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Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel, Louisville, KY

Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel

4.6
4.6
1096 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
Come enjoy the historic lobby of The Brown Hotel in our Lobby Bar and Grill. Contemporary cuisine meets historic opulence at The Brown Hotel’s spectacularly beautiful, and classic lobby setting. A popular spot for the next generation of Louisville merrymakers, this glamorous, gilded space balances its history with modern touches and sophisticated tastes. Our menu includes a mix of classic and contemporary dishes, but our signature Hot Brown is rated as Kentucky's most popular dish. Enjoy our Hot Brown, and other signature items with a classic Old Fashion. Our bar features well-crafted cocktails and an highly rated bourbon menu. Finish your experience with Louisville's original dessert, the Derby pie.


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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Thu 16:00–00:00 Fri–Sun 15:00–00:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (502) 583-1234
  • Website
    https://www.brownhotel.com/dining/lobby-bar
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    335 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202
  • Area
    Downtown Louisville
  • Cross Street
    Parking: Paid Self-Parking in the connected, city garage.
  • Parking details
    Self Parking in the connected, city garage. Valet parking available by the Brown Hotel staff.
  • Public transit
    On the corner of 4th and Broadway.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,096 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel is a must-visit in Louisville for its "outstanding hot brown" and "elegant historic setting." Guests rave about the "fantastic food and service," with many highlighting the knowledgeable staff and charming ambiance, accentuated by live piano music. A quintessential Louisville dining experience.

1,096 Reviews

  1. Karen

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Two of us split the Petite Hot Brown. We also had the smoked duck appetizer and an order of the bourbon fries. Food was delicious. The Hot Brown was pure indulgent comfort food. The duck was spectacular. Lovely atmosphere. A beautiful place for a quiet dinner with old world ambience. Will definitely return the next time I travel to Louisville.

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  2. Stacey

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Hot Brown is sooo worth it. Also had the salad with salmon which was excellent!

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  3. Russell

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Several years since last visit and will be back sooner this time

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  4. Lee

    Charlotte

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had “the Brown “ and scallops and both dished were excepcional. Our waiter was attentive and the atmosphere breathtaking. The only negative was the display of wall televisions.

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  5. Darla

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were sat quickly, served quickly, great dinner and drinks, we were able to sit and chat. Lovely evening

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  6. Barry

    VIP

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bartender helped my wife understand difference between bourbon and rye. Waiter did a nice job

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  7. Fred

    Louisville

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    This was not our best experience at the Brown Hotel. We had to ask for plates for our bread, spoons for our soup, and a knife for my steak. The soup tasted great but we both found many hard pieces of bay leaves in it. When my filet arrived it was barely warm, beyond the medium rare I requested, and over salted. I had requested a Merlot to go with my steak but it never arrived, even after reminding a server that we had ordered it. They did discount our tab because we were “celebrating an anniversary” (not because of the poor service and food issues), but I seriously doubt we will ever go back.

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  8. Barbara

    Louisville

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is a tradition for the 6 of us to come at Christmas time!! We love everything about the Brown. We will see you next year for sure!!

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  9. Thomas

    VIP

    Louisville

    127 reviews

    4.0

    127 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    High level of noise and activity in bar area where seated. Unfortunately the service was less timely due to crowded bar the number of people celebrating holidays and Louisville Orchestra at Palace. Entrees were tasty but food was barely warm when served. Difficult to get servers attention.

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  10. Jason

    Washington DC

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience during the Christmas season. The Hot Brown was amazing and the brussel sprouts were the best I’ve ever had. And what an incredible and historic hotel. Loved just sitting and enjoying this space. PS - I love to people watch and have to acknowledge the adorable grandma, daughter, and granddaughter all in matching red pea coats enjoying what looked like a special evening together.

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Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel is rated 4.6 stars by 1096 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel

335 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Parking: Paid Self-Parking in the connected, city garage.
  • Area
    Downtown Louisville
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Thu 16:00–00:00 Fri–Sun 15:00–00:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Self Parking in the connected, city garage. Valet parking available by the Brown Hotel staff.
  • Public transit
    On the corner of 4th and Broadway.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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