The Barret Bar

The Barret Bar The Barret Bar has a rich history of jovial mischief and underground notoriety. In 1994, the business expanded from a 1000 sq. ft. outdoor garden and patio.
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*21 AND UP*

new kitchen, new patio, and a fresh coat of paint - recently dubbed "the Jack Fry's of Pool Halls"

KITCHEN HOURS
Sunday: 4-10:45pm
Monday: closed
Tuesday: 4-10:45pm
Wednesday: 4-10:45pm
Thursday: 4-10:45pm
Friday: 4-12am
Saturday: 4-12am It once housed one of the cities largest bookie joints, a stag piano bar, a burlesque theater, and the infamous basement music hall - Barretones. Th

e Barret Bar has been a mecca for pool players since the 40's and currently offers weekly leagues and an open challenge for any shark willing to fish. shotgun bar with pool tables and reputed poker room to it's current 4000 sq. pool hall with the original 1947 bar and a newly finished 2400 sq. A new kitchen and grill menu offers casual dining in a friendly environment. The Barret Bar continues to be a shooters paradise and a favorite haunt for Louisville restaurant and bar industry professionals. Rick Wessling's father passed the business down to him in 1977 and Rick proudly admits that "since I was tall enough to mop, I was moppin' and I'm still here today". Welcome back to The Barret Bar.

See y’all on Tuesday!
04/05/2026

See y’all on Tuesday!

Beef Pita Pockets this week! Don’t miss out!
03/31/2026

Beef Pita Pockets this week! Don’t miss out!

Pastrami Sandwiches on special this week! Have a feeling these are going to go quick! 😋
03/17/2026

Pastrami Sandwiches on special this week! Have a feeling these are going to go quick! 😋

Korean Pulled Pork Tacos this week. You don’t want to miss these!
03/03/2026

Korean Pulled Pork Tacos this week. You don’t want to miss these!

Fish Tacos this week! Two for 8 bucks!
02/24/2026

Fish Tacos this week! Two for 8 bucks!

LIMITED PARKINGWALKUPS ENCOURAGEDOur lot is decently clear but Brent St. is still a mess along with most side streets in...
01/27/2026

LIMITED PARKING
WALKUPS ENCOURAGED
Our lot is decently clear but Brent St. is still a mess along with most side streets in the city. If you don’t have 4WD/AWD you’re better off staying home if you can. We’ll still be here when the snow finally melts!

Stay safe everyone!
01/25/2026

Stay safe everyone!

Barret will be closed Saturday and potentially Sunday in the interest of the safety of our staff and patrons. Stay tuned...
01/24/2026

Barret will be closed Saturday and potentially Sunday in the interest of the safety of our staff and patrons. Stay tuned for updates and be safe this weekend!

Salmon Fritters on special this week!
01/14/2026

Salmon Fritters on special this week!

Pork Chops, Mushrooms, and Brussels for our first full week of the new year! Don’t miss out!
01/06/2026

Pork Chops, Mushrooms, and Brussels for our first full week of the new year! Don’t miss out!

Have a happy and safe New Year from everyone at Barret! Taking some time to close and get some needed renovations done. ...
12/28/2025

Have a happy and safe New Year from everyone at Barret! Taking some time to close and get some needed renovations done. See y’all on Friday!

Come in and warm up with a French Dip Sandwich with Au Jus and a side of your choice this week!
12/16/2025

Come in and warm up with a French Dip Sandwich with Au Jus and a side of your choice this week!

Address

1012 Barret Avenue
Louisville, KY
40204

Opening Hours

Tuesday 4pm - 2am
Wednesday 4pm - 2am
Thursday 4pm - 2am
Friday 4pm - 2am
Saturday 4pm - 2am
Sunday 4pm - 2am

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