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Big Bar — Restaurant in Louisville

Name
Big Bar
Description
Festive gay haunt with quirky decor offering drink specials & theme nights in a modern, cozy locale.
Nearby attractions
Highlands Shelby Park Library
1250 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
John B. Castleman Monument
Louisville, KY 40204
Willow Park
1402 Willow Ave, Louisville, KY 40204, United States
Edenside Gallery
1422 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
Barret Babes
970 Barret Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
Nearby restaurants
Heart and Soy / Roots
1216 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
La Bamba Mexican Restaurant
1237 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
Banh Mi & Pho Lounge
1237 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
Neat Bourbon Bar & Bottle Shop
1139 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
Ditto's Grill
1114 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
Boba Tea & Ice Cream
1237 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
Kashmir Indian Restaurant
1277 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
Ramsi's Cafe On The World
1293 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
Taco City Louisville
1283 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
The Hub
1133 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
Nearby local services
Mid City Mall
1250 Bardstown Rd #5, Louisville, KY 40204
Keiths Hardware
1201 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
ValuMarket Mid City Mall
1250 Bardstown Rd #1, Louisville, KY 40204
BNB Louisville LLC
1156 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
Carmichael's Bookstore
1295 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
ACS Computers Llc
1120 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
Discoveries
1315 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
Encore Resale
1045 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
Home Skateboard Shop
1363 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
Razz-Matazz
1013 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
Nearby hotels
Bungalou Stay & Play
1143 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
The Bellwether Hotel
1300 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
The Myriad Hotel Louisville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
900 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
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Big Bar

1202 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204
4.5(283)$$$$
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Festive gay haunt with quirky decor offering drink specials & theme nights in a modern, cozy locale.

attractions: Highlands Shelby Park Library, John B. Castleman Monument, Willow Park, Edenside Gallery, Barret Babes, restaurants: Heart and Soy / Roots, La Bamba Mexican Restaurant, Banh Mi & Pho Lounge, Neat Bourbon Bar & Bottle Shop, Ditto's Grill, Boba Tea & Ice Cream, Kashmir Indian Restaurant, Ramsi's Cafe On The World, Taco City Louisville, The Hub, local businesses: Mid City Mall, Keiths Hardware, ValuMarket Mid City Mall, BNB Louisville LLC, Carmichael's Bookstore, ACS Computers Llc, Discoveries, Encore Resale, Home Skateboard Shop, Razz-Matazz
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Phone
(502) 618-2237
Website
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Fri3 PM - 3:30 AMClosed

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Nearby attractions of Big Bar

Highlands Shelby Park Library

John B. Castleman Monument

Willow Park

Edenside Gallery

Barret Babes

Highlands Shelby Park Library

Highlands Shelby Park Library

4.6

(36)

Open until 5:00 PM
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John B. Castleman Monument

John B. Castleman Monument

3.7

(39)

Open 24 hours
Click for details
Willow Park

Willow Park

4.6

(117)

Open until 11:00 PM
Click for details
Edenside Gallery

Edenside Gallery

4.7

(31)

Open until 5:30 PM
Click for details

Nearby restaurants of Big Bar

Heart and Soy / Roots

La Bamba Mexican Restaurant

Banh Mi & Pho Lounge

Neat Bourbon Bar & Bottle Shop

Ditto's Grill

Boba Tea & Ice Cream

Kashmir Indian Restaurant

Ramsi's Cafe On The World

Taco City Louisville

The Hub

Heart and Soy / Roots

Heart and Soy / Roots

4.7

(543)

$

Open until 10:00 PM
Click for details
La Bamba Mexican Restaurant

La Bamba Mexican Restaurant

4.0

(608)

$

Open until 4:00 AM
Click for details
Banh Mi & Pho Lounge

Banh Mi & Pho Lounge

4.4

(196)

$

Open until 11:00 PM
Click for details
Neat Bourbon Bar & Bottle Shop

Neat Bourbon Bar & Bottle Shop

4.9

(187)

$$

Open until 12:00 AM
Click for details

Nearby local services of Big Bar

Mid City Mall

Keiths Hardware

ValuMarket Mid City Mall

BNB Louisville LLC

Carmichael's Bookstore

ACS Computers Llc

Discoveries

Encore Resale

Home Skateboard Shop

Razz-Matazz

Mid City Mall

Mid City Mall

4.2

(1.1K)

Click for details
Keiths Hardware

Keiths Hardware

4.7

(107)

Click for details
ValuMarket Mid City Mall

ValuMarket Mid City Mall

4.3

(410)

Click for details
BNB Louisville LLC

BNB Louisville LLC

5.0

(19)

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Reviews of Big Bar

4.5
(283)
avatar
1.0
1y

I had an absolutely ridiculous experience at Big Bar last night—for the second time. After FOUR HOURS of peacefully enjoying myself, I was suddenly and inexplicably bounced for no reason. I wasn’t causing any disruption, wasn’t drunk, and wasn’t violating any rules.

I was simply talking and enjoying myself with friends I hadn’t seen in a long time when I was blindsided by this nonsense. The only explanation? Revenge.

This isn’t the first time this has happened. I left a 1-star review on August 3 for the exact same treatment. During that visit, I had a similar experience involving the exact same customer. Earlier in the night, I ran into someone who has close relationships with management and the owner, and just like before, I was suddenly being escorted out. Coincidence? I highly doubt it again.

To make matters worse, here’s a picture of the same guy again—the one with connections—who seems to have the power to get people removed on a whim.

If this happens again, I will be contacting the ABC (Alcoholic Beverage Control) to formally report this venue. If I don’t receive a proper response, I will escalate the matter to the Attorney General’s office in Frankfort for review, as I am building a case against Big Bar.

Big Bar, hold your staff accountable and stop allowing personal biases to dictate who gets to stay and who gets unfairly thrown out. This is unacceptable, and I won’t hesitate to take further...

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5.0
3y

Big bar is an excellent bar to visit on Bardstown Road. Drinks are reasonavly prices and strong. Innaddtition to the interior space, Big Bar has excellent outdoor/sidewalk seating, which has patio heaters and seeming open and populated year round.

Big Bar is now even bigger bar with the incorporation of additional space. It has added a nice dance floor and overlooking loft area and I believe a second bathroom. The crowd is always lively, fun and most importantly accepting and non-threatening. The patrons are predominantly from the LGBTQ+ community but it is also a mixed crowd and all kind people are welcomed. I believe anyone would enjoy...

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1.0
1y

The very nice and fun place... but this Saturday 10/ago/24 I asked for mimosa and who attended me did not fill the base with the champagne he was carrying... when he told him that it was missing in bad shape he filled it with orange juice... I told him that he was not going to pay it that way that he had to do it as it is…and what he did was that he looked for the security people to take me out... I asked the security people that I needed to talk to the manager or the owner of the place and they told me no and they took me out... it's a shame that employees like that work...

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Chloe TurnerChloe Turner
went there for the first time, the downstairs was smaller than I expected, nice outside seating area, I didn’t go upstairs, the two bartenders were friendly and efficient, drinks were good, the music the DJ was playing definitely needs improvement. You would think they would play music the customers like. play music catered to the venue. and then there was no interaction from the DJ. unfortunately, minus two stars for the terrible music. the Restrooms were cleaner than expected. The busser was very efficient too. Parallel Parking on the public street.
Mallo PersicoMallo Persico
I have a hobby of taking pictures next to kitschy large objects, so I obviously made my husband U-turn when I saw a bunch of GIANT lamps outside Big Bar. Our friend and local guide explained that its actually ironic name because its tiny inside, which was the icing on the cake. The bartender was sassy and fun and made a delicious happy hour Moscow mule.
Matthew RodwickMatthew Rodwick
Being from New Jersey my partner and I love to visit gay bars whare ever we travel to. Weather in Europe or the U.S were always find friendly welcoming guys from are community. Big Bar was no different, wonderful drinks great music and hot bartenders. What could be better. Thanks for the fun!
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went there for the first time, the downstairs was smaller than I expected, nice outside seating area, I didn’t go upstairs, the two bartenders were friendly and efficient, drinks were good, the music the DJ was playing definitely needs improvement. You would think they would play music the customers like. play music catered to the venue. and then there was no interaction from the DJ. unfortunately, minus two stars for the terrible music. the Restrooms were cleaner than expected. The busser was very efficient too. Parallel Parking on the public street.
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I have a hobby of taking pictures next to kitschy large objects, so I obviously made my husband U-turn when I saw a bunch of GIANT lamps outside Big Bar. Our friend and local guide explained that its actually ironic name because its tiny inside, which was the icing on the cake. The bartender was sassy and fun and made a delicious happy hour Moscow mule.
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Being from New Jersey my partner and I love to visit gay bars whare ever we travel to. Weather in Europe or the U.S were always find friendly welcoming guys from are community. Big Bar was no different, wonderful drinks great music and hot bartenders. What could be better. Thanks for the fun!
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