Gerstle's Place

Hang out at the outside back bar...the best place to be on a Friday summer night with friends.

Yes, I'm a little biased, as I've become a regular at this fine watering hole over the last few months. But Gerstles is awesome, can't beat live music every night of the week, free pool & trivia on Mondays & staff who aims to please. The bar is pretty chill from Sun to Thurs, but Fri & Sat is always wall to wall packed (mostly with what appears like the yacht club guys/gals trying to slum it at a dive & failing because Gerstles isn't really a dive at all).

Drinks: good pricing and interesting shots

Food: Try the QuesoDilla

SO TRAGIC!

We were really excited about a GREAT band that we try to check out each time they visit Louisville- MOJOFLO (fun and funky!)... unfortunately the snobbery was out in full force at this St. Matthew's location.

We had a great time dancing to the sweet grooves of brassy goodness that is the MOJOFLO... until our lovely neighbors decided to start kicking my boyfriend in the behind! That's right... people were so nasty about ... well who knows what they were being mean about ... that they were pushing and shoving him from behind. It honestly felt like the high school experience I am grateful to have never had.

Barbie doll look alikes would stare me up and down like I was a pariah to society. We were really just trying to enjoy ourselves in the small spaces we had to dance. At least I was enjoying myself and smiled back at them. They were just standing there in their 8 inch high heels, trying to stay upright, judging me because I do not buy into the overdone facade. I try to keep my personal style light, comfy, and my makeup flattering yet natural. This does not mean I am not aware of trends... but sheesh, I felt more outcasted that I do at Fourth Street Live...

Talk about MEAN GIRLS!

On top of all of this, at the beginning of the night, while we were waiting to see the band, I spotted an almost open table and headed there while the boys bought drinks. I was quickly informed by an older lady that the seats were taken. When I asked if I could sit until they returned, she curtly responded "NO!" "Really?" I asked, as my tired legs complained up at me... "Really..." She said.

Now, I feel that we all live in this world together, and that we should take care of and look out for one another. I believe that kindness goes a LONG way. I also believe that if I wanted a second high school experience, I would have, well honestly, I didn't even encounter anything that cruel during my blissful four years of adolescence.

I will NOT be returning to Gerstle's. You could not pay me to go back. Bartender Jason (who used to work at The Hideaway- awesome guy!), always takes care, but unfortunately, he works in a cesspool of hatred and cruelty.

People of St. Matthew's - LEARN TO BE NICE TO YOUR NEIGHBORS, PLEASE!