Hunting for a new happy hour spot? Try this Louisville restaurant for nachos, oysters and more

Upon walking into Cask Southern Kitchen & Bar, the little chalkboard sign welcomes you in with a handwritten message: “We’re happy you’re here!”

There may be an extra helping of happy during happy hour, offered from 3-6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

The restaurant opened in late 2019 at 9980 Linn Station Road as a different concept and turned into Cask Southern Kitchen & Bar amid the coronavirus pandemic.

At the center of the space sits a rectangular bar decorated with draping plants and light fixtures. Signature cocktails, priced at $10-$11, come with names such as the “Kentucky og,” billed as the best Old Fashioned in town, and the “Mama said there’d be days like this.” Several local beers are on tap and Cask boasts a large bourbon collection.

The menu covers a wide span of options, from a cup of gumbo to a smoked meatloaf sandwich to a pan-seared ribeye. There are midday specials called “Lunch Box,” including bowls, smaller starters and the option to order a half-sized sandwich and soup or salad.

During happy hour, Cask offers $6 glasses of wine and cocktails, plus specials on beer and appetizers.

Popular items include the pulled pork nachos, topped with pico de gallo, pimento cheese queso, pickled red onions, pickled jalapenos, and avocado. Cask also has a weekly special on oysters, which cost $1.25 every Thursday.

We featured Cask Southern Kitchen & Bar in our series, “Best Thing I Ate This Week,” which you can find on Instagram.com/courierjournal.

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