Pivot Brewing Company

1753 Bardstown Rd, Louisville
(502) 953-4001

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penman08

No food, only several fruity ciders for those of us who hate beer and bourbons or $15 cocktails.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Jan Vautard

They are a microbrewery making beer and cider. They don't serve food but allow you to bring food in or order delivery there. They have trivia nights on Wednesdays. Dogs are also welcome! ?

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Colin Cassin

They got the Godzilla pinball machine.

Jeremy Simms

Make sure you try the Kentucky Common, a living part of Kentucky history.

Dominique Mell

I love their rotating Cider selection, and I tend to get food from the pizza place next door or a snack from the cat cafe nearby and bring it over! Plenty of seating, the bartenders are really nice, and they have trivia on Wednesday! Dog and child friendly too, and they have some board games to borrow and play. Would definitely recommend going by and checking it out ☺️

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Landon Mabrey

Visited this charming brewery on Bardstown road and was delighted by its cozy atmosphere. The combination of mid-century furniture and warm lighting created a welcoming vibe. The beer selection was top-notch, offering a variety of flavorful brews to suit every palate.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Josh Saylor

Went there with a group after bringing in some post pizza next door and the beers I tried were fantastic. The bartender was very nice and the atmosphere was quiet (on a weekday). I’ll be back here to try more for sure!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jessica Vautard

Tasty brews & a tame environment to chill with friends & family- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -If you're bar-hopping Bardstown Road, this might not be your top stop: while they have beer, bourbon, & a couple of signature cocktails, it's a much more laid-back vibe than most of the local scene. However, since I left my 20s, this suits me MUCH better!It's so delightfully mellow, in fact, that we brought my dad here on his 72nd birthday so that he could enjoy a craft brew without the bruhaha (see what I did there?) that comes with most of the Highlands venues. That's not to say it's boring! On the contrary, there are board games & pinball machines for entertainment, and for once, it's actually not so loud you can't carry on a conversation! It's the perfect homebody's counterpoint to the loud clubs where you go to party: this is where you bring your friends to chill.The taproom itself has ample seating as well as tables, where you are invited to bring in outside food (which they don't serve in house) and play games. I really loved this, because my family & I have different tastes so we treated the various Bardstown Road restaurants like a big food court and brought our separate take-out selections to Pivot, where we could eat together. It was remarkably nice. Kids as well as dogs are also welcome; next time I will for sure bring my pooches, too!The bar staff is super friendly and attentive. You won't have to wait 10 minutes to be served! I've tried several of their selections via flights (available for both their beers & ciders), & liked most of them. The habanero cider is actually a surprising fave: it isn't too spicy or too sweet, but has a lovely tart zip to it. I also really liked the strawberry sour on the beer side. On our most recent visit, I tried one of the signature cocktails - a pomegranate sour - and found it to be a tasty & well-balanced option. There is also a solid bourbon selection available for spirits purists, & non-alcoholic sodas available for non-drinkers.We spent under $40 (not including tip) for 4 people including a flight, a cocktail (plus one free - the bartender wanted to experiment with a new recipe!), two beers, and a cider, plus buying a round for the kind employee behind the bar.I would highly recommend this as a gathering place for groups of ALL ages to have laid-back conversations and good beers, but especially for those of us who are recently aging out of a lot of the nightlife scene.

Parking: Free street parking available on Bardstown Road, except during rush hour(s).

Kid-friendliness: Kids (and dogs) are welcome inside. There are not a ton of drink options for kids, however.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Melanie Rudolph

I tried the - Strawberry ? Fields Together- Loved it - Super Sour though tasty if you like sours ! Cool brewery ! Quaint in the middle of the Highlands !

nicholas benzick

Awesome place to hangout, great cider selection and amazing staff!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dave

Craft beer only. Musicians was top notch.

Jared Wilder

Absolutely love this place. Pivot has been a great addition to the Louisville Craft beer scene. They have also turned me into a person who appreciates a good cider. One of my go to places to sit and chill.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Stephanie Greathouse

Great local place to meet friends. Beers and seltzers and sours. Great selection. Highly recommend. No food but have a partnership with Za's Pizza.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Karolis Kabirovas

Great place, great atmosphere and staff. Had great tasting beer and cider, would definitely come back.

NèCole Whitehurst

The rustic atmosphere is perfect. Pivot also has a few games and two pin ball machines so far. It is a clean area. They have something called a "flight". That was when you can pic four, smaller portions of beer for $9. The beers are just super good with a reasonable price!

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