Boots & Bourbon

Welcome to The Final Pour—your ultimate bachelorette send-off in Louisville, the heart of Bourbon Country. This weekend is all about creating memories, chic hotels, Insta-worthy bites, unforgettable bourbon tastings, and nights out that sparkle with celebratory energy!

Morning:

• Check into your downtown stay:
  • The Grady Hotel - boutique charm & perfect for group photos
  • Omni Louisville - rooftop pool + spa
  • Hotel Genevieve - artful style + steps away from nightlife

• Brunch at Byrdie's - French elegance + Southern cuisine
• Mahonia Studio - bouquet or flower crown workshop for the bride tribe

Afternoon:

• Start your bourbon adventure:
  • Stitzel-Weller Distillery - tours, Garden & Gun Club serving elebated cocktails + modern Southern dishes
  • Angel's Envy Distillery - tours & customizable tastings
  • Rabbit Hole Distillery - modern, artsy vibes for the crew

Evening:

• Dinner at bar Vetti - upscale Italian restaurant with laid back vibes
• Girls night out:
  • Hell or High Water - cocktail lounge with hidden speakeasy (reservations strongly suggested)
  • Jimmy Can't Dance - craft cocktails + jazz speakeasy
  • NEAT Bourbon Bar & Bottle Shop - Bluegrass music + history by the pour

Morning:

• Fuel up at Please & Thank You - get the cookie box for the road
• Start your customizable Bourbon tour with Bluegrass Executive Transportation or Mint Julep Experiences

Distillery Stops:

• Bardstown Bourbon Company - keep your eyes open for the Master Distiller, Steve Nally
• James B. Beam Distilling Co. - experience rackhouse tours and Kentucky inspired food
• Preservation Distillery - woman-owned, boutique distillery and tastings

Lunch:

• The Kitchen Table Restaurant at James B. Beam Distilling Co. - chef-driven, farm-to-table
• Kitchen & Bar at Bardstown Bourbon Company - three Bourbon blends + creative pairings

If you're not feeling lunch at one of the distilleries, get back on the bus and head towards Frankfort for a nice scenic drive as you go to your next distillery tour and make a pit stop at one of the lunch spots below!

Lunch:

• Bourbon on Main - back deck overlooks the Kentucky River
• Cypress & Oak - modern steakhouse and outdoor seating

Distillery Stops:

• Jeptha Creed - grain-to-grass distilling experience
• Buffalo Trace Distillery - complimentary tours & tastings
• RD1 Spirits - crafted tasting experience

Evening:

• Back in Louisville, glam it up:
  • Dinner at The Brown Hotel - order the iconic Hot Brown dish
  • Dinner at Barn8 Restaurant & Bourbon Bar - inside hermitage farm = stunning

Nightcap:

• It's not Bourbon, it's Pretty Decent - a bright, plant-filled cocktail bar known for its tequila
• Or dance it out at Play Louisville - drag shows + nightclub energy

Morning:

• Recovery brunch at Biscuit Belly - Southern comfort + bloody mary's

Midday Fun (Non-Bourbon Options):

• Shopping in NuLu District - specialty jewelry + local artists
• Belle of Louisville Riverboat Cruise - classic + great group photos
• Get a massage at Woodhouse Spa or Bourbon & Blush
• Customizable candle making at Maddox & Rose (reservations recommended)

Afternoon:

• Final bourbon cheers at Buzzard's Roost Whiskey Row Experience
• Pursuit Spirits - tasting + barrel pick
• Quick bite at The Post - voted Louisville's best pizza place

Evening:

• Cultural experience at La Bodeguita de Mima - Cuban-inspired send-off dinner
• Instagram-worthy photo at Fascinator Wine Bar

One Last Round:

• North of Bourbon - toast with Buttered Bourbon
• High Horse Bar - fun, funky, dancing-friendly
• Galaxie - tacos, drinks, and dance floor vibes