The Most Delicious Cocktail Bars in Omaha

Brick Street Furniture Plus Wine Lounge

★★★★★ 4.5 (20)

"So thankful we were told about this hidden gem of a restaurant! From the ambiance, to the service and food it was all top notch. We ordered their pickled fries as an appetizer and all enjoyed their fresh salad bar. They had a great drink selection too!Entrees we had pork chop, ribeye, surf and turf and New York strip. Everything was cooked perfectly. We could have had second helpings of their asparagus and Brussel sprouts.Loved everything here. Highly recommend checking it out!"

Jewell on Capitol

★★★★☆ 4.4 (32)

"We celebrated our 42nd Anniversary in this beautiful venue enjoying the musical stylings of Matt Wallace & the Jazz Kings. We had the steak prix fixe complete with asparagus and mashed potatoes from J Gilbert's.The steak melted in your mouth. I enjoyed Prosecco with a splash of Elderflower liquer and hubby enjoyed The Fairy Nectar IPA. Dessert was a sumptuous chocolate cake very rich and smooth.There were two shows and the musicians played a 75 minute set that was terrific. Great to see live music again after the long absence.Support your local businesses and get out of your house already!!!"

Sonny's

★★★★☆ 4.4 (38)

"Sonny's has a beautiful location, especially on a perfect Spring day like today. Very friendly staff, and a great selection of drinks and cocktails. The old fashioned is on point, and companions spoke highly of the margaritas. It's no wonder they were very busy."

Sips On 10th

★★★★★ 4.7 (83) • $$

"Sips on 10th is a must-have in the Little Italy neighborhood of Omaha.I was in town for a music festival and wanted to load up with breakfast prior to gates opening. I popped on Yelp to find a gem and I'm going to be honest, this wasn't my first option but it took reservations on the app and opened before 11 so it was the winner! And I'm so, so glad we came.There was a line waiting outside the door. Always a good sign. We were let in promptly at 10AM and immediately seated. I opted (shocker) for a mimosa tree. Cranberry, Rhubarb, Pineapple and Bellini were the flavors I chose. Delish! Then had the Avocado Toast (loved the bread and fresh pico de gallo) and also tried the Italian Benedict (the Italian sausage was so tasty) -- both were perfection. The rosemary truffle tots were better than I anticipated! (I'd skip the pancakes next time and go with the lemon ricotta ones instead.)Pricing was on point. Our waitress was great. The music selection that morning was rad. Parking was a non issue. I loved the decor; super light, bright and fresh.Run to brunch at Sips on 10th! (But get a reservation!)"

Wicked Rabbit

★★★★☆ 4.4 (303) • $$

"Such a great time! Go early, be patient. Drinks are not cheap. Bartenders are a delight, drinks are delicious. Atmosphere is upscale but relaxed."

Alchemy

★★★★★ 4.5 (31) • $$

"What a fantastic place! Conveniently located in the original downtown Haymarket in the old pharmacy building. I love the interior decorations which really remind me of Harry Potter mixed with Game of Thrones. The drinks are kind of pricey but worth it! Great service and swanky place. Fun to go to when you're celebrating something or want to dress up. I went with coworkers after work and we thoroughly enjoyed their hospitality. Definitely a cool place that I enjoyed enough to recommend as I do plan to go back again soon! :D"

Pour Craft Beer & Spirits

★★★★★ 4.8 (13)

"Cute, small taproom with lots of beer and spirits to choose from. "Order at the bar" style but the bartenders are nice. Had a few board games for the kids."

Public House Omaha

★★★★★ 4.8 (25)

"Super chill bar! It's got a new, clean, hip vibe to it. Plenty of parking nearby.They have a bunch of fun cocktails, they just put up their summer menu when I stopped by. The bartender is super nice and knowledgeable."

Talus Spirits & Sustenance

★★★★☆ 4.4 (129) • $$

"We really enjoyed our dinner here. The bartender was awesome and made me a NA old fashioned (most places only say they have NA beer) and don't go through the effort of trying to make something. It was as good as an NA cocktail is going to get. We sat at the bar and there was a good amount of people in the restaurant on a Monday night. There were some tvs on and sports and it was a chill place for a good drink and dish. We only got two appetizer like dishes because we weren't super hungry and they have a spin on them (adding Brussels to a Caesar salad) and I didn't hate it but I'm not sure I loved it either. I didn't like the warm with a colder salad. And the mushroom puffs. Again, didn't love them but didn't hate them. Would love to go back and try more."

Brickroad's Grille

★★★★★ 4.5 (2)

"Overall, a really nice place. The food was good and the atmok outsphere great. As a relatively new business, they still have some kinks to work out but they are fairly minor. Looking forward to having Brickroad's Grille becoming a staple in the community."

Mezzo

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"In Malvern's only bar, I did not expect to find the goodness that is inside. A comfortable bar with a GREAT whiskey selection. They do frequent whiskey or cocktail tasting events. And, every night, they have a well-priced whiskey flight. Choose 4 whiskeys from their 4 tiers (1 from each tier) and you get a nice pour from each. There were some staples, like Eagle Rare and Angel's Envy, along with several I'd never had. Their beer selection on draft was interesting, and I got to try my first Keg Creek pour from down the road in Glenwood. A pleasant experience with quite a few locals."

Gather in Omaha

★★★★★ 4.6 (309) • $$$

"Best steak dish in the Old Market in my opinion! I love gather - everything on the menu is done to perfection with a rotating menu, kind & attentive staff, and a fun & modern but classy atmosphere. I take my parents here when they come to town and we want a "nicer" type dinner and everyone enjoys what they order consistently. Forever a favorite!"

Dinkers Bar and Grill

★★★★☆ 4 (304) • $$

"Dinkers Bar is a local gem that a friend told me about recently. It's a totally awesome venue!Tip: No credit cards accepted; payment is cash onlyThe atmosphere is chill, the food is over-the-top incredible, and the prices are incredibly reasonable. It doesn't get any better than this :-)"

Corner Tap

★★★★★ 4.5 (6)

"Great place, stumbled upon it.Love the place, very simple great service and quite a selection of tap beer! Several local beers as well."

Voodoo Lounge

★★☆☆☆ 2.4 (17) • $

"Always clean, fun and friendly.Voodoo is a GREAT place to go on the weekends when you don't feel like fighting the hoards downtown."

Kate Martin

★★★★★ 4.6 (32)

"Very neat little bar with lots of character.Many unique drinks to select from as well as traditional mixed and wines. Well worth checking out."

Circo

★★★★☆ 3.8 (52)

"Stop in for half priced select bottles of wine on Sundays and stay for the delicious food and chill ambiance. If you like cream cheese pinwheels, go for the Ricotta Tortellini. That's exactly what it reminded me of in the best way possible. So creamy and perfectly paired with the zingy red pepper sauce, though the menu listed hazelnuts were lacking/nonexistent. The rosemary focaccia was a solid start and for only $5, I'd definitely recommend beginning there. Pasta prices were a little steep so this won't be a regular rotation but a go to for special occasions, for sure."

Edge of the Universe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (60)

"What a feast for the eyes! Such a fun, unusual bar.Super friendly owners, too. Will definitely be going back!"

Via Farina Regency Landing

★★★★☆ 4.2 (26)

"The atmosphere, the attention to detail, the food was beyond amazing! I even got to tell the chef his food was Magnefico! I will definitely be back."

Roja Mexican Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (256) • $$

"Another Omaha staple restaurant when I come to visit from California. For a Tuesday, this place was super busy. Shared parking lot with many establishments in the shopping area. It was also happy hour 3-6 Monday through Thursday. Chips and salsa are standard. Beef burrito, taco plate and chicken taquitos were ordered, along with margaritas but no photos of that because we were hangry!! Guacamole and flour tortillas were ordered for the baby. We shall return!!Ok, bye."

The Committee Chophouse

★★★★☆ 4.4 (99) • $$$$

"My husband wanted to take me to a nice date night so we picked this restaurant because it isn't a chain. I have been to so many restaurants with $$$$ next to the name and this is the first restaurant that matched its claim. The Committee Chophouse did NOT disappoint!! Everything we ordered was incredibly delicious and the service was spectacular. We started with their Oysters on the Half Shell, which was incredibly fresh, and Smoked Pork Belly, which tasted amazing and paired well with the salad that came with it. For our main, we split the 56oz Tomahawk Ribeye and the Black Tiger Prawn. The Tomahawk was so tender and absolutely the best steak I have ever had. The Tiger Prawns were cooked perfectly, very plump and juicy. All in all, an amazing dinner that we both enjoyed!"

Laka Lono Rum Club

★★★★☆ 4.4 (245) • $$

"Great vibe Good drinksOne of the better tiki bars I have done to around the country Can get a bit crowded Good place to go for a drink before or after dinner somewhere"

Legacy Chophouse

★★★★☆ 4 (21)

"Absolutely everything. Serving staff was fantastic. Our food was cookies exactly the way we ordered. We will return!"

Secret Park

★★★★☆ 4.1 (10)

"This is no dive bar. Located in what was Bud Olsen's, someone has manifested a vision of class, charm, and cleanliness in what is far beyond a mere space "flip." New counters, new bar, new furniture, new bathrooms WHAT? Oh and this time there is an actual patio space, not a gravel parking lot. As a fan of the former incarnation of this space, I can honestly say that Secret Park is a lovely addition to the neighborhood. Our bartender admitted that he was not old enough when Bud's was open to enter but nevertheless made me a fine happy hour fun and tonic. Five beers are on tap, four are from Nebraska. They seem to have a reasonable gun, bourbon and whiskey selection; rums are sparse. Follow on socials for updates related to food trucks and specials."

Cedar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (52) • $$

"Not only do they have snacks, they make a fine cocktail, and have a very wide selection of beers. Also selections of ciders, sours, seltzers, and wines. It's excellent.The parking is okay. I'm here in opening hours, and it's packed out there. Not sure whose biz is flooded. This fine location has several people, but most arrived after me. Cools folks, too, FWIW The bar is rustic wood, with worn wood barstools. Charming. There are a varied set of tables with comfortable seats. While not huge, it's a reasonable sized bar. One TV at the far side of the bar.The bartender is cool. Someone called her Charlie and she responded. Served me a Manhattan with double the sweet vermouth, as requested. Hasn't quit moving. Whoever owns this place must be quite pleased with their work. I appreciate the black clothing worn by them. It's a look I favor.It's especially great when one's partner is at the nearby salon. Comfortable and inviting. Been here before. Will be here again!"

Pageturners Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.9 (51) • $$

"Cool neighborhood watering hole in Dundee. As the name suggests, it pays tribute to some great writers- portraits of Mark Twain and other fantastic writers are splattered on the walls. Dimly lit and full of energy, this bar is a classy kind of dive. It's got all the dive feels with some classy traditional furniture and decor. The music here is loud! Either live or stereo- the beat here is quick to awaken the 'night out' spirit within you. Expect a hoarse voice the next day if you plan to converse with friends for a few hours here. Drinks here dabble in both fancier and basic items. We did a titos martini last time and each was $9.5. I've also come for their well known $5 shot/beer special. Friendly staff and always busy. A place to meet locals!"

JTK Cuisine & Cocktails

★★★★☆ 3.9 (118) • $$$

"Quite simply a marvelous experience in fine dining. The atmosphere is quiet and cozy whileThe service impeccable. The dinner for two date night bundle is a flat out bargain. The salmon with risotto is delicious. And the crème brûlée is addictive. I'mGlad I rediscovered this gem of a restaurant."

Black Label

★★★★★ 4.5 (41)

"Looove this new addition to Fremont, NE! Black Label is located owned and operated and while we were there we spoke with the owners daughter. Everyone was super friendly and the food was super tasty. Inside is clean and has tons of seating. Menu consists of unique burgers, wood fire pizzas, other sandwiches, starters and amazing looking shakes. Oh and they have a full bar too! We ordered 2 Black Label Burgers $10.95 which had shoulder bacon, smoked cheddar, whiskey glaze, garlic aioli, caramelized onions, mushrooms on a house roll. The meat was delicious, with the crispy bits on the patty and well seasoned. Bun was super soft and all the toppings paired well with it. Next time we would go with a double patty $1.25 extra, since we didn't read the menu well enough that the patties were smashed, which we love, but we prefer a meatier taste. We also ordered a side of sweet potato fries $4.45 with the marshmallow maple drizzle on the side. We ended up loving the marshmallow glaze! Also ordered a side of the homemade spicy ranch and it was tasty as well. Can't wait to go back and try their shakes next time were in Nebraska."

The Linden House

★★★★☆ 4 (153) • $$

"I was told by the g/f that we have tried this restaurant before, yet I do not remember ever going here.However, I know better than to argue, so here we are.Brushi is a beautiful little hideaway at the Westridge Shopping Center, located off of N.132nd St. and W. Dodge Frontage Rd. In Omaha.It's bistro style seating along with a small bistro style menu, consisting of a lot of great food.We both started off with their "Onion Soup Normandy". A creamy onion soup with Gruyère cheese and croutons.I chose the Hamburger for my main course, which was seasoned to perfection and cooked to medium rare.I do not eat the bun so I did away with that.She had the "Potato Gnocchi" with mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes in a cream sauce. Very delicious.Our waiter was very much Johnny on the spot with the water refills ( I only drink water ) and took very good care of us.The nicest touch though was when the chef came out and greeted the customers asking how their food was. That's class! We will definitely be going back and trying other items in the menu.Still on the hunt for that ever elusive bowl of amazing Pho!"

Early Bird

★★★★☆ 4.4 (31)

"Went to the soft opening of this Early Bird location today, and it was fantastic. Been to a couple soft openings of other establishments and this was one set a bar that will be extremely difficult to beat.The staff and restaurant were running this restaurant as if it had been opened for years already.The atmosphere is absolutely awesome, you walk in and the smell alone drives your hunger up. The dining room is well thought out. They have a mural on the left hand side that captures the location well, with a little zorinsky lake mention in it. The bar area is awesome as well, plenty of space for drinks and food. They have a dual use outdoor seating option with garage doors that can close on colder days. We loved sitting there today with the beautiful weather.Up next, the service. The staff was so nice and so well organized. We were regularly getting checked on. Any questions we had about the menu, they had answers for, and gave great recommendations. They were also very attentive, refills right before we ran out on cue, and timed everything extremely well with us.Now onto the food.Appetizers: Hash Holes, Cinny Bobs, and Cinnamon rolls.The cinnamon rolls are the perfect combination of flaky, doughy, gooey, and the icing was just different but in a good way. Their icing is a vanilla buttercream icing that just hits different. I'm a fan.My new favorite sweet, the Cinny bobs, fried cinnamon roll dough bites on skewers that come with caramel and icing dips on the side. These are the very definition of getting the perfect cinnamon roll bite every time. I shamelessly ate these quickly without regard for sharing with the wife and kids.Hash holes, our new favorite savory. Hash croquettes stuffed with cheese and bacon, and queso to dip in. Need I say more? Just get them, trust me.Entrees:Avocado's jam- nice breakfast sammie on rye with ricotta, eggs, bacon, and bacon jam. Wife loved it, I didn't get to try it, but photo posted below.Chicken and Waffle:Plenty of Waffle with two chicken strips, eggs, and pork sausage gravy. Awesome balance of flavor and daughter claimed "now this is how you make chicken tenders". She ordered the adult portion because she's got a bottomless pit and enjoyed every bit of it.Pancakes and Waffles:Cinnamon roll pancakes, they are a fan favorite here for a reason. They are extremely rich in flavor and have the perfect density. Two pancakes portioned into four "rolls" and an awesome balance of flavors. It's also great because we got to share it four ways with our family of four. This is usually my go to, and I combo it with eggs, links, and add their hash browns.Bonus points here: The hash browns are seasoned and you can order them crispy. Love that they always ask.The game winner today, the Churro Waffle.Fried, cinnamon sugar galore, caramel and vanilla buttercream, whipped cream, so much goodness. Was curious when we ordered to see how "heavy" this might be, and it wasn't, at all. It went down dangerously easy, and was dangerously light. And now we're all full and happy.Would highly recommend it, they open up officially on October 7th. High quality food, service, in a fun atmosphere. Can't wait to go back and try some other options.One last thing, they have an awesome drinks menu. We were lame today and just went with iced lattes and chocolate milk for the kids. But one of the best drinks menus I have seen at a brunch location."

West Point Brewing

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"We came here with some friend on a Saturday afternoon. The place is clean, quiet, well kept and they had the basketball game playing. They have a nice sitting area inside as well as outside in the patio. The beer selection was nice, they serve craft beers on tab from a variety of local breweries. You are welcomed to bring you own food/snacks. The service was prompt and friendly."

The Tipsy Pig

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (41) • $$

"Love the tipsy! Great vibes and fun drink menu and the ladies who run the bar know what's up!! Love them, love this spot that's great for a happy hour pop in or late nights."

Barrymore's

★★★★☆ 3.7 (48) • $$

"I think it's the best happy hour in Lincoln, a very cool vibe and last night we had Cassidy who really took care of us. Moscow mule five dollars a great old-fashioned six dollars. I'm in. Thank you Cassidy for a great night will be back."

Fleetwood Haymarket

★★★★☆ 3.9 (71)

"Went here with my big ole family (16 adults, 3 kids) and we were able to reserve the private dining room which fit us perfectly. The service was a bit slow which was expected as the restaurant was busy and we had a big party but we were able to order drinks at the bar with no problem. The food was modern American and quite tasty, we especially loved the fleet fries with bacon aioli."

Fizzy’s Fountain & Liquors

★★★★☆ 4.4 (130) • $$

"What a fun experience! We went here for my brother in laws birthday. The staff was great, you order your food through a land line telephone in the booth. They had specialty cocktails. Best nachos I've had in Omaha. Worth every penny"