Magnolia Bar
Dancing · Louisville, KY
About
A quirky dive that's been an Old Louisville fixture since 1962. Locals call it the Mag Bar, and its mixed crowd of 20-somethings fills the space with a relaxed energy most nights. There's a full bar, a jukebox, arcade games, and a pool table, plus an outdoor patio for warm weather.
Wednesdays bring a dance night with DJs spinning hits, and live music or karaoke often pop up on weekends. Open daily until 4am, it's a solid late-night stop, and steps from other bars on Magnolia Street.
Located in Old Louisville on Magnolia Street, it's part of a cluster of gay-friendly and dive bars in the neighborhood.
Features
- ✓Pool table, arcade games, and a jukebox
- ✓Outdoor patio for al fresco drinks
- ✓Dance night every Wednesday with DJs
- ✓Karaoke and live music on weekends
Good for
Practical
Best nights: Wed, Thu, Fri
What people say
Rated from 93 reviews. 13 community ratings. View this venue on Yelp
From the community
“WAS HERE”
And I really enjoyed it.
A visitor · Over a year ago
“Always a neighnorhood favorite...”
Locals call it the MagBar, and it's a great spot with a feel unlike any other gay-friendly bar in the city. With new management, it's changed a lot and is no longer gay-owned but still welcoming. Wednesdays now have a dance night with DJs playing great music, and there's live music on some weekends, plus karaoke. It's definitely returning to its roots as one of the most unique bars around.
A guest · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Magnolia Bar have a dance floor? +
Yes, there's a dance night on Wednesdays with DJs spinning hits.
Is there food served? +
No, it's a bar with a full bar but no kitchen. Check their website for any food specials.
What are the best nights to go? +
According to Yelp, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are the busiest nights.
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