Bitters End

101 W Main St, Louisville
(502) 716-7373

Recent Reviews

Lizabeth Mica

Best resturant / Best food / best cocktails.Waiters and waitress were so friendly. They took so much time to make sure our meal was awesome. We were very tired from the day day of sight seeing. Thank you for taking care of 2 tired travelers.

Holly T.

Visited this new spot not long after it opened in Aug 2020. It was Covid season so an outdoor spot was perfect and we were looking for an easy excuse to feel slightly back to normal with friends. Great open air spot for drinks and socializing. Although, because of Covid, the manager kept getting on people for leaving their seats to socialize with other groups or tables (even though everyone knew each other and were friends). We had reservations but I believe we had, maybe, a :20 wait for a table. Once seated, we sat forever with no one waiting on us before we finally had to ask. At that time, we ordered our drinks and some appetizers. I believe I had the Bubbly Bees Knees drink... it was tasty, not as tart as some Bee's Knees drinks I've had in the past. I feel the drinks are a bit on the pricey side though... my Bee's Knees being $12. We wanted to share a few apps so we ordered the blue crab & artichoke dip, spicy tuna tartare bruschetta, and pimento cheese deviled eggs. We waited and waited and waited... a solid :40 before we first asked about our food. The waitress explained that they were busy but she would check on it... didn't seem like she cared too much to help... was probably a bit overwhelmed. She never came back. Finally got ahold of someone else that then sent a manager over. We had now been there a good 1:30. He finally explained that they were out of the dip and eggs. It wasn't late in the night... maybe between 7-8pm... prime time to have plenty of food so I'm not sure what the issue was. He did comp 1 drink per person and delivered the bruschetta a few minutes later. The bruschetta was very good! Hopefully upon the next visit, service will be better, they won't run out of food, and I can try to the crab & artichoke dip as it was talked up a bit.

Nathan Brune

Secluded and hidden upstairs cocktail bar - very cool!

millerannette

I have worked in food service and appreciate how challenging and stressful circumstances are during COVID-19. While visiting restaurants and bars, I pride myself on being patient, friendly, and empathetic to service staff. My visit to this bar was no exception. I made a reservation for 11/6 to meet friends arriving in town for my wedding and had an abysmally poor experience. I am disappointed and angry at the experience I had despite my high threshold for understanding, particularly given that I notified the bar that this visit was a special occasion when I made our reservation. I was not a diva bride walking in off the street expecting fawning and golden ticket service. I simply expected to be served. Our reservation was meaningless. Very disappointed to have seen a group our same size of all entitled white men without masks (!!!) being served at the bar, but my friends and I (all in masks!!! mixed gender, mixed ethnicities) were barked at by bar staff after politely attempting to order. We were told we could not be served at the bar immediately before and after Brad, Chad, Thad, and Brad were. Confusing, insulting, and infuriating. We waited over an hour for service and STILL had no server come to us until I asked my sister to go complain. In fact, we were not even offered seating despite there being dozens of places we could have safely sat and been served in the hour we were largely ignored. There was seemingly no explanation. We were all baffled. Just astonishing. If any other nearby bars were staying open past 11 (COVID-19 bar curfew), we would have immediately left and given our business to another establishment. Champagne was brought out, seemingly by the GM from downstairs, to apologize. However, no apology was offered. It was far too little, far too late.

Siobhán C.

We stopped here last night for drinks because we got to the steakhouse downstairs too late for dinner service. Upon arrival we were warmly greeted and told to sit anywhere. We chose the warmest table we could find for our Florida climate tolerance, and sat down. Celeste brought us waters and QR code's for the menu right away. After a quick run of the menu, and inquiring about gluten free options, we decided on shrimp cocktail and tuna tartar without the bread, a Manhattan, and their house raspberry sidecar both with Angel's Envy bourbon. Both the food a d the cocktails were incredible! The shrimp were perfectly cooked, and I'm pretty sure they make their cocktail sauce, because it was AWESOME! The tuna tartar with apples and pistachios was so tasty! It had beautiful texture, was well seasoned, and presented beautifully. Our second round of drinks was their fall old fashioned with Angel's Envy Rye. The salted maple syrup was buttery and perfect in the cocktail. This was a wonderful first night and we will definitely be returning! Thank you again Celeste! You were a rockstar!

TravelingPirate13

Stopped here with friends for a drink and had an interesting experience. Able to make reservations online which was helpful. Great modern decor with small seating groups. Heaters installed for cooler days. Good drink selection - mixed drinks, wine, etc. Limited menu with disappointing service/lack of knowledge of gluten free or vegetarian options. Overall seemed expensive and not someplace I'd go every day, but worth the one time visit.

Jim Hennessey

Cool place. Covered outdoor area with plenty of space heaters and fireplace

Mike Williams

Very unique setting

RustyV

Unfortunately because of Covid (I guess) they've set up a makeshift bar in the back. The vibe was more club than cocktail lounge. We were seated waited a minute or 5 and then left. Pretty disappointed, maybe next time.

hornpup1

Nice little spot to have a drink and meal. Casual but very inviting. I love being able to sit outside.

Randy S.

Had a few cocktails here a few days ago. Fantastic. Service was excellent. Hailey knew her stuff and makes a great cocktail. Highly reccomend checking out this bar for a drink. Small foods mostly, it's more of a place to go after dinner for cocktails.

Nelson Javier Acosta

LAY BACK. AWESOME DRINKS, AWESOME TAPAS FOOD, AND THE MUSIC IS EPIC LOUNGE BEATS!

Lindsey P.

Atmosphere is great. Staff is hot and friendly. Little pricey but worth the visit. Cool vibe.

Scott Schuman

Excellent service along with a nice outdoor setting. The food and drinks were great also.

Eugene D.

Upon arrival there are sanitizing stations at the bottom, and top of the stairs. Each staff member is wearing a mask as well. I recommend reserving before going because the place feels up pretty fast. I made reservations and got there 15 mins late and my table was given away. The atmosphere is perfect for any celebratory, or random occasion. I really enjoyed the short rib sandwich and the prickly pear Margarita (not featured in the pic). The service was good, and can't wait to come back with friends.

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