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

Watch Hill Proper

4.8
4.8
52 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (502) 230-1982
  • Website
    http://www.watchhillproper.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Michael Crouch
  • Private party facilities
    We have two private rooms that are perfect for your next private event. Whether celebrating a birthday, anniversary, rehearsal dinner or business, allow us to host you and your guests for an amazing dining experience.
  • Location
    11201 River Beauty Loop, Prospect, KY 40059
  • Neighborhood
    East Louisville
  • Cross street
    Meeting Street & River Beauty Loop
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 52 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Overall

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Service

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Ambiance

  • Central Kentucky

    Innovative

  • Central Kentucky

    Hot spot

  • Central Kentucky

    American

  • Louisville

    Best Overall

  • Louisville

    Best Food

  • Louisville

    Best Service

  • Louisville

    Best Ambiance

  • Louisville

    Innovative

  • Louisville

    Hot spot

  • Louisville

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Watch Hill Proper offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing" food and "excellent" service. Guests rave about the "stellar" whiskey selection and "fabulous" cocktails. The atmosphere is inviting, and special occasions are celebrated with thoughtful touches. While prices may be high, the quality and attentive service make it a "wonderful" choice for any occasion.

52 Reviews

  1. Rhonda

    VIP

    Tallahassee

    33 reviews

    2.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    My husband and our other guest ordered the Duck dish. It was not very warm. I can’t say it was cold but definitely not warm enough.

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  2. eugene

    VIP

    Louisville

    98 reviews

    4.0

    98 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent. My wife’s fish was undercooked and my pasta was cool. Tasty but was not warm. Manager was very nice. Will give you another try.

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  3. Tiffany

    VIP

    Louisville

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ribeye was absolutely incredible. Our server, Chris was top notch. Will for sure be back.

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  4. Michael

    VIP

    Dallas

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a medium sized group looking for a place to celebrate a birthday. Wonderful place. Excellent service.

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  5. Judy

    Western KY

    49 reviews

    2.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This was our 2nd time at this restaurant and we were extremely disappointed with our food. The complimentary starter was so spicy we couldn't eat it. My lobster was tough, chewy and tasteless. My husband had the duck breast and 90% of it was fat! The half sweet/half non-sweet ice tea was 80% sweet. They also had two days to refund my initial charge of $128 but waited until the day of our reservation before they refunded it. I am not sure if we will go back.

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  6. Michael

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First, our server Sam was upbeat, friendly and attentive. We never felt neglected or rushed. We started with mussels, which were amazing. My main course was the bone in ribeye, which was perfectly cooked, sided with parsnips that were a nice addition. My wife opted for scallops, which were very large as scallops go, but incredibly tender and tasty. Of course the drinks were also top notch. Very pleased

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  7. Ashley

    VIP

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and bourbon selection was excellent however I feel there are other restaurants in Louisville with a better bang for your buck. Our server was not very attentive.

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  8. Michele

    VIP

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great meal, from appetizers to dessert! Cocktails were fabulous and thank you having wine for our non-bourbon drinker! We'll be back!

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  9. Ralph

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. They have a happy hour until 5.

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  10. Mark

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and excellent food! We were made to feel like VIP!

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FAQs

Watch Hill Proper is rated 4.8 stars by 52 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Watch Hill Proper

11201 River Beauty Loop, Prospect, KY 40059

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Meeting Street & River Beauty Loop
  • Neighborhood
    East Louisville
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Crouch
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.watchhillproper.com/
  • Phone number
    (502) 230-1982
  • Private party facilities
    We have two private rooms that are perfect for your next private event. Whether celebrating a birthday, anniversary, rehearsal dinner or business, allow us to host you and your guests for an amazing dining experience.
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