Trista is the best! Love coming here on weekends for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeremy B.
Nice little place for prep of The Astro. Should be a great place when service and staff become acquainted with all the food items and some service hustle. The food is really good. Blue burger is good. Avocado toast is a good helping with brioche toast. Caesar salad comes as long wedges and not tossed so be prepared is all. Again, good food. This place can be great for the LaVista City center area.
Sarah C.
Visited Catalyst for the first time with a group of friends last night. To get to Catalyst, we were able to walk into the front doors of the Farnham Hotel and straight back down a long hallway to the bar. The interior is very upscale and sophisticated. The outdoor area is also nice with fireplaces and various seating options. The specialty cocktail menu looked good, though I ordered a gimlet and thought it was delicious, very well made and balanced. My friend ordered fries which I tried, and they were very crispy and salted the perfect amount, so I would definitely get these again! The bartenders were great and extremely friendly! They were great for accommodating a large group, and remembered all of us when ordering more drinks. For an upscale-feeling bar, people were in a range of casual to nicer outfits. I thought the drinks may be expensive, as no prices were listed on the menus. For two gimlets, the price was around $24. This is a great date night spot, with more intimate alcoves to be able to talk and the darker romantic feel. The couches and outdoor area are also perfect for smaller groups. Definitely a nice spot if you're looking for a nicer place downtown with great drinks!
Jim H.
Been to the bar twice. Worst bartending experience. Five people in the place and 30 minutes to get a drink. Bartenders concerned about cleaning glasses than serving patrons.
Alvin S
The atmosphere is top notch and the service that Katie provided was OUTSTANDING. Nevertheless, for the price of everything, I expected more from the food and beverage. Atmosphere, location and service are diminished by average food and beverage.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Sightseer42020643080
Catalyst is located within a complex of homes, shops and other breweries and restaurants. We sat at the bar and enjoyed their IPA and Arnold Palmer and some super spicy fish tacos and BLT wrap. Tots with honey siracha were yummy. Great place to meet friends, family, business associates.
Hayley P.
They don't open until 5, but their door was open at 4:40. The internet says they open at 4pm!
Burt R.
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The outdoor seating is comfortable and it has a fun yet upscale vibe
Kelsi Elizabeth
Luxurious, modern, exclusive, and noir atmosphere. Solid menu with their own upscale version of classic cocktails. They offered a few food options to snack on as well. They also have a very large selection of spirits and glassware so any cocktail you need can be made. Our Bartender, Helen, was very friendly and knowledgeable, made us feel very welcomed.
Amazing drinks, skilled and nice bartenders, great sophisticated atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back
huskerace
We only had 1 drink at this beautiful bar in the Farnam. The atmosphere was great!! Wish we would have made time for their little patio space. Drinks were very well done. Great customer service.
Christine H.
I walked by Catalyst earlier this summer and knew immediately I wanted to check out. Catalyst is a gorgeous addition to the Farnam Hotel with great indoor and outdoor space. After the Gold Rush was our favorite cocktail...we may have enjoyed several... They do have heat lamps available in the outdoor cabana areas so they can be enjoyed during the cooler months, the outdoor fireplace is also a nice touch. My only comment is the outdoor area had some old cigarette butts and leaves built up, for a place like Catalyst, I would have expected that to be taken care of. The bartenders were really friendly and attentive, we have a great time.
Alina W.
Nice high scale bar with a patio option! Definitely pricey, but I'd go back. Connected to the hotel, but was pretty dead when we went there on a Friday night around 5:30.
Amina Mir
Might be my favorite bar in downtown!! Jasmin Kent is one of the best servers ever!!
Great drinks, service, and vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Trista is the best! Love coming here on weekends for
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice little place for prep of The Astro. Should be a great place when service and staff become acquainted with all the food items and some service hustle. The food is really good. Blue burger is good. Avocado toast is a good helping with brioche toast. Caesar salad comes as long wedges and not tossed so be prepared is all. Again, good food. This place can be great for the LaVista City center area.
Visited Catalyst for the first time with a group of friends last night. To get to Catalyst, we were able to walk into the front doors of the Farnham Hotel and straight back down a long hallway to the bar. The interior is very upscale and sophisticated. The outdoor area is also nice with fireplaces and various seating options. The specialty cocktail menu looked good, though I ordered a gimlet and thought it was delicious, very well made and balanced. My friend ordered fries which I tried, and they were very crispy and salted the perfect amount, so I would definitely get these again! The bartenders were great and extremely friendly! They were great for accommodating a large group, and remembered all of us when ordering more drinks. For an upscale-feeling bar, people were in a range of casual to nicer outfits. I thought the drinks may be expensive, as no prices were listed on the menus. For two gimlets, the price was around $24. This is a great date night spot, with more intimate alcoves to be able to talk and the darker romantic feel. The couches and outdoor area are also perfect for smaller groups. Definitely a nice spot if you're looking for a nicer place downtown with great drinks!
Been to the bar twice. Worst bartending experience. Five people in the place and 30 minutes to get a drink. Bartenders concerned about cleaning glasses than serving patrons.
The atmosphere is top notch and the service that Katie provided was OUTSTANDING. Nevertheless, for the price of everything, I expected more from the food and beverage. Atmosphere, location and service are diminished by average food and beverage.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Catalyst is located within a complex of homes, shops and other breweries and restaurants. We sat at the bar and enjoyed their IPA and Arnold Palmer and some super spicy fish tacos and BLT wrap. Tots with honey siracha were yummy. Great place to meet friends, family, business associates.
They don't open until 5, but their door was open at 4:40. The internet says they open at 4pm!
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The outdoor seating is comfortable and it has a fun yet upscale vibe
Luxurious, modern, exclusive, and noir atmosphere. Solid menu with their own upscale version of classic cocktails. They offered a few food options to snack on as well. They also have a very large selection of spirits and glassware so any cocktail you need can be made. Our Bartender, Helen, was very friendly and knowledgeable, made us feel very welcomed.
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing drinks, skilled and nice bartenders, great sophisticated atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back
We only had 1 drink at this beautiful bar in the Farnam. The atmosphere was great!! Wish we would have made time for their little patio space. Drinks were very well done. Great customer service.
I walked by Catalyst earlier this summer and knew immediately I wanted to check out. Catalyst is a gorgeous addition to the Farnam Hotel with great indoor and outdoor space. After the Gold Rush was our favorite cocktail...we may have enjoyed several... They do have heat lamps available in the outdoor cabana areas so they can be enjoyed during the cooler months, the outdoor fireplace is also a nice touch. My only comment is the outdoor area had some old cigarette butts and leaves built up, for a place like Catalyst, I would have expected that to be taken care of. The bartenders were really friendly and attentive, we have a great time.
Nice high scale bar with a patio option! Definitely pricey, but I'd go back. Connected to the hotel, but was pretty dead when we went there on a Friday night around 5:30.
Might be my favorite bar in downtown!! Jasmin Kent is one of the best servers ever!!