Nachbar
969 Charles St, Louisville, KY, 40204
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Address :
969 Charles St
Louisville, KY, 40204 - Phone (502) 637-4377
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Opening Hours
- Mon :2:00 pm - 4:00pm
Specialities
- Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Average
Music : Juke Box
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : No
Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat
Coat Check : No
Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Has TV : Yes
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Emily B.
Wow, I'm excited to be writing the first review on here! I was a little hesitant to write about Nachbar because it's one of those great neighborhood bars that is so laid back and friendly, you sort of don't want to let the word out. But I just had to review it to say that I super appreciate no-nonsense bars and this one in particular. And now that Louisville has re-implemented its smoking ban, there's nothing keeping me from hanging out all night.
(4)Scott C.
An amazing beer list - I can't pronounce half the offerings. The jukebox has the best selection in town. Overall, a very comfortable place.
(5)Drew P.
Probably the coolest no bullshit old bar in Louisville. Seriously great beers. 2nd best jukebox in town. Consistently great bands with no attitude. Comfortable inside and out. Prices are fair considering all this.
(5)Janelle H.
when i saw that the ambiance was described as "hipster" i was kinda unsure how accurate it was, but it was pretty dead-on. any time you see about 70% of the patrons with tattoos and sarcastic/ironic tees and ensembles on (including a guy out at 1a wearing suspenders and a bow tie and a girl wearing a pillow box hat), you know it's hipster. that being said, it's a decent bar. the drinks are moderately priced and strong. there was adequate seating. the jukebox could have had a better selection, but i found at least seven songs worth my money. and you know it's gonna be a great night when you stand in line behind a guy with a pig. literally. by the end of the night, we had met the owner of said pig and my friend held the pig for over an hour. and we witnessed a dog standing on his hind legs on the chair, perched up at the bar. and the same dog and a cat get into a fight. weird night. would i go back? maybe. is this a regular hangout? probably not.
(3)Cynthia D.
Only in Louisville would one call someone wearing jeans NOT from Wal-mart with a black t shirt a hipster. I see very little true hipster activity in this place, however, I am from NYC. Most of what I view these regulars as are fashion followers who are still taking clues from the Urban Outfitters catalog, say, three years ago. Staff is very friendly and can guide you in the way of selecting the beer of your particular poison. Seating is unique, take a stool at the bar, sit at a spot that will give you flashbacks to a basement in the 1970's, or take a gander out at picnic tables in the back, complete with 4" of rocks. Many folks bring their dogs here, which is very comforting in a hippie sort of way. A fun game to play: "Is She Dirty?" - watch the rest rooms. The women's and men's restrooms empty out to a single sink. Watch girls and guys, and see who washes their hands, and who doesn't. Gross, but fun to pass the time.
(4)Leah T.
I am a big fan of this bar and the beer that it serves. Ran into it randomly this summer after some touring friends played a show in town, and we loved the patio. Returned last night and enjoyed drinking beers at a table with my best gal when it was too cold to go outside. It's my favorite bar I've been to in Louisville, and I'm already looking forward to going back when I'm in town.
(5)Jessica L.
The first time I was taken to Nachbar I asked my friend who was driving if he was lost. It's in the middle of a fairly quiet residential neighborhood. Kind of strange, but I guess it works. I've been here a few times now and I've enjoyed myself thoroughly except for this past weekend (which totally made it lose a star) -- the bathrooms were broken. PORT O POTTIES. Seriously. In 100 degree Kentucky summer heat. Need we say icky? Lots of hipsters, lots of good beer, reasonable prices, cool patio. Just really, really would like indoor plumbing next time.
(4)Heather L.
Amazing little neighborhood bar. There is a HUGE beer garden out back filled with wonderful Germantown locals. Loved Magic, the bar cat.
(5)Elizabeth S.
Who doesn't love a neighborhood bar that takes in stray cats? Great beer selection, great patio. Great place during the summer.
(5)Kevin O.
This is a good Germantown bar. This bar is a 5 star kind of place if it's the summer and you get to sit outside most of your visit. The inside is not as nice, and sometimes the place has a bad stench. It has a solid beer selection, a good juke box, lots of young people, and it's a a lot of fun overall. The bartenders are cool to everybody, as long as you're not an ass. Hipster? Louisville doesn't have true hipsters so I wouldn't worry much about that. Hold your piss because the bathrooms are absolutely disgusting. If you do pee, publicly wash your hands, or be judged by the cute girl you were hoping to impress.
(3)Joe S.
Best dive bar in Louisville, and one of the great dive bars I've ever been to anywhere. Just a straight-forward, unpretentious, neighborhood hangout with a great bourbon selection and that quality that seems so rare now days--authenticity. It's got that in spades.
(5)Eve V.
This is the hippest dump in the ' Ville, and the only trick is figuring out how you can get your ' drank on here with never, ever, having to pee. I'm sure for the boys it's less of an issue but the Nach srsly needs to have some sort of restroom rehab fundraiser. Maybe they could just put a jar on the bar with a sign that reads HELP US KEEP OUR BATHROOM FROM GIVING YOU EBOLA on it. Yelpers have said this place is chock full ' o hipsters, but our " hipsters" in the ' Ville are pretty mild. It ain't like any of ' em are gonna hold you down and force you to listen to stories about how they got their last piercing. Plus, you can always escape to the patio. Four stars until they deal with the terrifying bathrooms.
(4)Mike G.
Great beer list here. I went with some friends while visiting from out of town and had a good time. The booze was cheep. The bathrooms are horrible. There's a nice outdoor patio as well. Juke box was okay. A bigger selection would have been nice. Also the bartenders weren't all that friendly. Acutally the bartenders weren't friendly really in Louisville at all. There was a dude with a fur cap that came around and sold beef jerky for $5 a bag and that was pretty awesome.
(4)Robbie G.
Fantastic hole in the wall bar situated in the heart of Louisville. If you haven't been to nach bar, you haven't been to Louisville. Find good people here.
(5)Kiarash Z.
I was going to write about how crowded the bar was, then I remembered I showed up with 100 other mopeders on a Friday night. Nachbar's friendly and polite staff let me wander all around with my drink and made small talk while checking my ID. They didn't exhibit the unfortunate power trip that plagues so many other bar staffers. The beer island in the back offers a few beers the main bar doesn't have.
(4)Kelly B.
The Nachbar is my one of my favorite places to spend an evening when I visit Louisville. I enjoy seeing the queers, carhartts, and aging-hipster-literrati all in one establishment: it reminds me why I love Kentucky. The drinks are well priced and the beer selection is decent (and by decent I mean largely domestic). They could use more tables inside (how about some booths?!); they certainly have the space. The patio has a good amount of seating to accomodate smokers and non-smokers alike. Adding to the neighborhood feel (Nachbar does mean neighbor in German, no?), dogs always seems welcome at the bar, which I like. Be warned that parking is hard to come by (it is in the belly of Germantown), so be prepared to circle some blocks and park on the narrow streets.
(5)Meghan P.
If you like dark, Germanic, divey hipstery bars, this place is awesome.
(5)dave l.
The Monkeys n I stumbled upon this place on purpose and had an amazing time!!!! don't remember anything after the first couple of rounds, but the monkeys told me all about it in the morning! If your the girl that left my apt. I apologize for how much the monkeys flirted with you, but you seemed to like it! This is a must check out joint!!!!!
(5)Charles F.
Great place, friendly people, unique social mix, cheap strong libations. The place is a small old school dive, with as much or more space outside in the front and back patio areas, than there is inside. If you like fancy, skip this place. If you like quality over style and high prices, this IS the place. It gets crowded on weekends after 9-10pm, but when it is warm, the people spread out and it is a nice social realm. Parking is the only draw back when going to the Nachbar(which means NIGHT BAR).
(4)James M.
A-OK here. Reminds me of many New Orleans bars. Dark as Nach, parking in the street, etc. Good selection of local beers. Beware the ladies room ladies.
(4)Gene Z.
I have always wanted to go to Nachbar because of its neighborhood reputation. I was not disappointed; it was a cozy friendly place with a lot of action. I'll be back.
(4)Jeremy B.
I had a satisfying ale aged in whisky barrels while my fruity brother had liqour with gold flakes in the bottom of the cup. I was embarrased for him. I had good jukebox music to sing along with. This helped me forget about my brother's short-comings.
(4)joanne y.
the place is small but has a great outdoor seating area. sells cheap beer and is opened until 4am so i guess that's a plus. if this place was transplanted in chicago, it's a place i would go hang out in. it's got that dive bar feeling that i love so much. dark, dank, and smelled of b.o. i can do without the b.o. but it's a package deal.
(3)Michael P.
Ugh, "hipster" is now an ambience choice on Yelp? That's annoying. When did everyone become so obsessed with describing things as "hipster"? And can anyone define it without resorting to a cute coffee table book for, ironically, "hipper" living rooms? And since we're talking about the irony of the self-denying ironic "hipster" crowd, is that meta-ironic? Woof, my head hurts. Well, I bring this up because everyone likes to talk about how Nachbar is the hipster hangout or whatever, and that's fine. It's a lazy conclusion, but people posses the innate desire to categorize things, which is totally cool. Such as life. In reality though, Nachbar is actually an anything-goes, wonderful hangout spot that appeals to a variety of crowds. There's no place like it. Nachbar is my hangout. First, Nachbar is totally off the beaten path. It's as if a UFO just dropped it in the middle of a shotgun-house laden neighborhood. Inside, it looks like your grandmother's basement - wood paneling, tacky paintings, owl sculpture, jukebox spanning fifty years of rock and roll (what, your grandma didn't have one?). Dogs are allowed inside as long as they behave... which is a funny thought since most dogs behave better than humans do when they're beers deep. Nachbar recognizes that. You can often find some of the city's food trucks outside too - a nice perk considering, as pointed out earlier, Nachbar is an island onto itself. And they have the most massive outdoor patio for the warmer evenings. Sometimes live music too, including some national acts. Shows are always free. As for the products sold - Nachbar's specialty is their sweeping selection of drafts that covers everything from super esoteric craft beers to more recognized imports and domestics. And the staff is super speedy, even when the place is packed wall to wall. I love Nachbar. I refer to it as my "retreat," in that, if we go somewhere and it sucks, we can always retreat to Nachbar, and it'll always be fun. This has happened on several occasions. Its divey neighborhood feel, come-as-you-are attitude, and price point that respects any budget makes it one of the most comfortable places to go out, labels be damned.
(5)Rachel F.
Solid, solid bar. This is definitely in the rotation of good time spots. In the winter time it does get pretty packed, which I don't love, but hey, that does often come in hand with a bar that has a known reputation. Good drinks, great draft list, couldn't agree more with Drew P's "no bullshit old bar" description. It isn't fratty, or full of 21 year olds. Laid back but upbeat. Prices are about average for the area. It isn't dive bar prices, but reasonable. Oh and parking isn't great. Be prepared for that. And once the weather gets better, it has an awesome patio area. That will also get packed. Mid-week, this bar is perfect.
(4)Alex H.
I am not a huge fan of this bar but not entirely against it. It just isn't my scene. The atmosphere is what you would expect of a typical dive bar. Dark dingy and maybe even a little bit sticky. The bartenders are quick and accommodating however for everything I asked they said they didn't have. They seem to only have cheap wells or hard whisky or rum. No inbetween or anything for light weights like me. Other then that service was good and they had some kicking bands on the patio. Just try not to ask for anything fruity sweet mixed. Just taps or nothing.
(3)Andy B.
Everything about this place. Yes. I love it. This is my type of bar; a benchmark when trying out new pubs. If you don't have a positive experience here you can bet it's your own damn fault.
(5)Jenni C.
Being an out of towner, when the cab drove through the neighborhood to get here I wasn't sure what I was getting into. I walk in and see the bartenders watching Modern Family - immediately this is place I can get into. I ask the bartender what the deal on the nitro porter - his response "its a porter made with nitro" and walks away is just about as rude as it gets, and immediately I feel like I'm at home. This place is the hipster hangout of Louisville, the place is covered in decorative owls. A good number of micro-brews to choose from, and on this particular night the fantastic "Friendly Neighborhood Big Band" was performing. This was the highlight of my business trip to Louisville - good vibes, leave you alone bartenders, and great music. Add some new friends and you have yourself a great Tuesday night.
(4)Shal V.
Very good neighborhood bar that serves affordable alcohol. We hit this spot during our Saturday night pub crawl a few weeks ago and had a fun time here. The outdoor area with picnic tables and benches is a great place to chill on a night when the weather is nice. One of my favorite bars in Germantown.
(4)Marcia V.
Great selection of beers and well drinks were small but made very strong and fairly priced. Really liked the atmosphere and location.
(5)Andrea B.
I used to frequent Nachbar but hadn't been there in a long time until last Saturday night. I was reminded why I like it so much. Nachbar is a very casual place to drink good craft beer (or other beverages if you prefer) in Germantown. It's a little hard to find - in fact, some people say you should get an award if you find it. The inside is quite dark but the front and back patios are large and great places to hang out with friends on a nice night. Nachbar is dog friendly which I personally love (they have a list of dog rules outside). There is no food so not the place for you if you're hungry. The bartenders are friendly and helpful as you take a look at the draft list or extensive bottle offering. The place can feel a bit grungy inside but that's part of the charm. It gets really busy late at night. We arrived at 8:30 and the place was fairly empty but by 10pm, it filled up quickly and was going strong when we left around 11pm. If you like good beer and a dive bar feel, I highly recommend visiting this drinking spot in Germantown!
(4)Scott K.
It is what it is. If you're looking for a casual dive to drink good, cold beer, this fits the bill. The bartender was knowledgeable and friendly.
(4)Tara M.
So happy I live within walking distance of this place. The best beer selection in town, friendly bartenders, awesome jukebox, and sometimes even some pups hanging out back! Yeah there are "hipsters" but there are also plenty of other types of people.. I'd say anyone would feel welcome here. Also there's a ton of seating outside which is always a plus. Nach bar luvr 4 life!
(5)Shana K.
Nachbar is one of those places that I never mind visiting when someone else invites me but I would never go to on my own. The staff and other patrons are generally friendly. They have a great beer selection, but they don't serve any food at all. If you want food you have to have it delivered from a restaurant. They also allow dogs so it's not unusual to have multiple people's dogs hanging out on the patio or in the bar. Great if you are a dog person, not cool if you are not (or allergic or afraid of them).
(3)Jennifer D.
It was nice to actually be able to go grab a drink and chill and have conversation. It seems like that is rather elusive now. Places that used to be chill now require screaming over loud music and being squished. I'm not a super big beer drinker so I didn't know all of the beers on the list, but tried some and they were good. Cool place. Divey, but not dirty. Bring your own TP though.
(4)Josh H.
Great Bar. Great atmosphere. Great people. Just the right mix of quirky dive bar and bad ass beer list.
(5)Brittney H.
According to wikipedia: "A dive bar is an informal bar or pub. Such bars are sometimes referred to as neighborhood bars, where local residents gather to drink and socialize." CHECK. Further more, it states: "Individual bars may be considered to be disreputable, sinister, or even a detriment to the community." Disreputable? Hm... probably. Detriment to the community? Detriment to Sunday mornings by way of hangovers. Sinister? Erm...I'm just not sure about this one. And finally, "This was especially true in earlier times: 'A plot to entrap young women for the dives of Northern Wisconsin has been discovered.'" Okay, things just took a turn for the worse. Although I may not completely agree with wiki, this bar is absolutely the epitome of a dive bar. Actually, I think I'll go with the Urban Dictionary's definition to express the appropriate sentiment: "A well-worn, unglamorous bar, often serving a cheap, simple selection of drinks to a regular clientele." Spot on, Urban Dictionary.
(5)Per-Ola M.
Splendid back door garden and nice beer selection. The bourbon ale was a hit.
(4)Eliza R.
My boyfriend lives in Louisville (I'm in Nashville) and we both love a good craft beer and low key atmosphere, so we come to Nachbar often. It's an unpretentious watering hole type of place with a great beer selection and good juke box to boot. It's a pet-friendly place, too, and I often see people with their dogs. There is a neighborhood black cat that sometimes comes by and hangs out on the bar! Pro tip: On Mondays they serve food for free, usually chili or stew that you can help yourself to. A great neighborhood place!
(4)Sarah W.
This bar holds up to the saying "it takes all kinds of kinds", and you will find that at Nach. If people watching is your thing, than you have struck gold because this place provides it with cheap PBRs to go along with it. The inside is tiny and reminds me of of my grandparent's basement which generally keeps me out on the patio. They also have live music from time to time but the size and set up of the bar are not the best for performances. Overall the Nach is a fun place for the eclectic neighborhood that is Germantown.
(4)Sandy W.
There's something almost magical about this bar that made it feel instantly cozy as soon as we sat down. I'd never been here before, and neither of us were locals, but it felt very welcoming. Maybe it was the instant service, or the insanely fair prices. Or the cat who sat in the bar stool next to me. Yes, I do mean a feline was seriously sitting next to me. It just seemed right somehow. They have a noteworthy selection of beers from all over. Lots of exotic imports, as well as some local brews. And they had good liquor, being sold at half the price I'm accustomed to paying. The set up is tasteful and maybe a little vintage, but without being kitschy. My friend and I both commented on how much we liked it.
(4)John S.
Best watering hole in Louisville! Bar none... pun intended. Also try the owner's restaurant Eiderdown!
(5)Kathy V.
Great dive bar, hipster but not in a judge-y kind of way, decently priced drinks, great outdoor space. As a fluent German-speaker, I am embarrassed to admit how long it took me to realize that Nachbar is the perfect name for this place. It means "Neighbor" and the bar is situated on the corner in a residential area. Also it is *in* Germantown. But in my defense, whenever the bar came up in conversation, I was mostly focused on the drinks we intended on having. I decided we *had* to go in tonight after being told that they have my absolute favorite beer on tap. Stigel Grapefruit Radler. I was introduced to radler beer when I lived in Germany, and enjoyed at least a case of this particular brand and style last November when I was in Vienna visiting a friend on vacation. This is the first time EVER I have found a true Radler in the States. And I am so, so excited it's here. A bit pricey per glass ($4.50, but as an unfamiliar import, not bad) but it's totally my jam and a great beer for the summer (light and a little sweet). I don't know if their having this on tap is temporary....I'll have to go back to find out. And have another glass or two.
(4)Marie K.
The jazz trio on Wednesday nights and the big band on some Tuesday nights are the best. I make it a point to come out as often as possible for those groups. The jazz plus a great beer selection makes this one of my favorite places in town.
(5)Dakota N.
I used to love coming to this place. The first couple times I stopped in, I was sold on the cheap, strong drinks and friendly, comfortable atmosphere. That changed last night. I was literally assaulted by a drunken bartender. Sounds crazy, I know. I purchased 3 drinks for my friends and myself; ended up costing $8.50. After a while I went to the bar for another round; got the same drinks, but it ended up being $10. This was a different bartender (about 6', overweight, shoulder-length strawberry blonde hair). I questioned him about it, as I only had $10 in cash and wanted to leave a tip. He was visibly drunk, and said I could just give him the $8.50. So I handed him the $10 and told him to keep the change. I went back to sit with my friends; about 10 minutes later, the drunken employee comes over to my table and asks, in a rather aggressive manner, why I lied to him about the drink pricing. I was baffled. So much for feeling comfortable. Oh no, doesn't end there though. My friends were all shocked at his behavior, so we decided to leave immediately after. As we are walking out of the door and crossing the street, this bartender runs out after me. Standing in the middle of the street he yells at me about "screwing him over" and calls me a "f*ggot". I am becoming infuriated at this point. I asked him why he felt the need to harass a customer in his place of employment, especially considering I tipped him the price difference in question. He proceeded to shove me against a vehicle. I was attempting to have a fun night with friends and not get into a fight with a raging idiot, so I basically walk away and tell him to f*ck himself. I am still absolutely dumbfounded by this experience. I hope that the owner of the bar sees this and at least questions the employee's behavior when serving paying customers. As for me, I will never spend my money in this establishment again; and will do my best to warn the people I know of this occurrence.
(1)Tiffany M.
Two words: SECOND HOME. I can't say enough about this place so I won't say anything.
(5)Merritt G.
I go to this bar for the atmosphere. The back patio is lovely, with plenty of tables & chairs. It is wonderful on a pleasant summer evening or just as autumn is rolling in. The interior is tiny, as it is a neighborhood bar no bigger than a shotgun house. The jukebox has an awesome music selection (when it is working). They have bottled Lambic, and sometimes have Youngs Double Chocolate Stout on tap. Nach Bar is okay, just not my favorite bar in town. It's too tiny on a weekend when 100 people are packed in on the front and back patio, and pouring out of the bar. There is no food service, and the bar tender service is really hit and miss. Also it is a huge hipster bar...take that as you will.
(3)Matt R.
"Nachbar" is Deutsch for "neighbor", an apt name. They fill you with delicious beer, which is very neighborly. Dogs and cats sniff at your feet (or crotch), also neighborly. Friendly clientele. Front patio. Back patio. Nicely nestled among Germantown shotguns and not in a strip mall. Pretty much your ideal neighborhood bar. The best part is the beer. Sixteen taps, no crap on tap. To their credit, you can still get $2 Old Style or hard liquor if that's your preference. But you shouldn't go that route here, unless you're the type to get a hot dog at a Chinese restaurant. Nachbar needs to start serving up pitchers and food. When they do, I'm packing my bags and moving in.
(4)Jerrod K.
Great place for a draft beer or a cocktail. Good music and a good time. Very laid back and almost always a dog aka mans best friend walking around.
(4)Melanie K.
Feels like my back porch patio... You have read the reviews so I'll just rinse and repeat why I and others love this place. 1. Great fenced in patio area with picnic tables 2. Great beer, lots of local beer on draft and bottle 3. Great staff with the owners there mostly every night 4. It's off the beaten path, if Robert Frost thought of a place to stop it would be Nachbar. This place always has solid business, but is never too overcrowded that you can not find a seat. 5. Personalized, I came with a group of over 20 and was still able to chat and relax with all of them. 6. Great date spot, I went here on a first date and had a great time connecting to my date while being entertained by the other patrons and live music 7. Pet friendly, there is always an adorable pet to be found to get my gushing puppy fix in 8. Live Music, great local bands If you are looking to try something new and great you will find this place takes the cake. Plus this bar is located within a short car ride of the Highlands area, Downtown area, and other Germantown pubs. I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence, That two roads diverged in a wood, and I- I chose the one with Nachbar on it.
(5)Jasmine A.
Nachbar is one of my favorite Louisville establishments. It's somewhat off the beaten path, located in the middle of a neighborhood in Germantown, but plenty of non germantown residents frequent it. There are a multitude of reasons why I love this bar. It has a laid back quirky atmosphere that can be a bit cramped in the wintertime but has two enclosed patios lined with picnic tables that make it fairly easy to make new friends during warmer weather. Since the majority of people that frequent Nachbar are regulars, I seem to always run into at least one or two people I know. In addition to this, on Wednesday nights they have live Jazz music on the back patio which Is quite enjoyable. They also occasionally have bands playing on the weekends. Nachbar also has a large array of craft beers on tap ranging from $4 to $7. I find their liquor drinks to be even cheaper. While they don't serve food, more often than not, there is a food truck or two parked outside.
(4)Will M.
I have been here twice and loved it both times. Good live music without a cover charge and a range of beers from the exotic and expensive to the downright cheap. Friendly atmosphere with a quirky decor and very little pretension. When I get back to Louisville, I will likely find my way back to the Nachtbar.
(5)Jess H.
I am not a super fan of Nach, which I know can be a polarizing sort of place. Among my friends however, not so much. None of us is interested in hanging around the same group of 20 and 30 somethings that have patronized that bar since they first opened their doors back in ol' timey 2007. The clientele has legitimately not changed in their entire 5 years. And even then, it was just a sort of shifting of patrons from Cahoots and Outlook and the Back Door (crack whore) - they are all the same freaking people! And yes, it is totally hipster of every variety. Old man, ex member of an obscure hard core band hipster; young hipsters wearing Forever 21 and hoping to bang their way up the social ladder; hippie hipsters (hippie-sters?) who unironically talk about astrology and communal living while wearing a $500 pair of boots; local farmers; local shop owners; artists, musicians, writers - freakin' hipsters all of them. And yes, in the interest of full disclosure, I am someone who would likely be described as a combination of all of the above. So, I kinda suck too. Buy some sweet tea vodka, set up a few chairs in your backyard, invite a rando group of acquaintances over, and you'll be in your own little Nachbar without the worry of waking up in the morning next to a stranger with a handlebar mustache and a new STD.
(3)Megan F.
Nachbar is quite the establishment in Louisville for being a neighborhood bar. While a fair amount of people that frequent the place seem to live down the road, people flock here from miles (3-5 miles outside of Germantown to be exact) away. It's a great place to have an obscure craft beer for an affordable price. Or to have a Woodford Reserve for 5 bucks on a Saturday night. It's a great place to run into your neighbor. Or to sit at the middle school cafeteria-esque outdoor tables with the same group of people you came with and have known for the past 20 years. There's also a ton of fun ironic and not ironic bathroom wall writing to ponder over. The only thing its not good for is to order just one $4 beer and pay with a card. There's a $5 minimum.
(4)Molly S.
Still my favorite bar in town. At one point it was like my second home, it is still where I would take any out of town visitor who wants to see the real Louisville. Great jukebox and the outdoor area is nice (both front and back). The only time I would skip going is a Friday or Saturday night when the weather is bad because people will be packed like sardines.
(5)Rebeka M.
I really like this bar. Probably my favorite place in Louisville that I have been to so far. Great selection of beer on tap and I like the space. The outdoor patio in back is open and shady. Inside it's just a classic bar. They had $2.00 BBC Gold on tap... best 2 buck beer I've ever had, please and thank you. If I lived in Louisville I would come here so often that, surely, they would have a seat with my name on it.
(4)Alec P.
Nachbar is hands down my favorite "date" or "chill" bar. It's quiet enough (when there isn't a band) to carry a conversation, the beer selection is awesome, and it's very cozy. When they do have bands it can get crowded and loud, but it's all the more fun. The bands they have are always pretty awesome, focusing on talent from here in Louisville. My only complaint is that it isn't closer to my house!
(5)Alex K.
Nachbar aka Afterbar aka Tobar aka Snatchbar depending on your German skills. Best dive I've come across in Louisville. Local foreign and rockstar beer selection, affordable prices, killer smoker's patio, dirty in a way that reminds you how in contrast plastic is for the burbs. Soul is rarer to find these days so when you find it lap it up and bath in its sultry glory. What defines soul? In my eyes, generally music that never made it to the poop charts, a bartender that suggests instead of nods, an ambience with scars to prove it's seen some things and if you ask has a great story, and in general just by showing up you come home with a story yourself. So I happened upon this bar the first time I visited Louisville and the experience I had here along with a time-limited selection of a few other spots led in the end to my moving permanently to this town. Here's my Nachbar cherry: I came to the Lou midweek, I think it was a Tuesday and my hostess had only lived here half a baker's dozen months herself but had heard Nach was if not "the" then "a" place to be. We snagged a LEO and low and behold it was spelling bee night. We decided we could spell better than most drunks so we went. We arrived and were informed that spelling bee night had been replaced by jazz night. Jazz is one of those 'in the mood' events for me where at least a button down and martini are in order, but given there wasn't a button or a martini in the joint we decided it was ok. Whoa. It turned out to be a 15 piece group consisting of U of L music graduates who ripped jazz a new Heine Brothers. Good grief they were good. Have you heard an amazing jazz solo before? Try 15. Every visit since has been similar, you can expect one awesome thing just by going, but most likely it will be replaced by a better.
(5)Nick G.
I've only ever come to this place to see specific people, for the bartenders and for the beer. All good reasons as all three are fantastic. I personally wouldn't go for any other reason than someone i know being there, the crowd tends to grate after a while.
(3)Stephanie T.
I LOVE this bar. It has a great scene, strong drinks and a good list of imported beers. Located in Germantown, on a small street, which seems like you're in the middle of no where... Dogs are allowed which is a plus, and they have live music on certain nights... So for a local Louisville dive, this place ranks top of my list...
(5)Dianna O.
She said, "We're headed for Nachbar. Follow me." It was the beer walk. We'd already had a few. We stumbled after her. The people on the street that night got hipper and hipper as we got closer to our destination. When we arrived there was an outside table waiting for us. Only 45 minutes to midnight when beer walkers were supposed to be off the street. We had time for one more before we stumbled home. Glad we live in the neighborhood. Glad we have Nachbar.
(4)Cindy V.
Good place for beer, great patio area. It's pretty chill even when a band plays. there is seating outside in the front and back, good place for smokers. Staff is great, i was once there pregnant and all i wanted was bloody mary minus the alcohol, they make the best bloody mary's, and the bartender just made them for me for free all night, which was really sweet.
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