

“Loved the place!“

“We had a great experience! The buffalo chicken egg rolls are a must get!“

“This is the first time my partner and I have been to Louisville and we decided to stop by Meta. If you too decide to stop by you'll be met with a warm and friendly atmosphere. The bartenders were so chill and willing to work with us to get our drinks just how we'd like them. Nataleigh and Khryss were super awesome and made my partner and I feel so welcome! Thank you guys so much for making our time in Louisville that much better! We hope to see you again next time we visit!“

“Everyone is welcome great atmosphere and food“

“I stopped by after work for cocktails with my friend. There is always a nice crowd here. The staff is super friendly and seems to remember faces and names of everyone. The cocktails are well made and they seem to have an awesome wine list. I’d love to come back when they have live jazz music!“

“What a wonderful place! We came to Louisville to celebrate a birthday and decided to stop by and try all the gay establishments while here. This was by far our favorite - warm and welcoming bartenders and lovely locals that made us feel right at home. It was great meeting all of them and I look forward to stopping by the next time I’m in Louisville (and considering how much bourbon flows through that city, it is going to be soon!)“

“Went here to see a show for my partners 21st birthday and the staff were absolutely amazing! Zach was incredibly friendly and helpful, and made a mean cocktail. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for great music and even better drinks!“

“I've known the owner for well over a decade. It's a great place.“

“So much FUN!! Great food. Good vibes. Cheap drinks. Endless selection of karaoke songs to choose from. And friendly staff!“

“My husband and I had the most incredible time at Whistlepig during our recent trip to Louisville! Our tasting host, Hannah, was such a superstar! She was welcoming, funny, extremely knowledgeable, and instantly made us feel right at home. She really took the time to get to know what we each liked and guided us through a tasting that felt completely tailored for us. We honestly felt like VIPs the entire time! It ended up being one of the BEST parts of our trip and easily a core memory for both of us. If you go, please ask for Hannah, she’ll make your experience unforgettable! And Penny at the bar was a rockstar; we had such a blast chatting with her, and her recommendations didn’t disappoint. Shoutout to Jen too for coming over and sitting with us at the end of the tasting; still can’t wait to crack open our “Jens Blend” and tell our stories about this whole experience to all of our friends for years to come. We can’t wait to come back and see you all again! You ladies ROCK! Keep doing what you’re doing. - Katie & Hector“

“Hidden gem! Do not hesitate.“

“Typical dive bar/billiards hall vibe. Staff were very friendly and helpful. My only complaint is the pool tables don't work perfectly. Some of the balls would get stuck in the table and staff would have to come work their magic to release them.“

“Fun trivia on Wednesday’s!“

“The Spicy Burger is the best! Jalapeños and spicy pickles are an awesome combination! Add the seasoned spicy fries, it’s a great combo! Katie made an awesome burger!“

“We had a cheeseburger and we shared the hot wings. We had the wings shaken in buffalo sauce and they were perfect. The cheeseburger was so good and had been hand pattied. The bar had several beers on tap.We had good service and the prices were extremely reasonable!It is a tavern. So it is not too kid friendly.“

“Really surprised I hadn't heard of this place before visiting for a friends birthday. We mainly focused on drinks, but they were all show stoppers. Any of their house cocktails are a good idea. There is both indoor and outdoor seating, and since it isn't in the middle of downtown or nulu, parking wasn't too bad. Definitely coming by here again!“

“Library Bar stayed PACKED the entire time I was staying at the omni which honestly told me everything I needed to know about the spot.

We wanted to check out the speakeasy too but it ended up booked for a private event which was tragic for me personally because I already mentally prepared myself to act mysterious in low lighting.

I ordered Pharaoh’s Dream, or Plane? Prayer? Something biblical and expensive sounding, and it was GREAT. Dangerously great actually. Had I not been limiting myself I absolutely would’ve gotten tore up!

The crowd felt a little standoffish but there was a conference happening at the Omni that week so honestly I think a lot of networking and corporate mingling was happening more than socializing.

Still, the drinks and atmosphere carried the experience.“

“priced just right. You will feel at home here. great service and friendly atmosphere“

“Love this place! Amazing staff 😁“

“I usually go for a fun night with great drinks, Zach and Jake are my go-to bartenders. I want to leave this review based on Halloween night 10/31/25, it was the best time. I haven't had a great night kike that one here in years. I specifically want the DJ to be recognized because the music was perfect. It wasn't all house and Beyonce like usual, it was a mix of everything that had the crowd going all night. I hope to see more DJs and nights like this going forward.“

“One of my favorite places to hang out. I always feel safe there. Great prices on drinks wonderful back patio.“

“Great people always a good time at slammers bar where everyone is like family“

“People are really friendly they make u feel at home, the atmosphere is amazing, and they always have great live music, Wednesdays are bingo nights and Thursdays they have open mike, hope to see u all there“

“I absolutely love this place. Great people. Great music. Great drinks. Awesome atmosphere and the staff is incredible. Love Travis and Savannah and Zoey. Great place for fun and friends. Love it.“

“Really enjoyed Rose Hill Lagehaus. Great vibe, friendly people, and an overall place that feels comfortable and welcoming. Leslie does an awesome job and is one of the reasons people enjoy coming back. Would definitely recommend checking it out!“