1801 Bardstown Rd 502-749-5275

Louisville, KY 40205 thebardstown.com

PROLOGUES (The Bard’s Appetizers)

The Globe Three Sisters’ Hummus Trio (V)

Part Scottish, part Italian, all delicious…
hard-boiled egg wrapped in Italian Sausage,
battered, fried to golden, and served with
marinara. 2 per order. $5.99
Chicken Satay
Marinated, skewered chicken served on
Bibb with Red Chili Sauces. $6.49
Chickpea, Black Bean, and Edamame
hummus served with pita chips, red pepper,
and cucumber. $7.99
Loin-ee-Pops
A Bard’s Town original…fresh Bourbon
Tenderloin served with Henry Baines and
Horseradish Cream. $6.99

Much Ado about Empanadas

Chorizo, potatoes, and a medley of Bard’
secrets ingredients…it’s much ado about
something…Served with roasted garlic and
red pepper aioli. $6.49
Crostini di Caponata (V)
Parmigiano Reggiano-encrusted
crostini served with our cooled Sicilian
Spread bursting with eggplant, tomatoes,
black olives, and seasoning. $5.99

ACT ONE (The Bard’s Salads and Soups)

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Roast Tomato Bisque (V) Front-of-the-House Salad (V)

Topped with Grilled Corn and served
Vegan or Traditional with a spoon of
Mascarpone cheese and Parmigiano
Reggiano. Comes with toasted, garlic-
rubbed crostini. $2.99 cup / $4.99 bowl
Field Greens, Red Onions, Carrots,
Shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, Hand
Tossed in Our Signature Strawberry-
Balsamic Vinaigrette. $6.99

The Julius Caesar Salad (V) The Aside Salad (V)

Crisp romaine mixed with Classic Dressing Mixed field greens, baby carrots,
made Fresh Daily. (With grilled chicken cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red
add $2). $6.99 onions. $4.49

Dressings: Strawberry Balsamic (house), Bleu Cheese, Peppercorn Ranch, Honey Mustard, Extra Virgin
Olive Oil and Vinegar. (All dressings artistically created in house)

(V) denotes Vegetarian option

THE ASIDES…
Merry Fries of Windsor ($2.99) Vegetable Medley ($3.99)

Garlic Whipped Potatoes ($3.99) Asparagus ($3.99)

Claire’s Mac and Cheese ($3.99) Succotash ($3.99)

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The Carmen
The Bard’s Town’s homage to Carmen DeSalvo. Our
homemade Italian Sausage, drawn from an old family recipe.
Served Carmen’s way, on a bun with a blend of crisp lettuce, cherry tomato,
black olives, onion, and Joyce’s original dressing. $9.99
($1 of every sale will be donated to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, in memory of Carmen DeSalvo)

The Duke of Bourbon Brisket

Tender as Mother’s Love, this chopped Brisket sandwich is so addictive you
might need therapy. Served with our house barbeque sauce. $9.99

Falstaff’s Famous Falafel (V)

A Vegetarian Classic served in grilled Pita with chopped tomato, red onion, and Tzatziki.
$9.49

The Bard Burger

1/2 Pound of Bardness loaded with provolone cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion,
and the Bard’s favorite burger sauce. $8.99

The Juliet Burger

It is a feast, and Juliet weighs a ton! 1/2 Pound of Bardness for those who bite their thumb at
the Montague-ness of the Bard Burger. (Add your choice of cheese or bacon for $.50/each)
$7.99

The Bison-tennial Burger

The Bard goes KY Proud with a thick Bison burger, seasoned and topped with lettuce, tomato,
red onion, and house pickles. It’s a bison-tennial celebration of flavor.
Add Cheese ($.50) or Bacon ($.50) $10.99

The Tabard Inn

A tender and juicy grilled chicken sandwich tastefully topped…and sans guilt. If guilt is what
you seek, add one of our house cheeses for 50 cents more. $8.99

Salsiccia alla Griglia

Our Homemade Italian Sausage grilled and served with Peppers, Onions and our
succulent Marinara, all on a Toasted Hoagie. Add provolone for $.50 more. $9.99

First Folio Fish

Shylock’s favorite, as it’s “a half-pound of fish.” Fried Atlantic Cod on
Marbled Rye with our savory Remoulade Sauce. $9.99

(V) denotes Vegetarian option

All sandwiches served with our Merry Fries of Windsor;
Sub another side for the difference in price.

Add an aside salad or an additional side to any sandwich meal…$2.00

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The Steakspeare
The Bard shows his wild side with this Chimichurri steak, pepper-encrusted
and grilled to perfection and served with your choice of side. $13.99

Rigate Diablo (V)

The devil went down to Bardstown, lookin’ for a noodle to steal. The Bard “gives the devil his
due” with a slightly spicy penne rigate bursting with a devilishly delicious blend of fresh Diablo
sauce, basil, and scallions. Served vegetarian, or add chicken or sausage for $2. $12.99

Two Noble Crab Cakes

Two delectable Asian-style crab cakes sautéed until fit for a sovereign; served on a bed of
lettuce with our Wasabi-inspired sauce and accompanied by our vegetable medley. $14.59

Veggie Tower of London (V)

Prepare to be a self-incarcerated prisoner to flavor with layers of Puff Pastry, Herb-Infused Goat
Cheese, Marinara, and Grilled Veggies. $13.99

Lord Chamberlain’s Fin

It’s fish. It’s a taco. In Bard form. Our Atlantic cod served in a Lord-sized pita smothered in
our Remoulade sauce and topped with crisp lettuce and our freshly-prepared house salsa.
Served with your choice of side. $13.59

The Taming of the Stew

The Bard’s Anglicized version of the Classic French Coq au Vin. Our hearty stewed chicken and
friends served atop the Bard’s Garlic Whipped Potatoes. $15.99

Filet-dy MacBeth
8 oz. Filet Mignon prepared to temp. Served with Garlic Whipped Potatoes
and Asparagus…because, you know, the filet’s the thing. $19.99

(V) denotes Vegetarian option

All Act 2, Scene 2 Items come with an aside salad and the Bard’s house bread.

Substitutions may be made…because we want you to have it “as you like it.”

Want it spicy? Just ask your servers, and we’ll kick it up a notch!
EPILOGUES
Our dessert selection varies to continuously provide freshly-prepared,
delicious endings to your Bard’s Town dining experience.
Ask your server to show you tonight’s selection!

THE LITTLE BARDS’ MENU

Kid’s Salad Fingers o’ Chicks
a kid-sized version of our Aside Salad. 4 fingers served with choice of side.
$3.99 $4.99

The Baby Bard Burger Claire’s Mac and Cheese

A manageable burger for the little An entrée version of our specialty.
Bards. Add cheese or bacon for $.50. $4.99
$4.99

Emma’s Noodles BBQ Chicken Sticks

Noodles served in red, white, or butter 3 skewers of our Satay Chicken in BBQ
sauce. Add chicken or sausage for $1. sauces and your choice of side.
$4.99 $5.99

**All kids’ meals served with

complimentary fresh fruit.
THE BARDS’ BEVERAGES
Fountain Drinks: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Mr. Pibb, Pink Lemonade, Mello
Yello, Ginger Ale, Cranberry Juice. $1.59

Iced Tea: Java Brewing, Unsweetened or Mango. $1.59

Coffee: Java Brewing, Regular or Decaf. $1.59

Dasani Bottled Water, $1.59

Full Throttle Energy Drink, Vitamin Water, Red Bull $2.50

Over 75% of The Bard’s Town’s menu

items incorporate Kentucky Proud
ingredients…and we’re proud of it!

Thanks, and thanks, and ever thanks!

--Twelfth Night

Ownership: Doug Schutte, Jon DeSalvo, Scot Atkinson

Executive Chef: Joseph Gadansky

Established July 2010