- Bourbon, Horses & History
If you're hungry to try Kentucky's signature sandwich, this is the trail for you!
The Hot Brown sandwich was first created in the 1920s for guests of the Brown Hotel in Louisville as a late-night (or, as was often the case, early-morning) meal for partygoers. This open-faced sandwich of turkey, bacon and Mornay sauce – broiled to golden perfection – is now a Kentucky tradition continued at a number of Louisville-area restaurants.
The Hot Brown Hop pays tribute to this hometown creation, and helps hungry travelers find the perfect Hot Brown for their taste. Want the classic? You’ll want to head to the Brown Hotel, where the original recipe is still served at the Lobby Bar, J. Graham’s Cafe & Bar and The English Grill. Craving a Hot Brown for breakfast? Dig in to a Hot Brown Benedict. More in the mood for Italian, but still want to try it? Have a Hot Brown pizza! Explore all of the stops below, and follow your stomach to find your favorite.
Explore the Hot Brown Hop
Village Anchor Pub and Roost
11507 Park Rd.
Louisville, KY 40224
Charr'd Bourbon Kitchen & Lounge
1903 Embassy Square Boulevard
Louisville, KY 40299
Goose Creek Diner
2923 Goose Creek Rd.
Louisville, KY 40241
Sal's Pizza Pub
812 Lyndon Ln.
Louisville, KY 40202
Captain's Quarters Marina
5700 Captain's Quarters Rd.
Prospect, KY 40059
Twig and Leaf Restaurant
2122 Bardstown Rd.
Louisville, KY 40205
Cafe 360
1582 Bardstown Rd.
Louisville, KY 40205
Bristol Bar and Grille
1321 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40204
Hilltop Tavern
1800 Frankfort Ave.
Louisville, KY 40206
Highlands Tap Room Grill
1058 Bardstown Rd.
Louisville, KY 40206
Patrick O'Shea's
123 W Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Brooke & Billy's Bites, Bourbons and Brews
751 Vine Street
Louisville, KY 40280
The Cafe'
712 Brent Street
Louisville, KY 40204
Come Back Inn
909 Swan Street
Louisville, KY 40204
Blue Horse Bar, Cafe, and Terrace
831 Phillips Ln
Louisville, KY 40280
Wild Eggs (Louisville)
1311 Herr Ln.
Louisville, KY 40222
Troll Pub Under the Bridge
150 W. Washington St.
Louisville, KY 40202
Waycool Cafe
120 W. Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
J. Graham's Cafe & Bar
335 W. Broadway
The Brown Hotel
Louisville, KY 40202
Lobby Bar at the Brown Hotel
335 W. Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
The English Grill at the Brown Hotel
335 W. Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
Sicilian Pizza & Pasta
629 S. Fourth St.
Louisville, KY 40202
Bluegrass Brewing Company-4th Street
660 South 4th Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Amici Cafe
316 W. Ormsby Ave.
Louisville, KY 40203
Buck's Restaurant and Bar
425 W Ormsby Avenue
Louisville, KY 40203
Derby Cafe at the Kentucky Derby Museum
704 Central Avenue
Louisville, KY 40280
