Food + Bourbon
Taste the best of Southern cuisine and cocktails on an exclusive culinary experience
Exclusive Culinary Experiences
The city of Louisville’s culinary scene garners world-wide recognition. Local chefs are known for innovative takes on Southern food, exploring international flavors and utilizing Kentucky’s rich agricultural bounty. This is Food + Bourbon country, a region that pairs flavor and flair.
Customized Kentucky Tours
Create your own Bourbon Trail adventure with over 100 distilleries to explore!Our Kentucky Bourbon Tours give you exclusive access to top distilleries, craft breweries, and food artisans along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Thanks to our special partnerships, many locations offer private tours and tastings only available to Mint Julep Experiences guests. Whether you're visiting iconic stops on the Bourbon Trail or discovering hidden gems, we make your journey unforgettable.
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Plan a Custom Louisville Culinary Experience, full of Kentucky staples like bourbon balls, Hot Browns and mint juleps for your group. Or explore how top Louisville chefs and bartenders put Kentucky on the map with tasting dinners, chef’s table experiences or mixology classes.
Top Kentucky Chefs
- Noam Bilitzer
- Dallas McGarity
- Ed Lee
- John Varanese
- Josh Moore
- Loreal Gavin
- Ouita Michael
- Michael Crouch
- Newman Miller
Top-rated Restaurants
- 610 Magnolia
- Meesh Meesh Mediterranean
- Jeff Ruby's
- Rooftop Bar & Restaurant at Copper & Kings
- La Chasse
- Lemoo
- River House
- Seviche
- Varanese
- Volare
- The Champagnery
- The Fat Lamb
- Proof on Main
- Jack Fry’s
- La Bodeguita de Mima
- Bar Vetti
- Repeal
- Brooklyn & The Butcher
- Exchange Pub
What's Included
- Transportation
- Expertly-crafted pre-set dishes paired with cocktails from top chefs at three stops throughout the night.
- Restaurant Gratuity
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Southern Hospitality with a Twist of Mint
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What’s included in a Food + Bourbon culinary tour?
A typical food tour includes luxury round-trip transportation, chef-curated tasting dishes, expertly paired cocktails at three top Louisville venues, and restaurant gratuity. Mint Julep Experiences partners with the newest and best chefs to ensure guests discover new hot spots and an evolving menu.
Where do tours depart from?
All public food tours depart from the Falls City Market in the Omni Louisville Hotel in downtown Louisville at 210 W Liberty St.
Secrets of Bluegrass Chefs takes places at the Kitchen Theater at Paristown Cafe located at 731 Brent St. Louisville, KY. Guests are responsible for their own transportation to Secrets of Bluegrass Chefs.Can I book a private or customized culinary experience?
We know all the local restaurants and offer custom Kentucky culinary experiences designed around your group’s interests and tastes. From southern favorites like Hot Browns, private chef’s tables, and mixology classes, we can cater to the most discerning tastes.
Best Time To Visit the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®?
It’s always a good time to visit Kentucky and experience the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®! Spring and fall are the most crowded seasons, offering ideal weather and vibrant landscapes. Winter brings a quiet stillness with dustings of snow across the distilleries, which is perfect for cozy, intimate bourbon tasting experiences. Summer offers warm temperatures and the unique chance to see the bourbon aging process in full swing as the barrels work their magic. Each season provides a distinct and memorable way to explore the world of Kentucky bourbon.
