Hell or High Water
Hell or High Water serves craft cocktails and whiskey at 112 W Washington St, with lounge seating, booths, and private rooms.
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- Address
- 112 W Washington St, Louisville, KY 40202
- Phone
- +1 502 587 3057
- Website
- hellorhighwaterbar.com
Saves & bookings on Pearl
Speakeasy in a historic building
Hell or High Water works as a speakeasy in a historic building in Louisville. Smart-casual dress and upscale-casual service make it better suited to a planned evening than an unstructured bar crawl.
Private rooms, booths, and whiskey
Private rooms and booths give groups defined seating options, alongside lounge seating for a slower stay. The bar pours craft cocktails and whiskey, and the conversational noise level supports seated talks.
A Lean Comparison
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hell or High Water | Downtown Louisville, speakeasy | $$ | |
| North of Bourbon | $$ | Germantown, cocktail_bar | |
| Neat Bourbon Bar & Bottle Shop | Cherokee Triangle, Bar | $$ | |
| Monnik Beer Company | $$ | Schnitzelburg, beer_bar | |
| Ciao Ristorante | The Highlands, Bar | $$$ | |
| The Pearl of Germantown | $$ | Schnitzelburg, dive_bar |
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At a Glance
- Intimate
- Cozy
- Trendy
- Sophisticated
- Date Night
- Special Occasion
- Speakeasy
- Historic Building
- Lounge Seating
- Booth Seating
- Private Rooms
- Craft Cocktails
- Whiskey
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 5–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 5 PM–12 AM
- Thursday
- 5 PM–1 AM
- Friday
- 5 PM–1 AM
- Saturday
- 5 PM–1 AM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Dimly lit with a timeless, intimate 1920s Prohibition-era atmosphere featuring soft jazz and velvet booths.