Proof on Main

Top choice in Louisville


Arguably Louisville's best restaurant. The cocktails are incredible, the wine and bourbon 'library' (they're known to pour from exclusive and rare barrels of Woodford Reserve and Van Winkle) is long and satisfying, and exquisite dishes range from gourmet grilled cheese to a deliciously messy bison burger or a high-minded take on 'hot' fried chicken.

Proof adjoins the 21c Museum Hotel, known for its gallery of eye-popping contemporary art, which spills over into the restaurant and adds to the groovy vibe.


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