10 Dive-ish Bars Open And Celebrating Christmas in Louisville

by Steve Hacker Dec 23, 2013, 11:30am EST

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by Steve Hacker Dec 23, 2013, 11:30am EST

Want to get away from relatives re-enacting key scenes from "It's a Wonderful Life" or "A Christmas Story?" Looking for something a bit different and/or dive-y? Here are ten places open and serving in Louisville on Christmas Day:

Mag Bar

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"F**k X-mas Goth Night" may have passed, but some other surly folk will almost certainly be around to celebrate on the 25th. Opens at 5 p.m. [Image: Facebook]

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1398 S 2nd St, Louisville, KY 40208

(502) 637-9052

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Freddie's Bar & Lounge

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Those seeking "a good pour at a fair price" can still do so on Christmas. Opens at noon. [Image: Facebook]

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220 W Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202

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Nach Bar

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Cold beer, a jukebox and a little Germantown flavor can be just the thing on Christmas. Opens at 8 p.m.

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969 Charles St, Louisville, KY 40204

(502) 637-4377

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Outlook Inn

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Outlook Inn lays claim to being "Louisville's oldest tavern," though it is unclear if their famous Bloody Mary has been around that long. Opens at 4 p.m. Christmas Day. [Image: Facebook]

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916 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY 40204

(502) 583-4661

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Sergio's World Beers

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"Home to over 1000 beers," Sergio's is open to being somebody's home for Christmas. Opens at 2 p.m. [Image: Sergio's official site]

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1605 Story Ave, Louisville, KY 40206

(502) 618-2337

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The Back Door

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"One of the friendliest bars in Louisville" where "newcomers and out-of-town visitors can relax and mingle" may be a perfect choice for Christmas Day. Opens at 6 p.m. [Image: Back Door official site]

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1250 Bardstown Rd, #116, Louisville, KY 40204

(502) 451-0659

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Big Bar

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A little cramped, but diverse, open and full of reasonably priced drinks. Opens at 8 p.m. Christmas Day. [Image: Yelp]

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1202 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40204

(502) 618-2237

Castaway Lounge

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One Yelp reviewer says: "Cheap drinks and drunk American Idol contestants. What more could you ask for?" Opens at 6 p.m. Christmas Day. [Image: Facebook]

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6901 Shepherdsville Rd, Louisville, KY 40219

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Gerstle's Place

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Established in 1924, Gerstle's "has taken on many face lifts over the years," but whatever it looks like, someone will still be slinging beers on Christmas Day. Opens at 6 p.m.