The New Albanian Bank Street Brewery

Beyond excellent service. Great beer, friendly atmosphere and good food. We tried the guacamole platter which was under their small bites which came with the guac, some pico type salsa and some creamy dip which was quite tasty. Disappointed they did not have sandwiches/​burgers served on their seeded artisan today but they were still good. We had w build your own burger and a portobello with goat cheese. Both we had with the beer Mac and cheese. Good flavor, but would have been better with a little breadcrumbs crisped on top. Very good vegan and vegetarian choices. All good with great beer!

Better food choices! Burger & humus Turkey, swiss & cranberry sandwich with fruit is what we selected. The beer choices are excellent, & they allow you to sample them. Mike, our server, was very knowledgeable & made good suggestions. He was a joy to talk to. Give this one another try, if it’s been a while.

Over the past few years I’ve found that I’ve updated my review at the New Albanian Bank Street Brewery a few times due to all the changes that have occurred. Also, I have been a little critical at times.
So, I’m not going to cover all those past changes, instead this review will cover the current state of the food, beer & service at the New Albanian Bank Street Brewery and their partnership with Earth Friends Café.
During my recent visit I found that the menu had been updated and in my view now has a better food offering for a beer geek like myself. The housemade beer battered crabcake sandwich with spicy hoptimus hollandaise became an instant hit for me. This sandwich got better with each bite and the spicy hollandaise sauce was perfect. I choose the 3 bean salad for a side and its always been spot on.
I also got a personal flatbread chicken pesto pizza in a take home box and the next day this was very good.
The new menu change is a homerun in my view and the service was incredible on this evening. People wanted to make certain that both the beer & food were what you wanted.
The beer is always great and during the summer months I like a wheat beer and one of the current seasonal beers, Frankensteiner, is among my favorites. Don’t forget to bring your growler and don’t be shy about asking for samples of the beer until you find those that you like.

While I miss the great food they used to have, I still love frequenting this place. Great beer, and now they have Taco Punk offered Thur-​Sat. The bartenders are knowledgeable and witty. It’s my favorite place for my friends and I to grab a beer, or for me to come out and write.

This has turned into a Tap House only, no more food which is very disappointing. But they do let you bring in food, and the beer is spot on as always.

The New Albanian on Bank Street is one of my favorite watering holes located north of Louisville. They currently have 17 craft beers on tap so at least one of them has got to make you go, «Ahhhh…».

Two words: imperial pints. More words? Okay, how about, «great beer,» «great service, «affordable,» «foosball,» and «nice patio.»

I tried to stop in for dinner and found a handwritten sign on the door advising that they are no longer serving any food at all. I was hungry, not looking to get wasted, so I left. Even if I wanted to drink I wouldn’t ever sit and drink without at least a substantial appetizer so I won’t be back.

Beer 5 stars
Location 4 stars
Food 2 stars
Maybe we had a fluky experience but:
Burger was ordered med, but came out well.
Burger was ordered with salad on the side, but got fries.
Ordered dark bacon wings but got Asian.
Brussell sprouts came out with just leaves.
We also ordered the pommes frites, which were perfect. I splurged and got all dipping sauces which is a treat. The fries that came with the burger though, were considerably more well done though, and would not have been enjoyable.
Despite the mistakes, all food had enjoyable aspects, so all was not lost, and we are that polite couple that will not make a fuss over a mistake.
The beer is the star, and if I ever opened a restaurant, I would want it laid out just like this. Garage doors to let the outside in, and plenty of attitude. Love it.

Had a great experience here last weekend! I’m slowly on the road to liking beer, and this place definitely helped. Our server Heather was AWESOME! Friendly and conversational, she suggested the perfect beer for me and my guy. It was called Houndmouth and it was a great combo of a wheat ale and an IPA. The food was great too — not too complicated but delicious nonetheless. It was a little brighter than I would’ve loved but that will not stop us from returning or recommending it!

I appreciate Bank Street Brewery as a restaurant as well as a proponent of New Albany’s downtown. This location and its owner have been fairly instrumental in shaping the way that the area has undergone a renaissance as of late.
First, the restaurant.
The drinks are excellent. Along with the full selection of New Albanian craft brews (which I’ll put against anything in the region), Bank Street offers a full bar for cocktails. If you ever get the opportunity to hear Roger, the owner, discuss what goes into brewing, take it. It is fascinating.
The food is very good. I don’t think I’d throw around words like «amazing» or «phenomenal,» but it is good. Bank Street doesn’t offer pizza like its sister location, but treads more on the entrée side of the ledger. I typically get the Croque Madame and fries. If you get fries, try the lavender oil. Deceptively good.
The restaurant layout is convertible depending on the season. There is, of course, the main bar/​seating area which can be opened up to the front patio seating (which allows dogs) in warmer months. The large windows at the back look onto the brewing equipment and copper lines, letting you know where your beer came from. There is also «The Reading Room» with plush couches and shorter tables which give a more laid back environment. This area opens up (in warmer times) to the side patio with even more seating. The patio area also plays host to live music, Fringe Fest, during New Albany’s Harvest Homecoming.
You will probably spot the New Albanian logo at local events. Be sure to stop by and grab one of the best beers in the area and support local brewing and a mainstay of the downtown resurgence.

Unfortunately, I was feeling a bit under the weather the first time I visited, but nothing like a great beer to brighten my day! The New Albanian is one of the best microbreweries in the region, they really excel at their craft. They have some unique stuff you will be hard pressed to find ANYWHERE else, such as their Kentucky Kommon which is made in a style unique to the region and is one of the few styles of beer to originate in the United States!
The pork tacos were very good, wish I could speak on more of the food but again I just wasn’t feelin’ it that day. Ambience is nice, the place is a little small but its rather slick on the interior and has a great feel for the facility. The service was solid, probably a little better than expected even. All in all this place definitely gets my stamp of approval, I can’t wait to visit again and explore the menu a little better!

My boyfriend, dog, and I stopped by the Bank Street Brewhouse on a road trip from FL to MI. We selected it based off of Unilocal reviews so I thought I should add my own.
I really enjoyed this place. It was around 2pm when we stopped so it was pretty empty. We sat out on the patio with the dog which was really nice since we’d been in the car for hours. Our waitress was super helpful and even brought out a pitcher of water for the pup.
Beers: I ordered the Black and Blue Grass. I thought it was good. It was a pretty spicy beer and probably would have appreciated it more in cooler weather than what we were having mid-​July. My boyfriend got the Tafel Bier. I definitely like this one better for the summer. I got two of the Naughty Girl Belgian Blonde Ales to-​go. This was my favorite beer that I had from here. Perfect amount of hops!
Food: My boyfriend got the burger and we were pretty disappointed. It was probably the saltiest burger either of us has ever tasted. Not sure if it was the beef or the bacon but we would not recommend. Despite the disappointment with the burger, my sandwich made up for it. The Croque Madame was awesome! The nine grain bread was delicious and ham and prosciutto were perfect. I can’t say enough about this sandwich. Definitely the best Croque Madame I’ve had to date. The side salad was nice as it offered a break from the richness of the sandwich. The pommes frites were good, nothing too special. The bacon horseradish was really great as a dipping sauce for them.
I love the fact that pretty much everything is local and one of the nearby farms made a delivery while we were eating.
The beer was tasty and the Croque Madame was amazing. I’d definitely recommend!

I’m a regular here and my wife and I generally love the food, beers, service and overall vibe. Having said that, I suggest you take a pass on Sunday brunch. We were there yesterday, and it seemed as if the place was coming apart at the seams. For the first time, I was very disappointed with the quality of the food. Monday through Saturday you can’t miss!
One star for Sunday, four stars on all other days.

Just went back for our second visit. Just as good as the first!
The beer is good. Mostly seasonal. The servers are knowledgeable about what they serve and will provide you with tasting notes and samples. I’ve had the Black-​and-​Bluegrass, with agave and spices. I thought it was interesting, my husband thought it tasted like kitchen cleaner. The Hoosier Daddy, a red variety available in winter, was also a great choice.
Food is awesome. A small-​ish menu, and everything our groups have tried have been excellent: fish sandwich, pork tacos, pork bbq sandwich, burger, pork chop. Starters include delicious French fries, with an assortment of dipping sauces: honey mustard, aioli, spicy horseradish, to name a few, but my favorites are pesto and lavender oil. Hang onto your sauces if you want to use them with your meal; the servers often gather them up once your bowl of fries is empty.
Décor is an odd fusion of underworldly comic-​book pinup girls and an Eastern Bloc propaganda motif. The garage doors come open in the summer which brings the outdoors in, but unfortunately that includes gnats and flies.
Ask for the veal reduction on *anything* you order. It’s marvelous. Layers and layers of flavor!

I have a feeling my bad experience was just bad timing on my part, but that doesn’t change the experience.
My wife and I had made a day of going to all of the louisville area breweries and doing tastings. We decided to save New Albanian for last as we’ve had their beer before and know the beer is delicious. Of everyone we talked to in louisville, the bank street location was the recommended.
When we arrived, they were a little busy, but not even to full capacity yet. My wife and I found seats at the end of the bar. One of the three bartenders came over and asked us what we wanted. When we asked if they have sample boards, he sighed then very reluctantly said yes. Seeing as we didn’t want the guy to have the worst experience of his life for having to pour several small beers and place them on a board, we decided to just order a full pint.
The beer listing is up on the wall near the ceiling, and in the center of the building. The regulars are listed by posters, the seasonal beers are written on a chalk board. The board was fairly hard to read, but the real problem is they just had the name of the beer, not the style. So inevitably, we needed to ask the bartender what kind of a beer certain beers were and it’s very obvious that his answer was «come on guys, they beers are written right there on the chalk board» (he did say it in a much nicer way, but it still didn’t answer the question and was shitty way to respond. if i name my beer Alf the Conqueror, but then don’t tell anyone it’s an imperial pilsner, then people are bound to ask me what kind of a beer Alf is)
We ended up getting some fries to share with our beer. Both the beer and the fries were what we expected. Good.
After he no longer had to deal with us, he was in much better spirits (aka, he was happy to give us the check)
The beer and the food were good, the service from anyone else probably would have been good. we just caught this guy after he dropped his ice cream cone on the ground or something and he was a sourpuss to us.
(Alf the conqueror is not a NAB beer, but feel free to name one that if any NAB brewers read this)

Love this place. So lucky to have it in New Albany. I am not even a beer drinker, but I appreciate the fact that I can take beer drinkers here and still get a good meal. Their menu is always changing, but I have never had anything here that was not excellent. I always get the friends with pesto sauce on the side. MMMM. Can’t wait to go back.

We stopped here on a Sunday and needless to say this place was packed. They had a Sunday Brunch that looked fabulous of fresh made omelets and prime rib. We love the other location that is primarily pizza, but this was our first foray into the downtown establishment. It will no be our last though.
It is a microbrewery as well as a restaurant similar to the other location, but the food is the focus her. It was Sunday and besides the previously mentioned brunch they had on the menu a chirizo hash that looked outstanding. I settled on the burger with apple-​wood bacon. The burger was cooked perfect on a homemade bun. The bacon was crisp and with melted white cheddar it was outstanding.
We had homemade hummus as an app. Wow! I love this stuff and the New Albanian’s hummus was one of the best I had ever tried. I have eaten hummus in many Greek or Mediterranean restaurants and they can hold their own with the best.
The atmosphere is very «alternative», but nicely done. We will be back for nothing other than the hummus, but a return trip is in order!

The menu is extraordinary. I had duck confit and potato cake that would make your average Cordon Bleu grad take notice.
Craft beers are outstanding and vary in style and IBU (bitterness).
Don’t fooled by the fact that the restaurant is located in what can only be described as a recovering post-​manufacturing-​implosion-​town. You won’t be sorry.

Now there isn’t a lot that will get me to cross the bridge over to Indiana but the New Albanian’s Sunday Brunch is something that i’m willing to leave the comforts of Louisville for. It’s a little more expensive than your average breakfast fare (entrees range from $ 10 — $ 13) but believe me when I tell you it’s well worth paying a couple of extra bucks for.
I’m a sucker for an innovative Eggs Benedict and the NABC’s Kentucky Eggs Benedict is absolutely divine! The entrée comes with: Two Poached Eggs, Applewood Smoked Ham, Topped with Mornay Sauce, Sun-​Dried Tomatoes, Applewood Smoked Bacon, and served on a Tribeca Bakery Hero Roll, And A Side Of Hash-​Brown Potatoes. It’s rich but oh so delicious.
On top of that, they have a do it yourself Bloody Mary bar and you don’t have to wait til 1pm on Sunday to get your drink on.