The Germantown Cafe draws crowds, but gasp sometimes books bands into the club. But Flabby Divine s is simply a comfortable Germantown pub, only vaguely noted for its fried chicken. By all means, start an evening at Flabby s, but walk a few blocks in any direction for a handful of more low-key neighborhood bar experiences. The Rudyard Kipling 422 W. Oak St. As admirably eclectic as the restaurant it shares its historic building with, the Rudyard s airy, high-ceilinged nightclub features everything from jazz to theater.
Local musicians love to play here because of the intimate feel and friendly bar management.
His Comedy Caravan circuit of the Midwest has booked shows in a variety of venues for comedians such as Jerry Seinfeld, Roseanne, Jay Leno, Sinbad, Brett Butler and Tim Allen. For the public, this means that Louisville is a more significant stop on the touring comedy circuit than the city s size might otherwise lead you to believe. Many of the performers who come by are professionals who are, as Sobel puts it, trolling for dates. The Hurstbourne club brings the same type of show to a hotel lounge. Other coffeehouses with a night-time clientele have come and gone, but Twice Told remains even thrives because of its prime location in the Highlands and its steady flow of good musical acts.