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Bristol Bar & Grille - Downtown, Louisville, KY

Bristol Bar & Grille - Downtown

4.5
4.5
1040 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm

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Booked 19 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
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.
  • Area
    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 1,040 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bristol Bar & Grille - Downtown offers a "great dining experience" with its convenient location for pre-theater meals. Guests praise the "great food and service," especially the green chili wontons and attentive staff. While some note slow service, regulars appreciate the "friendly, efficient" atmosphere that makes it a reliable choice.
1,040 Reviews
  1. Don

    Louisville

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Arrived on Feb. 21 at 5 pm with a reservation. Told the lady receptionist I needed a table for 4 instead of three and explained why. She told me “ If we do not have the room then we do not have the room”. She was rude but she did seat us at a table with four chairs. Even though the app would not let me modify the number of quests I did leave a note stating I needed a table for 4. I have been coming to this restaurant for over 30 years and this was my first encounter with any rude staff. The food and service was good,

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  2. Robert

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    Louisville

    113 reviews

    5.0

    113 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is always a pleasure to dine at the Bristol downtown. M, the host, called me my name and welcomed me. My table was ready upon my arrival. The food was good, service well done, even on a busy night. Even though I didn't order drinks from the bar, Colin, saw me and left the bar to come to my table to visit for a minute. Always nice to feel valued as a customer and friend, by M and by Colin. I wasn't able to try the onion rings that was to be served with a burger special, but I hope they will be available on the menu soon as an appetizer or side option.

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  3. Joy

    VIP

    Louisville

    68 reviews

    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service,and food. Our go to place before shows at the Kentucky Center
    Bristol Bar & Grille - DowntownResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you! We're honored to be your go-to spot before shows at the Kentucky Center. Looking forward to serving you again soon! 🎭🍽️

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  4. Dan and Michele

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    20 reviews

    2.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    To be fair, it was a Kentucky Center for the Arts play night, so the rest. is swamped with diners. I can only imagine how difficult that makes it when you are swarmed with diners in an approximately 2 hours time frame. You can't beat the location and of course, the green chili wontons - which were hot, crispy and delish. Very nice people, super helpful and enjoyable to speak with about reservations. It went down hill after the won tons. I ordered a fried chicken cobb and my chicken had a human hair embedded in the coating and was clearly fried with the chicken then put on my salad. I quietly removed the chicken from the salad and called the attention to our waiter, who just took the plate and sent a new order of chicken to me - yuuuuck - I neither ate the chicken nor the salad but paid my bill when it came for the salad. On another order, my friend ordered Thai Chicken Stir Fry - waiter served three of us, showed the 4th the plate and said it was missing mushrooms, he would have them redo to include mushrooms - someone else brought the exact same thing back, still missing mushrooms, taking it back again - meanwhile, three of the 4 diners were eating (well, not me bc of the hair) - way too long later they brought the stir fry back with a few mushrooms and my friend ate while we chatted and watched. Nothing was really quite right after the won tons ... Spinach Chicken salad which is usually a big hit was literally covered in garlic - not a little, but an entire bowl of garlic. After my chicken, other fried chicken cobb lost her appetite. The food at this location is hit or miss, when its good its good, but when its bad - its just awful. Waiter was nice enough, clearly overworked - he nor the rest. handled the hair issue the best. And, not the rest. fault but the sewer smell near the back of the rest. and in the restroom was awful - but with River Road flooded and the water table up, nothing the rest. did to cause it nor could prob. do about it.
    Bristol Bar & Grille - DowntownResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your honest feedback. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the green chili wontons and found our team welcoming, but we sincerely regret the issues you encountered with your meal. We strive for consistency and excellence, and it’s clear we fell short during your visit. Your concerns are being addressed, and we truly appreciate the opportunity to improve. We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide you with the quality experience you deserve.

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  5. Jodell

    VIP

    Louisville

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terri is a wonderful server. Food is always great!
    Bristol Bar & Grille - DowntownResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad you enjoy the food and that Terri takes great care of you. We'll be sure to pass along the compliment—hope to see you again soon! 😊🍽️

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  6. Lynn

    VIP

    Louisville

    36 reviews

    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was attentive and very helpful. The food was not up to par. The pork chop was undercooked and had to be sent back and my Thai chicken had no sauce on it which the server recognized and brought to the table. It was my first time trying the Thai chicken and I couldn’t figure out why it was so bland-no sauce.
    Bristol Bar & Grille - DowntownResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear your server took great care of you, but we’re sorry the food didn’t meet expectations. Your experience matters to us, and we’ll address these concerns with our team to ensure better consistency. We truly appreciate you giving us a try and hope to make it up to you on your next visit!

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  7. Connie

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good. Enjoy the food. Service was good. My go to for dinner
    Bristol Bar & Grille - DowntownResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you! We're honored to be your go-to spot for dinner. Glad you enjoyed the food and service—hope to see you again soon! 😊🍽️

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  8. Dan

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice variety on the menu, food is great, service is excellent, atmosphere is comfortable and casual, good wine & spirits options, and can't beat the value.
    Bristol Bar & Grille - DowntownResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you, Dan! We appreciate your kind words and your continued support. It means a lot to us that you enjoy the food, service, and atmosphere. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!

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  9. Kelly

    Indiana

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was absolutely delicious as always!!!! But please, the women’s bathroom’s toilet plumbing fixtures lol like they have 10 years worth of mold. It was very disappointing to see this.
    Bristol Bar & Grille - DowntownResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind words and for being a loyal guest! We're so glad you enjoyed your meal. We also truly appreciate your feedback about the restroom and will address it immediately. Your experience matters to us, and we want every aspect of your visit to be enjoyable. We hope to see you again soon!

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  10. William

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    How waiter Bryson was great. Was constantly checking on us to see if we needed anything, was able to answer questions. Bryson, was laid back, was able to make nice and friendly small talk.
    Bristol Bar & Grille - DowntownResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind words about Bryson! We're lucky to have him on our team, and we're so glad he made your experience enjoyable with his attentiveness and friendly service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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Bristol Bar & Grille - Downtown is rated 4.5 stars by 1040 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Bristol Bar & Grille - Downtown

614 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    6th St.
  • Area
    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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