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Sergio's World Beers
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 2 pm - 12 am
Fri-Sat 2 pm - 2 am
Sun 2 pm - 11 pm
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Dive-y, Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
46 reviews for Sergio's World Beers
Review Highlights
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"It has the best beer selection I have ever found." In 5 reviews -
"Beer specials every day (2$ Two Hearted Tuesdays." In 3 reviews -
"...ATM at the front of the place if you forget to bring cash." In 2 reviews
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46 reviews in English
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Review from Jesse F.
Ceviche+hundreds of beers = best damn eatery around.
However, I have a disclaimer. This place is damn near impossible to find.
Sergio's started when the owner's wife told him he had to get his beer and glass collection out of the house. Soon thereafter he opened up a bar and the rest is history.
The bar is a very small space, so be prepared to feel a little cramped, especially during busy hours.
That said, this place has the best damn selection of beer I've ever seen.
Literally hundreds of beers are available by the bottle and many by the tap. They have stuff from all over the world. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable as well.
And then there was food. Sergio's has a chef that makes amazing Ceviche, (which if you've never had, you have to try.) In fact, one of my friend's made an entire meal of it.
The only bad part of Sergio's is that we don't have one in Cincinnati. -
Review from Jon A.
Commitment. Somewhere along the way we learn what commitment means. As a teen we don't really understand it, but we refute it those in 7th grade who so such commitment in relationships by holding hands in the hallway -- and some of us revere that, others dismiss it. In college we begin to commit to ourselves, and our missions: to grow up, to excel, to sully such an opportunity. Then, after college... life demands commitment. The average life brims with the easier options to commit to: "of course I'll commit to a job that provides me the security to have a home, a dog, a relationship, and TV shows to up the ante of commitment. Or, committing to yourself to lead the life you've always dreamed of -- no matter what it is: a marathon runner, raising a family or being a bachelor(ette) world traveler. Life begs & pleads us to be committed, but it's damn hard to commit to *exactly* what we want for ourselves & for the world. Sergio, you Sir, are committed to your dreams.
There is only one way a bar (a house?) can get to 1,400 beers, with nearly 50 draft choices that have proved elusive for others to find & to offer. Sergio might have sacrificed everything to make this place happen. From choosing a location that isn't festooned with any signage to ram shackling furniture and coolers and shelves to sacrificing pragmatism to have every beer have its own unique glass.
Other reviews hit the details of what you should know before walking in. I offer though... don't know anything, expect nothing other than a man and his world of beers (well, have cash on you). One day these doors will shutter, and I'd almost expect sooner than later -- however the mention of a "Club" on the front cover of the menu might suggest that Sergio has put together some sort of alliance to keep in tact this refuge of quietude -- literally, they specifically mention that there will not be music here as thoughtful conversation in quiet should be expected, and demanded. As much as Michelin rated chefs who are committed to offal, to their passion, Sergio is committed to offer an experience that you cannot have anywhere else in America. Stop and think about that level of commitment, and your possible experience that you can have nowhere else in the world. When you're there... walk over to the 48 inch big screen tv from 1993 that's turned off & propped in the corner to look at your reflection & realize how perfect -- how very perfect it is to experience such commitment. -
Review from Steve B.
2/13/2012 1 Check-in Here
Respect. If you like beer, come here.
I was in town from NJ, with a bit of time to kill and wanting to see more of the "craft beer scene" in Louisville. With my East Coast snobbery fully intact, I parked nearby, walked past, then doubled back and went in.
Before coming to Louisville, I knew a few good bars and stores would exist in town, but didn't expect much. Yelp said to come here, so I did.
Within 5 minutes of walking around, I decided to "just get something on tap" while looking. Even that was a difficult decision! Throughout my travels I've seen probably 80-85% of the beers available at Sergio's, but never ever in one place. The man himself wasn't there, and I only had 45 minutes to check the place out, but if you have a craving for a craft beer, come here.
A bar like this couldn't exist in NYC, it would be impossible to refill the shelves so fast.
Even the snobbiest beer snob from NYC and NJ should come here if in town or in the area, Sergio's World Beers is a true destination. -
Review from Ariel Lizardbreath W.
Louisville, KY
5/20/2012
Sergio's World Beers is one of my favorite places in the world. Sergio has a great collection of beers and is a great guy to boot. I was recently there with a danish friend of mine, and he was surprised that he hadn't heard of half of the danish breweries Sergio was carrying at the time!
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Review from Melanie K.
Louisville, KY
1/12/2012
"Here's to women, beer and song.... may none of them be flat."
There is nothing flat or unimpressive about this small hole in the wall bar. When you walk in refrigerators of chilled beers line the walls, bottles of beer line the ledges, and then you realize, there are several kegs tapped at the bar. I am by no means a beer lover, but I love drinking beer at this place.
Many reviewers will tell you about Sergio, who is always at work, and my story is the same. I have a preference of having a couple favorite brands. Sergio took my likes and interests, listened to me like my best girlfriends, and then offered me new gateway beers to try.
If you are new to beer, or interested in trying unique brands, please visit Sergio. You will not be sorry that you did. There is an ongoing joke that their is no terrible domestic here. So strap in and take a more reasonably priced tour of the world through beer.
I always love when my beer comes in the specialty brand glass designed for my beer. Despite the hundreds of beer that is carried here, you will find a glass for just about everyone.
Sergio will definitely always be my custom glass to any good beer experience.Listed in: Local's Only Louisville Tour
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Review from Brittney H.
Louisville, KY
I simply can't understand how anyone would give this place less than a five.
I've been trying to figure out how to review this for awhile now. This is one of the places that I would take any out-of-towners to truly experience the best Louisville has to offer. That's a big statement right there.
Let's start with the first time I went. This place is LITERALLY a hole in the wall. I am 100% convinced that this place stays in business purely by word of mouth and regulars. That is my kinda place right there. Also, I'm glad it is like that, it keeps those who know in, and those who don't, out. Call me an elitist. (ok, not yet)
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But the man with the plan (Sergio) knows what he is doing.
He knows everything you could ever want to know about beer, and then some.
He knows how every single beer in his restaurant tastes (in case you managed to miss the other reviews, that's over 1400).
He knows where they came from (because he goes on a hiatus to buy them straight from the vendors themselves).
He knows when you're sleeping and when you are awake... (have I seriously still got your attention?!)
He knows the price of all of them and who bought what - it is on the honors system - but trust me - he knows.
He knows his customers.
He knows a bajllion languages (I can't remember exactly how many, but it is a lot), English being his second - though you would never know it.
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He wears funny hats when he drinks.
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Oh and with 1400 beers to choose from, you might need a taxi. Oh and word to the wise, don't ask for water. Or soda. Bring cash, they don't take credit cards. -
Review from Elizabeth B.
Louisville, KY
11/23/2011
One of the best kept secrets in Louisville! This hole in the wall spot that doesn't even have a sign is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. I am not a big beer drinker, but I have found several brews that I really like here.
The best part of this spot? Sergio. He is such an interesting man if you have a chance to chat with him. His knowledge of beer is incredible and he has tasted every single one of the over 1,000 beers that he has in stock. If he doesn't have something you want (which is highly unlikely) he will look for it for you and try to get it.
When you are looking for a chill and low-key evening look for the flags in the window at Sergios, hole up in a booth and enjoy some exotic beer. -
Review from Mike X.
NY
2/28/2012
My homie took me through this oasis for two-hearted tuesday and I was blown away, kind of like Giorgio Tsoukalos' hair.
Endless bottle selection with a massive tap offering to match. Coming from NYC, this easily killed it way harder than spots like Spuyten Duyvil and Beerkraft in selection, crowd and chill vibes from the staff. Sergio's is my new hometown hero.
Fuck yes, Sergio's. -
Review from Alex S.
10/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
Um ... what! This is the perfect beer bar. A hidden oasis of drinking in Louisville. Honestly, I could not have been happier.
Let's talk selection. They have over 1,400 beers here! ONE THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED UNIQUE BEERS! If that doesn't blow your mind right out of your face, then I don't know what will. Most of the beers are in bottles placed in coolers throughout the building. Just when you think you've seen every beer, you walk a little further and find another cooler full of more beers. More beers I say!
You grab a beer from the cooler or from a tap (which they also have many) and go to your seat. I went to pay but was told, "Nope, just remember what you drink. It's the honor system here." Say what!? I did find that it was cash only at the end of the night, so just be warned about that.
We even met Sergio (yes, of Sergio's World Beers) and the man is awesome. Friendly, talkative, and even remembered my name at the end of the night as I was walking out. And when he told me to come again, I really felt like he meant it. Huzzah.
They have food here, but I didn't try any. A large menu though full of things like gyros and fries and all kinds of food that probably would go well with beer.
If you're going for atmosphere, this place isn't it. But honestly, I think I love it even more for that. This is the definition of a hidden gem - you'd drive right by it without blinking. It's not very well lit, there are boxes of beer everywhere, the benches and chairs are old and not stable (mine kept rocking) ... but you know, I loved it even more because of that, not in spite of that. It feels just like I want it to. No frills or thrills, just great beer.
This really did feel like the perfect underground beer bar. A secret that you'd only know to check out if someone tells you. And I'm telling you right now.
Go my friends. Drink and be merry,Listed in: Day Trip Cincinnati, Alex's Whirlwind Adventure to…
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Review from Alex K.
Support this guy. Even if you hate beer- pay Sergio a visit bc he is like the Rain Man of beer and he will change your world...of beer. After 3 or 4 visits myself (other side of town or it would be much more,) here's what I recommend- first, take a lap around the place just to appreciate what you're dealing with. Yup, you counted right, that's a butt-ton of beer selection. Don't forget to look in the kitchen, bc yes thats where even more selection resides. Ok, second, take a deep breath and don't pass out from sheer overwhelmation (coining that fictitious word.) This place tends to make you feel like a little speck of dirt in an eternally infinite universe, bc numbers, countries, cultures, histories, time, space, continuums tend to start to reel through your brain all amounting to "holy crap how am I EVER going to make a decision?" So to repeat step 2- breathe and don't pass out. On to step 3, walk up to Sergio and say Hi. The rest will work itself out.
He will put you at ease in a very friendly and welcoming manner, and you should ask his recommendation for your favorite type of beer, or list of flavors, and/or price range. He will ask you a few more questions to narrow down his recommendation then tell you from memory exactly which room, which cooler, which row, and which isle that particular beer is. After the first brew, you will love this place, and with the (generally high gravity) liquid confidence-booster coursing through your system you may even feel a bit adventurous and demand of Sergio, "yes just like that, only take me up a notch, let me know what you REALLY wanted to show me, after you eased me in a bit, I'd appreciate it."
Do note: this is a CASH ONLY dive bar. Nothin' fancy like credit card machines, just an incredible selection of delicious beers. There is an ATM, but avoid the $3.00 service charge by coming prepared.
Oh haha I've wanted to try this but didn't want to risk getting kicked out: someone please ask for a Bud Light. Please!Listed in: L'ville Dives
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Review from Amanda D.
2/19/2012 1 Check-in Here
Amazing beer selection and I love how it was almost a secret treasure hunt to find this place. Don't let it deceive you when you walk in, it's not that small just walk to the left of the bar and there's ample seating in the back. If they're busy you won't get a waiter unless you're a regular so introduce yourself as a new person to a person near the bar and they will get you to someone who can take your order and help you decide. I knew what kinds of brew I liked and I told the guy and he grabbed a couple of beers thy both ended up being amazing, then personally brought us our food and sat down to talk to us. Really awesome place definitely will be back.
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Review from Kevin A.
9/3/2011
Not sure how to describe Sergio's to someone else. My friends raved about the selection for a while, but I thought, "Surely they can't have THAT great of a selection. I've been to plenty of places with a big beer selection." I shouldn't have been so quick to judge: this is like a beer museum, like the basement of that weird uncle of yours who really loves beer and everything about beer - a little disorganized, but full of beer paraphernalia. I've been to plenty of places where I stumbled across 2-3 beers I'd never seen before. Sergio's has at least 30 I'd never heard of, and that was with a fairly cursory perusal of their coolers. Pricing's great, too. No attempts to make you pay for them to carry all that weird inventory.
...And everyone who works here knows and loves beer. If you want something, just describe what you like, and they'll guide you. Excellent bar staff.
The Mexican restaurant is weird. Not sure what that has to do with beer. Ambience is definitely lacking back there.
Not sure about ratings. For total beer nerds: 4.5 stars with bit for ambience. For non-beer nerds: 4. Dock .5 for the weird Mexican place? Minus one point for not taking credit cards. (Hello, 1995. Hello, tax evasion.)
P.S. There's a small parking lot around back if you can't find something on the street. Go through the building closest to the lot - the one that's completely unmarked as having anything to do with Sergio's. -
Review from Lynn L.
9/7/2011
Soooooo....finally checked this place out with a co-worker! It was nuts! I felt like I was in my grandparents' basement from the 60s, with vinyl-coated tables and chairs. There were hundreds of taps all over the walls, and lots of beer posters. No sign on the outside - you've just gotta know where it is.
Sergio was SO friendly, and it was cool - either choose from the draft list, or rifle through the various coolers to choose a bottle (all prices are marked on there). It was really relaxed too, when we went to pay, he was like "what did you have"? Fortunately, we only had 3 beers each, so could remember.
Every beer had its own specialty glass - and I love that kind of touch.
The food menu was kind of weird. We got a couple of appetizers to share (chili wontons and pretzel with "magic cheese"). Neither were impressive, so I will choose something else next time!
Unbeatable beer selection, chill vibe - what's not to love? -
Review from Tomas R.
Louisville, KY
2/25/2012
I have yet to actually eat here, but this is the best place in town to go and have whatever kind of beer you could possibly imagine. Hang out and relax with your friends. Talk for once without a tv blasting in your face.
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Review from Keith G.
Louisville, KY
8/22/2011
One word describes this place...Awesome. I'm so lucky that I live so close to this bar. This bar has the most amazing, eclectic beer selection ever.
Side note: Please don't come here if you want a Bud Light or Mike's Hard Lemonade, this is not the place for that.
If you are a beer connoisseur, as I sometimes like to think I am, then you will simply love this place. Sergio's has over 1000 different types of beers, so you could go here everyday for years and not taste the same beer twice, if you so choose. If you feel overwhelmed by the massive beer selection like I did, not to worry, the staff is very courteous and friendly and will help you find a beer that will suit your needs.
Sergio's also offers a various selection of food, but don't come here on an empty stomach. I found the food to be decent. It definitely tasted better after a few drinks, but hey...what doesn't.
The atmosphere of the bar is very inviting. There is plenty of space at the bar to hang out, and there are also plenty of tables and chairs throughout to hang out and talk. There isn't loud music blaring in the background, so it' s a fantastic place to take someone to get a few drinks and talk about your day, other people, unicorns, or discuss how you could care less about the Kardashian's wedding.
As far as location goes, this place can be tricky to find. There is no sign on this place anywhere, you kind of just have to know where it is. There are international flags hanging in the windows of this establishment, and that is how you know you have arrived. Sergio's doesn't really have a parking lot either, but it's usually not too hard to find parking on the street. If you are a pro at parallel parking then you should have no problem finding a parking spot. Another important fact is they only accept cash here, so keep that in mind. They do have an ATM in the bar, but it does charge a $3.00 fee.
I definitely recommend Sergio's World Beers. Superb beer selection, inviting atmosphere, and decent food...what more could you ask for? -
Review from Phyllis K.
Pittsburgh, PA
1/9/2012
I like beer a lot. My friend thinks beer is a religion. When we came into sergio's he nearly shat himself. HOW CAN SO MUCH GOODNESS EXIST IN ONE PLACE?
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Review from J L.
Portland, OR
2/20/2012
Great beer selection with a lot of quirky charm.
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Review from Rachel F.
German beers? Yup. Belgium, Czech, Japanese, Mexican? Yup. Sour, Lambic, Red, Wheat, Bock, IPA. You name it - they've got it. 1,400 beers!!
Weirdest beer? So far for me was the Mexican Chili Beer. It had an actual chili pepper in the beer. For who knows how long. Talk about clearing the sinuses! Practical - not so much. But it was the talk of the table. And the table to the left and right of us.
The owner is amazing. Super interesting guy. Apparently started it from not much of anything and turned it into one of the top 3 I believe in #beers in the country. Right here in Louisville. What a city!
Tip: Really look around. There are coolers EVERYWHERE. Make sure to look in the kitchen and all the way in the back too. A lot of it is sorted by country, and if you have anybody in the group that isn't a big beer drinker there are some great lambics and fruit beers in the Belgium section in the main seating area.
Cheers! Beers!! -
Review from Ingrid C.
5/29/2011 2 Check-ins Here
"Meet me at Sergios in 10, kay?"
Nectar to my ears.
I love Sergio's.
I came here on my birthday with a friend of mine - beer aficionado- that (I believe) only came to Louisville to visit me just for this place.
Sergio's got some primo stuff, but you have to talk about the esoteric beer knowledge to prove yourself enough to go behind locked doors and inside the walk-ins. Sergio does it (with his awesome Brazilian cap and all) for the love of the game (the game meaning beer).
Meanwhile, everything that's out is good enough to assuage the needs of us wannabes.
On a side note, I loved the garlickyness of his guacamole. Odd menu choices indeed.
If you love beer, like really really love it, you'll love Sergio's.Listed in: Places I Drink
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Review from James W.
Philadelphia, PA
1/11/2012
This place is my dream come true! It is unmarked and you walk in a back door and see walls of beer. Making your way through the tables to the bar you are hit with more beer and tons of rare taps! They have everything and Sergio is a beer master. Just go!!
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Review from Tracy A.
Dayton, OH
1/12/2012
Had a great time. They were very accommodating to our big party. So many beers, it can be overwhelming. (corner bar next door can be a little scary, though.)
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Review from Lauren N.
Stone Mountain, GA
I love it here! It has the best beer selection I have ever found.
We make sure to go 2-3 times every time we come up from Atlanta. -
Review from Jamie C.
11/6/2011
Best beer selection and I love love love the quiet, chill atmosphere. A great place to relax on any night of the week. Bartender was very knowledgeable and nice.
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Review from Andrea P.
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY
2/18/2011
I absolutely love Sergio's. The best beer selection around and their pretzels and magic cheese dipping sauce hits the spot with a beer in-hand.
Cash only. and although the $3 ATM machine fee goes toward Sergio's son's college fund, it did not dispense my friend's 60 bucks the other night, but still withdrew from her account. Kindly, Sergio resolved the issue by paying it back. So please beware of that machine!
Be sure to ask about their specials, as they do not post them but online.
As long as I like beer, I will be there. -
Review from Mark W.
5/29/2011
Great beer selection, eclectic crowd, mediocre to poor food, strange venue, great staff.
Reminds me of dining in someone's half finished basement... but if you're really into beer and getting a wide selection, this is definitely the place. Not much to say about the frozen/microwaved pretzel appetizer, nor the general dining selection. -
Review from Erin Y.
Louisville, KY
11/27/2011
Really great hidden beer bar.
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Review from Andy S.
Fort Myers, FL
In all my talking about bars and beer I have never been to an establishment like Sergio's before. If you know what your expectations should be and you really, really, love beer - then you'll love Sergio's.
Easy to find and easy to pass by, Sergio's is located on Story ave. No Sign hangs on the storefront to establish you have reached Sergio's. Every visible window is covered with a flag prohibiting anyone to see in or out of the establishment. The first time I went to Sergio's I walked past it twice thinking the building had to be vacant or used as storage.
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The inside reminds me... like... Pee Wee Herman opened up a bar. Beer is EVERYWHERE! Bottles line the bar. Tap handles circle the parameter in layers. Coolers upon coolers of bottled beer greet you at every corner. I was told Sergio's has 1000 different beers to choose from. Sergio says the number is actually closer to 1,300. YES, 1,300 DIFFERENT beers and all of them craft, or rare, or micro, or import... on and on (they even have Mikkellers on DRAFT!).
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My friends and I will meet in the back after work on Tuesday for the $2 Two Hearted Ale special. If Tuesday doesn't work for you Sergio's has a beer special for every day of the week. You can go to http://www.sergiosworl... for the list. Anyway, the back room has tables, booths, more coolers and a bunch of random boxes adding to the atmosphere of drinking in a speakeasy, or a friends wreck-room, which I like. It makes the experience more personal.
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Some people have said the staff seemed unfriendly. Not true. They're just a different breed. You might have to initiate conversation but the bartender, or Sergio himself, are more than happy to talk about beer or make a suggestion. The one bartender I usually see, once wore a shirt that read "No Smiling" and I only saw him break that rule twice. But still, he was friendly and helpful.
On to the food. Sergio's offers a full menu covering everything from cviche to cheese steak. So far I've only had the wontons and a pretzel. Both ace.
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Even if you don't love beer like I do a trip to Sergio's is worth at least a curios look. How often do you find a bar that's more like a secret club? A bar that only accepts cash, that doesn't keep a tab of what you're drinking, and has customers pay on the honor system. For Louisville, this is certainly a one of a kind. It all makes sense when I think of Sergio's as not a bar but a place to chip in and drink with friends. -
Review from damien r.
Rancho Cordova, CA
5/27/2011 4 photos
Hey Sergio it's Damien, I came by tonight w/ my baby niece kathryn and you really did a great job making us all feel welcome. Thank you to you and your crew for good food and great beer. I will most definitely be coming back.
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Review from Christopher B.
Louisville, KY
9/16/2010 10 Check-ins Here
Everyone has said it already, Sergio's rules. Hands down the best bar for beers anywhere near Louisville. An amazing tap list, and the bottle list is extremely lengthy. Beer specials every day (2$ Two Hearted Tuesdays!!!), and an extensive food menu (the chile wontons are delicious). Others have said it is hard to find, but just look for the flag-covered windows, a beer haven awaits within.
Scouts honor.Listed in: Get Your Craft Beer On
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Review from David R.
3/20/2010
Good ol' Sergio's. I can say this without hyperbole: if Sergio's was anywhere within public transit distance from my house (in Chicago), I would be there at least once a week. Within walking distance, multiple times per week. But I doubt that a bar like this could flourish in a big city. The front feels like someone's living room, only with a small bar and several beer refrigerators; the back is like a cross between a modern speakeasy and a VFW hall.
I started off back there because I wanted somewhere quiet to sip my beer and read. As the evening went on and the room filled a bit, it became much more fun to people watch. Then after a while I learned that everyone is a friend in Sergio's back room, myself included. I won't say too much...there may or may not have been a poker game and a lot of off-color humor, but it was just pure, honest, fun camaraderie. I heard some of the funniest lines in my entire life that night, and everyone was really friendly.
And oh yeah--the beer. A couple dozen drafts (all good stuff) and hundreds of different bottles (mostly good stuff). To give you an idea of the variety, I counted 17 Bell's labels, some of which I'd never heard of. But after a while, I lost track of what I was drinking. For the most part I was trying new stuff; this joint is great for that: I could probably drink ten different beers a night for several weeks just sampling ones I'd never had before. I can't remember how much it cost either..but who cares?
Even if I had sat back there by myself the whole evening, this would still be a solid 4.5. How much you socialize is up to you, but whether you take up with the good ol' boys or sit quietly reading, you can do it while drinking an amazing variety of beers!Listed in: KY-OH-IN Road Trip 2010
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Review from azung k.
Louisville, KY
12/14/2009 1 photo
"If this is the gay bar (Fuzion), I am going to ditch you here so they can eat you alive" I tell my friend who lead me to Sergio's World Beers.
There's only one sign outside the store and it says "Fusion". How peculiar. And the windows are completely covered with flags. How suspicious. We brace ourselves and walk in to the bar.
Wow. A person with Beer OCD decided to open a store here. This is beer drinker's heaven, but don't bring your stuck-up bitch girlfriend here. She'll probably frown at the smell of used oil and dirt in the glasses. And god forbids we see that look on her face, amirite? -
Review from Jas S.
Cleveland, OH
10/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
Walking in to this place was not really what I was expecting. However, the bartender (Corey I think) made us feel right at home. Gave me a tour of the place and they have well over 1000 beers. WOW! I could go back daily.
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Review from Cinimod S.
Louisville, KY
11/10/2009
Don't let the lack of a sign and the flag covered windows fool you, there is a bar back there.
Know your beers and be ready to learn a lot more than you thought you knew from Sergio, who will likely be behind the bar/running the operation.
The beer list is the most extensive I have seen, ever, somewhere between 750-1000 beers in the place. Its absolutely incredible, and features the largest selection of Belgian beers outside of Belgium.
They have a food menu but we tried only beer, and barely put a dent in the list. Go, but don't order a miller lite. -
Review from David H.
Louisville, KY
12/2/2010
Delicious beers and more taps than I can count.
First of all, I love that they have no signage. It gives it a real hole-in-the-wall feel and adds a little challenge on your first visit. Second of all, the beer selection here is outstanding. You make your selection from a computer print out being passed around with the current tap selections. Expect to see a few choices crossed out, but like I said, more choices than you can count. If you like to drink craft beer, you need to make a stop at Sergio's.
They have food but it's nothing special, just more fuel for the drinking. -
Review from Brady Y.
New York, NY
2/27/2010
Amazing beer selection. Sergio certainly is passionate about beer! He's fun, too. Very eccentric in a charming way.
The food is great too, especially the ceviche.
SOOO MANY TAPS
cash only but there's an ATM in the bar.
Don't come here looking to drink cheap nasty beer because he will laugh you out.
The men's room has a collection of bottles of beer that taste like pee (bud light, high life, etc.) -
Review from Beth M.
Charlottesville, VA
3/3/2010
Well I'll just reiterate what everyone else has said...this place is awesome. They have around 25 beer on tap plus around 4 refrigerators scattered throughout with hundreds of other labels. They have great specials (like Tuesday night $2 Two-Hearted...one of my all-time favorite) during the week. I haven't treid the food, but maybe next time I'll have to.
As for the place itself, it is kind of hard to find...just look for the flags hanging in the window! Or, if you want lot parking, turn just after it and go around to the back for a free lot! -
Review from Mike T.
Stone Mountain, GA
1/3/2010 4 Check-ins Here
Best beer bar I've ever been to, bar none. That is saying something. We went here on a random suggestion from a friend-of-a-friend at the Mag Bar, and man am I glad we did.
It's a little hole-in-the-wall place, that we almost missed even though we had a GPS. Walking in, it took us a second to get our bearings and realize that the main seating section was in the back past the bar. The owner Sergio is the bartender, cook, and waiter -- or at least, the night we went, he was. That night was a little out of the ordinary too, because there was a large party that was doing a 6-course meal, so Sergio was rather busy. Even while having to deal with that, he still got us beer though. The guy knows his stuff -- you tell him what you like, he will make a suggestion. He's very nice, and open to conversation.
The beer list is absolutely phenomenal. There is a draft selection that Sergio changes up every so often, and the bottled beers are all listed with what type they are, and a beer rating where applicable (I think from Beer Advocate, but I can't remember). At the front of the tome o' beers, it gives a detailed description of each of the types of beers, so if you're not a beer connoisseur you can still know what you're getting if you order an Imperial Stout, for example. But then again, whether you're a connoisseur or not, I suggest just getting a recommendation from Sergio himself.
There is a whiteboard in the front with a ranking of various patrons and how many beers they've tried. Sergio himself is at the top of the list, having tried 1169 different types of beer (at the time that we went).
Oh right, food. This place has food too. There was a decent selection, and what we got was unremarkable -- neither notably good, nor bad. Quesedilla, turkey sandwich, and I can't remember what else. You don't come to a place like this for the food though. As I said, the night we were here, Sergio was dealing with a large party having a 6-course meal (each course came with a beer that complemented it; man was I jealous!), so it was a while before he could get food to us. He was very apologetic, and whenever we went up to ask for a beer he was on it.
The only downside to this place is that it's cash only. But knowing how much the credit card companies gouge merchants, I can understand how a small business like this would make the decision to be cash-only. And there is an ATM at the front of the place if you forget to bring cash.
Sergio's makes me wish I still lived in Louisville. This has become one of my must-visit places whenever I come back to town. -
Review from Brad N.
Louisville, KY
1/18/2011
HOLY CRAP! I'VE DIED AND GONE TO BEER HEAVEN! this place has every beer you can think of and then some! good prices and the owner Sergio, knows everything about each one. cant decide what you want, just tell him what you like and he will be right back with a beer you've never had and you will love!
Listed in: Best Happy Hour
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Review from will c.
Louisville, KY
9/11/2011
Great place to bring out of town friends/guests.
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Review from Tom C.
Louisville, KY
11/22/2009
I had to check this place out based on cinimod's review.Thanks to her review I found a great eclectic place to have some outstanding beers. When I first arrived I thought I walked into a private tasting.There were about 6 guys standing around some talking about beer,some just standing.There were beer bottles on the bar,packs of beer on the bar,glasses on the bar some empty some used.A cooler filled with beers on the opposite wall.The bartender was talking to his supplier.I stood at an opening at the bar and waited for a considerable time to be served.
Once I was served I realized the bartender was Sergio himself. I ordered a double chocolate stout and it was gooood. After that I thought I would try something else and Sergio asked what I preferred and took me to a wall of taps containing stouts and dark ales and recommended a couple selections.Sergio never seems to be wrong on his advice.He asks customers what they like and goes off of what they usually drink.
Soon enough,the guy next to me realized I wasn't too shady a character an struck up a conversation.Then a younger man came in for a birthday party and we talked about the place.One of his friends arrived and noticed the flag of Brazil covering the front window and commented he lived in Brazil for some time .His buddy asked if he knew Portugese and his friend said yes, so Sergio began having a conversation with him in Portugese.
As the evening went along the place became more crowded with various types of people young,old,babies.It had a nice neighborhood feel.Sergio's serves food,but I ddin't have any since this was just a couting expedition.Everyone I saw witha plate seemed very happy with their meals.I'll need to go back and try some solid nourishment.Be sure to bring cash,no credit cards accepted but the is an ATM on premises.
