Red Lion Lounge

This might be my new favorite bar after nite owl. I absolutely love the vibe. Dark, warm, not too loud, and relaxing. The drinks are great and I could hang here for hours. The only thing it's missing for me is more variety in the snacks department. That's why I like nite owl slightly better. But they do still have a small variety of food options. Would love to come here on the regular! I sat at the bar, but the booths with those red velvet seats look so comfy and cozy.

Been to Red Lion Lounge and it's a great place for drinks. Also don't forget their sister bar Lions Den next door. There is a lot of space and it wasn't crowded. There was also a spot where they showed a movie (no sound). Great spot to drink and chill the drink menu is just the classics, but always good. Would definitely come back.

This little cozy spot is a good vibe, & everything visually appealing. The down side is that the cocktails/drinks don't match the vibe and decor. They aren't creative or even good. However stop in and hopefully they will get better.

Loved the vibe of this place! I've wanted to come for the longest time. We arrived a little before 9 and were able to easily get a cozy booth but it was pretty full by the time we left.The space is much larger than I expected. We had great cocktails- espresso martinis and blantons available too. Everyone in our group had a great time.

I planned on eating at Stirnella next door for dinner, but they were releasing a new fall menu and wouldn't open until later than usual. Fortunately Red Lion Lounge was right around the corner, so I settled into one of the comfy stools at the bar and ordered a Black Manhattan. The bartender seemed a little standoffish until he saw my tattoos, which we got into a conversation about. That's usually a good icebreaker at bars.The cocktail was fantastic, and I love that every bartender here has some sort of seasonal special that they cross-promote for each other. There seemed to be an equal amount of locals and first timers. Great spot for groups. Would love to come back and try more of the drinks. Oh and there seems to be happy hour! Overall cool loungey spot with fascinating artwork and old-timey movies on the screen.

Great place in Blackstone to grab drinks if you're wanting chiller vibes. Their espresso martinis are the best I've had in Omaha. There's also board games available to play with the group. The free popcorn is a nice addition. Definitely a place worth going to whether you're with a group of friends, on a date, or even by yourself!

Great service and wide selection at the Red Lion Lounge. Nice but casual interior and true to its name, it's very red inside. They have some classic and some creative cocktails on the menu. They have a French 75 and also a French 38 (which is vodka instead of gin) on tap. Looks like they have a good happy hour too. M-F 4-7 PM (50% off wells, $1 off taps and domestics).

I am so sad to write this, but Red Lion has lost the brilliant Ben Rowe and is now just a shadow of what it used to be. In September 2021, Ben was still there, the menu was still full of incredible drinks, and the other bartenders were well-trained. On my next visit in December 2021, Ben was gone, the menu had been pared down substantially, and the bartenders had no clue what they were doing. One of the bartenders seemed stoned and told us she was just working there because her boyfriend is the manager.Even though some of Ben's recipes are still on the (very, very sparse) new menu, they're not being executed correctly. The "Gone in 60 Seconds" clearly wasn't made with fat-washed whiskey like it used to be, leaving it definitely lacking that wow factor it was designed to have, and the pecans they serve with it are no longer candied. Our group ordered four drinks and got out of there as fast as we could after taking our first sips and realizing none of these drinks were what they used to be. After we left, everyone agreed that their drinks had been terrible.I'm so sad to say that I can't recommend this bar anymore -- in fact, I have to warn you not to go there.

This is a great little bar. The barkeep was very friendly and the decor very much a speakeasy. The music playing was jazz. The drinks were great. I will be back. One more star if there had been live music.

Great place to get a drink if in town for CWS. Great service too. We will return next time in Omaha.