Merle's Whiskey Kitchen
Southern Food Restaurant, Whisky Bar, and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Central Business District, Louisville
"The Queso with Chorizo is the BEST!"(2 Tips)
"Excellent lunch special: Mexico chopped salad & taco for $5.99"(16 Tips)
"Green Chili Pork, Crispy Fish, and Brisket Tacos"(2 Tips)
"Humana discount is for dinner as well."(2 Tips)
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Serhii LutskoAugust 17, 2017The most beautiful thing in this place is staff. One lady gave us a short tips on what places to visit in Louisville (in a photo). Great tacos and margarita
Greg ReynoldsAugust 11, 2015I had the hot chicken and the mac n cheese. Both were fantastic. Jessica was a great server. She constantly made sure that our drinks were full and even brought to-go cups without us asking.
The Sangratini is their awesome version of a tequila Bloody Mary! Respectable craft beer selection. Check out their Shot of the Day menu. My favorite watering hole right now.
Cecilia HarrisApril 27, 2018The mac&cheese side was a meal - creamy and delish. Nice partner with the whiskey. Great bartenders.
- The Queso with Chorizo is the BEST! Love the flat iron steak taco! It's all yummy!!
Vincent ChesneyAugust 21, 2024Voted best tacos in Louisville. Here is the Fried Chicken and the Green Chile Pork
Grab a shot of the day and try the Chorizo and Shrimp Torta! Or if you're in the mood for a taco, get the Arrachera and the Crispy Fish!
Jeffrey H.March 24, 2013Ben, you all did a great job. Will stop in next time I am in town. Maybe the street light will be repaired from the old guy that hit it last night.
Wes LewisSeptember 27, 2013The Queso Fundido burger was amazing. Definitely loved the menu & specialty cocktails. Great service too.
Aaron BellJune 5, 2022The food was tasty (especially the bacon appetizer), even if the music was a little too loud (and not to my taste) and the service could have been better.- Excellent lunch special: Mexico chopped salad & taco for $5.99
Shamus WilsonNovember 12, 2014Queso with Chorizo is crack. Green Chili Pork taco is ridiculously good.
- The sopapilla is awesome, tastes like doughnuts and applesauce. Delicious!
Ashley BBDecember 16, 2013AVOID. Though they encourage people to eat here before Yum Center events, you'll just be told all of the tables are reserved for the owner (but they'll also tell you they don't accept reservations)
Try a Good Old' Manny if you are in the mood for some Tequila.
Katie McWhorterAugust 2, 2013Our bartender made a great margarita but was the worst at service. Ordered an app but when we tried to order more food we were told the kitchen was closed. Our empty drinks were ignored as well.
Hamburgers are processed and only mediocre at best. Tacos are fair; but too expensive for what you get. Nachos app is the best item on the menu.
Randy ReinkeOctober 17, 2019Skip it! Better places for food. Know THIS IS A BAR! Food/service is 2nd. Slow. Ordered a salad to start and tacos. Salad came after, tacos were COLD! Server had not a clue.
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A classic Whiskey hall located on Main St. In downtown Louisville Ky. Bourbon, Fried Chicken, Beer and Live music!
Memories are made here!
Closed until 11:00 AM Tuesday (Show more)
- Tue–Thu
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:00 AM–1:00 AM
- Sat
- 4:00 PM–1:00 AM
(502) 290-8888
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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