The Bar at BLU - For a modern Louisville experience, step into a fresh new space of contemporary design at Blu.  Sample 50 Bourbons, Bourbon-infused appetizers and Bourbon flights in the heart of the city at the Downtown Marriott.

Baxter Station - An 1892 tavern, minutes from downtown near Distillery Commons.  Once a neighborhood watering hole, now a comfortable, casual bistro.  Bar includes a fine selection, including Pappy VanWinkle Family Reserve 15, 20 and 23 year old.

Bourbons Bistro located just two miles from downtown Louisville on Historic Frankfort Avenue, Bourbons Bistro is the Bourbon lover's bar with a selection of 130 Bourbons as well as monthly Bourbon dinners.  Named by Whiskey Magazine as the "2006 American Icon of Whiskey" for restaurants and bars.  www.bourbonsbistro.com

The Brown Hotel Bar enjoy an old-fashioned cocktail in the lavish bar of the Brown hotel that Southern Living Magazine describes as "straight from a 1930's movie set".  At this treasured 1923 landmark, the famous "Hot Brown" was created to satisfy the cravings of the late-night dance crowd.  Sample one for yourself.

Jockey Silks Bourbon Bar - cozy up to a fire and the old world decor of wood, leather and horse-racing memorabilia in one of the city's oldest Bourbon bars.  Located in the Galt House Hotel & Suites, Jockey Silks features 165 varieties of Bourbon always generously poured.

Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge - located in the city's vibrant Fourth Street Live! Entertainment complex.  The nearly 60 ft long wood-topped bar features an entire wall of backlit Maker's Mark bottles and a spectacular "wall of fire".  While it bears the Maker's Mark name, Bourbons from all of the Kentucky's distilleries are available.

The Old Seelbach Bar - located in the hotel that served as F. Scott Fitzgerald's inspiration for The Great Gatsby, The Old Seelbach Bar, has been restored to its authentic early 1900's decor.  The expansive Bourbon bar has been described as "one of the finest stretches of mahogany in the country" by Gary Regan, author of The Book of Bourbon.

Proof On Main - housed in five historic buildings, Proof on Main is part of the celebrated 21c Museum Hotel.  Proof's large spirits collection is highlighted by an impressive selection of 50 of Kentucky's finest Bourbons.  Named one of the "Best New Restaurants of 2006" by Esquire Magazine.

Z's Fusion - eclectic and elegant, Z's Fusion specializes in Euro-Asian Fusion cuisine using the freshest local ingredients available.  The bar stocks over 50 Bourbons and several appetizers, entrees and a dessert featuring the magic ingredient.  For a truly unique Bourbon experience, try the Cherry Pipe Tobacco-infused Maker's Mark with vapor accompaniment.

Restaurant Links

The Bar at BLU - www.blugrille.com

Baxter Station - www.baxterstation.com

Brown Hotel Bar - www.brownhotel.com

Jockey Silks Bourbon Bar - www.galthouse.com

Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge - www.makerslounge.com

The Old Seelbach Bar - www.seelbachhilton.com

Proof On Main - www.proofonmain.com

Z's Fusion - www.zsfusion.com