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Bristol Bar & Grille - Downtown, Louisville, KY

Bristol Bar & Grille - Downtown

4.4
4.4
1028 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Home of the Green Chili Wontons, Louisville’s favorite guilty pleasure, Bristol Bar & Grille has been the city’s neighborhood restaurant since 1977. Original menu dishes include the classic Bristol Burger and aged, charbroiled New York Strip steak as well as favorites like Pork Dijonnaise and Theresa’s Sweet Chili Linguine. We source many of our ingredients from local farmers. An award-winning Sunday brunch buffet features made-to-order waffles, Weisenberger grits, fried chicken and a build your own Bloody Mary Bar. Bristol Bar & Grille Master Sommelier, Scott Harper, crafted an extensive wine menu to pair with each dish. Certified Bourbon Stewards are on hand to answer any questions about our native spirit. Bristol Bar & Grille downtown is located on the heart of Main Street. A member of the Urban Bourbon Trail, we are perfect for business lunches, family dinners, date night and private events. Walking distance from many of Louisville’s top attractions. Outdoor seating is available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (502) 582-1995
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Since 1977, Bristol Catering has been providing full service catering and event planning for weddings, corporate events, fund-raisers, galas and social gatherings. Whether you are planning a small intimate affair or a grand gala, our team will work with you to create a spectacular event. Our off-premise catering can be reached at 502.584.3663. Bristol Bar & Grille offers on-premise catering / private rooms at our Downtown, Highlands and Jeffersonville locations.
  • Private party facilities
    The Bristol Bar & Grille Downtown has 3 private dining rooms that can accommodate any size group, small or large up to 120 guests. There are no charges for these rooms and no matter what your occasion, the Bristol has the perfect menu selections to choose from.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Louisville
  • Cross street
    6th St.
  • Parking details
    The Bristol Bar & Grille validates parking for guests that park at 120 S. 6th PARC garage after 6:00 PM (Mon. - Fri.) and all day on Sat. & Sun. Excludes special events such as Light Up Louisville and Thunder Over Louisville.
  • Public transit
    The Bristol Bar & Grille Downtown is located on the route for the Louisville Zero bus and is free for all riders.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,028 people are saying

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bristol Bar & Grille - Downtown offers a delightful dining experience with "great food, ambiance and service." Perfect for pre-show meals, the restaurant provides a pleasant atmosphere and "friendly service," with popular dishes like lamb chops and green chili wontons. Despite occasional service delays, its central location and "delicious" menu make it a favorite choice for locals and theatergoers.

1,028 Reviews
  1. Kim

    VIP

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Had a reservation before the theatre. We ordered our appetizer and meal when the server took our drink order. All was brought out at the same time. Both of our dinners were like warm. My husband had the pork chop and said the only warm in his plate were the carrots. I had the stir fry with shrimp. It was tasteless and Luke warm. My husband ordered a Manhattan up and it was served on the rocks in a rocks glass and didn’t taste like what he ordered. We didn’t send anything back since we had show tix and had limited time. Pretty disappointed in our experience.

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  2. Lawre

    VIP

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great and came out with plenty of time for us to make our show.

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  3. Joy

    VIP

    Louisville

    66 reviews

    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot to go before shows at the KY Center! Great food and service. Staff is always welcoming.

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  4. Robert

    VIP

    Louisville

    112 reviews

    5.0

    112 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our table, on such a busy night, was ready upon arrival. We had an extra guest to join us, which was no problem for the staff. We keep the entrees simple, with salads and beverages. It was all good and we talked about the dining and experience for a long time. Colin did a good job.

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  5. Robert

    VIP

    Louisville

    112 reviews

    5.0

    112 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great place for a New Year's Eve dinner. We enjoyed the specials, I had the lamb chops as my entree, another guest had the steak Oscar. We shared the stuffed shishito peppers, maybe they should be included on the regular menu. The bourbon blondie was delicious. Everything was very good.

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  6. Jennifer

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Second year in a row we have chosen the Bristol downtown for our New Year's Eve dinner with friends and once again, it did not disappoint. I tnink this will become our tradition. Everything was delicious, fresh, and well presented.

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  7. Steven

    Surrey

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Atmosphere The Food was Excellent Would come back again

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  8. Linda

    Louisville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service/kitchen was slow in getting our food to us

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  9. Jill

    VIP

    Chicago

    26 reviews

    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    My guess is that they were understaffed. Everyone was nice but the service was very slow. My grandson and I ordered the NY Strip steak but we both got the steak sandwich. It was fine, we were hungry and it had good flavor. The prices were reasonable. It was an uninspired meal.

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  10. Michael

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great entrees at a reasonable price. ( The filet mandarin is a favorite.) Service was friendly and efficient. Atmosphere was very pleasant.

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Bristol Bar & Grille - Downtown is rated 4.4 stars by 1028 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Bristol Bar & Grille - Downtown

614 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    6th St.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Louisville
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    The Bristol Bar & Grille validates parking for guests that park at 120 S. 6th PARC garage after 6:00 PM (Mon. - Fri.) and all day on Sat. & Sun. Excludes special events such as Light Up Louisville and Thunder Over Louisville.
  • Public transit
    The Bristol Bar & Grille Downtown is located on the route for the Louisville Zero bus and is free for all riders.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (502) 582-1995
  • Catering
    Since 1977, Bristol Catering has been providing full service catering and event planning for weddings, corporate events, fund-raisers, galas and social gatherings. Whether you are planning a small intimate affair or a grand gala, our team will work with you to create a spectacular event. Our off-premise catering can be reached at 502.584.3663. Bristol Bar & Grille offers on-premise catering / private rooms at our Downtown, Highlands and Jeffersonville locations.
  • Private party facilities
    The Bristol Bar & Grille Downtown has 3 private dining rooms that can accommodate any size group, small or large up to 120 guests. There are no charges for these rooms and no matter what your occasion, the Bristol has the perfect menu selections to choose from.
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