2532 S 4th St
Louisville, KY 40208
Retail Property For Sale

Built in 1890 the property was home to G.A. Brucker Groceries. In 1946 the Whirlaway Tavern opened and has been serving libations since. Named after the 1941 Kentucky Derby winner Whirlaway, the 1st Derby winner Calumet Farms produced. Whirlaway went on to win the Triple Crown and also what is referred to as the 4th leg of the Triple Crown, the Travers Stakes at Saratoga. The only horse in history to do so. As the US entered WWII Whirlaway was enlisted to raise money for the war effort raising over $5M. Whirlaway was the most popular and beloved race horse during the 1940's. The building has 3 Phase and 200 amp electric service. 1st Floor ceiling height is 14'7". 2nd floor ceiling height is 10' and is wide open with brick walls and exterior staircase that leads to 2nd floor entry. There are two restrooms, stock room and outdoor area with firepit. There a two adjacent vacant lots included which could potentially serve as off-street parking. The lot behind the building facing Montana is a double lot. The bar includes a stove with Ansul alarm, refrigerator, beer cooler, under counter refrigerator, 3 compartment sink, pool table, shuffle board, TV and other miscellaneous items. Two newer entry steel doors have been installed.