50 Best Bars in Omaha

“I love this place! So inviting and comfortable“

“My friend and I stopped in for dinner last night before a show at The Orpheum. We ordered based on our server Noah’s recommendations, and everything was incredible!! (Thanks, Noah!) Great food, friendly service, and delicious cocktails! Can’t wait to go back!!“

“This place is awesome! Great atmosphere, lovely patio, great food and drinks! Just a cool, welcoming place with a great staff!“

“Joined friends for their usual pub quiz night on a Wednesday. Great drink selection, both on the board and in the cooler. One of my favorite trivia experiences, very fun crowd. Ordered a flatbread at my friend's recommendation and it did not disappoint. It also came fast, considering the place was pretty busy. Also liked that they have board games to play so may have to go back on a non-pub quiz night.“

“Champagne ON TAP! It is the only place to go for celebrations..“

“Great neighborhood bar! Adrianna was bartending when we were there, and she made our day! I assume she owns the place. Everyone loved her! Played the best music! She turned what was a normal Thursday into one of the best times I’ve had in my 30 years in Omaha!“

“Best craft beer available downtown from the best Nebraska brewery.“

“We live close to Omaha tap house pepperwood and love love love their food and their service is top notch!!! As with any restaurant sometimes you’ll get something that isn’t quite right and they always seem to take care of their customers 5/5 stars! One of my favorite places in town to eat and the best burgers and wings around! Thank you again for being part of our community!!!“

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

“Great selection of old school arcade games. One suggestion... it would be really nice if the actual cost of each game were clearly posted, or some signage to this effect: "Hey, folks! We realize it's not 1981 anymore. But we thought you might like to know that the games with 25¢ on the coin return actually cost 50¢ to play." (I had to ask the bartender.)“

“We hosted our rehearsal dinner and welcome party at Saro Cider Lounge, and it could not have been more perfect! Everyone raved about the spiced apple cider—it was the hit of the night—and the space itself is just stunning: cozy, rustic-vintage, and effortlessly charming.

From start to finish, the customer service was exceptional. Brooklyn was an absolute joy to work with—responsive, accommodating, and genuinely invested in making our event special. She went above and beyond in every way, ensuring everything ran smoothly and beautifully.

If you’re looking for a reliable, inviting, and family-friendly venue that still feels elevated and unique, don’t hesitate for a second—book Saro Cider. We can’t recommend it highly enough!“

“One of my top restaurants in Omaha! I love the atmosphere. Service is always great. The menu seems to rotate regularly to keep it interesting. Fabulous food. Wonderful cocktails. And, of course, MOMOS!! 🙌“

“Had drinks and apps here last night for the first time and can't think of enough superlatives to describe the experience. The atmosphere is one-of-a-kind with great lighting; eclectic, comfortable seating; an unbelievable decor with music posters, album covers and so much cool stuff; amazing service led by Neal; delicious cocktails (the Old Fashion is world class) and fantastic apps, uniquely served. It's the place you walk into and know the drinks are going to be amazing because so much care has gone into decorating the space to make the vibe perfect. Looking forward to going back and checking out the record selection. And trying more cocktails. And tasting more apps. And discovering more of the amazing details of the decor. (It's the kind of place that, the more you look, the more cool stuff you see.) Can't wait to share this place with friends and family.“

“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!“

“Emmets is a local drinking hole to many so the conversations are lively and the drinks are strong. Emma and Rob are two of the best bartenders in the game. They’re fast and courteous with all patrons. Comedy shows happen at 7PM Sunday and Tuesday in the side room if you need a laugh. I recommend this spot.“

“Best Neighborhood Bar hands down!!“

“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.“

“Hello how are you? My name is Jeovani Franco and I am a chef at Creighton University, but I do part-time recycling cans and bottles. to pay for my bikes it is hard to support the family and this helps me get extra money. I would like to know if I could collect the bottles or cans that leave your business. I could take the containers to put them there. I already have some places that have given me permission and in exchange I leave the place where I pick them up clean, please let me know if you are interested“

“it is a great place to hang, play games and meet new people“

“What a fantastic little joint! Dare I say iconic to the Benson area! There is a wide variety of both beers and spirits. The decor is this marriage of old school and new school with a smattering of rock & roll! The owner is one of the best humans on the planet. Ask him about going to his cousins 16th birthday party 100 years ago and he’ll have quite the story for ya!“

“Extensive whiskey and scotch menu.“

“Amory…. Great bartender!!! Had fun! Will be back!! Thank you!!“

“The chicken is amazing! I will be back with everyone I know!! Great service definitely a hidden gem!“

“great pub I like the selection. very laid back. the environment is great . look through library its neat.“

“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.“

“Burgers were amazing! cool.place“

“I've never had a bad experience here, but I've never seen it busy either. The only drawback that I have is that they don't accept credit cards. There is an ATM available, but who wants to keep on paying those extra fees? Nobody. That's why I knocked it down one star.“

“Top notch drinks and staff. Highly recommend the espresso martinis and excellent selection of whiskeys and bourbons. Order a pizza!“

“the nicest bartenders ever! owners are amazing (they're my parents so duh) amazing and nice place to drink and have fun!“

“Love this place! Trivia was tight!!“

“Nice environment with great Pizza and Taps!“

“Darts, pool, drinks, cold beer but most importantly friendliest people and best staff!“

“The food was amazing! First time eating there and will be coming back!! Thank you! Chuck and Cheryl“

“Amazing Drinks & Even Better Service!

Had an incredible time at The Drinkery! The atmosphere was lively, the drinks were top-notch, and the service was exceptional. Huge shoutout to the entire team for keeping the energy high and making sure everyone had a great experience.

A special thanks to our bartender for mixing up some of the best cocktails I’ve had in a while. The attention to detail and friendly attitude made the night even better. Whether you're looking for a casual drink or a fun night out, this is definitely the place to be.

Can’t wait to come back—cheers to an awesome crew! Furthermore thanks for supporting those in need within the local community.“

“It’s amaze balls and I love the people there!!! 😁🍻🥂“

“I got the itis. Legit catfish and more. I'll be looking out for them always.“

“Great local bar. Friendly people and prices“

“We were in the area for the night and wandered in for a drink. Everyone was so nice. The bartender gave us great drinks and the local patrons gave us advice on where to eat. When we returned from dinner we hung out with the bartender, Emily, and another couple. It was such a great night and we are thankful for hospitality!“

“Fun place to hang out!!! Great parties!“

“The Q is the best bar in town! Great bartenders! Awesome people! So much fun!����“

“Kind staff. Friendly and fun atmosphere. Great place!“

“I planned a corporate event there on Tuesday night and it was wonderful! I had nothing but compliments from our team that attended on both the drinks and the service. This was a rushed event for me to schedule, and I cannot thank the owner and the staff enough for making all of my planning look so fantastic! I would absolutely recommend them for a private event. The atmosphere was casual, stylish and inviting and I was so very pleased with my result! Thank you so much!“

“Yahoo great place Great place to go and visit and see lots of friendly faces“

“the most positive place with the best prices for drinks and crowd! absolutely love this place. plus it's a hockey bar too!“

“food & service very good 👍“

“Stopped into Eclipse on a Saturday. Friendly staff - Ashley & Britney were great, hard working & definitely entertaining! A cozy spot to relax for drinks with friends & had good music variety playing. Also a small patio seating area & plenty of TVs for sports. Will be back!“

“Great cocktail knowledge, easy atmosphere, wide selection and great for business meetups!“

“We went for the first time last Saturday. I must say I was impressed. Our waitress was amazing. We'll be coming back to play darts next time.“

“Best dive bar in America. I hate telling everyone, but it's the truth. The bartenders and regulars are like family. This place has strong, affordable drinks and a beautiful back patio with mature trees. It is a true dive, so dont come for the frills. Come for the party. I love this bar.

Editing to add that Chad, the manager, is one of the most decent and respectable humans I've ever met. Over the years, I've watched him work tirelessly to create a loving community. He gets rid of trouble and keeps everyone safe. This guy, along with the other bartenders there, keeps me coming back regularly. Be good to these people. They are my Omaha family.“

“I have a severe food allergy and they did an amazing job of looking at the menu and letting me Know what was safe to eat.

It was a great taste, full of flavor and our service was personalized and did not make me feel like I was a bother.

We will be back. 😊“