It’s late at night, you’re hungry and your fridge is barren. Or you’re partied out, and now it’s time for something greasy. Don’t sweat it, we’ve got you covered. Here's 20 spots to grab grub late.
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1. Against the Grain
Monday-Thursday to midnight, Friday-Saturday to 2 a.m., Sunday to 10 p.m.
401 E. Main St.
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Smoked meats and local beer. Fulfill your late-night cravings with this innovative eatery next to Slugger Field.
Photo: Catfish sandwich at The Back Door. // Facebook
2. The Back Door
Every day to 4 a.m.
1250 Bardstown Road
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This Bardstown Road classic serves top-notch bar food and pitchers of beer. You have to try the "bombers."
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3. The Barret Bar
Monday-Sunday to 2 a.m.
1012 Barret Ave.
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You can’t go wrong with this historic dive turned motorcyclist haven. Whether it’s wings or coconut shrimp, they’ve got what you need.
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4. Burger Boy
24/7/365
1450 S. Brook St.
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An Old Louisville cornerstone, this diner is guaranteed to leave customers satisfied.
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5. Brick House Tavern + Tap
Monday-Thursday to midnight, Friday-Saturday to 1 a.m., Sunday to 11 p.m.
871 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy.
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The Brick House Tavern and Tap sets the bar high with an unorthodox menu. Think I’m kidding? They have everything from meatballs and wings to salmon and calamari.
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6. Bristol Bar & Grille on Bardstown Road
Sunday-Thursday to midnight, Friday-Saturday to 2 a.m.
1321 Bardstown Road
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Try the green chili wontons if you’re looking for something special.
Photo: Chicken and waffles at Cafe 360 // Andrew W., Yelp
7. Café 360
All day, every day
1582 Bardstown Road
Backed by a huge hookah selection, Café 360 is the perfect place to hang out and grab a satisfying bite any hour of the day.
Photo: Barbecue pork sandwich at Four Pegs. // Facebook
8. Four Pegs Beer Lounge
Every day to 2 a.m.
1053 Goss Ave.
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If the Kentucky Poutine and great selection of beers don’t call to you, give this place a visit for it’s pure Germantown personality.
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9. Hilltop Tavern
Tuesday-Saturday to 4 a.m., Sunday-Monday to 2 a.m.
1800 Frankfort Ave.
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Round off a plate of mac 'n’ cheese fritters or a game of ping pong at this neighborhood bar.
Photo: Crack fries at HopCat. // Facebook
10. HopCat
Monday-Thursday to midnight, Friday-Saturday to 2 a.m., Sunday to midnight
1064 Bardstown Road
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Nothing quite like a late night basket of crack fries to help refuel.
Photo: Pimento cheeseburger at The Hub. // Facebook
11. The Hub Louisville
Sunday-Thursday to midnight, Friday-Saturday to 4 a.m.
2235 Frankfort Ave.
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Get your grub or your dance on at all hours of the night at this Frankfort avenue mainstay.
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12. Jerry’s Jboy Restaurant
All day, every day
4832 Dixie Hwy.
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This South End staple has been feeding people all hours of the day for decades now. Hearty food straight off the grill, anytime you want — that simple.
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13. La Bamba Burritos
Monday-Tuesday to 2:30 a.m., Wednesday-Thursday to 4:30 a.m. Friday-Saturday to 5 a.m., Sunday to 2:30 a.m.
1237 Bardstown Road
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La Bamba is your saving grace after a late night of bar hopping. Huge burritos, huge flavor, huge emphasis on authentic Mexican food.
Photo: Street tacos at Lola. // Facebook
14. Lola at Butchertown Grocery
Sunday-Thursday to 11 p.m., Friday-Saturday to 2 a.m.
1076 E. Washington St.
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Grab dinner at Butchertown Grocery, and then head upstairs to the bar and lounge for some late-night snacks and cocktails.
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15. Pizza Donisi
Every day to 2 a.m.
1396 S. Second St.
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An Old Louisville pizzeria that cranks out deliciously unique pies — roasted lamb pizza? Yes, please! — into the early hours of the morning.
Photo: Chilaquiles at Ramsi's. // Facebook
16. Ramsi’s Café on the World
Monday-Thursday to 1 a.m., Friday-Saturday to 2 a.m., Sunday to 11 p.m.
1293 Bardstown Road
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Take your taste buds on a culinary adventure at this Kamar family staple that prides itself on serving cuisine from around the globe.
Photo: Tostadas at The Silver Dollar. // Facebook
17. The Silver Dollar
Every day to 2 a.m.
1761 Frankfort Ave.
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Whether you get the breaded catfish, chicken & waffles or the chorizo corndog, you simply can’t go wrong with The Silver Dollar. A huge selection of not only dangerously-good dishes, but great brews as well.
Photo: The Six Weeker burger at Stout. // Facebook
18. Stout Burgers and Beer
Monday-Thursday to 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday to 11 p.m.
1604 Bardstown Road
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Late night juicy burgers and tasty beer. What could you want in life?
Photo: Egg sandwich at Zanzabar. // Gabrielle A., Yelp
19. Zanzabar
Sunday-Thursday to 2 a.m., Friday-Saturday to 4 a.m.
2100 S. Preston St.
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Great food plus old-school pinball machines. What’s not to like?
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20. 8UP Elevated Drinkery & Kitchen
Every day to 2 a.m.
350 W. Chestnut St.
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Come for the knockout menu and mixed drinks, stay for the amazing views.
Last updated in September 2017.
Cover Photo: by Marcin Wichary // Flirckr
