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

Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel

4.7
4.7
1150 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • 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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Additional information

  • Location
    335 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202
  • Phone number
    (502) 583-1234
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Self Parking in the connected, city garage. Valet parking available by the Brown Hotel staff.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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What 1,150 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Contemporary American

  • Louisville

    Best Ambiance

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel offers a "beautiful setting" with "exceptional service." Guests praise the iconic Hot Brown, "excellent cocktails," and live piano music that enhances the "historic ambiance." Although some note occasional service hiccups, the dining experience is often described as "wonderful" and worth revisiting.
1,150 Reviews

  1. Lyle

    Louisville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered half bottle of a Thomas Henry pinot noir. About 5 mins later, a waiter came with two glasses of Taylor sherry; sent back; next arrived waiter with a half bottle of a chardonnay; sent back. Finally got the right wine!!!! Rest of meal went as planned. Will go back.

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  2. don

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They only had the buffet and Hot Browns available. I had a Hot Brown the night before for dinner, in the Lobby Bar. It was great. I didn’t feellike having another but didn’t want the full buffet. They let me take a plate from the buffet and only charged a la prices , which was a nice option since I didn’t want to over eat. Service was terrific.

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  3. Chuck

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing food and atmosphere. Quiet, and open at the same time. Wonderful anniversary dinner.

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  4. Garth

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent choice for my wife’s birthday. The Hot Brown did not disappoint in any way. We also had the chicken and steak Fritas all of which were top notch. Definitely coming back.

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  5. Michael

    New York City

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant and great service. Great Hot Brown dish.

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  6. Kathy

    VIP

    Seattle

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! The food is amazing. I had the steak frites and it was the best meal I had during my visit to Louisville. The restaurant and the hotel are beautiful. Gorgeous old world decor with an elegant feel. The rooftop was also the best view in town.

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  7. Daniel

    VIP

    Louisville

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The hotel lobby must be renovated asap. Old, horrible looking and dated. No one seemed to want to help when I came up the stairs for my reservation. I didn’t know where the restaurant ended or began. Not a great experience.

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  8. Mark

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesoke good value for money. Thx for the greqt service

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  9. David

    VIP

    Alabama

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience. Our server, Chris, was very attentive and helpful. The crab dip, filet, and salmon salad were all excellent. The dining room is beautiful.

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  10. Russell

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was superb and the bill was surprisingly low.

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Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel is rated 4.7 stars by 1150 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel

335 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (502) 583-1234
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Self Parking in the connected, city garage. Valet parking available by the Brown Hotel staff.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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