The Last Refuge

4.5

74 Reviews

$31 to $50

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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2 people

Jan 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

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.

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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–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(502) 208-4900
Website
http://www.thelastrefuge.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
600 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40202-1117
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 74 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Central Kentucky
Innovative
Louisville
Innovative
Louisville
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Last Refuge boasts a "beautiful and impressive" venue in a repurposed church, offering a unique dining experience. Guests rave about the "great vibe," "wonderful service," and "fantastic" pizza. The outdoor patio and live music add to the charm. While some note the menu is currently limited, the creative cocktails and "amazing" atmosphere promise a memorable visit.

74 Reviews

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Brian
VIP
Seattle
26 reviews
3.0
26 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The Last Refuge was ok. Not bad. Not great. Service was spotty. Food was good. But, not as good as the price tag dictated. Do note their food is quite spicy. We got the deviled eggs - spicy. The bacon - spicy. The Madonna pizza - spicy. So, if you don’t like or can’t tolerate spice, I wouldn’t eat there. I will go back but just for drinks. And probably sit at bar because table service is slow.
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Melinda
Louisville
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We started in the restaurant which was lovely. Then we went upstairs to the private event room. The upstairs was ok; sparse furniture, a little cold. Staff were fantastic as well as drinks and food, esp the pizza. Then the DJ came on and the volume was off the charts. Had to lean into each other and yell to be heard. We left after an hour. Had a headache all the way home.
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Matt
Cincinnati
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
DJ was not great for NYE event and also thought event would be all floors and not only upstairs. Could have used a little more seating and barrels for NYE event.
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Linda
Louisville
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful building, friendly staff and good food. When I was there, the music was too loud to have a conversation.
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Catherine
Louisville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was quite good, especially the Kale salad! Nice wine list!
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Maggie
VIP
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful spot, great service and incredible cocktails!!
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Kevin
Louisville
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Slow service and expensive and very small specialty drinks. The pizza was good.
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Luis
VIP
Indiana
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff is probably the freiendliest restaurant staff in town! The pizza was excellent and the ambiance and environment is unlike any other in town. The bars are beautiful.
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Scott
VIP
Nashville
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unique spot and Chloe was friendly and fun. The three distinct areas are a great touch and we plan to come back.
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Candice
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Visited for the first time and it was the most beautiful and amazing experience! The staff were lovely and caring, the atmosphere was amazing, the food and drinks were phenomenal, and the decor was breathtaking. Met the director and she is so very lovely! If you’re looking for a place to go with a fun and relaxing atmosphere, this is it. A mixture of elegance and warmth all tucked into one place where new life was given to a piece of history.
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The Last Refuge is rated 4.5 stars by 74 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 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

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–12:00 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

Website
http://www.thelastrefuge.com/
Phone number
(502) 208-4900

The Last Refuge

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