LOUISVILLE FOOD TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Bourbon City Supper Club: A Three‑Course, Four‑Hour Culinary Passage Through Louisville Neighborhoods
A four-hour, multi-stop evening that pairs chef‑inspired, off‑menu courses with curated cocktails across downtown Louisville neighborhoods — this guide explains how the evening runs and what to bring.
Bourbon City Supper Club: A Three‑Course, Four‑Hour Culinary Passage Through Louisville Neighborhoods.
The Bourbon City Supper Club stages a deliberate, neighborhood-by‑neighborhood meal across Louisville: an appetizer, entrée and dessert served at separate venues and paired with craft cocktails. Designed to celebrate local flavors and the region’s cocktail culture, the event turns a single dinner into a short, guided gastronomic tour of Bourbon City.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Three off‑menu, chef‑inspired courses
The supper club is built around an exclusive, multi-course menu created by participating chefs; each course is presented at a different neighborhood spot and designed to showcase Louisville’s local flavors.
Curated drink pairings at every stop
Every course is paired with a crafted cocktail selected to complement the chef’s off‑menu dish, making the evening as much about beverage craftsmanship as it is about food.
A moving dinner through downtown Louisville
Rather than a single dining room, the experience moves guests through multiple neighborhood venues, turning the travel between stops into part of the night’s narrative.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
The Supper Club is a paced, four‑hour experience that departs downtown in the early evening and returns the same night. Guests board at the Mint Julep Hub and travel by bus to three separate venues, lingering an hour or so at each for a course and its paired cocktail—an appetizer, then entrée, then dessert—before returning to the departure point.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening suits—and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Public Supper Club events depart from the Mint Julep Hub at the Omni Hotel in downtown Louisville (typical departure 5:30 p.m., return about 9:30 p.m.).
Dress casual; bring a valid photo ID if you plan to consume alcohol. You may bring a cooler (limited to 12×12 or smaller on public tours) with snacks and beverages.
Ice and bottled water are provided on all Mint Julep Tours; gratuity for driver/guide is suggested (15–20%).
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
If a tour is sold out, is there a waitlist?
Yes. Call 502‑583‑1433 to be added to the waitlist, or book into the Mint Julep Tours Waitlist listing. If needed, the operator may add an additional bus or offer customized private tours.
Are there age restrictions on bourbon tours?
To legally drink in Kentucky you must be 21 and present valid identification; underage guests may tour but will not be permitted to taste spirits. For ticketed public bourbon tours, children must be 12 years of age or older.
Do I have to drink on a bourbon tour?
No. Guests are not required to drink; many attend for the history and craftsmanship of bourbon and leave with a deeper appreciation whether they taste or abstain.
What kind of vehicles do you use for tours?
Most public bourbon tours travel in comfortable 22‑passenger buses.
Can I bring alcohol on the tour bus?
Yes. On public tours guests may bring a cooler (12×12 or smaller) with snacks and beverages; you must be 21 to consume alcohol and travelers are encouraged to drink responsibly. Ice and bottled water are provided.
Is it customary to tip the tour guide or driver?
Gratuity is appreciated; it is up to you whether to show extra appreciation to your guide or driver.
Where should I park for the Omni Hotel departure?
Public tours depart from the Omni Hotel in downtown Louisville; recommended parking options are the Omni Parking Garage or the Starks Garage, both across the street from the Omni.