The Earl — Restaurant in New Albany

The Earl is one of those rare places that hits the sweet spot between dive bar and craft beer hangout, without trying too hard. In the middle of downtown New Albany, it’s got a industrial interior with brick walls, rough hardwood floors, and exposed beams, that still manages to feel warm and personal, im sure helped by the Bill Murray mural and fridge shrine dedicated to him. It’s weird, it’s charming, and it totally works.

Their rotating lineup of local and regional craft beers is always on point. You’ll find something familiar like Country Boy, but also a few wildcards you’ve never seen before. It’s perfect for after work or a laid-back late night drink.

On a personal note, this is where I first told my girlfriend, now wife, that I was falling in love with her. So yeah, for all the cool beers and eccentric charm, and even Bill Murray, I can personally attest that The Earl is also the kind of place where memories are made and actually stick. Can’t...

I couldn’t find this coffee shop online but saw they’re operating out of The Earl. Please note: this review is for Cultivator Coffee not The Earl.

That being said, wow! We loved Cultivator Coffee. The atmosphere was fun! Some places have a vibe that feels excluding. But I think CC felt like a place you could stay a while or just grab and go.

More than anything...they had a reasonably diverse menu for their setup. We got the Miel Especiada and The Comfortor. They were sweet but not overwhelming like a Starbucks drink might be. Good balance.

Anyway, go check it out, you won’t be disappointed by their hospitality and of course...

This place has a topical craft bar atmosphere. I had the homemade bourbon cream and it was very good. My companions liked the beers and drinks they ordered. The food is very different. Not traditional bar food at all. We ate miscellaneous cheese and crackers, and toast points. These were good. My lady friend ordered the baked cauliflower. It was over cooked, burnt in parts. She said it tasted like Liquid smoke. The service was very good. No burgers, no wings. Look at the menu before you go, you might like...