The best bars & nightlife in Council Bluffs
24 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Scriptown Brewing Company
NightlifeRustic taproom serving house-brewed beers in warehouse environs, plus trivia nights & patio tables.
Scriptown Brewing Company
NightlifeBrickway Brewery & Distillery
NightlifeConvivial tasting room offering a full lineup of craft beer & single-malt whiskies.
Brickway Brewery & Distillery
NightlifeMercury
NightlifeBar & kitchen with a chic, midcentury vibe offering craft cocktails, wine, beer & New American eats.
Mercury
NightlifeUpstream Brewing Company
NightlifeBeers brewed on-site plus American pub grub in an Old Market space with pool tables & shaded patio.
Upstream Brewing Company
NightlifeRed Lion Lounge
NightlifeDimly lit basement bar where jazz musicians play, and cocktails are served.
Red Lion Lounge
NightlifeBarley's
NightlifeStriking bar & grill with brick-lined walls & a vintage vibe serving American eats & beer on tap.
Barley's
NightlifeStella's Bar & Grill
NightlifeDown-to-earth staple known for hand-pressed burgers served on paper napkins, plus fresh-cut fries.
Stella's Bar & Grill
NightlifeThe Mile Away
NightlifeFamily-run spot for burgers, wings, and other menu staples, plus a bar.
The Mile Away
NightlifeThe Reading Room
NightlifeWhether you're craving a literary cocktail like Pride & Prosecco, a zero-proof To Chill a Mockingbird, or a charcuterie board starring…
The Reading Room
NightlifeTwisted Fork
NightlifeContemporary American restaurant cooking inventive comfort food in funky digs with patio seating.
Twisted Fork
NightlifeThe Berry & Rye
NightlifeHandcrafted cocktails are the specialty at this bar with retro-chic furnishings & an intimate vibe.
The Berry & Rye
NightlifeTracks Lounge
NightlifeCasual, no-frills eatery serving crispy, charred fried chicken and wings (with a variety of sauces) alongside burgers and pizza. Outdoor…
Tracks Lounge
NightlifeNosh Restaurant and Wine Lounge
NightlifeUnderstated wine bar offering global vintages, small plates & entrees like flatbreads & steak.
Nosh Restaurant and Wine Lounge
NightlifeWicked Rabbit
NightlifeSpeakeasy bar housed in a liquor store featuring crafted cocktails plus friendly staff.
Wicked Rabbit
NightlifeSips On 10th
NightlifeBar serving Champagne and other drinks, along with heavy appetizers, in a cozy setting with a patio.
Sips On 10th
NightlifeThe Green Room
NightlifeCasual bar featuring cocktails, beer, and wine, plus pool, and live music.
The Green Room
NightlifeThe Backline Comedy Theatre
NightlifeCozy venue offering a variety of comedic entertainment, including improv and standup.
The Backline Comedy Theatre
NightlifeCorkscrew Wine & Cheese
NightlifeIndustrial-chic wine bar offering beer, cocktails & light bites, plus classes & a retail shop.
Corkscrew Wine & Cheese
NightlifeLaka Lono Rum Club
NightlifeElaborately decorated tropical-themed cocktail bar with weekday happy hours, located in a basement.
Laka Lono Rum Club
NightlifeCumbia Omaha
NightlifeRelaxed eatery serving Latin small plates and craft cocktails, plus espresso drinks and coffee.
Cumbia Omaha
NightlifeHARNEY STREET TAVERN
NightlifeCasual joint with a full bar featuring live music from singer-songwriters to blues & rock groups.
HARNEY STREET TAVERN
NightlifeNite Owl
NightlifeWings, burgers & veggie fare in a vintage space with drink deals & a screen showing cult classics.
Nite Owl
NightlifeCrescent Moon
NightlifeWell-known corner tavern pouring dozens of top beers from around the world alongside pub fare.
Crescent Moon
Nightlife11 Eleven
NightlifeLaid-back, comfy wine bar featuring a large selection of bottles and glasses alongside beer and spirits, plus a charcuterie plate.
11 Eleven
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