Alderman's Bar

They're not kidding - it's a dive bar - and for what it does, it's probably one of the better ones I've been to across the country. We came in for karaoke and were not disappointed. The DJ ran an efficient line, had access to just about anything you could ask for, and overall the singers weren't half bad. The inside is sort of cramped, but they have an outdoor patio area that was really nice -- especially since the weather was cooperating for us. I probably would have given this place four stars if they had any actual wine -- they only had the small pre-packaged airplane style bottles of swill. I mean, it's a dive bar, so I don't expect crazy good wine, but I thought I'd at least be able to get something in the quality range of Yellowtail, Sutter Home or Kendal Jackson. But eh. They did have some craft beers on tap, so that's what I went with even though I'm not much of a beer drinker. And finally, bathrooms - yikes. I recommend trying to hold it until you can find somewhere else!

What an awesome bar. Alderman's is your typical neighborhood bar. The waitstaff is phenomenal very polite very courteous. I went on a Saturday night for karaoke. The DJ for karaoke was very nice and polite she even double-checked on a song that I was going to sing and had a different version which I agreed to. I plan on making many returns. Thank you alderman's bar, I will be recommending alderman's too many.

This bar has become a big favorite of my households. I have been there multiple times now and have never had a bad experience. The drinks are great and strong. Coming from OR, we weren't used to bars not serving food, but they let you bring in food or order food which honestly blew our minds. You can't do that in Oregon. There's a couple games on the patio, darts and pool inside. The best part is it's walking distance from our house! Don't forget to order a "dirty butthole." I promise you, you won't be disappointed. Just try it.

I've been coming to Alderman's for about a year now, and its got everything you could want in a neighborhood dive. cheap and plentiful beverages, pool tables, darts, and a large patio are all hallmarks to this bars greatness. Where this spot really shines though is Friday and Saturday nights, as a Karaoke bar. Friday and Saturdays Alderman's is hopping to the crooning of dive bar patrons young and old, you'll be hard pressed to find an empty seat in the house though. would definitely recommend giving aldermans a shot during the week if you like dive bars, or on the weekend if you like karaoke.

I love this place. A friend of mine relocated to Omaha and we've hit this place up on our trips to see her. See, this is my kinda place - friendly service and patrons, funny stickers, strong drinks, decent prices and beer in a mason jar. What is not to enjoy?It's the kinda place where if you are from out of town and walk in, everyone looks. I hang at places like that at home, so I expect that reaction.It's my favorite place on this block. And, we've been to a few of them.

Small but so very friendly! Super casual and reasonable. Fun place to play pool or just sit. Great neighborhood, bar vibe.

From the amusing sayings on the sign to the cast of characters lining the bar and filling the tables nightly, Alderman's is a fun, warm and friendly neighborhood dive bar with a bit of beer-soaked mythology to it. Established in 1937, it was rumored that the original location across the street had a dirt floor, according to the also warm and friendly bartender. Mikey was a regular himself once, but he's now been employed at Alderman's for 10 years . Once you walk into Alderman's you're immediately engulfed by a veritable découpage of decorations. The space behind the bar is covered in pieces of bar wisdom such as "The customer is always right, but the bartender decides who is still a customer." Another section of the wall is a tribute to the Once and Future King (Elvis... if I really have to say it). Every other space on these walls is filled with vintage beer advertisements from PBR, High Life, Rolling Rock, Schlitz, Hamm's and more. It's like a museum exhibit. I spent a good portion of time browsing the collection.Alderman's isn't short on entertainment with Keno and Megatouch at the bar, two pool tables, dart board, digital karaoke, a bimini ring game in the "Omazone" smoking patio, and if that weren't enough, karaoke starts at 9:00 p.m. every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. If singing isn't your thing, but vast knowledge of the universe is, test yourself and others on trivia nights every Thursdays at 9 p.m. With four TVs, college and professional sports are never in short supply. One television on my visit was dedicated to music videos. Alderman's isn't short on anything to put lead in your pencil. They have 13 "Beer & Shot" specials for $5 or $6 offered every daily to keep the drinks in your tummy and the paper in your wallet. The Hammeson, a favorite among the regulars, is a shot of Jameson and a Hamm's for $5. The PB&J shot is an intoxicating turn on the classic acronym featuring a PBR can with a shot of Jager, Jack, Jim, Jose or Jameson. The High Beam is Miller High Life with a Jim Beam shot. Check the wall for more.  On tap, Alderman's has domestic staples Bud light, Coors Lite and PBR alongside Nebraska Brewery beers such as the crisp and delicious Cardinals Pale Ale and the savory hoppy flavor of the Nebraska IPA. If that weren't enough, on Tuesdays and Thursday they have $2 dollar tall boys. Wednesdays they have $2 aluminum bottles and their legendary J-shot, just about any liquor starting with J is only $3 dollars.Alderman's includes another Omaha staple, Orsi's personal pizzas. Hamburger and Pepperoni for $6, combination for $6.50 and three pieces of cheese bread for $3. Along with free popcorn and $1 chips, you will not go hungry here. Alderman's is -- according to a sign behind the bar and this correspondent -- a good place to drink.

Alderman's is a dimly lit dive during the day/evening and, for whatever reason, a karaoke hotspot for local scenesters on the weekends. But first and foremost, Alderman's is a old man bar complete with plenty of old men and old man beers on tap. We're talking Hamm's, Coors Light/Bud Light/Miller Lite, etc.During my visit, the bartender was pushing $2 tallboys of Busch Light. So I had a Blue Yummy, sure. Then I found out that 16 oz. cans of Hamm's were also $2. Cool. THEN I found out that a pint of Hamm's on tap was only $1.50. Weird pricing system, but oh well. Alderman's also has plenty fancy beer options (in bottles) for the snooty drinkers out there. Must be for the karaoke crowd on the weekends.In all, a classic dive complete with rowdy locals and cheap prices.

Definitely a good dive bar to go to. I really enjoyed the look of the patio, the seating and the lights outside. There seemed to be a lot to do inside. I really liked the music that was playing here. The drinks were huge and cheaper than any other place I have been to so far. I'll most likely end up here again.

I'd say the other review is pretty spot-on. During St. Paddy's day there are plenty of people to act as a social buffer but Bill did get to break up a fight while we were here... They also had the greenest beer I've ever seen.