I came here with my brother about a month ago, the drinks were good and it was quiet on a weekday night. The bartender was a little drunk and had her dogs running around behind the bar, going up to guests and barking like it was their home. It didn’t put me off enough to never want to come back. So when a friend and I were looking for somewhere to go for a nice cocktail we go to Public House. Same bartender, same dogs running around behind the bar which is where drinks are prepared so it’s a health code violation and is slightly unsettling but the bartender was drunk again so i’m sure she didn’t care. We got a couple rounds and were sitting outside on the back patio when I realized they closed at 12:00am and it was 12:04. We immediately got up and went inside the bar to realize it was completely closed, bartenders gone, lights off, front door locked… no one came outside to tell us it was closing time, and my tab was still open. the next day i realized the bartender took it upon herself to just close my tab for me and give herself a 20% tip. i’ve never left a review for a place like this nor has a bar / restaurant experience been so bad that i felt the need to, especially as someone who still works in the service industry and has bartended / served tables for many years. but after they closed my tab for me, the next day they charged my card AGAIN so i paid double the amount i was suppose to. luckily, i think someone noticed because the second charge eventually got reversed. all that being said i won’t be returning due to the possibility of that same bartender working.
Richard Palmer
I've been wanting to try Public House for several weeks now and last night was the night. Guess I should say, it's the night we tried! Walked in and my wife grabbed a table, as I went to the end of the bar. Two bartenders and they were both busy making drinks. I waited as they finished, and they still didn't acknowledge me. Then one of the bartenders helped another customer at the other end of the bar who walked up the same time I did and the second started cleaning behind the bar. I patiently waited but then he started asking the three customers sitting at the bar if they needed anything. One did, so he started making that drink for him. The other bartender had now finished the order for the other customer at the end of the bar, but then asked someone who just walked up to the bar if she could help him. This pattern continued for the next five minutes as they helped three other customers who walked up to the bar, as I stood alone at the other end of the bar. I'm not sure what I did to be totally ignored but obviously they didn't want my business. After watching the two bartenders serve 7 other people, my wife and I left. I've been to bars much, much busier than these bartenders were and never been ignored like this. I've been to sporting events and large venue busy bars where I've never been ignored like this. I've been in the most chic and sophisticated bars from New York to LA with some pretty snobby mixologist and never been treated like I was at Public House. Good luck surviving with the attitude of these two bartenders! We won't be back.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Trebor Saintcheese
Nice laid back spot, great servers.
abby olsen
we had devon as bartender and he was awesome. we went there at 1 am when he was ready to go home and he gave us the best experience ever.
Claire Forey
Public House is truly a gem in Omaha! The name couldn’t be more fitting because the vibe is so homey and welcoming—it feels like a place where everyone belongs. The bartenders are incredible, not only super knowledgeable about what they do but also genuinely great people. You can tell they have close relationships with so many of the regulars, which speaks volumes about the kind of place this is. Whether you're looking for a perfectly crafted drink or just a great atmosphere to unwind, Public House never disappoints. Love this place!
Tasha Dukett
The BEST drinks! Love the small, intimate atmosphere and live music (when applicable).
Michelle Gent
We appreciated a reserved area for my friend’s birthday! The cocktails were very good and the service was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joseph C
I’ve been to Public House multiple times and it hits. I enjoy the atmosphere and find the service very good. The drinks are reasonably priced and delicious.
Thanks for reading my Google review.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
April Hendrix
Parking: Devon was lovely. Knows his whiskey Pleasant. Attentive. 5 stars all the way
No food served but you could order In from anywhere. We were there for Friday nite concert series. Which was very good! If you like just a bar...it's ok! Service was at the bar only! No waitress? Prices reasonable See them again on Friday concert series
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Angie Friesen
Excellent craft cocktails for every season... Great selection of liquors, tequilas, bourbon, vodkas... Etc! Nice patio in back as well... ?
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jesse Davis
We had high expectations based on the reviews online but it was quite disappointing. We came in on a Friday evening and the crowd was yelling and belligerent. The dogs were behind the bar which felt very unsanitary. We love dogs.. but not hanging around right where you are making drinks. The drinks were actually great but unfortunately the atmosphere was not welcoming.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Brenda D
First time here. We will go back for sure. Live music playing. Wonderful patio to relax on. Drinks were spot on. Great staff. Thank you for a great evening!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Reg T
We felt welcomed...extremely important! The bar staff offered cocktail suggestions to consider that wasn't on their list. The music offered a variety of styles of music...that was a plus. Will return for another outing.
I came here with my brother about a month ago, the drinks were good and it was quiet on a weekday night. The bartender was a little drunk and had her dogs running around behind the bar, going up to guests and barking like it was their home. It didn’t put me off enough to never want to come back. So when a friend and I were looking for somewhere to go for a nice cocktail we go to Public House. Same bartender, same dogs running around behind the bar which is where drinks are prepared so it’s a health code violation and is slightly unsettling but the bartender was drunk again so i’m sure she didn’t care. We got a couple rounds and were sitting outside on the back patio when I realized they closed at 12:00am and it was 12:04. We immediately got up and went inside the bar to realize it was completely closed, bartenders gone, lights off, front door locked… no one came outside to tell us it was closing time, and my tab was still open. the next day i realized the bartender took it upon herself to just close my tab for me and give herself a 20% tip. i’ve never left a review for a place like this nor has a bar / restaurant experience been so bad that i felt the need to, especially as someone who still works in the service industry and has bartended / served tables for many years. but after they closed my tab for me, the next day they charged my card AGAIN so i paid double the amount i was suppose to. luckily, i think someone noticed because the second charge eventually got reversed. all that being said i won’t be returning due to the possibility of that same bartender working.
I've been wanting to try Public House for several weeks now and last night was the night. Guess I should say, it's the night we tried! Walked in and my wife grabbed a table, as I went to the end of the bar. Two bartenders and they were both busy making drinks. I waited as they finished, and they still didn't acknowledge me. Then one of the bartenders helped another customer at the other end of the bar who walked up the same time I did and the second started cleaning behind the bar. I patiently waited but then he started asking the three customers sitting at the bar if they needed anything. One did, so he started making that drink for him. The other bartender had now finished the order for the other customer at the end of the bar, but then asked someone who just walked up to the bar if she could help him. This pattern continued for the next five minutes as they helped three other customers who walked up to the bar, as I stood alone at the other end of the bar. I'm not sure what I did to be totally ignored but obviously they didn't want my business. After watching the two bartenders serve 7 other people, my wife and I left. I've been to bars much, much busier than these bartenders were and never been ignored like this. I've been to sporting events and large venue busy bars where I've never been ignored like this. I've been in the most chic and sophisticated bars from New York to LA with some pretty snobby mixologist and never been treated like I was at Public House. Good luck surviving with the attitude of these two bartenders! We won't be back.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Nice laid back spot, great servers.
we had devon as bartender and he was awesome. we went there at 1 am when he was ready to go home and he gave us the best experience ever.
Public House is truly a gem in Omaha! The name couldn’t be more fitting because the vibe is so homey and welcoming—it feels like a place where everyone belongs. The bartenders are incredible, not only super knowledgeable about what they do but also genuinely great people. You can tell they have close relationships with so many of the regulars, which speaks volumes about the kind of place this is. Whether you're looking for a perfectly crafted drink or just a great atmosphere to unwind, Public House never disappoints. Love this place!
The BEST drinks! Love the small, intimate atmosphere and live music (when applicable).
We appreciated a reserved area for my friend’s birthday! The cocktails were very good and the service was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve been to Public House multiple times and it hits. I enjoy the atmosphere and find the service very good. The drinks are reasonably priced and delicious.
Thanks for reading my Google review.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Parking: Devon was lovely.
Knows his whiskey
Pleasant. Attentive.
5 stars all the way
I like the selection of drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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No food served but you could order In from anywhere. We were there for Friday nite concert series. Which was very good! If you like just a bar...it's ok! Service was at the bar only! No waitress? Prices reasonable
See them again on Friday concert series
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Excellent craft cocktails for every season... Great selection of liquors, tequilas, bourbon, vodkas... Etc! Nice patio in back as well... ?
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
We had high expectations based on the reviews online but it was quite disappointing. We came in on a Friday evening and the crowd was yelling and belligerent. The dogs were behind the bar which felt very unsanitary. We love dogs.. but not hanging around right where you are making drinks. The drinks were actually great but unfortunately the atmosphere was not welcoming.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
First time here. We will go back for sure. Live music playing. Wonderful patio to relax on. Drinks were spot on. Great staff. Thank you for a great evening!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We felt welcomed...extremely important! The bar staff offered cocktail suggestions to consider that wasn't on their list. The music offered a variety of styles of music...that was a plus. Will return for another outing.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
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