Holy Grale
Beer Garden$$$$
Cherokee Triangle, Louisville
The folks at The Wall Street Journal and Travel + Leisure like this place. Would you agree?
"Excellent selection of beers - especially Scandinavian."(14 Tips)
"best bar food"(16 Tips)
"inaugural Eater 18 only because this converted Unitarian Church"(2 Tips)
"Chorizo tacos are indeed awesome."(2 Tips)
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- EaterApril 23, 2013Omitted from the inaugural Eater 18 only because this converted Unitarian Church is more bar than restaurant, its kitchen (elevated pub food) just added Friday, Saturday and Sunday lunch service.
Derek ChanFebruary 26, 2015The ox tail poutine is incredible. They were also kind enough to give us extra bread to soak up all the amazing curry of their mussels dish. Beer selection, decor and service make this place a must.
The Wall Street JournalAugust 3, 2014The quest for the perfect beer ends at this Highlands newcomer housed in a former church. Complete with religious objets d'art and a gastro-pub menu, its beers come from around the world. Read more
Travel + LeisureAugust 6, 2014Occupying a former Unitarian church, this craft-beer bar puts a pub-cuisine twist on its local-beef burger: a fresh pretzel bun. Read more
Metromix LouisvilleMarch 28, 2012European-style beer bar, inspired by the beer culture in Belgium and Holland is housed in an old church. If you want to try a beer you've never find anywhere else, this is the place. Read more
Excellent beer list, Top Five burger, dutch style fries, unreal ambience. Beware friends, I won't shut up about the burger for a while.
Rocky ClarkSeptember 9, 2013Easily one of the best burgers in Louisville. Also, the beer cheese and scotch quail eggs are awesome. That's not to mention the fantastic beer selection- Anna WiederkehrJanuary 3, 2016Excellent selection of beers - especially Scandinavian. Also, get the Brussels sprouts without hesitation.
Imani BgoodFebruary 23, 2016So so so so awesome...the variety of cider..if you are uncertain, just tell the bartender what you like and the bearded guy will provide!
Graham LindnerJune 14, 2015Great craft beer selection. Don't miss the best coffee in the city at their sister spot Gralehouse.
Sarah WrightOctober 15, 2015Cool concept and decorations good quiet place to talk, very chill... No music so not your typical bar scene more hipster or trendy hang out.
Paul T.December 15, 20226 page menu, 5.5 pages all dedicated to beer with the remainder being food. All of it exceptional including service 🥇
Michael ClapperJune 2, 2013And The Lord said, "Let there be beer! Let there be beer, served on Sundays, and in a old renovated church for the Clapper family to drink it in!" And so it was. - Michael 69:69
Sherrie GreenlawDecember 17, 2010There is a no table service. So grab a menu at the bar, take a seat wherever you like. When you've decided on the beverage & food of your choice, place your order with the barkeep.
Joseph MeridethJuly 26, 2015They have the best variety of beer in the highlands and is one of the best in Louisville.- Travel + LeisureAugust 6, 2014
Danielle L.November 18, 2015Fantastic beer selection and knowledgeable bartenders. Definitely worth a trip.
Ariana BostwickMay 30, 2016Great cocktails and a relaxing place to have a couple drinks with friends.
Amy SchuldtOctober 16, 2013Great beer selection. The food is not for the picky eater. The Fried Chicken Slider is super spicy!
TV Food MapsApril 26, 2015Check out Holy Grale as it was featured on Best Bars in America for Craft beer bar with over 20 taps Read more
The choir loft is cozy if it's open. There are separate beer selections available too.
There are 8 "Last Supper" scenes in the men's restroom. In one of the scenes , Jesus is holding up the biscuit he used to invent The Reggie. Oh sweet lord god almighty. The Reggie
Jason YovanoffOctober 25, 2012Come here for a pre-dinner snack. Beer only. Nice back yard. Amazing pretzel + beer cheese.
Helen SchrockFebruary 15, 2014Excellent beer selection. Amazing atmosphere. A must at least one time.- Louisville's best bar, best outdoor seating, best beer, best bar food, and one of its best burgers.
They are open 7 days. You may definitely drink on Monday. Or any other day, for that matter.
louisville.comFebruary 1, 2012"Every time we enter this beer bar, the selection of globally sourced beers pouring from 20 taps changes from the last time we were here."- There are 8 "Last Supper" scenes in the mens restroom. In one of them, Jesus is holding the biscuit that he used to invent the Reggie. Oh sweet lord god almighty. The Reggie
- Check out the garden bar, too. The beers out there aren't listed on the inside menu.
Shom SarkarNovember 24, 2013Beware: The pickled pepper may be the spiciest thing I've ever eaten. And I'm Indian, so I eat a lot of spicy crap.
- Chorizo tacos are indeed awesome. Get one! If they have bacon cupcakes get one of those as well.
Greg WorthamSeptember 20, 2014Place very pricey. But have to say worth it. Farm House burger and frites bad to the ass
Th/F/Sat visit the choir lift upstairs, for rare draft selections and sour and lambic bottles.
Just wolfed down the shiitake sliders...the Kim chi on them is BOSS. I don't know of anything on the menu that isn't good here.
The best beer tasting room in the region ( sorry Sergio's). 20 constantly rotating crafted drafts, no "water".
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Built in 1905, this small Unitarian Church in the heart of the Louisville’s Original Highlands neighborhood is now home to the Holy Grale. Here you can come taste a variety of ever-changing beers from all over the world poured from one of our 26 taps, or opt for our bottle list.
Closed until 4:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 4:00 PM–1:00 AM
- Fri
- 4:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Sat
- 1:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Sun
- 1:00 PM–Midnight
(502) 459-9939
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