Holy Grale

The beer selection is top notch! The ambiance is awesome with the church details contrasting delicious beer. And the food is just as high end as the beer selection. A bit pricey but you get what you pay for and I'd happily pay again. It's difficult to find good dark beer and Holy Grale delivered, yet there was something for all tastes. Highly recommend. The service staff is friendly and very knowledgeable.

I wanted to like Holy Grale more but unfortunately it's a 3 star for me, with the caveat being I wish I had ordered different things.I wasn't super hungry, so my husband and I split the pretzel with beer cheese, with the optional mustard upcharge, and the beef bourguignon. We had a group of four, including two friends, so we were seated upstairs, and we were the only party there... Downstairs is the bar and mostly two-top seating, although I did see a group of 3 there too.We started with the pretzel, which was good but I wanted it to be better, it's made with challah bread. I did really like the beer cheese even though it had a little kick (habanero) at the end. I feel like we made a bad choice splitting the beef bourguignon because I didn't think it was that big of a portion... It was served in a large bowl but didn't have a lot of beef. My second choice was the schnitzel and now I kind of wish we ordered that instead. Our friends ordered four dishes off the snack menu, including poutine, sauerkraut balls, the trout dip, and the beets and burrata, and enjoyed all of it. The best part of the meal for me was my cocktail, the Holy Ghost, which is their seasonal cocktail, and this one was apple cider-centric.Overall I wanted to be wowed here but unfortunately wasn't. Would definitely be willing to come back another time to try more of the menu, though, as it's a cute place. We had breakfast at Gralehouse yesterday too, and kind of the same deal - my meal was good but not super special (burrata toast).

am giving you my 9.5 year review...you read that right, I've been going here for roughly 9 years. Overall it's kinda gone down hill. Pre-covid it has THE BEST food and atmosphere. The inside was somewhat dark but had a lot of character and avoided the cookie cutter "upscale beer and food" look. They had a chef that made ridiculously good vegetarian AND burgers. This chef ended up moving to Chicago per the waitstaff. I asked because a few months after their departure you could see it and taste it in the menu so I knew something changed. Their peak was 2014-2019 for overall creativity and menu execution; meaning not only did the menu read amazingly but the execution on the menu was perfect. Flavor and texture didn't hint to being overcooked or over seasoned.Covid came and went and now the inside is light mauve with an over indexed "holy" look. The music is ....not sure, random aged pop? Food is disappointing. It's not bad by any means but it's not as good as it could be. Pasta dishes are overcooked, drenched in oil often, and too salty. Flavor comes from the food not kosher salt solely. We don't go here often especially after our last visit a few months ago but I hope their cooks and chefs continue to improve with experience.If you're a newcomer you might not notice and that's fine because blindfolded, it's not that bad. But if you knew you know, it's not anywhere close to where it used to be.

This place has good food and service. I like the environment and the beer. There is a lot to pick from.

Holy Grale never disappoints. From amazing food, a diverse beer selection, and top notch service you really can't go wrong stopping in for a visit. Don't be intimidated by the small appearance of the building. Once inside there are quite a few tables and ample bar seating, in addition to a spacious outdoor patio.

Second go around and this time I brought a small group with two being from Japan. In town for the scrap show and needed somewhere to get an adult beverage and some food so I chose here. The beer selection is awesome and the bartenders knowledge is equally awesome. The menu had four pages of beer and one of food. We had reservations for the upstairs but opted to eat outside as the weather was spectacular though I do wish I would have gone up and taken a look. The beautiful stained glass is breath taking. The building is a work of art by itself. The food was very good but portions are down and prices up due to the economy. The schnitzel was very tasty but needed spatzle or kraut to make it perfect. We also had the fries and dipping sauce. To our surprise the curry ketchup was delicious. Great meal in a neat old building and a great selection of beer so all is good.

My friend and I stopped in here after a tattoo appointment up the street, and it was exactly what we were searching for. We only had a couple hours to spare before driving back home to Michigan, so afternoon cocktails and snacks were the perfect way to end our trip to Louisville!We ordered some drinks and shared the "Cone of Fritjes" with 5 of the dipping sauces. It was so tasty and fun to watch each other's reactions to (then discuss) the interesting "flight" of mustards and dips!They were all delicious, and we seemed to keep changing our minds on which was our favorite!(Pro Tip: Mix two together for all new flavor combos!)We also decided to share the spinach salad, which was a fresh light escape in between bites of the warm and salty fritjes! Our bartender was fast and efficient, and knew how to make and serve everything on the menu. It was probably a 3-4 minute wait on the food, which is outstanding, considering it was pretty busy that day.The atmosphere here is so cool and inviting. Very spiritual with good vibes and all the decor & style you'd expect from a place named "Holy Grale."It was a bit chilly when my friend and I were there this past December, so the outdoor area wasn't being utilized. But I will make sure to snag a patio seat next time I'm in the area! It's beautiful!I highly recommend popping in here if you're close by! Grab a drink, try some fritjes!

What an amazing and unique venue with absolutely amazing and delectable food! I had previously been to Gralehaus, but Holy Grale is a step up into a more formal and breathtaking venue - the building is a formal church and full of charm and nods to its historic past. The food is phenomenal - the schnitzel may be better than what I've had in Germany or Austria! The spaetzle wasn't quite as life-changing, but I blame that on my own dislike of breadcrumbs (and I ordered knowing this, so this is absolutely not a reflection of the chef). Extensive collection of cider and beer, and the staff is friendly and more than willing to point you to a great choice. My cider was fantastic!Great place for date night, or just to meet other cool people in the know.

Fairly overpriced for what you get. $19 for a burger without sides. the burger was good, but not $19 good. I would assume that you're paying for the ambiance, but other than an impressive stained glass window, the only other decor is a hodgepodge of crucifixes and religious iconography placed haphazardly on the walls around a VERY cramped bar area. Compared to the surrounding highlands bars I suppose this place is impressive, but it didn't impress me enough to make me feel like i wasn't getting fleeced. I really wish this overpriced "gastropub" trend would die already.

Top notch. Food is outstanding. Great atmosphere. Tables are very small for those of us that like to eat a lot and with a variety. Service is top tier. Pork schnitzel and the saurakraut balls were our favorite.