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The Louisville Scene

5 gay venues · 5 gay-friendly venues

Louisville has a proud and growing LGBTQ+ community with a vibrant queer scene in the Highlands and Bardstown Road corridor. With the Kentuckiana Pride Festival, a strong drag culture, and a warm Southern hospitality, Derby City is one of the most welcoming LGBTQ+ destinations in the Upper South.

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Chill Bar Highlands

Chill Bar Highlands

Louisville, Kentucky

1117 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204, United States

PRIDE bar + lounge

PRIDE bar + lounge

Louisville, Kentucky

504 State St, New Albany, IN 47150, United States

Big Bar

Big Bar

Louisville, Kentucky

1202 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204, United States

Play Louisville

Play Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky

1101 E Washington St, Louisville, KY 40206, United States

The House Lounge

The House Lounge

Louisville, Kentucky

1148 Garvin Pl, Louisville, KY 40203, United States

Trellis Brewing

Trellis Brewing

Louisville, Kentucky

827 Logan St, Louisville, KY 40204, United States

Mayan Cafe

Mayan Cafe

Louisville, Kentucky

813 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40206, United States

Shippingport Brewing Co. And Sally Forth Taproom

Shippingport Brewing Co. And Sally Forth Taproom

Louisville, Kentucky

1221 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40203, United States

The MerryWeather

The MerryWeather

Louisville, Kentucky

1101 Lydia St, Louisville, KY 40217, United States

The Pearl of Germantown

The Pearl of Germantown

Louisville, Kentucky

1151 Goss Ave, Louisville, KY 40217, United States

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Queer Louisville: Kentucky LGBTQ+ Walking Tour with Cocktail

Queer Louisville: Kentucky LGBTQ+ Walking Tour with Cocktail

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Private Tour of Kentucky's Small Batch Bourbon Distilleries

Private Tour of Kentucky's Small Batch Bourbon Distilleries

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Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, Pappy & Co. and Rabbit Hole Bourbon Tour

Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, Pappy & Co. and Rabbit Hole Bourbon Tour

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James B. Beam, Heaven Hill and Lux Row Bourbon Tour

James B. Beam, Heaven Hill and Lux Row Bourbon Tour

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Iconic 3 Distillery Bourbon Experience

Iconic 3 Distillery Bourbon Experience

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Woodford Reserve, Kismet Thoroughbred Farm & Whiskey Thief

Woodford Reserve, Kismet Thoroughbred Farm & Whiskey Thief

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Louisville 3-Hour Bourbon Trolley Tour with Distillery & Tastings

Louisville 3-Hour Bourbon Trolley Tour with Distillery & Tastings

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Full Day Private Bourbon Tour

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