The owner is the nicest person and the food and atmosphere were awesome!
Elaine Daniels
I go there once a month for a lesbian night and it’s the best night of the month. The staff is friendly and always takes care of you, even when they’re slammed. I do wish the space was more accessible, because my friend who uses a wheelchair can never come. The bathrooms are too small for her device and the back patio has no ramp. Otherwise, the atmosphere is generally very good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jackie Hawkins
My husband enjoys this bar, and I don’t hate it. Upon first entering, the bar is on your right and tables make an L shape around the room. The decor is kitschy, hodgepodge of various pop culture things. Personally, I found some of the graphic decor distasteful/misogynistic. There’s no real theme. It almost looks like they went to an estate sale and just put it all up on the walls. Past the bar a lady sets up and makes food, and there is a patio outback with ample seating. They have a beautiful tulip bed on Texas. The staff seem to help people in the order they arrive, are efficient, and make good drinks. My DH loves their house made sweet and sour mix. It elevates their cocktails and makes it worth the extra drive. The atmosphere is typical of a Germantown bar, lots of small friend groups, a good mix of music including indie/rap/new wave/etc, People seem to keep to their own groups. I’ve seen both single women and men at the bar not being bothered. The lighting reminds me of the Smokey yellow-orange of the 80’s, but dim.
Eric Davean
Unpleasant awkward guy DJing, mumbling, bumping into people. thought he was homeless but no just weird
Farrah Lasick
What a great experience! We absolutely loved it here!! Went on a Monday worried it'd be slow but it was so lively, and the karaoke was a blast!!!
Shannon Stevenson
This place is such an excellent gem of a bar. Great cocktails, good environment, locally owned and clearly very much loved. Was so happy to stumble upon it during our travels in Louisville. We will definitely be back.
Tracie West
After several positive recommendations, I came here for the first time with a friend and couldn’t have left faster. The vibes were not welcoming whatsoever. It wasn’t busy at all, which was nice for a weekend night! The atmosphere was quaint and the decor is interesting; almost like a little treasure hunt when you look at everything individually. However, we were greeted with a really sub par bartender who rolled her eyes at us for the drinks we asked for like it was an inconvenience to make a 3 ingredient shot. Neither of us were satisfied with service and the weird tension of feeling like we weren’t supposed to be there was pretty off putting. Disappointing and underwhelming; we won’t be back.
Shane Schwartz
The type of place you can belly up or sprawl out and just melt away a day.
One of the best dive bars in Louisville. The people behind the bar are so friendly and they make some mean cocktails. It's a Louisville staple for a reason.
Shelby Rice
Cute bar with a lot of cool decor.
Andrea Brooke
Hands down one of the most unique eclectic literal gems of Louisville
JJ
I recently had the pleasure of visiting The Pearl of Germantown, and I must say, the experience was made unforgettable by Meghan, the incredible bartender. From the moment I walked in, Meghan's warm smile and welcoming demeanor set the perfect tone for the evening. She is not only highly skilled at crafting delicious, well-balanced cocktails but also attentive and engaging, making every guest feel like a VIP.
Meghan's knowledge of the drink menu and ability to make personalized recommendations were impressive. She took the time to understand my preferences and suggested a cocktail that turned out to be my new favorite. Throughout the night, her quick service and genuine enthusiasm made the atmosphere lively and inviting.
It’s rare to find someone who combines professionalism, charisma, and expertise so seamlessly, but Meghan has it all. If you’re at The Pearl of Germantown, do yourself a favor and grab a seat at the bar — you won’t be disappointed. I’ll definitely be back for more of Meghan’s impeccable service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
mark carter
A true Germantown bar. Craft cocktails. Open late. Thank you for keeping the neighborhood alive. The bartenders are amazing. It’s exactly where you need to be when you’re out late and want to enjoy yourself!
Great place if I may say
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
DOG Friendly Dive Bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The owner is the nicest person and the food and atmosphere were awesome!
I go there once a month for a lesbian night and it’s the best night of the month. The staff is friendly and always takes care of you, even when they’re slammed. I do wish the space was more accessible, because my friend who uses a wheelchair can never come. The bathrooms are too small for her device and the back patio has no ramp. Otherwise, the atmosphere is generally very good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
My husband enjoys this bar, and I don’t hate it. Upon first entering, the bar is on your right and tables make an L shape around the room. The decor is kitschy, hodgepodge of various pop culture things. Personally, I found some of the graphic decor distasteful/misogynistic. There’s no real theme. It almost looks like they went to an estate sale and just put it all up on the walls.
Past the bar a lady sets up and makes food, and there is a patio outback with ample seating. They have a beautiful tulip bed on Texas.
The staff seem to help people in the order they arrive, are efficient, and make good drinks. My DH loves their house made sweet and sour mix. It elevates their cocktails and makes it worth the extra drive.
The atmosphere is typical of a Germantown bar, lots of small friend groups, a good mix of music including indie/rap/new wave/etc, People seem to keep to their own groups. I’ve seen both single women and men at the bar not being bothered. The lighting reminds me of the Smokey yellow-orange of the 80’s, but dim.
Unpleasant awkward guy DJing, mumbling, bumping into people. thought he was homeless but no just weird
What a great experience! We absolutely loved it here!! Went on a Monday worried it'd be slow but it was so lively, and the karaoke was a blast!!!
This place is such an excellent gem of a bar. Great cocktails, good environment, locally owned and clearly very much loved. Was so happy to stumble upon it during our travels in Louisville. We will definitely be back.
After several positive recommendations, I came here for the first time with a friend and couldn’t have left faster. The vibes were not welcoming whatsoever.
It wasn’t busy at all, which was nice for a weekend night! The atmosphere was quaint and the decor is interesting; almost like a little treasure hunt when you look at everything individually.
However, we were greeted with a really sub par bartender who rolled her eyes at us for the drinks we asked for like it was an inconvenience to make a 3 ingredient shot. Neither of us were satisfied with service and the weird tension of feeling like we weren’t supposed to be there was pretty off putting.
Disappointing and underwhelming; we won’t be back.
The type of place you can belly up or sprawl out and just melt away a day.
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One of the best dive bars in Louisville. The people behind the bar are so friendly and they make some mean cocktails. It's a Louisville staple for a reason.
Cute bar with a lot of cool decor.
Hands down one of the most unique eclectic literal gems of Louisville
I recently had the pleasure of visiting The Pearl of Germantown, and I must say, the experience was made unforgettable by Meghan, the incredible bartender. From the moment I walked in, Meghan's warm smile and welcoming demeanor set the perfect tone for the evening. She is not only highly skilled at crafting delicious, well-balanced cocktails but also attentive and engaging, making every guest feel like a VIP.
Meghan's knowledge of the drink menu and ability to make personalized recommendations were impressive. She took the time to understand my preferences and suggested a cocktail that turned out to be my new favorite. Throughout the night, her quick service and genuine enthusiasm made the atmosphere lively and inviting.
It’s rare to find someone who combines professionalism, charisma, and expertise so seamlessly, but Meghan has it all. If you’re at The Pearl of Germantown, do yourself a favor and grab a seat at the bar — you won’t be disappointed. I’ll definitely be back for more of Meghan’s impeccable service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A true Germantown bar. Craft cocktails. Open late. Thank you for keeping the neighborhood alive. The bartenders are amazing. It’s exactly where you need to be when you’re out late and want to enjoy yourself!
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