50 Best Cocktail Bars near Papillion

“Exactly what Papillion and south Sarpy needed. A top notch chef driven restaurant without having to go into Omaha. My compliments/hats off to the whole staff and management. Great food, great service and great ambiance. We will be returning“

“Food was great! Overall, service met expectations. I am a server at heart - so always tip well. I was a little surprised when handed the payment machine that the server pre-selected 25% for tip, and there was no obvious option under 20%. Although, I rarely pay less than 20, I felt my tip was being driven for me.“

“A local treasure and a family favorite. The best value best quality and quantity best Mexican food and beverages in the area. Big Thank you La Mesa Crew! Cheers Kenneth Stopak“

“We love Mas Chignon! It's a really cool, contemporary restaurant and their tacos and nachos are the best I've found in Papillion. If you get the nachos, be prepared to share! I especially love their birria tacos, but honestly everything I've had here has been wonderful. And one of the best parts - $4 margs!“

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

“I love all of the speakeasy establishments that this company has to offer....Alice is The Wicked Rabbit but larger. Staff is more than willing to make you feel welcome. Mixologist bartenders that are younger. Get ready to be transported into a rabbit hole of an adventure. Had my Tarrot read last week. Drinks are well made. Nice place to escape this from world for awhile.“

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

“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!“

“After stopping at a not-so-great restaurant, I needed a palate cleanser. I began searching for a good local bar or restaurant in the area and stumbled upon a local couple who suggested Berry & Rye. I’m thankful they did, or I would have likely called it a night. I tried their Old Fashioned and Yukon Gold cocktails, and both were pretty good! Once I sat down, an individual, I believe was the owner, started talking to me. He shared stories and vast knowledge about different distilleries across the Midwest. Such experiences are rare in larger cities and made my first few hours in Omaha a little sweeter.“

“Me and the boys absolutely love this place. 10/10“

“Best Bread Pudding Ever!!! OMG as a Travel Agent local to Omaha, NE I can tell you that I have enjoyed bread pudding all over the world and sea...and this is simply the most exquisite! So much so that if you mention Herbe Saint in your quote request, I will waive your booking fee! #hailherbesainte #bestbreadpuddingever #yumyum“

“This place is a great dive bar. The staff are always friendly and warm, the new food menu is amazing (get the homemade chips) the drinks are good, and the atmosphere is awesome. If you're nostalgic for the 70s, they still have pickle tickets and a cigarette vending machine. Always hopping on the weekend but never too busy to find a seat.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Love this down-home neighborhood bar. Our bartender Jessica was great! Kept us laughing, drinks full, and we all had a great time.It's nice that they have darts, a pool table, games, keno... lots of things to keep the merriment going! Good crowd of people while we were there too!“

“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!“

“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!“

“Been in the VIP 1/2 dz times in past 6 mos, very nice ppl in a nice cocktail lounge. No loudmouth's, no vulgar language, mature crowd.Tonight was a fish fry comped by a customer who obviously is a great fisherman! Had such a nice time, plan to go back more often. Friendly bartenders.“

“Great place, atmosphere, bartenders and patrons“

“Tipsy Pig is a great spot to hang out with friends over drinks rather than food. It has a lively atmosphere with loud music, which I enjoy. If you like crowded and energetic places, this is the perfect place to be. The service is good, and the ambiance is nice. They offer frozen pizzas along with free popcorn and lemonade.“

“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!“

“So much fun- Every time I go in they are so friendly and always are willing to help me however I need! They are all about customer service and I would recommend this bar to all of my friends ♥️“

“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 “

“Too much change going on in your life? Miss the days of yesteryear. Head on down to the interlude. 5 Busch lights, a Ketel one and soda and a Blue moon later, my tab was only $27 plus tip. The first time I drank at the Interlude, I was a wee lad of 21 back in the year 2000, I only make it to this fine place every few years, but the only thing that had changed is the style of TV. If only they had the giant square bricks still it would be perfect.“

“We absolutely LOVE it here!! It’s such a fun environment. The drinks are delicious, the staff is incredible. Cute spot for photos too!“

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

“Great place to go chill. So happy Bri is back! Definitely go there when she’s there! She’s always friendly and gives great customer service!“

“Our first trip to Gather couldn’t have gone better. The host, Steve was super accommodating in seating us. I appreciated the table farther away from the majority of the business as it was quieter and more intimate. Our waitress, Cathleen was extremely helpful and super friendly, even giving our oldest daughter individualized attention without being annoying like a lot of servers are when we are trying to enjoy a night out as a family. The brussel sprouts were fantastic. I don’t know if I’ll ever eat them without cranberries again; who would have known. They added such a pop of brightness to the dish. My wife had the pad Thai and thoroughly enjoyed it. I had the Wagyu flat iron with Chimichurri, and where so many restaurants fail, they succeeded in having a well-balanced sauce that wasn’t overly acidic and provided a welcomed heat to the dish. Loved the elote corn which was kept warm the entire meal having been served in its own skillet. We also ordered the Mac and cheese which was very good, and even the chicken strips we ordered for our daughter was a shelf above any other restaurant. My daughter loved the donut holes and the birthday cake they prepared, although simple, was surprisingly delicious. They even do the simple things well! By far, the best dessert was the Strawberry-Basil sorbet; such a fresh and delightful way to end the meal. One of the things that stuck out to me most was the attention we got from the manager, Tony. Most of the time you see managers walking around, it feels like they are just “doing their job,” but this guy was bringing food out to customers, checking in with tables, assisting in any way he could, and genuinely looked liked he loved being there. He checked on a few questions we had about the food and he also gave special attention to our daughter which definitely elevated her experience. The service, food, atmosphere and getting to see their Hydroponic garden make this a must visit! Will definitely be back.“

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

“absolutely amazing in every way possible. cocktails were delicious, pizza more than amazing, service... more than you could ask for! and the pot was just so darn cute! we will definitely be back!“

“Head Chef/Owner Anthony Kueper has set the bar high for other Omaha restaurants. His food is flavorful and unique. Chef Anthony has clearly honed his craft and deserves all the praise that can be mustered. Prices are excellent considering the quality of food and service. The unimposing facade of the building doesn't prepare you for the quaint elegance inside. You will not be disappointed with your experience here, regardless of which menu item you select. You really can't go wrong letting Chef surprise you with his tasting menu, either.“

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

“Had a perfect dinner and drinks with my wife. Some of my favorite food in Omaha.“

“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. ❤️“

“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.“

“Gotta give a shout out to the crew last night. This restaurant was amazing. 1st time trying it. They were so accommodating. We had a group of 16 people for graduation dinner. They worked so hard to seat us all together. They were such a friendly group. They let us all sit at the bar while we waited on our table. It was a wonderful experience dining here. We will be back.“

“Great wine bar and atmosphere! The staff are friendly and helpful, a great place to hang with friends, old and new.“

“Love Barnato! Especially during the holidays, with their holiday pop up! Recommend arriving early, seating is limited depending on when you go. Friday nights are pretty busy.“

“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“

“Josh my girl missed you tonight. We were well taken care of as always but she likes to see you as do we Lol. Masha takes good care of us as always ❤️“

“cool place!!! nice atmosphere!“

“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.“

“Great owner, awesome staff and fantastic venue. Not much more you could ask for…..“

“My husband and I have been super impressed by the Dell since it reopened last year—amazing craft cocktails, solid beer options, and very elevated pub food that you can tell is made with high quality ingredients. We were last there on NYE for an early dinner and the service and food were top notch. Honestly would choose this over other $100 places, so good! They went above and beyond for us. Hope they can continue to build back up demand—as it is such an incredible atmosphere since the remodel!“

“We held my daughter’s bridal shower at the Omaha location. The venue was perfect! I worked with Maddie prior to the event; she answered all of my questions and we had the details ironed out ahead of time.
The day of the event was fantastic! We set up rather quickly and had everything ready to go by the time of the shower. Everyone had a fantastic time and the venue provided the perfect setting and ambiance. Our bartender Kelly was amazing! I’m highly recommend hosting an event at Saro!“

“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.“