Café 360 Closes Amid Legal and Safety Concerns

Café 360, a longstanding bar and restaurant on Bardstown Road in Louisville, has closed following its surrender of its liquor license on September 26. The venue had been embroiled in controversy after a fatal shooting in March, where a 21-year-old man was killed, leading to legal actions and community concerns about safety. Louisville's Alcoholic Beverage Control had previously tried to revoke Café 360's liquor license due to violations, including serving alcohol past permitted hours and inadequate security measures. Despite being a popular gathering spot in the Highlands neighborhood, the premises are now available for sale or lease. The closure follows similar issues faced by neighboring Afrokanza Lounge, which also shut down amidst violence-related concerns. The Louisville community and officials are actively seeking better control and regulations over local liquor licenses to prevent further incidents.