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The Last Refuge, Louisville, KY

The Last Refuge

4.6
4.6
125 Reviews
$31 to $50
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
600 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40202-1117

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2 people
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9:30 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
Join us at The Last Refuge for a first look into Kentucky's High Church of Bourbon. Enjoy a sneak peek of our beautiful craft cocktails, featuring Bob Dylan's Heaven's Door Bourbon, accompanied with small plates and shareable pizzas. View our one-of-a-kind event space, located in a historic church adorned with original stained-glass windows and ornate woodwork from 1880. Cool off on our shaded patio and sip on a cocktail while listening to live music. Don't forget to follow us on social media @lastrefugeky to get the latest updates on our Grand Opening and launch of our incredible bourbon bar, featuring an 800-bottle whiskey portfolio! The Last Refuge is a 21+ establishment, persons under the age of 21 will not be admitted.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    West Louisville
  • Cross street
    S Hancock St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    In front of the building
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 125 people are saying

The Last Refuge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Innovative

  • Central Kentucky

    Hot spot

  • Louisville

    Innovative

  • Louisville

    Hot spot

  • Louisville

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Last Refuge offers a "unique experience" with stunning architecture and decor. Guests rave about the "amazing pizza" and cocktails, while the "friendly staff" enhance the dining experience. The venue features diverse seating options and live music, making it a "must-go" location despite occasional service hiccups and reservation mix-ups.
125 Reviews
  1. William VIP

    Louisville59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice server. We live in the neighborhood and will recommend this restaurant!

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Ashley

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my second time going to the last refuge we had an amazing time there the staff was amazing the food and drinks were fantastic. I definitely recommend this beautiful spot for people who want to have a calm and relaxing place to drink with friends!

    1 person found this helpful

  3. jill

    Louisville1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    I was disappointed! I made my reservation for a high top table in the Amber room 4 weeks ahead. When we arrived, we were placed at couches with a coffee table as our dining table directly behind the hostess station. (our waitress was excellent, however) It was not in the Amber room. They said they had some complications since there was a wedding reception scheduled on our reserved night. We also had to exit the building to use the unisex bathrooms. There was a huge puddle at the entrance to the restrooms since it had recently rained. It looked as if it had been there since the floods No excuse for me! They changed my reservation to accommodate themselves! The 4 of us all ordered pizzas. The thin crust was good but "Madonna" and the "Meat Jesus" pizzas were too salty. They were also out of 2 kinds of beer!!! This was a Saturday night and the beer menu was very short! I loved the whole idea of a repurposed church but felt like they missed their mark. Do better! Don't disappoint the locals!

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  4. Enid

    Louisville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about the experience was outstanding! We made reservations for 2 ( highly recommended) as they really do reserve your table and many of them are unique. Call in if you would like a specific room and/ or sitting arrangements because there are 3 unique looking rooms inside with different types of seating. All are amazing. High tops/ booths are in the largest and most impressive room. Food was delicious although a little pricy. We had Madonna pizza and a salad. It was fabulous experience. Well definitely be back with friends!

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Cherie

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Didn't have food this visit but pizza was very good last visit. Atmosphere was cozy in the front bar area. Service was spot on. Highly recommend for a relaxing evening. I don't know how it evolves after dinner hour.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Angie Reed

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took care of my group of 8 arriving early with wonderful hospitality. We came back the next night!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Suzi

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great except sitting on a sofa and eating food from a coffee table. It needs to be clarified in reservation table options that a standard table is sofa seating.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Rob

    Louisville1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Waitress didn't put our appetizer order in. We eventually went to the bar to get a pitcher of water to refill our glasses. We would all have liked to try another cocktail, but our waitress didn't return after she delivered our food. Had to somewhat embarrassingly wave her down to even get our check. Not near the experience it should have been.

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  9. Kathryn

    Louisville2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The meatball sandwich was the best. Very tasty! Others had pizzas.

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  10. Peggy

    Louisville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere is great. Fabulous drinks. Fairly limited menu

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The Last Refuge is rated 4.6 stars by 125 OpenTable diners.

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600 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40202-1117

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    S Hancock St.
  • Neighborhood
    West Louisville
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary American, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    In front of the building
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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