USA TODAY named its Bars of the Year. This Louisville favorite made the list

Neat Bourbon Bar in Louisville made USA TODAY’s list of best bars in the country.

The USA TODAY Bars of the Year 2024 list , released today, features 27 bars from dives to high-end cocktail bars.

"We are honored to receive this recognition and hope that it brings more interest to Kentucky and its bourbon industry," Neat's co-owners, Owen and Danie Powell, told the Courier Journal.

USA TODAY Network food journalists live and work in states across the country. They know their communities, and they pooled their expertise to select the list, which includes the places they spend their time and recommend to readers and friends.

Why Neat is one of the best bars in the US

Neat was chosen because of its rare bourbon collection, vintage-inspired decor and standout cocktails.

Here’s more about Neat and how the list was decided:

Neat Bourbon Bar in Louisville named one of the top bars in the country: What to know

Cheers: These are the Bars of the Year 2024

Reach food reporter Amanda Hancock at ahancock@courier-journal.com.

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