Always a good time, great beer and bourbon. Awesome trivia on Thursdays!
S H.
The server ADDED an extra $2 to her tip on my bill and added an extra $1 to another person's bill at our table. Went for the first time this week - it was trivia night and they were very busy. Instead of the manager telling us they didn't have staff to serve and give us a good experience we were sat on the deck with another table. Our server forgot drinks and left 2 in our party with no beverages for at least 15 minutes. Our food took 45 minutes to come out and burgers were overcooked, quesadilla was flavorless. Clearly, better options for food and service in the city - I'd stay way.Edited to add: Another missed opportunity: Bad Food, Bad Service, Long wait times. And it took 3 days for someone to reach out to me about our experience after leaving voicemails and calling. Spoke with Zach, a partner in the business who informed me they would retain the employee who STOLE from me and my friend. He justified her actions by saying she ONLY added a dollar and two dollars! He 'graciously' refunded just the tips my friend and I left for the thief, who is still working there. I am shocked a business owner thinks so little of their customers and the experiences they have.
Glene Mynhardt
We were so excited to try this brewery after seeing the many good reviews. We visited on a late Saturday afternoon and the entire venue was deserted. We found a place to sit and then ordered at the bar. They only had two of their own beers and the rest were guest taps. One included Yuengling. Very sad and disappointing. The few beers we had were okay, but the quiet interior, lack of a vibe, and just overall sad looking place (chairs all could use some replacements), we decided never to return. We wish this place the best and hope they can recover.
Jessica Vautard
A great place to meet up with friends!The older I get, the less I want to leave my home & my dogs. Great Floods is one exception to that: not only are they a pleasant walk away, but my dogs are welcome to join me both on the spacious outdoor patio and in the taproom itself. I love having the option to bring in outside food and dine alongside my pups while enjoying a beer with friends! Great Floods has a really pretty solid selection of their own brews as well as other craft selections, including ciders for those who aren't beer people, as well as frozen cocktails & wine. The staff is always friendly & helpful in making suggestions or letting you sample possible selections. Great Floods is a neighbourhood staple!
Jonathan Edward Doyle
Good food, drinks and atmosphere. Would definitely recommend.
Devin W.
Henry the goat dabbed up me and my boy cheese curd as soon as we walked in the door. Crafted a majestic BC IPA and got me absolutely schmammered. Also, there was a cute dog here named ace, he was a good boy.
Katie U.
My friends and I visit often - drawn by the great patio and trivia nights. They have a nice varied menu with unique options beyond typical bar food. My current favorites are the BBQ bacon burger with sweet potato fries and the pretzels with beer cheese. Food prices are reasonable given what you get. I'm not a beer drinker so can't speak to that.
Bruce C.
Went there for lunch today very small parking lot.We went in and stood at the podium for 3 to 5 minutes the place wasn't busy but not one came or even acknowledged us so we left not sure if we will try them again
J.R. Hubbard
Great find on vacation in Louisville. Their beer is solid, love the ESB and the people are super nice!
I still miss seeing cans of Great Flood on store shelves, but I'm happy to report that their Highlands taproom is as mood-lifting as ever. It's one of the most aesthetically pleasing taprooms in the area, for sure; their style is a combination of art deco flourishes and modern brewery trappings, and the result is warm and distinct. Really an ideal place to pop in and relax with a pint or two, although bear in mind that the Middletown location is the one with food service. I was initially drawn to Great Flood for its blonde ale and saison, but I actually think they excel most at dark beers. The '37 Porter is a low-key Louisville icon and I've never had a stout here that was shy of greatness. There's also a wide variety of guest taps and they get some uncommon, appealing beers on deck. The bartenders are easygoing and informative; they give great recommendations across the board and don't play favorites with Great Flood beers vs. the guest taps.This may not be my favorite brewery in the area, but I'd argue that it's the most underrated. Charming as hell with consistently strong output.
Scott G.
Good drinks with a nice bartender. I do a lot of local breweries and this one has a lot of good beers. Unfortunately they don't have food. If they did it would have been 5 stars.
Misty Harral
Love this place great atmosphere. Come here for the Derby City Runner club!
jeremy miller
The beer I tried was great!
Tony Henry
nice place to eat and drink, nice staff, and good service. A bit pricey, but what ain't these days.
Great service but the beers were just good.
Always a good time, great beer and bourbon. Awesome trivia on Thursdays!
The server ADDED an extra $2 to her tip on my bill and added an extra $1 to another person's bill at our table. Went for the first time this week - it was trivia night and they were very busy. Instead of the manager telling us they didn't have staff to serve and give us a good experience we were sat on the deck with another table. Our server forgot drinks and left 2 in our party with no beverages for at least 15 minutes. Our food took 45 minutes to come out and burgers were overcooked, quesadilla was flavorless. Clearly, better options for food and service in the city - I'd stay way.Edited to add: Another missed opportunity: Bad Food, Bad Service, Long wait times. And it took 3 days for someone to reach out to me about our experience after leaving voicemails and calling. Spoke with Zach, a partner in the business who informed me they would retain the employee who STOLE from me and my friend. He justified her actions by saying she ONLY added a dollar and two dollars! He 'graciously' refunded just the tips my friend and I left for the thief, who is still working there. I am shocked a business owner thinks so little of their customers and the experiences they have.
We were so excited to try this brewery after seeing the many good reviews. We visited on a late Saturday afternoon and the entire venue was deserted. We found a place to sit and then ordered at the bar. They only had two of their own beers and the rest were guest taps. One included Yuengling. Very sad and disappointing. The few beers we had were okay, but the quiet interior, lack of a vibe, and just overall sad looking place (chairs all could use some replacements), we decided never to return. We wish this place the best and hope they can recover.
A great place to meet up with friends!The older I get, the less I want to leave my home & my dogs. Great Floods is one exception to that: not only are they a pleasant walk away, but my dogs are welcome to join me both on the spacious outdoor patio and in the taproom itself. I love having the option to bring in outside food and dine alongside my pups while enjoying a beer with friends! Great Floods has a really pretty solid selection of their own brews as well as other craft selections, including ciders for those who aren't beer people, as well as frozen cocktails & wine. The staff is always friendly & helpful in making suggestions or letting you sample possible selections. Great Floods is a neighbourhood staple!
Good food, drinks and atmosphere. Would definitely recommend.
Henry the goat dabbed up me and my boy cheese curd as soon as we walked in the door. Crafted a majestic BC IPA and got me absolutely schmammered. Also, there was a cute dog here named ace, he was a good boy.
My friends and I visit often - drawn by the great patio and trivia nights. They have a nice varied menu with unique options beyond typical bar food. My current favorites are the BBQ bacon burger with sweet potato fries and the pretzels with beer cheese. Food prices are reasonable given what you get. I'm not a beer drinker so can't speak to that.
Went there for lunch today very small parking lot.We went in and stood at the podium for 3 to 5 minutes the place wasn't busy but not one came or even acknowledged us so we left not sure if we will try them again
Great find on vacation in Louisville. Their beer is solid, love the ESB and the people are super nice!
Restaurantji Recommends
I still miss seeing cans of Great Flood on store shelves, but I'm happy to report that their Highlands taproom is as mood-lifting as ever. It's one of the most aesthetically pleasing taprooms in the area, for sure; their style is a combination of art deco flourishes and modern brewery trappings, and the result is warm and distinct. Really an ideal place to pop in and relax with a pint or two, although bear in mind that the Middletown location is the one with food service. I was initially drawn to Great Flood for its blonde ale and saison, but I actually think they excel most at dark beers. The '37 Porter is a low-key Louisville icon and I've never had a stout here that was shy of greatness. There's also a wide variety of guest taps and they get some uncommon, appealing beers on deck. The bartenders are easygoing and informative; they give great recommendations across the board and don't play favorites with Great Flood beers vs. the guest taps.This may not be my favorite brewery in the area, but I'd argue that it's the most underrated. Charming as hell with consistently strong output.
Good drinks with a nice bartender. I do a lot of local breweries and this one has a lot of good beers. Unfortunately they don't have food. If they did it would have been 5 stars.
Love this place great atmosphere. Come here for the Derby City Runner club!
The beer I tried was great!
nice place to eat and drink, nice staff, and good service. A bit pricey, but what ain't these days.