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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Rustic taproom serving house-brewed beers in warehouse environs, plus trivia nights & patio tables.

3922 Farnam St (Omaha)

Rustic taproom serving house-brewed beers in warehouse environs, plus trivia nights & patio tables.

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Convivial tasting room offering a full lineup of craft beer & single-malt whiskies.

1116 Jackson St (Omaha)

Convivial tasting room offering a full lineup of craft beer & single-malt whiskies.

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Mercury

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Bar & kitchen with a chic, midcentury vibe offering craft cocktails, wine, beer & New American eats.

329 S 16th St #3 (Omaha)

Bar & kitchen with a chic, midcentury vibe offering craft cocktails, wine, beer & New American eats.

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Beers brewed on-site plus American pub grub in an Old Market space with pool tables & shaded patio.

514 S 11th St (Omaha)

Beers brewed on-site plus American pub grub in an Old Market space with pool tables & shaded patio.

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Dimly lit basement bar where jazz musicians play, and cocktails are served.

3802 Farnam St (Omaha)

Dimly lit basement bar where jazz musicians play, and cocktails are served.

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Barley's

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Striking bar & grill with brick-lined walls & a vintage vibe serving American eats & beer on tap.

114 W Broadway

Striking bar & grill with brick-lined walls & a vintage vibe serving American eats & beer on tap.

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Down-to-earth staple known for hand-pressed burgers served on paper napkins, plus fresh-cut fries.

106 Galvin Rd S (Bellevue)

Down-to-earth staple known for hand-pressed burgers served on paper napkins, plus fresh-cut fries.

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The Mile Away

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Family-run spot for burgers, wings, and other menu staples, plus a bar.

20270 Old Lincoln Hwy

Family-run spot for burgers, wings, and other menu staples, plus a bar.

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Whether you're craving a literary cocktail like Pride & Prosecco, a zero-proof To Chill a Mockingbird, or a charcuterie board starring…

1505 Farnam St (Omaha)

Whether you're craving a literary cocktail like Pride & Prosecco, a zero-proof To Chill a Mockingbird, or a charcuterie board starring caramel-sweet royal dates, The Reading Room nails the cozy-meets-creative vibe with author events, open mics, and bookish conversation worth lingering over this week.

From the Omaha newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Twisted Fork

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Contemporary American restaurant cooking inventive comfort food in funky digs with patio seating.

1014 Howard St (Omaha)

Contemporary American restaurant cooking inventive comfort food in funky digs with patio seating.

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Handcrafted cocktails are the specialty at this bar with retro-chic furnishings & an intimate vibe.

1105 Howard St (Omaha)

Handcrafted cocktails are the specialty at this bar with retro-chic furnishings & an intimate vibe.

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Tracks Lounge

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Casual, no-frills eatery serving crispy, charred fried chicken and wings (with a variety of sauces) alongside burgers and pizza. Outdoor…

1506 S 60th St (Omaha)

Casual, no-frills eatery serving crispy, charred fried chicken and wings (with a variety of sauces) alongside burgers and pizza. Outdoor seating.

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Understated wine bar offering global vintages, small plates & entrees like flatbreads & steak.

1006 Dodge St (Omaha)

Understated wine bar offering global vintages, small plates & entrees like flatbreads & steak.

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Wicked Rabbit

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Speakeasy bar housed in a liquor store featuring crafted cocktails plus friendly staff.

1508 Harney St (Omaha)

Speakeasy bar housed in a liquor store featuring crafted cocktails plus friendly staff.

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Sips On 10th

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Bar serving Champagne and other drinks, along with heavy appetizers, in a cozy setting with a patio.

1022 S 10th St (Omaha)

Bar serving Champagne and other drinks, along with heavy appetizers, in a cozy setting with a patio.

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Casual bar featuring cocktails, beer, and wine, plus pool, and live music.

306 S 16th St (Omaha)

Casual bar featuring cocktails, beer, and wine, plus pool, and live music.

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Cozy venue offering a variety of comedic entertainment, including improv and standup.

1618 Harney St (Omaha)

Cozy venue offering a variety of comedic entertainment, including improv and standup.

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Industrial-chic wine bar offering beer, cocktails & light bites, plus classes & a retail shop.

3908 Farnam St (Omaha)

Industrial-chic wine bar offering beer, cocktails & light bites, plus classes & a retail shop.

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Elaborately decorated tropical-themed cocktail bar with weekday happy hours, located in a basement.

1204 Howard St (Omaha)

Elaborately decorated tropical-themed cocktail bar with weekday happy hours, located in a basement.

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Cumbia Omaha

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Relaxed eatery serving Latin small plates and craft cocktails, plus espresso drinks and coffee.

329 S 16th St #1 (Omaha)

Relaxed eatery serving Latin small plates and craft cocktails, plus espresso drinks and coffee.

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Casual joint with a full bar featuring live music from singer-songwriters to blues & rock groups.

1215 Harney St (Omaha)

Casual joint with a full bar featuring live music from singer-songwriters to blues & rock groups.

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Nite Owl

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Wings, burgers & veggie fare in a vintage space with drink deals & a screen showing cult classics.

3902 Farnam St (Omaha)

Wings, burgers & veggie fare in a vintage space with drink deals & a screen showing cult classics.

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Crescent Moon

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Well-known corner tavern pouring dozens of top beers from around the world alongside pub fare.

3578 Farnam St (Omaha)

Well-known corner tavern pouring dozens of top beers from around the world alongside pub fare.

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11 Eleven

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Laid-back, comfy wine bar featuring a large selection of bottles and glasses alongside beer and spirits, plus a charcuterie plate.

6061 Maple St (Omaha)

Laid-back, comfy wine bar featuring a large selection of bottles and glasses alongside beer and spirits, plus a charcuterie plate.

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