20 Best Wine Bars in Louisville

“We stopped by after an early bird Valentines Day. The staff was so welcoming and lovely. The decor is great and matches us perfectly; he loves bourbon, I likes wine. The game corner with cozy couches was a great place to unwind. The 6 flights were a great option to sample the extensive wine list at a super reasonable price. We are so sorry to have slept on this gem for so long. They hold several events, tastings and socials. Looking forward to adding to our regular rotation and checking out the calendar!“

“My sister and I shared a wonderful evening at Cuvee last night. We overindulged on some recommended reds, and thoroughly enjoyed sharing a few small plates and the dinner special of salmon over fettuccini pasta. We were pampered by the staff and treated to a birthday dessert. We can't wait to come back.“

“This is a definite must I have been here twice and both times I have had excellent service and the food is excellent“

“Best wine bar around!! 🥂🍾❤️“

“Excellent wine / cocktail choices, and music.“

“My friend and I went to Jeff Ruby‘s in 2024, and we were very impressed. The food and service was phenomenal! We will definitely go back there again.“

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

“Connors has been a longtime favorite of ours. Over the years, we have had several good meals here, with service that often went above and beyond. I know how hard restaurant work is, and I’ve always appreciated the care the staff put in. But our most recent experience left us disappointed. The service was unexpectedly inattentive. We ordered a nice bottle of wine, but our server never returned to refill our glasses. A French fry order was forgotten, and when we asked about it, things seemed to unravel. The server was visibly exasperated. A supervisor eventually stepped in, handled things professionally, and assigned a new server—but by then the mood had shifted. This wasn’t just any lunch—it was a farewell meal with a dear friend leaving town, and I’d hoped for a flawless experience. At over $230, I expected more attentive service. I don’t share this lightly. Connors has been a place we’ve enjoyed many times. But this visit left me disappointed, and I won’t be returning anytime soon. There are many excellent Sarasota restaurants where $250 buys not just a good meal, but service that feels genuinely welcoming.“

“We went for brunch! It was heavenly. The espresso martini didn’t depresso. Excellent! My Hubby had a dish with their red sauce & I cannot wait to return for dinner for THAT sauce.“

“We were traveling and got a recommendation to try Osteria. The evening could not have been better. Our server Kristy was wonderful and had a great knowledge of the food offerings and their preparation . The food was fantastic. The experience was a 10 out of 10. Thank You Osteria“

“Terrific meal and service!! I“

“Great whiskey made by great people. The ryes are perfect for pairing with food!“

“My bf & I stopped by for a casual night out since we had heard some fairly good things about the place and omg did it exceed expectations. As soon as you walk in you're met with a gorgeous display of plants--most of which you can buy. The bar itself was very clean & the menu was incredibly elaborate. It had a few items I wasn't really familiar with, I tend to go the basic route when it comes to my drinks, but when I saw a coconut matcha drink (non-alcoholic) I knew I needed to give it a shot. As someone who's taking a bit of a break from drinking I don't feel like I missed out in the slightest, it was super light, delicious, and incredibly cute.

The bartender was very personable, immediately asked if we had any dietary restrictions/preferences, & could tell us the ingredients in each drink. He literally told us how one drink was brewed in a way that included shrimp in their process (bf is vegan, couldn't have that one) & it was a canned item--I cannot stress enough how knowledgeable/selective this man was about his menu. He was very easy to talk to (and bless his heart we did talk his ear off for a bit lol), but you can tell how much he cares about his job. We will absolutely be back to try more drinks and maybe buy a plant or two“

“So the last two visits to capital grill have been lack luster mainly due to service - our waiter was ok but had to request water twice and service was slow then to top it off I never received my leftovers - he said he would package them up and my hubby got his but mine were not included! I ate 1/3 of my $86 steak and should have had spinach and mushrooms as well! Very disappointing! Would expect that service level at Outback but not the capital grille!“

“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!“

“I finally got to drop by Switchboard. This place is literally down the street from where I work. They open at 7 AM and I’m not gonna lie, it’s been on my list for places to visit especially when you need that morning coffee! It’s part of the Myriad Hotel and it’s very adorable. They do coffee as well as cocktails. I decided to get a chai latte. The space is very inviting with a great ambience. They have ample seating which is a great option on a day where you have time to hang out. My dirty chai latte was very tasty with a shot of espresso. I can’t wait to go back and grab a pastry. It will make for a lovely treat on a workday.“

“amazing food, very intimate setting - perfect to celebrate an anniversary or any occasion. The manager was exceptional. highly recommend“

“one of the best places in town amazing location with alot of history and some of the best staff around“

“Friendly staff and very professional. Can understand how this place has become the L’ville icon that it has become.“

“My boyfriend and I decided to start off the new year right and celebrate his birthday at the Ruth’s Chris in Louisville. Our server, Bryan was extremely personable, quirky, and attentive. This guy was seriously awesome with his recommendations as well as his attention to detail. We shared a wedge salad and spicy shrimp to start. Shrimp was amazing. We shared the porterhouse for 2 which was also delicious, especially the filet mignon. I do wish we both would’ve got the filet but we left feeling completely satisfied and not so full that we couldn’t walk out of the restaurant. There was a beautiful sunset that evening and access to a sky deck by the bar. I personally have not had quality dining service in a long time as a bartender myself so we appreciate Mr. Bryan for making our experience from Cincinnati worth while!“