Trial + Error Cocktail Lounge

Trial + Error Cocktail Lounge A vintage vibe cocktail lounge and bourbon destination rooted in curiosity, craft, and community.

Located on Louisville's historic Whiskey Row, we've taken that nostalgic and relaxed feeling of a basement and elevated it with hidden speakeasy character.

If you don’t guess slide 6 immediately we can’t be friends. 😉 Channeling our inner 2000s TV binge for the final night in...
08/29/2026

If you don’t guess slide 6 immediately we can’t be friends. 😉 Channeling our inner 2000s TV binge for the final night in our Summer House Party Series! 💿📺 Swipe to test your pop culture memory and join us tonight, 8/29 from 7p-midnight.

Cocktails flowing, 2000s jams playing. See you downstairs!

📍 Trial + Error Cocktail Lounge
Downtown Louisville, KY on Whiskey Row
21+ only.

08/26/2026

Yeah, we’re doing THAT. 💿📹

2000s Night is the FINALE of our crowd-favorite Summer House Party Series this weekend at Trial + Error. Thia Saturday 8/29 from 7p-Midnight. 📟

Come for the nostalgia. Stay for the music + cocktails. 🔥

📍Trial + Error Cocktail Lounge
Downtown Louisville, Kentucky on Historic Whiskey Row

You’re not over it. You’re just 26(ish) years older. 😉💿It’s time to take it back to Y2K for obvious reasons—Next Saturda...
08/20/2026

You’re not over it. You’re just 26(ish) years older. 😉💿

It’s time to take it back to Y2K for obvious reasons—Next Saturday, 8/29, join us for the grand FINALE of our Summer House Party Series. Featured menu one slide over, so you can decide what you’re ordering first. 🥃➡️

If your AIM status isn’t set to AWAY, you’re doing it wrong. 💬😉 See you downstairs!

📍 Only at Trial + Error Craft Cocktail Lounge, downtown Louisville on Historic Whiskey Row. 21+ only.

$10 cocktails on Whiskey Row? It’s our party, so we’ll pour what we want to. 🍸Whether you’ve been sneaking down the stai...
08/11/2026

$10 cocktails on Whiskey Row? It’s our party, so we’ll pour what we want to. 🍸

Whether you’ve been sneaking down the stairs since day one or you’ve been meaning to check us out on Whiskey Row, this is the week to visit Trial + Error and Pursuit Spirits!

Here’s what’s happening now – Saturday:
🍸 $10 Anniversary Specials: Pouring $10 Manhattans and “Rye-an Ritas”
🥃 Limited Single Barrel Drop: We’re unsealing a special 124.8-proof Pursuit Series Single Barrel Release (Episode 088) starting Tuesday—available by the pour (also available by the bottle upstairs) while supplies last.
👕 10% Off Merch upstairs: Now’s the chance to get the viral T+E Bourbon T shirt!
🥳 Friday Night Hangout (7–9 PM): Friday, Aug 14th is our official 1-year! Founders, Kenny & Ryan, are hanging out behind the scenes—come grab a drink, toast to Year 1, and celebrate with us.

📍 722 W Main St (Lower Level)
Louisville, Kentucky
Below Pursuit Spirits

Calendar: busy🍸💻 See you at 4 for Happy Hour(s)!Happy Hour(s) run Tuesday through Thursday from 4-7pm EVERY WEEK and fea...
08/04/2026

Calendar: busy🍸💻
See you at 4 for Happy Hour(s)!

Happy Hour(s) run Tuesday through Thursday from 4-7pm EVERY WEEK and features exclusive craft cocktails, pours, and other various spirits of the day. Ask the bar team about our specials! See you downstairs!

Some tab totals just feel right. Happy Hour(s) is here to help you get through the week—line up your order, we’ll handle...
07/28/2026

Some tab totals just feel right. Happy Hour(s) is here to help you get through the week—line up your order, we’ll handle the rest. 🥃✨

Whether you’re a signature Double Oak Old Fashioned loyalist, love a dealer’s choice, or always looking to try something new, we’ve got you covered. Happy Hour(s) runs 4–7 PM, Tuesday through Thursday every week at Trial + Error. See you downstairs!

Swipe to see if you can guess them all 😉 and join us TONIGHT for Vol. 2 of our Summer House Party Series—we’re bringing ...
07/25/2026

Swipe to see if you can guess them all 😉 and join us TONIGHT for Vol. 2 of our Summer House Party Series—we’re bringing back the 90s with this special, 1-night-only cocktail menu and playlist featuring throwbacks you won’t want to miss! See you downstairs! 💿🍸

📍 Trial + Error | 722 W Main Suite Lower Level
Louisville Kentucky’s favorite Cocktail Lounge downtown on Historic Whiskey Row!
7pm-12am; no tickets required. *21+ only.

We will be closed from 5-8pm today for a private event. Come and grab those early drinks or pop-in for the final hour be...
01/28/2026

We will be closed from 5-8pm today for a private event. Come and grab those early drinks or pop-in for the final hour before we close at 9pm.

Stop in for a Keep it Cozy cocktail 🍹 before the snow ❄ starts dropping. The new winter cocktail menu is here ➡ https:/...
01/24/2026

Stop in for a Keep it Cozy cocktail 🍹 before the snow ❄ starts dropping. The new winter cocktail menu is here ➡ https://brbn.at/w26

Address

722 W. Main Street Suite LL
Louisville, KY
40202

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 12am
Saturday 11am - 12am

Telephone

+15023653375

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