Pauli's

Drinks are very reasonably priced and there's free popcorn! Service started out great but then the bartender's friends showed up and we were ignored the last 45 minutes or so.

Paulis is an Omaha establishment. They slowed down a little when they relocated to Aksarben, but it is a cozy, clean, and friendly environment. They don't serve food, but they always have complimentary popcorn. I love how they started a Trivia Night or Rock,n Bingo on Tuesday nights.

Pretty chill bar with a good TV set up. Very casual hang out spot. Smaller selection of beers than some places but still good variety. They have that dark lounge vibe going on with comfy chairs. If you're looking for a spot to kick back and watch some sports and have a nice beverage here you go! Also they do have a nice little patio area if you want some good people watching in the fresh air.

Had a great time at Pauli's. Our bartender, Katie, was really cool and attentive. We got there right at open, 2pm on a Thursday, it wasn't that busy, but we had a good time anyway. We loved the draft beer selection, some great craft beers...I recommend Sam Adams Cold Snap. The keno was a fun addition to the afternoon too. We were super casual, but I'd dress up more if I went at night or on the weekend. That day, there were a couple other small groups in and out, and they all seemed to be having fun. We are from Chicago, so the Cubs license plates wall was really something awesome to see outside of Chicago. The reason I didn't give it a full five stars was the seating. There are a lot of lounge style table, low rolling chairs...I'm 6'0" and that was a bit uncomfortable, so it wasn't my favorite. Next time I'd sit at the high tops by the windows...as long as it isn't a windy winter day.

Service is slow, no real frills. It's a sports bar. They do have a popcorn machine and you can order in take out from 2 close restaurants- but again, if you are on a time limit- like tickets for an event at Baxter Stadium...you may want a place more reliable.

WHAT ABOUT BOBIf you come here to drink, you will constantly hear this, "Bob! Bob! Hey Bob! BOB!" from all of the customers. It gets even more rapid around 1am as the customers get more and more saucy. This is the moment when time and space slow down in the minds of a drinker. Bob is the owner and bartender at Pauli's and by 2am he's the most popular guy in the room. He kind of reminds me of Norm from Cheers. I should have started yelling Norm to confuse all the drunk people in the bar. I'll have to try that on my next visit. This place is a true bar. It is the kind of place where you get a shot and a beer. There's no food in here except for the free popcorn machine tucked away in the corner of the bar. There's nothing like some warm salty popcorn to go along with your drinks. I was taking it easy after a long day at work and enjoyed a couple of Angry Orchard Ciders on tap. I must commend Bob on his pour system because the cider was ice cold. In fact it was the best Angry Orchard has ever tasted to me. This product needs to be served ice cold to bring out the crispness of the apples.I did feel like I was in a Las Vegas lounge. We were in the back and we were elevated above the main floor. The floor even had carpeting and we were sitting in leather lounge chairs that had wheels. I even saw a keno board in the background. I was just missing the flashing lights and the dinging sounds of slot machines. We all dived in to our free salty popcorn like we had not seen food in days. Actually we were starving because we had worked all day and we never had a proper meal since breakfast at the hotel. I decided to make a move and order two pizzas from another place. The delivery guy walked in with two hot pizzas and all of the drunk kids in the bar tried to attack the guy. It was kind of funny. He had my two pizzas securely tucked in his warming bag but that didn't stop the crazy kids. Luckily he didn't have the boxes open or my pizzas might have not made it back to me. The delivery guy then walked right up to me and said, "Anthony!" How did he know I was the pizza ordering guy? He picked me out of a crowded bar full of drunk people and walked right up to me. I laid the pizza's on the bar and our group dived in. We even offered some to Bob but he did not jump in.As I was sitting at the bar, I noticed that there was a wall of old car license plates that all had some kind of Chicago Cubs sayings printed on them. I then realized I was in a Cubs bar in Omaha. How cool was that? I asked Bob about it and he told me how crazy his bar was during the Cubs 2016 postseason run including Game 7 of the World Series. I was really starting to like Bob and his bar. It is not often that you find yourself on the road and in a place that has your back. I would totally rock my Cubs shirt inside this place on my next visit.So if you find yourself in Omaha and need a drink then this is the place. Do not expect food unless you can make a meal out of popcorn. I was really happy with my experience. Bob did a great job running the bar by himself. Patrons yelled his name and Bob made his way over as soon as he could. He kept the whole place running. I loved the fact that Bob let me have food delivered. He could have said no to our pizza craving. We felt right at home and when we are in the area we will totally be back here. Did you hear that BOB? BOB! BOB!

Pauli's is okay in some areas, bathrooms are always very clean! Service was so so, honestly the place is small maybe fitting 50 people comfortably. So one would assume it'd be full service but no. Almost very time we needed a drink we had to get up and walk to the bar. Which i am okay with if that's they operate and it was busy, but that's not the case we were 3 out of maybe a dozen people in there; Also we usually go and watch football there during the day and we always get full service then? I am not a huge fan of Inconsistencies. No food but you can bring what ever you like in.

Have always loved Pauli's, even on Leavenworth. This new location is right in my neighborhood, and it's always clean. Good drinks, popcorn is available to snack on + you can have Dudley's deliver to you.Love watching the Cubs and drinking Old Style here!

Nice ambience, easy to find. Bartender is very friendly, and came to us immediately after we sat down to help us. Our drinks came out quick and they arent terribly spendy. Modern feel, comfy seating. Overall a good place for a few drinks to help unwind at the end of the day.

Nichole is by far the best bartender we've had and a big reason why we come back on a weekly basis. Come to Pauli's and be treated like the queen/king that you deserve to be. The care they take is second to none. I've never been to a bar that I have felt at home at as much as Pauli's.#Nichole4prez