ReSurfaced: A Pop-Up Plaza on Main

A fun venue! The idea reminds me of one of my favorite places on Beale Street in Memphis, TN. I like that there is no cover charge and that there are a variety of goings-​on that occur, just as movie nights, live music, themed events, etc.
It can get a bit hot in the summer sun, so I really hope this places stays open in the fall. It would be PERFECT!
My only complaint is that I feel the drinks are WAY overpriced for what you receive.

Cool idea for warm Louisville summer nights. ReSurfaced has good space for small live performances and shows. Nice place to hang out with a few friends. I suggest drinking and eating before or after you come here unless you got dough to blow!
If you do decide to drink here, it’s best to come early because lines for drinks are insane after 8. My friends waited in line for about 20 minutes and then complained about the itty bitty drinks they got for $ 9+. Drinks are a little expensive, but I guess it’s part of the experience.
Cash only. Whoever put that ATM machine in is bankin’! I’m looking forward to what they have to offer next summer.

Absolutely stunning!
Grab your friends for a night out. Lights and music are both great. They have various event that is hosted here.
The staff who put this place together are incredible. Can’t wait for their second location to be open!
Go at night and see the string lights! Along with hanging out with your friends and sipping on a good drink!

This venue manages to be both a force for social change and a great place to party. Friendly faces, friendly bartenders, fantastic music. The light display is stunning… walking in makes you instantly feel cooler. My favorite part though is how it attracts people from tons of different walks of life. Jalin roze a freestyle rapper with extreme fervor performed for a crowd at resurfaced that was ¼ hipster, ¼ street, ¼ lost and ¼ from the Louisville orchestra. Nobody seemed out of place.

I really like ReSurfaced. A lot. I would give it a five star rating if not for a few minor issues. The first being that they only accept cash. Square is so easy. Just do it. No one carries cash. They have an ATM, with like a $ 4 ATM fee, so that’s an option. It also leads me to my second issue, it’s so expensive. A small cocktail will run you $ 9. Pretty much anything you order will run you $ 9. Except a water, that’s only $ 3. So, that’s reasonable. Right?
Anyway, those issues being stated. it’s a super fun spot to hang out. And it’s completely free to get in, so if you’re not eating/​drinking it’s a cheap spot to meet and hang out with friends. The atmosphere is great, it’s super casual, and there are some great photo ops!
I highly recommend checking it out while it’s open for the summer. Maybe just plan to grab some drinks/​eats before you go or after you leave.

This is a prime example of why I LOVE Louisville. Taking a discarded lot and turning into a space for food, a chill hang, and music? YES PLEASE. Previous reviewers are right: it’s expensive as far as food and drinks go. If you’re looking for a few drinks, go to another place first… then hit ReSurfaced. Your wallet will appreciate it. My only criticism was paying $ 3.50 a pop for a mediocre plop of barbecue on a warmed-​over White Castle bun. I ordered three. That was a mistake.
The atmosphere is lovely, especially if you go a little early and stake out a spot. The music was lively and very fun, and not too loud as to drown out conversation. I only hate that this doesn’t run all summer long! The lights, the stars, and the good company (and FREE) are the perfect backdrops to an ideal summer night. Get thee to the lot while you can.

This would be a great spot if not for clouds of cigarette smoke. Because the area is technically outdoors, smoking is allowed. The concert area is about partially enclosed and smoke sits over the area once everyone lights up. Don’t go here if you have asthma.

A very cool place to go. A unique feel, great date night, or just a place to go with friends. Always something interesting happening. I hope this becomes a regular event for many years.

A happy place. Relatively hidden. Must be sought. Take money. Not cheap. Pretty loud. Have to shout. Went on ladies night. I’m not a lady. Women errwhere. Was good. Ended up with lipstick on cheek. Will go back.

This is such a great space with awesome ideas for the locals in Louisville. If you work downtown it’s even better! :)
Directions:
Get off work as soon as you can. Walk down to Main and 6^th and spot this hidden gem. Go down the steps and smile. You are now in a very cool, repurposed (resurfaced) space full of drinks, food, music, tables and chairs, and fun! Most of all… it’s FREE! Well, to get down there is free. Your extra offerings cost a reasonable amount. :)
When the sun goes down in the city it looks even more appealing at Resurfaced with the lights and all that they have fitted the spot out with!
Go check this out. ASAP!
By the way, there is lots of parking along Main street as well as behind the block (street parking and garage space) for those of you who don’t work downtown.

Louisville may only be a little city but we sure do try our best sometimes. I love the idea of Resurfaced so much– a vacant unused lot behind some old facades turned into a really nice venue with great drinks and a great atmosphere. This is downtown but definitely isn’t anything like the drunk Fratboy environment you’ll find in Fourth Street Live. There’s no cover charge but unfortunately all food and drink must be paid for with cash. They have ATMs on site, but seriously for an event as hipster as this one, who doesn’t accept Square?! Also seriously lacking are vegetarian options– they have absolutely delicious deep fried brownie bites and some potato salad and that’s about it for vegetarians. I think the Resurfaced that occurred in the autumn of 2014 might have had more food trucks which would have greatly expanded vegetarian options but no such luck this summer. The drinks are excellent and very strong– no complaints! They serve pretty traditional cocktails mostly with bourbon, such as the Manhattan. They do also have some decent beers and bourbon available. If you want to save cash, you can probably just BYOB since I don’t think anybody is checking. Also since they have live music, the later you get there the more crowded and noisy it is. I first showed up just after Resurfaced opened around 5:30, and it was totally dead which was nice. Went elsewhere for food and came back at around 10:00 and it was extremely busy with the line for drinks a mile long. I’m happy the event is such a success but just something to keep in mind for timing your visit. :)

Visited for the first time on this year’s last weekend for ReSurfaced, for Walden Theatre’s fall fundraiser party. Walden’s use of the facility merited five stars, for organizing a kid-​friendly event that utilized the space well and offered evening entertainment even for casual attendees. Food and drink quality and price will vary, of course, with the vendors who happen to be in attendance at that moment, but generally, expect to pay $ 15-​$ 20 per head for a meal and $ 20-​$ 30 more if you’re indulging in the beer and wine offerings. The event last night could have actually stood to have another food truck on hand, as the two in attendance got behind the demand at times.
City Collaborative, which runs ReSurfaced, says that their intent for the venue is to make temporary use of the space until a buyer with permanent plans takes possession, but I’d suggest that the city and arts community should look at maintaining and expanding ReSurfaced as an ongoing project — its location and proximity to arts organizations give it enormous potential for both outreach projects and one-​off promotions, it’s a potentially great Plan B for food trucks who’d like to add working days (at least for as long as that fad lasts), and it could easily host mini-​fairs for our local craftspeople and showcases for our underemployed musicians. I’d think 20 weeks next year wouldn’t be out of the question, if the will is there, and the variety of events one could host in the space is intriguing. Parking is somewhat problematical, of course, but there are far worse problems to have.

What a neat place!
I’ve popped into ReSurfaced twice now… once on a cool Saturday afternoon and again on a warm Friday during lunch. I actually wish I had taken my lunch to go and brought it down to eat here on the warm day. Picnic tables abound, in addition to fun lighting and other décor.
The Saturday I went, a few different food trucks were there so I was surprised that there was an obvious lack of them during a weekday lunch hour. How cool would it be for the food trucks to all gather here during the week?
I’m hoping this makes a return when it warms up again in the spring. I’d love to spend more time down here!

If you didn’t love Louisville already this will change your opinion. A vacant lot turned into a pop up plaza and beer garden is amazing. It has really helped the downtown area come alive after hours.
A nice beer selection, food trucks and live music brings people from all over the city out and it is amazing! Check it out before it takes a break for the colder months.

Get there while you can!
This used to be my favorite abandoned lot (no joke… ripe with photographic potential… I loved it!). The pop-​up space is cleaned up and comfortable. I love the colored lighting against the building façade.
I would have preferred if I had known that tonight was going to be slam poetry instead of music. I was really hoping for music. But I love the idea of this concept.

ReSurfaced is awesome — there are all kinds of food trucks, beer and wine, music and people to watch. It’s opening night right now so I don’t want to speak for the rest of the month, but Heine Bros is here and the music with a pumpkin spiced chai is fabulous in this weather.
The facades that face main are really interesting to be able to look at and interact with in this way. It’s very family friendly and a great way to spend your evening for the next month.