Set on historic Whiskey Row in downtown Louisville, Merle’s Whiskey Kitchen pairs an unrivaled bourbon selection with hearty Southern comfort food in a vintage-inspired, music-forward setting. With more than 200 bourbons, award-winning fried chicken and inventive small plates like bourbon maple candied bacon, it’s equal parts barroom pilgrimage and neighborhood kitchen. Walk-ins welcome and early openings for nearby events make it a lively go-to for locals and visitors alike.