The best bars & nightlife in Omaha

42 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

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

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

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Casual spot for cocktails and beer, featuring dartboards and flat-screen TVs.

13075 W Center Rd

Casual spot for cocktails and beer, featuring dartboards and flat-screen TVs.

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Mercury

Nightlife

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

329 S 16th St #3

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

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Brewing year-round & seasonal beers, this operation features a tasting room & offers tours.

11941 Centennial Rd (La Vista)

Brewing year-round & seasonal beers, this operation features a tasting room & offers tours.

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Chill microbrewery & taproom with a rotating list of housemade beers, plus space for private events.

10411 Portal Rd #102 (La Vista)

Chill microbrewery & taproom with a rotating list of housemade beers, plus space for private events.

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Cozy outfit offering an array of wine by the glass and by the bottle, plus beer.

10924 Prairie Brook Rd

Cozy outfit offering an array of wine by the glass and by the bottle, plus beer.

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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

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

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

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Vino Mas

Nightlife

Elegant bar, store and venue for wine lovers, offering regular tastings and live music.

14450 Eagle Run Drive #220 2835 S, 170th Plaza #206

Elegant bar, store and venue for wine lovers, offering regular tastings and live music.

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Barley's

Nightlife

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

114 W Broadway (Council Bluffs)

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

Nightlife

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

20270 Old Lincoln Hwy (Council Bluffs)

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

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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Bodega's Alley is Lincoln’s late-night hideaway for live music, specialty cocktails, and pure basement-party chaos in the best way. Grab a…

1418 O St (Lincoln) · ✓ checked Jul 28

Bodega's Alley is Lincoln’s late-night hideaway for live music, specialty cocktails, and pure basement-party chaos in the best way. Grab a Back Alley Burner or Sunshine Daydream, catch a local or touring act, and let O Street soundtrack your week with unapologetically fun vibes.

From the Lincoln newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Twisted Fork

Nightlife

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

1014 Howard St

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

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

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Lounge featuring an ever-evolving cocktail list, as well as flatbreads and charcuterie boards.

216 N 11th St (Lincoln) · ✓ checked Aug 5

Lounge featuring an ever-evolving cocktail list, as well as flatbreads and charcuterie boards.

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Library Pub

Nightlife

Casual bar offering a sizable selection of craft beer and whiskey, plus bar games.

5142 N 90th St

Casual bar offering a sizable selection of craft beer and whiskey, plus bar games.

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Tracks Lounge

Nightlife

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

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

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

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Wicked Rabbit

Nightlife

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

1508 Harney St

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

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Relaxed bar specializing in craft beer, cocktails, and whiskey.

4400 S 70th St Ste 100 (Lincoln)

Relaxed bar specializing in craft beer, cocktails, and whiskey.

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SARO Cider

Nightlife

Craft cider bar offering a variety of sweet and dry flavors, hot cider and cocktails.

1746 N St (Lincoln)

Craft cider bar offering a variety of sweet and dry flavors, hot cider and cocktails.

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Sips On 10th

Nightlife

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

1022 S 10th St

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

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Twisted Vine

Nightlife

Relaxed place where you can enjoy craft beer, cocktails and wine alongside live acoustic music and bingo.

123 N Washington St (Papillion)

Relaxed place where you can enjoy craft beer, cocktails and wine alongside live acoustic music and bingo.

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

306 S 16th St

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

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Salty's Lodge

Nightlife

Casual, family-friendly, steakhouse-style eatery with arcade games, beer and pizza.

1339 W O St (Lincoln)

Casual, family-friendly, steakhouse-style eatery with arcade games, beer and pizza.

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

1618 Harney St

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

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Casual spot for comfort food, especially wings, burgers, and tacos, plus cocktails and beer.

1550 S Coddington Ave Ste P (Lincoln) · ✓ checked Aug 5

Casual spot for comfort food, especially wings, burgers, and tacos, plus cocktails and beer.

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

3908 Farnam St

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

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The Post

Nightlife

Cozy bar, offering cocktails, beer and wine, as well as live music and games.

2001 N St 20th and M (Lincoln)

Cozy bar, offering cocktails, beer and wine, as well as live music and games.

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

1204 Howard St

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

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Creative cocktails and a gothic-inspired ambiance at this dim bar.

140 N 8th St (Lincoln)

Creative cocktails and a gothic-inspired ambiance at this dim bar.

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Cumbia Omaha

Nightlife

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

329 S 16th St #1

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

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

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Nite Owl

Nightlife

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

3902 Farnam St

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

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Crescent Moon

Nightlife

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

3578 Farnam St

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

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11 Eleven

Nightlife

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

6061 Maple St

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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Intimate spot featuring a wide selection of wines and cocktails, plus happy hour specials.

2935 S 108th St

Intimate spot featuring a wide selection of wines and cocktails, plus happy hour specials.

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Casual bar with comfy chairs, offering beers, cocktails and a cocktail lounge, plus TVs.

7643 Pacific St

Casual bar with comfy chairs, offering beers, cocktails and a cocktail lounge, plus TVs.

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Alice

Nightlife

Speakeasy-style bar offering cocktails made with spirits and wine, plus a menu with rabbit and charcuterie.

17070 Wright Plaza Ste 10

Speakeasy-style bar offering cocktails made with spirits and wine, plus a menu with rabbit and charcuterie.

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