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About Phoenix Hill Tavern

Phoenix Hill Tavern was a multi-room live music venue located at 644 Baxter Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky. Opened in 1976 and historically known for hosting multiple stages and a wide range of acts, the venue supported charity events, karaoke nights, and local talent showcases. After closing on June 1, 2015 and demolition in 2017, the site was redeveloped into Baxter Apartments. While the venue no longer operates, the Phoenix Hill area remains a cornerstone of Louisville’s music and nightlife history. This page offers a detailed look at the venue’s footprint, parking and transit options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you explore the Baxter Hill neighborhood like a local.

Whether you’re researching the era of iconic performances by Meat Loaf, Miley Cyrus, Blues Traveler, Foghat, Tori Amos, Kansas, Blue Öyster Cult, Jesus Lizard, or Kelley Deal 6000, or planning a visit to the Baxter Hill area, we’ve got you covered. We’ve assembled practical details about parking, public transport access via TARC, and trusted nearby lodging and dining options to make your Louisville visit straightforward and enjoyable. The Baxter Hill neighborhood remains a hub of cultural history and convenient amenities for urban explorers and music fans alike.

Note: This page covers historical context and current area information. For live music experiences in Louisville today, check our guides to contemporary venues and events in the NuLu and downtown districts.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 644 Baxter Avenue, Louisville, KY 40204.
  • Venue type: multi-room live music venue/nightclub with multiple spaces (historically up to three stages).
  • Size: about 25,000 square feet of space.
  • Capacity: publicly documented capacity is not readily available; the space was large enough to host multiple stages and large crowds.
  • Opened: 1976; Closed: June 1, 2015; Demolished: 2017.
  • Notable acts: Meat Loaf, Miley Cyrus, Blues Traveler, Foghat, Tori Amos, Kansas, Blue Öyster Cult, Jesus Lizard, Kelley Deal 6000, among others.
  • Notable events: national and regional concerts, charity benefits, karaoke and local talent showcases; memorabilia from the venue was auctioned after closing.
  • Current status: site redeveloped as Baxter Apartments after demolition.
  • Parking: nearby parking options exist in the Phoenix Hill area (e.g., lots on Baxter Ave, such as 506 Baxter Ave).
  • Transit: Baxter Avenue area is served by Louisville public transit (TARC) with multiple bus stops along Baxter Ave.
  • Nearby hotels: Hyatt Regency Louisville, Fairfield Inn & Suites Downtown/NuLu, Home2 Suites by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu, The Brown Hotel, etc.