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Watch Hill Proper - A Bourbon + Dining Experience - Watch Hill Proper, Prospect, KY

Watch Hill Proper

4.7
4.7
63 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 5 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
Watch Hill Proper Bourbon Bar & Kitchen is a unique restaurant experience located in the heart of bourbon country. Open to the public, we offer the largest selection of American whiskey in the country along with a world class cocktail program made entirely with American whiskey. Chef Michael Crouch is a master of blending flavor to pair with our whiskey, cocktails, and wine offerings.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Crouch

What 63 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Innovative

  • Central Kentucky

    Good for special occasions

  • Louisville

    Innovative

  • Louisville

    Good for special occasions

  • Louisville

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Watch Hill Proper offers a captivating blend of "phenomenal service," "fantastic food," and a "crazy bourbon collection" with over 1700 bottles. Guests appreciate the "amazing cocktails" and "beautifully prepared" dishes. The ambiance is both "fun and impressive," making it a "must-visit" for bourbon enthusiasts and food lovers alike.

63 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful. We celebrated our son’s 33rd birthday and the staff treated him like royalty. We ordered the appetizers, every side, and the list goes on. It was fabulous! The drinks were over the top. We will come back!

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  2. Joe VIP

    Louisville54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. We brought friends who had never been there before and they loved it. The only "wish" I'd have is that the music not be as loud. The band was good, but it was hard to hear normal conversations -- and we were a good distance away. But thank you for a great night!

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Louisville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time we visited in less than a week and everything was perfect. The ceviche is LITERALLY the best I’ve ever had. Drinks are gorgeous and delish. Can’t wait to go back again!

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  4. gino

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Great service! Will definitely go again.

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  5. Hans

    Cincinnati11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My only hesitation in giving this place stellar reviews is that it will become more crowded. Simply some of the best service, food, drinks and ambiance there is. My girlfriend loved it and said best pasta (we had the bolognese) she ever had. One of the few places in the Midwest that you can find good lobsta rolls. The bar alone is worth the trip.

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  6. Courtney

    Louisville4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and fantastic cocktails! An amazing ambiance and attentive, professional, and welcoming staff! Sarah took fabulous care of us and even brought a full array of desserts to celebrate our engagement anniversary! We love Watch Hill Proper!

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  7. Christina

    Indiana6 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I’m giving a low rating due to several factors. We were very much looking forward to this dinner after hearing great reviews from trusted friends. Unfortunately, it must have been an off night at the restaurant. 2 good things were the drinks and dessert - amazing! Our server was condescending and not attentive at all. We had to ask for silverware 4 times and finally after the appetizer arrived and sat for 5 minutes, we were accommodated. We never got app plates and used the bread plates vs waiting. The manager had to step in and assist twice during our dinner service. The ribeye is 28 oz so we shared the entree but unfortunately never received the mushrooms that came with until well after we were finished with dinner and getting a clean plate for sharing was difficult. The potatoes were very overcooked. The $180 ribeye was overcooked and had zero flavor. We were honest about that when asked how it was and the manager did give us a % discount. The discount wasn’t near enough for a terrible steak, but he tried nonetheless. Overall, not a pleasant experience and we should’ve stuck with drinks and dessert.

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  8. Montas

    Louisville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Watch Hill Proper is a must-visit for bourbon enthusiasts and food lovers alike. Their selection of bourbon is vast and impressive, offering something for every palate. The service was exceptional, with Chef Michael Crouch personally introducing the specials and checking in throughout the meal to ensure a top-notch experience. The mussels were delicious, and the special short ribs with brussel sprouts were cooked to perfection. Every detail, from the attentive service to the expertly crafted dishes, made for a fantastic dining experience and evening with friends. Highly recommended!

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Emily

    Atlantic City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was exceptional. We thoroughly enjoyed our first visit at Watch Hill Proper & will definitely be back. Sara was an amazing server & very knowledgeable.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Lexi

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was amazing! Super great atmosphere, and our server was amazing with excellent recommendations and knew the menu like the back of his hand! 

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Watch Hill Proper is rated 4.7 stars by 63 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Watch Hill Proper

11201 River Beauty Loop, Prospect, KY 40059

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Crouch
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