Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel

4.7

1117 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 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.

Reservations are for the Lobby Bar and Grill.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Phone number
(502) 583-1234
Website
https://www.brownhotel.com/dining/lobby-bar
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
335 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202
Neighborhood
Downtown Louisville
Cross street
Parking: Paid Self-Parking in the connected, city garage.
Parking details
Self Parking in the connected, city garage. Valet parking available by the Brown Hotel staff.
Public transit
On the corner of 4th and Broadway.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 1,117 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Central Kentucky
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel is a "must-visit" in Louisville, celebrated for its iconic Hot Brown dish and "wonderful" ambiance. Guests appreciate the "beautiful setting" with live piano music and historic charm. Service is often praised as "excellent," with standout staff providing attentive care. A memorable dining experience awaits!

1,117 Reviews

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Leisa
New Orleans
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The hot brown was fabulous. Beautiful hotel and a great place for celebrations. We loved everything.
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Chris
VIP
Louisville
50 reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really impressed as this was my first visit. Sea bass was phenomenal and service was excellent
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Cheryl
VIP
Key West
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed an excellent dinner at The Brown! Started with sharing a Hot Brown as an appetizer for 4 people which was perfect! Entrees were excellent as well as dessert. Our server was great!
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Eric
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat at the bar to start, as we were early for our reservation. The bar staff was absolutely amazing, and the cocktails were very top notch! When we were seated the same level of service carried through and the food was certainly on point. They had live piano players the entire time, and it set the mood. This was an amazing experience and I highly recommend it!
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Reyn
Washington DC
74 reviews
5.0
74 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The famous Hot Brown plate is well worth the trip to this historic hotel. Free valet parking for 2 hours. A must-try, uniquely Louisville experience.
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Sara
VIP
Louisville
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Love the atmosphere, graciousness. Food was fair, not great. Cocktails were fabulous! Slow service, looked understaffed. Server did best she could as she was also hostessing. Ridiculous parking not validated. Love the history and tradition, but quite an investment to patronize.
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Amber
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Eating a hot brown from The Brown Hotel was the highlight of my family’s trip to Kentucky! We had a big party of 8 and service was outstanding. The pianist even played my husband’s and my song upon request. Truly a must do if you’re in Louisville!
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kathleen
VIP
Hawaii
132 reviews
5.0
132 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place never disappoints and the ambience is amazing. Such a special night out.
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J
Toronto
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
What a beautiful hotel! Our dining room was private yet comfortable. Our server, Grace, seemed a bit aloof. We loved the piano player in the main dining area. Food was perfect.
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Mark
Grand Rapids
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience. Beautiful setting. Sit in bar area. Had the Brussel sprouts & & the Hot Brown. Both excellent!
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Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel is rated 4.7 stars by 1117 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Google Map for Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel

335 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Parking: Paid Self-Parking in the connected, city garage.
Neighborhood
Downtown Louisville
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
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Self Parking in the connected, city garage. Valet parking available by the Brown Hotel staff.
Public transit
On the corner of 4th and Broadway.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.brownhotel.com/dining/lobby-bar
Phone number
(502) 583-1234

Lobby Bar & Grill at the Brown Hotel

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Dining areas

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Popular dishes

Shrimp and Grits

Steak Frites

Center Cut Filet Mignon

Menu

What 1,117 people are saying

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