The Final Pour

You came. You sipped. You conquered Bourbon Country. It’s time for The Final Pour—your ultimate send-off. Whether planning a legendary bachelor party weekend or just squeezing in a toast with the boys, this itinerary is built around good vibes, great eats, and top-shelf bourbon—no stress, no rush—just one more chance to raise a glass in style.

Morning:

• Arrive, check into a downtown hotel:
  • The Brown Hotel
  • Omni Louisville
  • Hotel Distil
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• Grab brunch at Porch Kitchen + Bar or Doc Crows.

Afternoon:

• Start your Urban Bourbon Trail adventure:
  • Visit Old Forester Distilling Co. for a tour and tasting.
  • Explore Evan Williams Bourbon Experience on Whiskey Row.

Evening:

• Dinner at Merle's Whiskey Kitchen.
• Bar hop along the Urban Bourbon Trail:
  • The Old Seelbach Bar
  • Proof on Main
  • Wild Swann
  • Meta (for craft cocktails)

Morning:

• Breakfast at Please & Thank You (coffee + cookies).
• Head out for a full-day Bourbon Trail tour (consider a private van or tour service).
  • Distillery Stops:
    • Maker’s Mark (Loretto) – dip your own bottle in wax.
    • Heaven Hill (Bardstown) – great tasting room and bourbon heritage center.
    • Bardstown Bourbon Company – modern, sleek, and great food.

Lunch:

• Eat at Bardstown Bourbon Company Kitchen & Bar or Mammy’s Kitchen in downtown Bardstown.

Evening:

• Return to Louisville.
• Dinner at Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse or Repeal Oak-Fired Steakhouse.
• After dinner, head to Match Cigar Bar or a speakeasy like Hell or High Water (reservation needed).
• If you're still up for some late-night fun, hit the slot machines or watch a game at Derby City Gaming.

Morning:

• Recovery brunch at Lou Lou on Market or North Lime Coffee & Donuts.
  

Midday:

• Non-Bourbon Activity Options:
  • Hit golf balls at TopGolf or Five Iron Golf
  • Go to Churchill Downs for a tour or catch a race (if in season)
  • Learn how baseball bats are made and their history at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
  • Head across the Ohio River into Southern Indiana to shoot skeet at The Sporting Club at the Farm. After spending time outside, you can try your luck at the tables nearby at Caesars Southern Indiana Casino.

Afternoon:

• Get a final bourbon tasting at Rabbit Hole Distillery or Angel’s Envy.

Evening:

• Head to NuLu to explore a new part of town and have one last group dinner at bar Vetti, Meesh Meesh, or High Stakes Rooftop Grill
• You can't go wrong with capping your trip off for one last drink in NuLu at Hotel Genevieve (chill rooftop vibes), West Sixth Brewing (if you want to mix it up from Bourbon), Seven (elevated cocktail experience), or Galaxie (fun atmosphere).