40 Best Cocktail Bars near Council Bluffs

“I am not sure how this place is for a bar, although it looked like a fun crowd on even a week night. However I do love this place because it is one of the few, scratch that, the only BAR AND GAS STATION that I have ever seen. You can get cheaper fuel here than anywhere else in the area. You just need to pay cash inside.I think that is a perfectly good reason to check the place out. It is something everyone should see.“

“I've eaten here 3 times now, and each time my experience has been nothing short of phenomenal. The friendly staff, the reasonable prices, and the delicious thick sliced French toast are what keep me coming back here for breakfast every time I come through town. If anyone I know is coming to the area, I'd recommend 1853 Bistro Bar & Grill for a superior breakfast experience. I can't wait to come back!“

“Ordered the Chicken Fried Steak and everything was great! CFS was perfectly seasoned and crispy with every bite. Sides were cooked well and pretty tasty, too. Definitely recommend trying it out!“

“Great family friendly environment! Awesome pizza & wings!!“

“OMG good! Wonderful and unique cocktails. Super chill vibe and well appointed venue. We will be back!!!“

“I visited for my Birthday and it was lovely. I can’t recommend enough!“

“No food, just cocktails, but it was just what I was hoping for when I came in. A craft cocktail bar with a great decorative theme and relaxed, chill vibe, and of course the cocktails did not disappoint. I had a cocktail called the Venom, which was nice change of pace and contained some complex notes complementing the bourbon. Spherical clear ice is a nice touch, little things like that elevate the drink, and the experience. Great place to go for drinks!“

“Laka Lono is one of my favorite "hidden" bars to stop at while I'm visiting Omaha. I'm allergic to Pineapple and Coconut (most of the menu) and the bartender went above and beyond to recommend a drink I could have and took extra care while preparing it. 10/10 recommend this cool little spot!“

“Love this place! Truly is cozy and laid back. An Omaha hidden gem 🤘🏾“

“The fortunate son cocktail was really good! I enjoyed the banana. There’s tons of different drink options including a huuuge cocktail menu. I will definitely come back and try the caffeinated cocktail menu. There’s typical bar snacks available, and a super cute photo booth! The staff was super nice and the patio is definitely dog friendly :)

Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian bar snacks! Most if not all cocktails are vegetarian and have ingredients listed.“

“I love Martini's & this place was on my list for my bday on 12/15 - yes I know its not open on Sun, so my plan was to go on Sat the 14th. Weather interfered w ice storm on Fri 13th, so Sat night was super packed & i wasn't able to even get in....no biggie, went to Roxxy n had a blast! Fast forward to my bff coming out from NY n here for Christmas n we decided to go out on 12/28 n try again & yay we were able to finally get in! The place is so elegant n beautiful & has a very classy comfortable feeling to it - I knew I would 💜 it! At the bar talking about my quest n fail of trying to come here for my bday a few weeks ago, sitting next to me was the bar manager Carmen - she said she'd buy me a shot n I was like "oh cool", I never saw it so thought she was just being nice n a totally forgot n I thought 'its ok, no biggie"....then I go to pay my bill & turns out she picked up my 1st round of drinks - so extremely super sweet of her & I appreciated that n her so much. Huge THANK YOU to her & bartender Sophia for making my visit w my bff rock & an awesome experience!“

“Fun atmosphere & the Best bartenders 😉“

“My husband and I were there the 23rd. Very welcoming greeting got a table immediately. The server(she) was delightful and promoted. The decor is outstanding. We loved it!“

“Keka was a pleasure and makes the best Old Fashioned I've had in Omaha! The food and atmosphere is phenomenal! We will be back!“

“All the food was delicious. The drinks were on point! The fries are crispy, thin, salty, fluffy and delicious!! Macaroni and cheese was baked to perfection/ my daughter ate the leftovers and said it’s the best she’s had. My husband gave two thumbs up to the fried chicken bucket and he’s usually pretty picky about his fried chicken, so this is very positive! The chicken was served with a dish of blackened ranch dressing….YUM! we dipped the fries in the ranch…anything would taste good dipped in this dressing. I ate the vegan meatloaf sandwich with Texas toast grilled to crispy perfection, making this sandwich very delicious! What a surprise to have awesome vegan options on the menu…Thank you Fizzy’s! What makes this place even better is the atmosphere. The vibes in here are 50’s diner/bar and I love it, I mean, who doesn’t love a pink barstool??!! I will be back for the atmosphere and drinks, and I will need the fries again soon. My hubby’s vesper was expertly mixed. I had a mezcal drink from the pop-up, it was unique and tasty, served in a fun glass with a lovely marinated cherry garnish. 💕 LOVE

Vegetarian options: I had a vegan meatloaf sandwich. The Texas toast was perfectly crisp and delicious. The meatloaf was nutty, vegan mayo and bbq sauce topped it off well. Yum! This was a special dish offered on their pop-up menu.“

“The staff was wonderful- makes you feel right at home and relaxed. The drinks are phenomenal!! I’d highly recommend the “S*x with a Ghost” drink (not pictured because I drank it too fast lol) They have a pool table, darts, and both inside/outside “

“Love the music, bartenders, staff, owners, DJ’s and atmosphere!“

“I have been here twice and each time the food has been to die for! The atmosphere is very sexy, the bar is stunning with the ginkgo tree and the service is impeccable! I will be back with my husband soon!“

“food and atmosphere where great. wonderful creative combo. not a cheap place but food and service were worth it.“

“My family just ate there for brunch on Sunday, the food was absolutely amazing, the waitress was so sweet. We ordered so many things from the menu and every single thing was delicious and great presentation. Outdoor patio was beautiful and clean to set at. I would highly recommend.“

“Chefs Dom & Abraham have a fantastic menu! Highly recommend the momos and loved the mild dipping sauce to go with it. Personally, I have never had such a delicate and flavorful piece of fish until I had the Morro Bay Black Cod. 10/10 would recommend!“

“Looks like a super fun place. Tonight is only their second night open and biz is still a little slow, but I'm sure it's gonna pick up. Great location downtown on the Capitol District, lots of fun in the area. Super nice staff. Menu looks pretty good, though we didn't order food tonight. Well definitely he back.“

“Cute place with plenty of seating. We were able to make a reservation online and get right in with two adults and a high chair. The waitress we had was very friendly and did a great job answering any questions and explaining the menu. We had the crab rangoons, everything smoked salmon, and 3 sushi rolls…all were delicious. We both really enjoyed our drinks as well. I would return!“

“Authentic Colombian coffee and amazing service!! I love the aesthetic in here. ❤️“

“Passing through town and wandered into this gem...

Great location and great place to have a glass and a cigar.

Watched the football game with a good cigar and a nice whiskey that is not easy to find. Very wide selection of whiskey.

Friday night had a solid band and a great crowd. Would definitely go back“

“We showed up a little after midnight, so we got there a little late for the live music & the crowd had died down; there were only 5 other people there. The atmosphere and pricing seem fine, but the bartender used cranberry juice in my tequila sunrise instead of grenadine, so my drink was way funky..I probably won’t make it a point to come back.“

“love the food here. John is such a great cook“

“Love the creative cocktails and vibe and their support for live local artists.“

“cool place!!! nice atmosphere!“

“Top notch cider and space! The space is large and comfortable, and has a charming mid-century modern motif. The cider itself was diverse in flavor and incredibly well-done; nothing was overly saccharine nor putrid. The staff were all incredibly helpful and warm, and recommended other local spots for us to try.

Dietary restrictions: Several gluten-free menu items to complement their naturally gluten-free cider!“

“My husband and I enjoyed great drinks and the bartender was so great. We could have stayed there all day.“

“Saw the Paper Canaries which were great. They had a saxophone player with them that really added a lot. We all shared four delicious appetizers which was the perfect amount of food and the drinks were also well made. They had a fun smoked old fashioned.
This is no reason not to go but for the manager's knowledge, drink service in the beginning was very slow. It didn't look like they had enough help.“

“Friendly and nice atmosphere“

“The customer service…outstanding! From the host that greeted us and ushered us in, to the cocktail waitress we had the pleasure of being served by, AMAZING. I cannot recommend a better drink atmosphere.“

“Beautiful hotel. Did a staycation there and had a wonderful time. The committee chophouse and the cottonwood room were great places for food and drinks. I would go there again for a staycation.“

“Pure class. Wonderful staff that are customer service forward. The yummy blueberry lemon mojito was a refreshing choice. Absolutely will invite friends and come back!“

“Shared an anniversary dinner with my partner last night. Not only was the food delectable, but the service was also astounding. Oliver was very understanding and patient, willing to answer any questions we had about the menu. We will be coming back again, and definitely will be requesting him.“

“if you go here you have to try the gyros, they are amazing“

“Pretty chill. Friendly staff“

“I went in on a Thursday around 9pm and it was DEAD, which I thought was weird. The bartender, Lexi, was very nice and fun to talk to but their options seem a bit limited. I didn't go there when it was busy so maybe give this place a try when there's not 300 people there and you'll enjoy it more.“