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Updated April 5, 2025

Located in the Highland neighborhood of Louisville, Chill Bar is a popular LGBTQ+ spot in the daytime and nighttime!

Louisville,
Kentucky, United States

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Chill Bar Highlands in Louisville is an LGBTQ+ whirlwind of delicious drinks, fun trivia, show tunes singalongs, and dancing. Plus, there’s never a cover, so you can splurge on an extra cocktail or two!

Location

Situated in the beautifully historic building of the Highlands neighborhood, Chill Bar Highlands is a favorite night spot where you can hang with friends, down some delicious drinks, and have some damn good times.

When To Go

Open 7 days a week and open until late on Fridays and Saturdays. If you’re looking for a more chill vibe, head over during the week. But, if you're looking to make some friends, mark your calendars for the weekend when the music is loud and drinks are flowing. Chill Bar Highlands throws various themed nights and hosts a leather gear night the last Friday of every month.

And, if you want to showcase your own pipes, they also have show-tune sing-a-long events where you can join right in and Karaoke events where you shine on your own. Or, if that's not your jam, stop by during one of their trivia nights where the competition is fierce and friendly.

What is the Crowd & Music Like

Chill Bar Highlands' motto is "Come one, Come all," and with strong ties to the LGBTQ+ community, they certainly live up to it. Whether you show up in wigs and heels or jeans and a tee, this inclusive space will welcome you with open arms!

History of Chill Bar Highlands

Chill BAR Highlands opened in June of 2013 and has celebrated over 10 years of service, laughter, and fun with the LGBTQ+ community. The venue has been named one of the Top 50 Best Gay Bars in America by Yelp. If you are a bourbon lover, take note that this is the only gay bar on Kentucky's Urban Bourbon Trail, so prepare your palette for smooth bourbon that runs the gamut from spicy to sweet.

Named Top 10 Best Patios in Louisville, Chill BAR Highlands also boasts a large full-service patio bar, where you can enjoy the summer Kentucky air and listen to some great music. 

Local LGBTQ+ Places

Play, Big Bar, Magnolia Bar (“Mag Bar”), The House Lounge

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1117 Bardstown Road
Louisville, Kentucky, 40204
United States

chillbarlouisville@yahoo.com

Local number
859 913 8679
Dialing from abroad
+1 859 913 8679


Crowd

  • 21+
  • Asexual
  • Bisexual
  • Gay
  • Hetero-friendly
  • Intersex
  • Lesbian
  • Queer
  • Transgender

Music

  • Dance
  • Electropop
  • Lounge
  • Pop
  • Top 40

Dates & Hours

Sunday
August 16
12 pm - 2 am
 
Monday
August 17
2 pm - 2 am
 
Tuesday
August 18
2 pm - 2 am
Today
Wednesday
August 19
2 pm - 2 am
 
Thursday
August 20
2 pm - 2 am
 
Friday
August 21
2 pm - 4 am
 
Saturday
August 22
12 pm - 4 am
 

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