Al's Bar

It's a dive bar.  In fact, it's the div-iest dive bar you'll find.  That being said, Al's is a pretty cool spot.  It's in a sketchy part of town that's improving every year because of good businesses like Al's, Arcadium and the Donut Shop who should get a lot of credit for helping the gentrification of the neighborhood.

There is NOTHING aesthetically pleasing about Al's, but the beer selection is very good - as is the food.  It draws a diverse crowd, which is nice.  There tends to be live music or poetry or a B-movie or some sort of entertainment just about every night.  There is a coin-op pool table, skee-ball and, I think, ping pong.  If you dig a dive bar, Al's might be the place for you.

Ok Lexington, you got one up on us in Louisville with this spot.

Apparently this corner has not always been the safest spot and used to be known for all sorts of seedy deals. However, Al's was apparently the first of a few businesses now standing in the area that have helped to transform the neighborhood and it doesn't appear to be in the typical gentrification sort of way where residents are pushed out (at least from my outsider's perspective).

It's a really diverse crowd at Al's and rightfully so. Good food and good beer is universally loved so when its sold at outstandingly low prices it should draw in just about anyone and everyone.

Seriously it's 6 or 7 bucks for gourmet burgers made with local beef! They've got a list
of a dozen or so specialty burgers named after regulars. The AJ was absolutely delicious with apples, balsamic vingegarette bacon and cheese on top. Plus homemade pickles on the side!

Next time I'm gonna try the lamb, which is only a $1 up charge.

Was there a dude or two that weren't paying patrons chilling at the bar watching tv? Yeah, that appeared to be the case on my particular visit but really, who cares?

Also, check out the live music on the weekends.

Amazing menu with diverse food. Cheap as hell and great stage !!