SFG State Guide
Kentucky Dive Bar Guide
Kentucky Cities With Guides
Cincinnati
Top Rated Dives
48 Dive Bars
Louisville
Top Rated Dives
18 Dive Bars
All Reviewed Kentucky Dive Bars
SFG Rating
9
Larry's Covington
Hot dogs, tater tots, Pac-Man and beer.
SFG Rating
9
Bambi Bar
The myth of the fully completed Bambi Walk endures.
SFG Rating
9
Magnolia Bar & Grill
Multiple cars through the front door couldn't keep it down.
SFG Rating
8
Nachbar
German beer, Germantown, head for the couch in the corner.
SFG Rating
8
The Pearl of Germantown
Follow the mural and grab a Mystery Beer.
SFG Rating
8
Smyrna Inn
Take a heat break in the basement and bring a marker for the drywall.
SFG Rating
8
Up Over
New Orleans vibe, German surroundings, Kentucky address.
SFG Rating
7
The B List
Old floors, orange felt and an ornate chandelier.
SFG Rating
6
Gypsy's Mainstrasse
Slim footprint, deep beer selection, stellar patio.
SFG Rating
7
Third Street Dive
Stick it to the downtown entertainment megaplex man.
SFG Rating
6
Old Hickory Inn
Diner floor, classic sign, epic history is a solid combo.
Recommended But Not Reviewed Kentucky Dive Bars
We have not had the great pleasure of getting to every possible dive bar (life goals), so inevitably there are great bars that we simply haven't been able to get to yet. The list below includes noteworthy dive bars that by all accounts look amazing but do not have a review associated with them just yet.
Chevy Chase Inn
Lexington, Kentucky
Coach's Corner
Newport, Kentucky
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What did we miss? Where should we go? We'd love to hear your ideas, your favorite spots, your profound disappointments and anything in between.
