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About Magnolia Bar

Welcome to Magnolia Bar, affectionately known as Mag Bar, a storied Louisville music venue and bar since 1962. Located at 1398 S 2nd Street, this two-room venue offers an intimate setting with a total capacity of roughly 100–125 guests. The front room seats around 50 and the back room hosts about 50–75, with performances able to occur in either space. Whether you’re catching a regular live music night, Spooner’s Late Night Karaoke, trivia, or a recurring show, Mag Bar is the place to secure your seats for a genuine Louisville music scene experience.

We’ve got you covered for a smooth night out: convenient street parking nearby (parking can be limited at peak times), easy access via Louisville’s transit system (TARC), and a selection of nearby hotels and dining options. For lodging, consider the Brown Hotel, The Galt House Hotel, and The Seelbach Hotel for comfortable stays within a short ride of Mag Bar. Looking to dine before or after the show? We’ve highlighted trusted nearby restaurants and affiliate hotel options to simplify your planning. Remember, seating is not published in a public chart, and performers may appear in either the front or back room. Ticket accessibility is straightforward with our network—we’re your easy, no-fuss connection to Mag Bar’s next show.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1398 S 2nd Street, Louisville, KY 40208.
  • Venue type: two-room music venue/bar (Mag Bar), active since 1962; commonly referred to as Mag Bar or Magnolia Bar.
  • Capacity: back room 50–75 and front room 50; total roughly 100–125 (sources vary).
  • Seating chart: no public, formal seating chart published; performances can occur in either the front or back room.
  • Parking: primarily street parking; local sources note street parking nearby and, historically, parking options in the area (parking can be limited).
  • Transit: served by Louisville public transit (TARC) with nearby Sixth Street routes; example stop references include Magnolia@Levering on Sixth Street.
  • Nearby hotels: The Brown Hotel (335 W Broadway), The Galt House Hotel (140 N 4th St), The Seelbach Hotel (500 S 4th St).
  • Notable events: regular live music, karaoke nights (Spooner’s Late Night Karaoke), trivia nights, and recurring shows; annual/long-running events such as Mag Bar’s Super Bowl party.