The 49 best bars and drinks in Lincoln

Always a good place to eat and today they have 0.99 wings. Barbecue, garlic Parmesan, buffalo and dry rub. Always love this place. Definitely a classic in Lincoln. Bar food. Phenomenal

This bar brings you back to your college days. We were there on a night where they had $2 tall boy beers. When do you ever see that these days? The only downside was the group of drunk guys from Iowa and Missouri who wanted to blab on and on about whatever drunk guys from Iowa and Missouri talk about. Ha!

Came here for lunch. Wasn't very busy so the service was good, Food was good and the drinks were good. It was my first time here so not a bad first impression. Was a little dirty. Kind of seamed like they had a big party the night before or something. The stairs looked like they haven't been mopped since the day they first opened but hey, im here for the drinks.

Disappointing that a bar’s security can make you feel unsafe. Aggressive and hostile staff, questioning and harassing +30 year olds upon entry. Came with a large group to the empty bar and left before even walking in due to the rude and time consuming entry process. Clearly a management issue with lack of respect and training. Cheap college bar at best and if I’m a UNL student, there are much better options. Safe to say we will not even attempt to come back here in the future.

Security sucks. They will kick you out randomly with no explanation. They came up randomly and said come with me so I did, then as soon as I stepped outside they locked the door on me and walked away no explanation. I guess you’re better off arguing and being non compliant to stay inside than to be respectful and do what they ask. Didn’t do anything wrong was just inebriated and I guess they don’t like you spending $$$ there because they’ll kick you out for no reason. Got kicked out on my birthday too when some guy randomly shoved me and I didn’t retaliate. If you don’t want people to drink there then close the place down because I thought it was a bar, not a place for a power trip from a bunch of wannabe security guards.

Would not let me and my friends in because we were wearing overalls for game day but the ladies in front of us could wear spaghetti strap body suits and that is considered okay. Men can not have shoulders showing but women can. Make it make sense? Do better about your policy. If it’s a policy that’s fine but it needs to apply to all not just gay men who show their shoulders.

Nah.... I have no desire to go somewhere that requires a wand and a pat down. How embarrassing for this establishment. Guess the 20-30 crowd keeps this place afloat. Have fun amongst yourselves. Walked two minutes down the road and am now drinking a cold refreshing beverage at a competing bar whining about this bar's policies!!! Probably not worth my words, but I feel better now. :)

Gigged here, from Oklahoma, on our way to Iowa for a festival. Awesome venue. Full band setup and it was great. Sound staff were wonderful. Beer was cold and refreshing. Staff were friendly and attentive. Great location too.

This bar is such an eclectic bar of blues memorabilia. It’s a great place to have a drink, catch up with others or listen to music when there’s a band playing. Because we were there during ZooFest there were no inside bands so we took advantage for photo ops.

The Zoo Bar is a national historic treasure! Enjoy live blues, jazz, rock and genre-defying live music. Friendly staff and full bar options for all types of drinks, including non-alcoholic options. A night at The Zoo is a special occasion any day of the week!

The BEST place to see a show in Lincoln. I LOVE the Zoo Bar! Friendly people, friendly staff, great prices on shows and drinks. Daily drink specials. Parking in the garage across the street is easy, and the first hour is free!

Great place to go listen to live music. They keep the music loud so you can feel it. If you're sensitive to loud noise make sure to bring some earplugs cuz they play the music really loud. Overall a pleasant experience watching ANSON FUNDERBURGH, MIKE MORGAN, & SHAWN PITTMAN past the Blues.

This Nebraska icon remains the definition of cool downtown places, to hang and enjoy your favorite beverage and live music. Too many artists have graced this easygoing place to list in this review. National, regional, and local Musicians are featured here. Google Has identified the Zoo bar, as a local business Google Local Guides will be supporting until the 27th of September, so G Local Guides check your contributions page for local business’s to support in your realm. 🖖🫡🙏💥

Great little venue, stopped in on a Saturday and they had a comedy act and it was excellent. The only negative, the AC blows so cold you almost need to wear a heavy jacket if in the jet stream of cold air

Crow is an amazing bartender! He made me some of the best drinks I’ve ever had, including a creative off-menu cocktail he came up with on the spot. His energy behind the bar is top-notch, and he really makes the whole experience fun. As we were leaving, I mentioned a creepy guy that had been bothering me and Crow was immediately ready to step in and handle it. Felt totally looked after. 10/10, no notes — highly recommend grabbing a drink with him behind the bar!

We went here for a drink before dinner. We arrived right at 5:00 so no wait. Super cool, chill vibe. It's very small, but that's part of the fun. It looks like an old library inside. They ask you to speak in "inside voices" and keep phones on silent and it's so nice to be able to talk and have a drink in a place that's not really loud. Unique strong drinks, and the service is great. Highly recommend you give it a try!

We found our way to The Other Room before a concert, and we're so glad we did. The ambiance was delightfully subdued and elegant, the drinks were absolutely fabulous, and the bartender was a master at his craft. We will definitely be going back.

This speakeasy bar is so amazing. If you are looking for a vibe this is the place to go. Crow is so cool and has the most wonderful demeanor. Dude is so warm and chill and he provides the most comfortable environment. The decor is stellar and I honestly haven't had better drinks anywhere else. Make sure to give him elements of drinks you like and have him make you something off menu. You will not be disappointed. Will definitely be back when traveling through Nebraska and this is a must go to spot.

Can’t accurately rate this place because the door man was on such a gross power trip we didn’t even make it through the door. We arrived with the light green and no line ahead of us, were told there was only space for two of our six person party. We very politely asked if there was flexibility for three people and the doorman immediately said “you’ve disrespected my boundaries and now none of you are allowed to come in at all.” He turned the light to red and we walked away only to watch him return the light back to green. We were beyond shocked - it was nowhere near closing time. Wish we could have experienced this place.

We love The Other Room. We live five hours away and still make it a priority to stop by The Other Room any time we are in Lincoln (2-3 times per year). The drink menus are always very thoughtfully designed and the drink profiles are creative and sophisticated. The staff are continuously cool and we’ve often met great people while hanging out there. Highly recommend.

Great place for date night. We came in to grab one of their delicious cocktails, ended up having a few. They offer non-alcoholic variants! Quick, friendly, knowledgeable service (no food, but I didn’t want to give them anything other that 5 stars)

Last weekend we were invited out to Captain Jacks Bar for a friend's birthday. I'd never been before and was unaware we were walking into a Holiday themed pop-up 😆🙃🤯. It was A Lot, rather impressive with the massive amounts of decorations. 2 page menu of appropriately named drinks. My husband was excited to order a Hot Chocolate Flight but I guess we got there too late and they were out 😢. Instead he had a gin drink Gingle All The Way. I had the tequila based Merrygarita. Drinks were yummy, place was super fun. I didn't get the bartender's name but she was doing great holding the place down solo. Worth a stop sometime this month! 🎅❄️🎄🎁🧑‍🎄

captain jacks is the perfect little bar to go to for any occasion. the vibe, people, and service are always a 10/10 experience. girls night, date night, just bored, or an anniversary? this is the place to stop at 🖤

If you are going to have college bartenders, you need to remember that not all your patrons are college age. He only was nice to us when we were ordering drinks, and he was receiving our tips. Once it was time for us to request music, he did whatever he wanted to make his friends at the bar happy

This place is great to go to meet a different person every time. I met the Blue Angels pilots , one night. I have met people from Arizona, Florida, Wisconsin and other states and countries. In this bar. The staff is friendly and enjoy making visitors welcome. There is no food service!

We go mainly for trivia nights on Wednesdays. Kati runs the trivia and is awesome! She obviously puts a ton of effort in and makes it very entertaining!

Our bartender really went out of her way to make sure everyone got something perfect for them

Naomi is the best! Will be back again and again for candy margs and espresso martinis

The drinks are good but inconsistent. On a week day, I am absolutely here for the atmosphere. But save yourself $9 and don’t get the espresso martini. The weekend bartenders loose their touch when it gets busy.

By far the best place to grab a drink and all of Lincoln! Friendly staff, cozy space, great menu, delicious drinks, and decent prices! We love to grab a martini (or three) there before heading to a movie at The Grand

Barrymores, a clandestine haven tucked away in the labyrinthine depths of an old historic theater, beckons those who dare to venture beyond the mundane façade of everyday life. Within the enigmatic ambiance of its backstage area, where stage ropes dance in the dimly lit shadows and lighting consoles whisper forgotten tales, I found a curious blend of nihilistic contemplation and ephemeral delight. The bartender, a conductor orchestrating the symphony of spirits amidst the cosmic chaos, skillfully navigated the treacherous currents of existence. Their attentive presence, like a solitary candle flickering in the abyss, cast a faint glow upon the existential void. With each cocktail meticulously crafted, they defied the futility of our existence and imbued a fleeting purpose into every sip. For within the enigmatic embrace of Barrymores, where the stage ropes whisper forgotten sagas and the lighting console paints the tapestry of existence, one may catch a fleeting glimpse of meaning in this grand cosmic theater. May your voyage through this cosmic drama be filled with existential reflection and the bittersweet ecstasy of perfectly crafted libations.

Wonderful bar for a relaxing cocktail or beer. Very friendly and welcoming.

Hidden gem 🤩 So glad we found this bar! Perfect place to relax and unwind after a long day at work. Open on Mondays as a bonus 😏

I would go to this bar with my college girlfriend vicki and would head back to her apartment for a night of intimate pleasure

Fancy drinks behind the theatre curtain.

I'm gonna be a bit bias about my review due to the fact that I'm a Sinatra/Rat Pack fan. This place gives off that kind of vibe. In fact they have a few posters of Sinatra in this joint. Think "Catch me if u can" movie. That 50's feel martini bar. I would say it needs to be more dimly lit. Good drinks and plenty of seating. I visited this place twice in one day. 5-6pm crowd was small but not empty. 10-11pm the place was crowded, hot and uncomfortable. I'd go again but during early hours to avoid the crazy crowd.

The music was terrible- needed Christmas music. Ashton was amazing but couldn’t control the music. New carpet was nice and noticeable.

Super cool place. Cool atmosphere, good service and delicious drinks. I got a lemon drop martini and a key lime pie martini and highly recommend both. I'll come back and recommend anyone to try it.

Such a fun and laid back vibe. Unique lounge!

Like taking a time machine to 1959. The atmosphere and decor is outstanding Massive cocktail and martini menu which averaged only $7 each. Drinks tasted great and were strong. Unlike some surrounding cocktail bars they accept credit cards too.

Our server Hunter was a good sport for our loud table. The drinks are always on point!!

The Starlight is an awesome spot. I have wanted to go for years and was it worth it! The atmosphere is great there, and the staff are super helpful and friendly. The bar itself was super clean, and I was really impressed with all the awesome seating they had, which was maintained super well. I ordered the raspberry cosmo, which was great! This will be a stop whenever I'm in Lincoln again.

Date Night a few weeks ago. I was feelin' the fancy Grilled Cheese Sandwich from HopCat. It had been a long time but we parked in the nearby garage and walked over. No wait for a table. Started with a favorite the Elote Queso App. Had I not asked for extra Cilantro I'm pretty sure there would have been zero toppings. It was missing the usual garnishes including cotija cheese and limes. Not sure why. I asked for limes cuz it was completely missing that flavor. I got what I came for, the Madtown Grilled Cheese. Garlic aioli, honey, apples, I sub cheddar for the smoky gouda. It's super yummy. I fell in love with the battered Onion Rings last time, unfortunately they changed to a hard, breaded, super crunchy variety. I was even hooked up with extra. Took most of them home. My sandwich also comes with Tomato Basil Soup. I don't do soup but I happily handed it over, he loves it. My husband tried the new Dirty Martini Burger! 2 Patties, olives, Bleu cheese, red onion, gouda, on a pretzel bun. Totally in his wheelhouse. He liked it and demolished it but it takes a lot to super impress him with a burger. Signature beer battered fries with cheese sauce always a winner! Our server Ernie was so friendly and accommodating. He did a great job!

I stopped by here to eat before a Nebraska game. We arrived around 10:00, it was a 2:30 game, and the restaurant was packed by 11:15. I found a nice Imperial Stout that I liked. There were a lot of other varieties of beer, so if you are somewhat of a beer snob this is a good place to start. The App Sampler was generous and the Cowboy Burger had a lot of flavor which I really recommend. The fries that came with the burger were also incredibly well seasoned.

The food was good, in my opinion. My ball and chain however, insisted his was too salty (Steak and Cheese with fries & their signature cheese sauce). I had the Pickelback chicken sandwich (👍), that he said was "dry" 🙄... Lmao.. It wasn't. We also ordered the Elote Queso dip (👎) yeah, so the one I make at home is better, this one is generic and not well-thought-through before sending it out to the public. We sat at the bar, took about 5 minutes to get noticed, they weren't busy, the bartender was clearly performing more than one duty in his defense though. It seemed they didn't have any wait staff so he was actually doing well for both jobs being expected of him. Atmosphere: cute, trendy and relaxing. 👍

Great experience. We showed up on a busy night but they got us in & we had a great meal before our concert. The decor is fun & the atmosphere is inviting. There is a lot of booth & table seating as well as at the bar. This is a busy area so reservations might be best. Plenty of good food options. We are not from the area but this would be a place we would invite friends to.

We were in town for a concert down the street at the arena. We expected HopCat would be fine, but it FAR exceeded our expectations. The atmosphere was fun, the meowgarita was great, and there is an impressive beer list, but the food was the star of the show. We ordered the cheese curds during happy hour and I will think about them every day until the next time I can get them. Both burgers we ordered were excellent, and I cannot recommend the truffle parm fries enough. Super solid experience from start to finish, can't wait to go back!

Amazing bar with cool decor- look UP! The ceiling is famous album covers! I had a pickle grilled chicken sandwich. Yum! Great beer, too, but I forget the name. My server was a doll. This was a great lunch spot and I'd love to return for happy hour next time im in Lincoln.

I went here for trivia night with some coworkers. The trivia was fun! But the things that mattered, like food and service, were lacking. I dont recommend their espresso martini-like drink - the drink had literal coffee grounds as a garnish. I also ordered the bruschetta - it came out soggy and overwhelmed with ricotta. It was borderline inedible. As for the service, our waiter was friendly but absent a good portion of time (e.g., we were there for 2 hours and the table was full of dishes and empty drinks the entire time). However, I have been here before and have tried decent dishes like their wings (but they got rid of the only good sauce - gochujang) and banging shrimp. Regardless, 90% of the times I've tried this place (~4-5 times over many years) it has been lacking in both food and service. The atmosphere feels like the only thing worth coming here for. But that alone cannot carry a decent restaurant. 2 stars.

Delicious Irish stew and great service. Loved how the bar is decorated with one dollar bills that patrons can leave as a memento.

Yesterday afternoon, we were celebrating our daughter’s 21st birthday with 14 family members and friends. Unfortunately, our experience at McKinney’s was far from pleasant. Upon entering, the bartender was extremely rude. We asked if there were any shot specials to help us celebrate, and she curtly responded, “We don’t do anything for this type of party.” We weren’t requesting anything exclusive, just looking for a suggestion for a shot to enjoy while celebrating at your pub. Later, Lauryn, the birthday girl, asked if she could put her $1 on the wall, a common tradition at your bar. Again, the bartender acted as though we were an inconvenience, making it clear she wasn’t happy to have us there at all. We shared this experience with "Group Therapy" bike company, and we strongly recommended they skip McKinney’s on future outings. We’re very disappointed by how we were treated and expected much better customer service.

Was in the area and wanted to try a new restaurant while catching up with my best friend. As we walked by we saw the menu and thought it looked really good. We did outdoor dining as it was pretty warm outside that day and they had the heated lantern going. Waitress was nice. I cannot remember he name but she had medium length brunette hair. We had spinach dip as a appetizer and it was great for our meals we had a mac and cheese and a sandwich (forgot what kind she ordered) and then drinks were disaronno ginger ale and a flavored moscow mule. Everything tasted great! I would recommend do anyone in the area.

Disappointing First Visit – Wouldn’t Recommend We came to Lincoln to move our daughter into UNL and decided to try this restaurant since it was close to our hotel. Unfortunately, what looked promising turned into a frustrating experience. We stood at the entrance for several minutes before being acknowledged. Once seated, our waitress took our drink order—two teas and a Coke—but never mentioned that refills would be charged. We ordered three burgers and an appetizer, then waited over 45 minutes for the food to arrive. During that time, we received drink refills without any warning of extra charges. I also witnessed a staff member behind the bar inspecting a burger and touching it with bare hands before it was served. When the food finally came, one burger was missing mushrooms, another had BBQ sauce on it despite our request for it on the side, and the appetizer arrived late. The waitress did apologize and offered either a dessert or 10% off, which we appreciated. But when the bill came, we were surprised to see charges for every drink refill. We were told this was standard procedure—even though we saw the waitress prepare some of them herself. As first-time guests, we felt misled and taken advantage of. If refills aren’t complimentary, that should be made clear upfront. Disappointing all around. Won't be able to recommend.

I’ve never been to a bar alone as a female and since moving the haymarket it was the first bar I went to and the dalton the bartender made sure I felt safe and comfortable and ever since then I got to know the entire staff. I let the owner Nate know how much I appreciated all of them including their manager Libby for always taking good care of us. It’s a kid friendly atmosphere during the day as my daughter loves Olivia’s Shirley temples xtra cherries!

The wings are gross. They are baked and not crispy. Nothing worse than mushy wings. The nacho/pork/french fry/cheese/bbq thing was terrible. The fries aren’t crispy, cheese is worse than gas stations, and bbq flavor was meh. I’d avoid this place for food. Service was good.

Love McKinney’s! Honestly the best value for food and drinks in Lincoln. I think they actually lowered their prices and the food and drinks are still great. Always a place I visit on a night out or to catch a game.

Recently I came here after hearing from some friends of mine that this hole in the wall was a place to check out if you were interested in craft cocktails and Nebraska history. I’m happy to report that this bar delivered what I was promised. I ordered the red cloud (a drink inspired by Chief Red Cloud) and was pleasantly surprised that the presentation of the cocktail was curated just as carefully as the cocktail itself. For me personally, the smokey cherry flavor of the drink didn’t agree with me as pleasantly as I’d hoped. But I’m sure others would find this selection delicious- that was just a personal preference. The staff was very friendly, I didn’t manage to catch any of the bartenders names because it was slightly busier on a Friday night. I’m sure on a slower night, more attention would be dedicated to each customer so that they select the perfect drink for them. The ambience of this bar I think is what really sells this place in my books. It’s a low key place found right in the heart of the haymarket- most wouldn’t even think twice about the exterior while passing its front door. NOTE: Its a cash only bar! They have an ATM, but I would recommend that you come prepared with your own cash on hand.

Fantastic cocktails, fun and attentive bartenders, and a great atmosphere! If you love gin cocktails, you definitely need to come here. Super affordable craft cocktails that were amazing. Local art on the walls for sale was a bonus and fun to look at while drinking. The architecture of the building made for a nice experience.

Great cocktail bar with a cool menu that pays homage to local legends. Drinks were exceptional and Devon was fantastic. See you next time I'm in Lincoln!

Super cool place, great vibe, fun drinks and super friendly staff. Devin (sp?) was awesome! He flirted with my friend and I which was great for our egos. Super fun guy! I had the Mari Sandoz and it was amazing. The combination of the lemon and rose liqueur was unexpectedly divine.

If you’re looking for an awesome craft cocktail and a cool, comfortable atmosphere then Kate Martin is the place. It’s conveniently located in the Haymarket with tons of available parking. The drink menu is spectacular to say the least. With drinks named after famous Nebraskans you get a little bit of local history to go with your tasty drink. Will definitely be going back soon!

My first time here and it left quite an impression! The drinks are carefully crafted, with many very original cocktails to choose from (this is a cocktail bar only). The garnishes are unlike any I've come across, including candied hibiscus(!!!) and infused cherries that Keith (part owner and mixologist extraordinare) makes himself! I had the Willa Cather and Mari Sandoz; both were excellent. Keith also makes a mean gin gimlet! Drinks aside, the atmosphere is very chill and the bar stays true to it's history. Dimly lit & cozy, backlit bar shelves with spirits arranged by color, and lovely stained glass inserts in the ceiling...this place doubles as an art form! If you haven't tried you had better get in there, because it will keep you coming back!

Great a new addition to the Haymarket. Wonderful drinks awesome atmosphere highly recommend.

Go Big Red. My friends & me had a wonderful moment here. We drank beer with food & a friend told me he wanted to do the new thing. I'm so impressed because he finally stepped out of his comfort zone. This restaurant is full of nice & happy people. Polite staff & fast services too. The food is good but not the best I wish for but they are ok to match with cold beer. You will enjoy the games with a lot of TVs. I recommend this place for friends & family.

Great food and atmosphere. Will definitely go again

Service was fast. I love seat-yourself restaurants. Food was super good. I didn’t know what to expect before I went, but this place is an underdog for sure. It’s not exactly my vibe as far as atmosphere goes and I felt a little out of place, but I’m not really a keno person or their target demographic

Big Red Keno East is hands down one of the best spots in town! The management team (Josh and Troy) go above and beyond to make sure everything runs smoothly and that every guest feels welcome and valued. You can tell they truly care about creating a great experience for everyone who walks through the door. The service is always top-notch — fast, efficient, and super friendly. Whether you're grabbing a bite, playing some keno, or just relaxing with friends, the staff treats you like family. It's clear they enjoy what they do, and that energy makes the whole place feel warm and inviting. If you're looking for a great time with amazing people, Big Red Keno East is the place to be. Highly recommend!

This location has a set of sand volleyball courts for live action, post meal, energy burning! Plenty of room on the patio to watch, and a massively spaced interior where keno rules your views! There are TVs playing various sports on top of that but not in any Confusing sort of way. The place has a great feel and comfy chairs!

Took my family here for the first time. Got 3 chicken sandwiches. Two were drier than the Sahara desert, and the other so salty it was not edible. Complained, and the manager gave 6 bucks off, haha... NEVER AGAIN! Oh also came out to find puke all over the sidewalk in front of the doors... it was Sunday at 1230 pm....

Just went here for the first time and had a blast! The food was delicious and our waitress Maizy was very friendly. She helped us with all our questions. We shared the seasonal dessert crème brûlée cheesecake and were very impressed by it because neither of us like cheesecake and I’m a crème brûlée snob. Expectations far exceeded!

I wanted to try this place because everybody raves about the wings. I could not have been more disappointed. They were lukewarm at best, the tater tots were overcooked and the rest of the food was just okay. The service, however, was horrible. I am in the food industry and I have never seen such a bad server. She was rude and unfriendly from the minute we walked in the door. Bad food. Bad service. What a waste of $45!

Great place for wings, all the food on the menu is good. I like the small place, great atmosphere and bartender as well

Boy has this place gone downhill... honestly garlic parm wings should have garlic and parm not sweet mayo. Food was absolutely disgusting. Owner wasn't there so 10% off or 2.00 is the best they can do for inedible food

The wings were absolutely soggy and disgusting..the fried pickles the same way the place was filthy I wish I would have just walked out instead of wasting 50 dollars on food that I could have dug outta the dumpster in the back with the same quality... dont waste your money cook at home!!

Went in there with family members to eat lunch it took 30 minutes before the bar made came to our table we finally got something to drink and then she left again when she came back over to take her order we'd been in there for an hour we ordered our food and it took another 45 minutes to get served everything was cold I would not recommend this place to anyone I would have much rather gone to famous Dave's

Its a local bar- its got GREAT wings but the rest of the good is good not great- the deals are consistently good though and sometimes you for sure crave it- The main issue is they are understaffed a lot of the time and thats not necessarily their fault

Here for the first time. Tried a bloody mary. Glass was full of ice. Very weak drink. Ordered a french dip. Very good sandwich but the au jus was nothing but colored water. Will not be going back.

The people that go Here seem really cool. They were really friendly. But the girl bartender was mean. Not only did she take my $20 drink (that I only had a few sips of but understandable if it it was unattended for as long as you said) But I told her I went to throw up because I didnt feel good. And asked me if I threw up in the bar I was like yeah I went to the bathroom and she told me that that wasn’t allowed and that I needed to leave. I started on asking for a water and she just kept repeating herself that I needed to leave now. I said that was cool and I got up to leave. I won’t be coming back. It’s not as if I puked on your bar floor I used the bathroom. And Still as a paying customer I had a right to have a cup of water.

Fishbowl kamakazi was decent, but definitely could have had more alcohol in it. Music was kinda Jazzy, I enjoyed it. They have a nice big smoking area outside, and they had pizza's set out today, for anyone (we didn't try it, I'm sure it was good, it was from valentinos).

Went out for my birthday. I got double charged on my card last night for 2 fishbowls. Thats $90 for two fish bowls. Don't use tap to pay & please make this right.

It was my first time, the atmosphere was very chill and easy. My friends were glad to see me, we had fun.

I was drinking here tonight may 8th i was minding my own business by myself In the out door patio area drinking shots and beers. I wasnt talking to anyone ... and i left to my car quickly and went to come back in and the bouncer Said I wasnt allowed back in because was a hippy and I needed to showerr.... even though i showered Like 4 hours before arriving. your establishment should be ashamed of it self... especially being next door neighbors to bodegas who exclusively accepts any and all walks of life. I will never go inside this pub again, they do not represent lincoln in a shining light what so ever.

Great long time dive bar. Fun atmosphere. Good music. Variety of cheap Tallboys and of course Fishbowls!

A great dive bar. Awesome service. Cheap drinks. Good music.

This was not my first time to the Copper Kettle, but it was the first time ordering food. I cannot believe I have waited so long to try the food here. My wife had tacos and she said they were fantastic. I had the honey bourbon wings and teriyaki wings. The honey bourbon wings were delicious but the teriyaki wings were absolutely dynamite! I will 100% have to come back for them again. My wife really liked her Garden Mule. I myself am not a huge mule fan but I do enjoy bourbon. They have a pretty good selection but I had to go with some Blanton's. They had sports on the TV's, no complaints there! There is a touchtunes jukebox there so if you want to play your own music you are able. Definitely a fun place to hang out, grab some drinks and food. Stop in and check it out.

Cool atmosphere, amazing tacos (you can get them with flour tortillas too), and copper mugs for the drinks perfect for pictures. The mules aren’t too strong but taste good!

We found Copper Kettle by accident when looking for a caterer for our daughter’s wedding. From beginning to end we’ve been nothing but impressed with Mackenzi and Adam. We LOVED the food at our taste testing so much that we continue to drive from Omaha on a regular basis just for the food and drinks!! When it came to the wedding (275 people) they were prompt, friendly and most importantly—the food was phenomenal!!! It was SO worth the price, which was very reasonable!! I can’t even tell you how many people stopped me to say that this was the best wedding food they’d ever had! Bottom line—Copper Kettle went above and beyond in every way. I would recommend them for any night out or for any event…any time! It was SO good….I can’t stop thinking about it!

The servers/bartenders are uncoordinated as soon as it becomes crowded. There is absolutely no coordination between staff and customers. I ordered 3 tacos and they came out wrong when I gave them specific instructions. Not to mention, when I ordered my drink it has still yet to arrive as I write this review. For context “it’s been 30 minutes since I’ve ordered my drink.” And I have talked to two waitresses AND the bartender and still nothing. Owner if you’re reading this you need to take better initiative to teach your employees to ACTUALLY handle customers when things get busy rather than acting like chickens with their heads cut off.

Best mules in Lincoln hands down! It’s a nice place because it’s never packed. Their fries are a great deal and their tacos are pretty tasty. Their service is meh. They can sometimes come off kinda snobby. The mules are a little pricey but we think it’s worth it for how good they are. They do have like three bad mules on the menu but if you know what to order they are amazing. My favorite mules are the: *Dragonfruit mule* The Rising Plum The Garden The Pomegranate *Spiced Pear* Mule-jito Le Mule Thai

Great locally owned establishment. The cocktail menu is vast, and of course, focused on the mule. I personally like the basic mules such as the Irish or Dark and Stormy, but their specialty mules are definitely delicious, and unique, with many to choose from. The focus they've placed on their food and drink menu shows their commitment to providing a great cocktail restaurant. Taco Tuesday is worth checking out, as it's not your standard cheap, basic tacos, and are very tasty. Their specialty fair is always delicious and well crafted. Highly recommend stopping in for a mule or a few at very least.

Fair warning to all: I am not shy around spice but the spicy tacos were SPICY. Proceed with caution for sure. Otherwise amazing flavors!

Came here for cocktails on a Friday night with a party of 4. The atmosphere and vibe was great, especially with all the Halloween decorations and fog machine. All our drinks were excellent except for my girlfriend’s dad’s old fashioned. It tasted like straight bitters and was probably the worse old fashioned I’ve ever had. We would definitely come back but I would order something different next time.

My husband and I walked over to Alchemy after having our anniversary dinner at JTK. We wanted an after dinner drink and we both love Alchemy. The vibe is perfect. The decor is amazing and the drinks are so different and yummy. There are always cool drinks to pick from and they also have cool cocktails which is nice. There was great music that wasn't too loud. We sat it a corner booth high top and enjoyed the whole vibe. I highly recommend going. We love it

Alchemy hosted our daughter & son in law's wedding reception, I cannot recommend this venue enough! The atmosphere, eclectic, the food was fabulous, the service impeccable. Their entire team went above and beyond to ensure our event was everything we wanted. I give 10 Stars!

Excellent drinks, beautiful bar and nice location. We popped in while hanging out in Lincoln, NE for 2 nights and could not have made a better choice. Nice vice and the decor is gorgeous. The Old Fashioned and Hang Tight drinks we received were top-notch. Please visit you won't regret it. Great service from Hannah.

This was a very small margarita and overpriced. I’m sure we are really paying for the atmosphere. Which is very unique and dark and dreamy. Loved that part. But our bartender was not friendly or engaging at all. The drink was ok at best. I don’t mind paying the price if the drink is amazing.

This place is downright cool. It's very dark and moody, and the decor makes you feel like you stepped into an old apothecary. The drinks were phenomenal. They had so many interesting cocktails and flavor pairings, it's worth going again and again just to make sure you try all of their wonderful drinks!

The cocktails here are 10/10 Was here for 1 drink .. ONE!! ended up having 3 and coming back the next day for more .. its that good !!

The old pub is my go to for years! The owners and staff are fantastic 🥳 The only reason it’s not 5 stars(at the moment) is cuz Chelsea is a weaker bartender, but she’s doing her best, and hopefully her skills improve with the help of the fantastic skilled and highly professional bar staff here at the pub! 💕✨

Stop down at this bar when in Lincoln for great atmosphere and local friendly service with good prices!! Right down the street from 🏟! Soul Pub last Saturday of every month for dancing 👯.

I was denied service and aggressively told to leave or the police would be called (all recorded on my phone) because I have a service animal and "no animals allowed , service animal or not the owner doesn't care" I made the bartender call the manager who said the same thing , then I had her call the owner and the owner too stood by the "service animal or not, I don't care. No animals whatsoever." Completely violated my civil rights and openly discriminated me bc I have the need for a service animal. Even reading them the federal law didn't matter they simply didn't care. If you're an American who is proud to be American and enjoy the civil rights we have , do not support the old pub in any way shape or form. What a disgrace from top to bottom. I'll never go back there , never ever again. That was embarrassing/infuriating. I hope everyone sees this. I'll be contacting the ADA in the morning with a complaint and video backing the discrimination I just experienced.

Play darta league there last night. First time I've ever been at the bar super amazing staff. The bartender's freaking awesome. Excellent prices on drinks good times all the way around.

Close to downtown, but not a "downtown" bar. We were looking for a place to stop in for a late afternoon drink. We didn't want a college bar on O Street (nothing wrong with them, just not the right occasion) or anything pretentious. Just a solid spot to get an affordable drink. Enter The Old Pub. It's a no-judgment, unassuming joint serving up affordable drinks. The crowd was largely retired or soon to be retired people having a beer with their pals. The music wasn't blaring and my group could carry on our conversation easily. I had one of the better Moscow Mules I have had in some time and the bartender was a friendly gal eager to chat. The Old Pub has the feel of bars in small towns all across this state, where you are welcome and it feels like home. I'm interested to see this place on a Friday or Saturday night, but I'm sure it's still a great spot to just sit and have a beer with pals.

Love this place. ALWAYS welcoming. Bar Staff is AMAZING. Reliable hours- they don't open late and don't close early.. I just wanted to add: I have visited the place more frequently in the past couple of months and want o commend the owner/bar staff, again- on their kindness towards people. A++++++

The Old Pub is my favorite place for an after work drink. They have a great selection of beer (the Vanilla Bean Blond is my current favorite) and the best Bloody Mary in town. The staff is friendly and the place is clean and comfortable. I love the purse hooks under the bar.

Worst prime rib I've ever had. Cold. Baked potato cold. Lobster bisque little content. I would avoid. However, I was there late. I was there at 8pm maybe that's why? I will not go back.

Let me start off by saying we love Misty’s in Havelock and highly recommend it but since they were closed on our anniversary we went to the downtown location and we will not be going there again. There were only a few customers and the service was slow. We had to ask for bread and were given what appeared to be two dinner rolls from a grocery store. We ordered baked potatoes and were told they were started late and would not be ready and switched to mashed potatoes. When the meal arrived they had somehow gotten the baked potatoes done. My wife ordered mushrooms for her Prime Rib and were told later that they did not have any mushrooms (what kind of steak house doesn’t have mushrooms…..it’s on the menu as an add on). I ordered the Prime Rib as well (it was delicious) and a side of creamy horseradish sauce. The sauce was not creamy and had the liquid consistency of milk and would barely stay on the prime rib. Most of it ended up on the table as it immediately dripped off the prime rib. We were both shocked at how bad the experience was compared to the Havelock location. My wife even asked me if they were the same owners since the downtown location was so different. As I stated at the beginning, we love Misty’s in Havelock and recommend it, but stay away from the downtown location.

Food was just ok, didn’t live up to the expectation given the price. Ribeye special was overcooked, and must have been a stick’s worth of “compound butter” slabbed on top. Lobster bisque was very disappointing given it was a house specialty. Worst part yet, it was very hot in the restaurant. Asked the server about it and was told the AC has been out for a MONTH! We were literally sweating while eating our dinner at 8pm. A place that bills itself as a top tier steakhouse should do better.

There was nothing redeeming about this restaurant. The food tasted like it was frozen and then microwaved before being served which was interesting considering it wasn't even hot. And, that was after waiting a quitre a bit of time to be acknowledged by a server. We ate the substandard dip then left to find a real restaurant.

Ribeye was tough and cold. Augratin potatoes were cold. $22 for a burger that was not very good. Had better burger for a lot less money. Will not be back.

If you intend to eat here before attending an event downtown, DON'T. My wife and I have now had this same experience several times here where we intended to eat here, and because of exceedingly poor service, we either had to hurry through eating our food, or as the case was tonight, ended up cancelling the order and leaving because we waited over 1 hour and 15 minutes to get our order. We purposely made a reservation at 5:30, before the rush, ordered promptly and then sat for 45 minutes before asking the server when our order would be ready. His response, "Well, I don't have any control over the timing." Clue #1. After about 5 minutes more he came back and asked if he'd taken our entree order. My wife and I in unison replied, "We ordered salads." He dumbfounded looked at us and said "Oh right!" repeated back our order, and then proceeded to the server kiosk and obviously ENTERED IT... 50 minutes after we gave it to him. (Clue #2) We proceeded to wait an additional 20 minutes before we said, we needed to leave and asked for the check for the appetizer we did receive (burnt). (Clue #3) Both the server AND the manager disappeared for over 5 MORE minutes when we left, leaving just enough to cover the appetizer. All we heard from both the server and the manager was "Oh we're sorry..." PATHETIC!! I suggest if you intend to eat before an event, go to Wendys, Qdoba, or Chipolte. They will at least GET you something to eat with sufficient time to actually eat it...

Steak was delicious. Was great for a end of gameday meal. Hope the staff that are there all day get paid well!

CUSTOMERS PAY FOR EXPERIENCE!!!!! We have had 3 experiences here so far. The first was a day just for drinks. We were so impressed by the look of the menu we came back. The second we sat at the bar, received phenomenal service, ordered 2 steaks that made this our #1 go to for a steak in Lincoln (Mahogany in Omaha overall). Today's visit a month and a half later, was distasteful and made me never want to come back and do anything other than sitting at the bar. Experience #2 sitting at the bar, the ribeye, NY strip, mac and cheese, and potatoes, were exquisite. The bartender was experienced, pleasant, and created an experience which allowed us wanting more. Today NYE, it's not busy, but our waitress, Essence, was unwelcoming, unpleasant, and displayed a complete annoyance of our presence. We had all of a 3 second introduction when she asked if we needed a minute to look a the menu or knew what we wanted. Super welcoming. Zero introduction in the slightest. Amigos even asks your first name and gives you theirs. Had I not known the food was good from a previous experience, I would've walked out. I wouldn't have known our server's name, had I not asked on her 3rd trip to the table. She was in this to get us in and out. Had this been our only experience here, I'd never come back. I'm all for tipping well, and paying good money for service and food, but based off of today, I wouldn't. Create a memorable experience for people to come back to, and you'll never have to question your business standards, surviving in a dying industry. The food is phenomenal, but when you fail to have adequate or coherent staff, what's the point?

Took awhile but we found a steak in the Haymaker District so had to go! We didn't know at the time that Single Barrel was in a hotel so perhaps had too high of expectations. Hotel restaurants can be hit or miss and the food at Single Barrel was just off target a bit. We sat in the bar and service was attentive but dare I say a bit too cocky? The first taste of that was after we sipped our Manhattan's a couple times and were asked how they tasted. We said they were wonderful and we got "Of course they are, I made them". That's the tone that was kept throughout our meal! A little off putting but attentive! The food took forever! We thought at one point they perhaps lost our order but then the microwaved chicken dip and stale chips finally came! An eternity later our steak and salmon arrived. Steak was very unevenly cooked and lukewarm, wouldn't even melt the butter! The shrimp skewer was cold, the salmon was undercooked and barely room temp and the parsnip puree was not even one bites worth! Not a spot we'll return to unless we need a good Manhattan while passing by!

Was very disappointed!! Dinner was served, unfortunately my meal was cold, the steak and the rice! Our meals were obviously served together, but they took my plate back to the kitchen while my husband continued to eat his meal! Got fresh hot rice and the same steak served that had been out back on the grill, which was what I was expecting, but it can back out dry!! NO discount on our final bill nor an apology! Very disappointing! We were planning to go back for the tomahawk, we won’t be! They’ve just lost over $200 k more from us!!

This place used to be good. On Valentine's day I wanted to try their Diver's Scallops. Those are scallops that are harvested by hand. This does affect the flavor. Their scallops though are NOT diver harvested (according to the kitchen staff I asked). The mahi mahi I got instead? Was mehi mehi. Friday we were there again. My son's steak was under cooked (rare instead of medium). His steak as well as my daughters were plated with scallops for an upcharge. Look at the size difference in the scallops....my daughter got 3 tiny micro bites. My Cajun pasta was overcooked and the noodles were bland. The sauce was flavorless. It had maybe 5 shrimp. Our waitress "Essence" was forgetful and pushy. We ordered shots before dinner....she came to us 3 times to take our order before finally bringing us our shots. It was not particularly busy yet. She seemed a bit coked out. Not worth the price. It is on par with outback.

Three people dining. Service was excellent. #1 liked the burger and fries. #2 liked the brisket grilled cheese and fries. #3 had the JoJo with a side of asparagus. Asparagus should have had the woody stems snapped off. Sandwich was tasty but too many bites of gristle. Had to eat it with a knife and fork and discard several pieces.

Kaydee was simply thee best!!! This is the 1st 5 star review we have left in the better part of 18 months. The food was impeccable, the cocktails nearly perfect and the service by Kaydee beyond reproach!! Our new favorite place and we dont live here. Try it...you will not regret it!

Some of the best steak we've ever had! If anyone I know is going to head through Lincoln, I can guarantee I'm recommending they stop here. Our sirloins were cooked exactly to temperature with a beautiful sear. And the choice of a handful of different steak butters to compliment the meal with just the cherry on top.

My family and I went to Longwells for the Drag Brunch and it was so much fun! The Longwells staff was very friendly and you could tell they were happy to be there. This was our first time there and we will be back! For those wanting to go, just know it's cash only 😊

I have never been the person to complain and write reviews. Never have I felt like I was disrespected in a place more or than in here. I was informed that I was not allowed to set my drink in the table in which I followed that rule and set my drink on a different table that was acceptable. 20 minutes later I was not going to sit on top of the the pool table that had a cover on the top. I noticed someone else who had already been sitting there for a while. I decided to sit as well was approached and told to get off. I said “ok” and pointed to the person sitting on the table and told “he’s an employee I cannot tell him anything.” To the last of my knowledge employee should be setting the example in the establishment. If Employees cannot follow instructions what is the point of instructions in the first place? Nobody should be above the rules regardless of their position. Employees or not follow the rules?!

I came to this place for Super Bowl LVIII and had a great time. They have a big screen and it's just a super fun place to watch games. The burgers were average, but the onion rings were very good. Their customer service was on point. I'm definitely coming back.

Went here on May 3rd, 2024 around 9pm with my partner. We will never be coming back due to the fact that we were grossly overcharged for two beers. The bill originally totaled $11.99 for 2 beers. My partner was later notified by his Credit Card company that Longwells had charged his card a 355% tip after we left. They charged him $55 for the 2 beers. They never gave us a receipt. We have tried calling Longwells staff and Bar Manager for two weeks straight and left messages and nobody has answered us. This is absolutely ridiculous and completely unprofessional. Buyers and bar goers beware of this fraudulent place. They will rob you.

I wish i knew how to give zero stars. Will never be returning to this establishment after witnessing the behavior of their bouncers last night. One of the bouncers gave warning that the bar was closing, and drinks need to be drank or they will be taken. All of us acknowledged his warning. Not even two seconds later he threatened one of the girls we were with that “He can rip the drink out of her hand if he wants to.” We were all very confused why he suddenly got so mad. Most of our party headed towards the door, with two people quickly finishing their drinks. He walked up to them ripped the drink from one of the girls hand and then grabbed the other persons hand with the drink in it and squeezed his hand and drink until it went all over. The bouncer then started getting in that guys face, so his friend walked over to get him to leave. Another bouncer then walks over, both bouncers grabbed each guy by the shirt and pushed them to the door. Then proceeded to push both men out of the door as hard as they possibly could, causing one of them to fly through the air and SLAM his head against the concrete, and busted his head open. There were at least 10 people that witnessed the entire situation, and who could also hear his head slam off of the concrete. I understand there is closing tome, and that the bouncers have the right to take the drinks, but the Inappropriate aggressive behavior of the bouncer last night was absolutely unacceptable. It’s disgusting that they can get away with this behavior, but if roles were turned there would have been major consequences. I am posting this in hopes that situations like this do not continue to occur. Attached is a picture of the persons head after it slammed off the concrete.

Their award winning spicy garlic chicken is Awesome and so are the rest of the flavors and for being out of town visitors, the staff was Super friendly and nice!

We were accosted the moment we sat down to watch a Mavs game. We were polite, but the two drunk and EXTREMELY vulgar and loud guests who were excessively drunk and continually drinking more and buying shots forcefully for people ñ, were constantly at our table. They screamed vulgarities and to keep peace, we sat through it until we could make an escape. The bartender did NOTHING and continued to serve them. It was the worst part of a visit to Lincoln.

Great food and service! Laid back atmosphere.

I recently visited Sportscasters during a particularly busy period and was generally impressed with the experience. Our server, Tiffany, was absolutely wonderful. Despite the rush, she was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. Matt was also quick with our beverage service, which was much appreciated. The food prepared by Walker also seemed to come out in a timely manner, which was impressive given how busy it was. Jackie, who appeared to be the manager on duty, seemed to be running a tight shift, which kept things moving. However, I did observe some instances where communication between the bar and the serving staff seemed a little strained. Perhaps improving this flow of information could make the service even smoother. Overall, my experience at Sportscasters was positive, largely due to the excellent service from Tiffany and Matt, and the efficient work of the cook, Walker. My only suggestion would be for management to ensure clear communication channels are open between all staff and to remember that servers are working hard and doing their best, especially during busy times. I would definitely consider returning to Sportscasters.

Had a craving for some old school fried bar food. This place was close by, it always catches my eye for some reason when I drive past there, so I called in an order to go. I will definitely be back. The fried mushrooms omg. The staff were really nice and the food was really good. The atmosphere was good as well, the only reason I didn’t give it five stars is because they were so busy that the bartender had to handle things, naturally because she was doing her job, while I was waiting to pay. I didn’t want to wait tho, the food smelled and looked so good I just wanted to go home and stuff my face. Like right now.

Your typical sports bar vibe- has a couple of pool tables, one small dart board hidden in a corner, a lot of TVs and a couple of the gambling machines. This place gets pretty busy around dinner time and the weekends, but the service remains the same always. The best service and very attentive staff. A lot of the food is basic bar food, but they do also have a Veggie Burger option and a Gluten Free menu.

The food was really good for bar food. Burgers had nice flavor, wing sauce selection is unique in a good way, although I don't remember seeing a traditional buffalo. Left really happy for a random place to stop for lunch.

First the air vent are dripping the server says it’s because it’s hot if it’s fixed wouldn’t do that next the burger was dry. I used to go to them 2-3 times a week when I lived in the area and played softball.

I love coming here for my mushburger and a Blue Moon on tap. 😁 Gluten free bread and a substitute veggie patty and I am in heaven!

It was clean, nice, and lots of different shops and places to eat. There are a couple of murals, statues, and mosaics. Plenty of public restrooms, trash cans, and dog poop bags. Everything is in walking distance. There are maps at the visitor center that show where everything is, and some street corners had maps as well. It is right there at the Nebraska Stadium.

Went to the farmers market and it had a great selection of anything you could think of. All the downtown store were open too! Has a park for kids to play at and dogs are welcomed. Historical buildings everywhere and all types of restaurants and food to try. It won't disappoint you!

Nice place to be! There's lots of options to eat, drink, and have a good time!

Spent much of July 3rd at the Haymarket with some family and friends. Then viewed all the fireworks shows in the evening for Independence Day Eve. Happy Birthday America!

Nice area to stroll to check out the old architecture and lots of food options

Went with my kid to new student enrollment at UNL. Spent time walking around the Haymarket. Very cool place, it reminded me a lot of where we live now Lawrence KS. Very artsy with good places to eat and drink.

My favorite thing about living in Lincoln. Just give me an excuse to go here. Lots of hidden gems down here from fancy drinks to icecream cant go wrong.

Awesome location, great drinks, wonderful staff, and had an arcade game I've been looking for for over 20 years!

I really like it, it has a pool table 🎱, there are several arcade games 🕹️, music plays in the background, there are TVs showing games. If you have money for drinks it's better! because if you have a card they charge an extra $1 for everything! lol but it's a cool place! I love the margarita drink there!

Best retro and arcade gaming place in Lincoln hands down. Great alcohol selection, great service and the atmosphere, music, and location is awesome. Can't wait to go back!

I mean, where else can you spend $5 and get 2 hrs of entertainment old school arcade style?? $0.25 a game still for some games?? 50cents for others??? It reminds me of taking $2 to nickel beer nights.. only you get quality games and fun arcade atmosphere, not a crummy stale beer hangover lol

This is the best arcade bar in Lincoln, because it's the only arcade bar in Lincoln. Tonight's experience was a little disappointing, as it seems the count of machines malfunctioning or out of order seems to multiply each time I visit. At least half of the games we played tonight had something wrong with them, or just flat out stole our money. As someone who is an avid lover of arcade and pinball bars, this bar has some work to do to meet the standard. Most arcade bars now have dedicated staff who fix and/or swap out malfunctioning machines on the spot. For how long this bar has been established, some progress should have been made in this direction. It would make the experience so so so much better. The space has so much potential.

Absolutely a must stop if you are in The Haymarket area! This place has all of the great old video games, a pool table, and a foose ball table. The bar tender is great at making drinks even when someone in our group didn't know what they wanted the bartender mixed up a great one. The bathrooms have tons of old magazines laid on the wall which were blasts from the past! Some games were out of order and Tetris is out of line, so you have been warned ! There is also a skee ball that almost always declares you a winner! This place is just a great blast from the past! Don't be surprised when you realize that you no longer remember your key moves or combinations in these classic games! It is located in the basement level which is the only reason this has a 4 instead of 5 stars. I'm happy to change it if there is a way for someone who has mobility issues to get down there.

Nice, local bar cafe downstairs. Great pinball spot.

Friendly vibes in a prime spot—easy to swing by, hard to leave. The courtyard is hands-down one of the coolest locations in town, especially when the weather’s nice. They’ve always got something going on—leagues, pop-ups—you name it. Feels like the kind of place where you could show up solo once and be a regular by the end of the week.

Mary Beth was an absolute treat. Came out here after a stressful night and want to lay off and take a break. She made me feel at home and was able to talk about my intuitions. She made sure she was okay and made me feel at home. Lovely bar and highly recommend

Horrible experience. Bartender in overalls and hat was unbelievably rude. Genuinely have never seen a bartender treat customers so rudely. This bartender yelled at my friends for not knowing what seltzer flavors they offered and then gave them the wrong flavor seemingly on purpose. I later witnessed him accost a customer about using the bathroom with a friend bc the line was very long (I had seen many many others use the bathroom in pairs before this with no problem). He yelled horrible homophobic comments and was encouraging other patrons to join in on the bullying. I truly have never seen anything like it. How a bartender gets away with treating paying customers like this is beyond me. Disgusting sad behavior.

They kicked me out of their outside area all because I put my head down onto the table. They said “I can’t have people sleeping in here this is a bar.” I told them I was not sleeping and that I was calling someone and showed them my phone which showed me waiting for someone to pick up and they still proceeded to tell me I had to leave. I did nothing wrong. All I did was lay my head down on the table literally. Wasn’t sleeping and proved that. Still kicked me out. In a rude way not to mention. Seemed like they were trying to put on a show for the other people there. I am a 24 year old female and I was there by myself and I was already having a hard day and then they did this to me. Will never go there again.

If I could give negative stars I would. It is always so disappointing when a seemingly good night gets ruined by poor judgement and management. My sister and I were out with a group of friends celebrating the end of the school year at TOTS. When an incident occurred with another guest and things suddenly escalated. Our party was told to “get the hell out” by workers Mikey Suliman, Will Wilson and John Derr. Will also forcefully grabbed my other sister who was not drinking but just trying to help my older sister (who the incident occurred to) calm down. It was clear to us that the workers had befriended the other party who started the issue (might I add) to which they never felt the need to kick them out. This paints a very bad picture for TOTS because now you have white workers forcing the black people to leave and not doing the same to the other party who were just as guilty. In terms of justice and fairness, this was handled extremely poorly. No matter what side of the story you hear or know if both parties are causing a ruckus everyone should leave. Point blank period. After leaving we returned to hopefully speak to the manager or owner. I was able to talk to Ernie and help him understand the situation regardless of what side of the story he knows or believes. The right thing to do is to treat both sides how you are going to treat the other. I am extremely disappointed that this is the type of reputation that TOTS wants to carry and have. As an establishment you should be better. I hope each individual gets the training they need to better handle this type of situation as well as learn to treat ALL peoples with the respect that they rightfully deserve. May you be better TOTS.

Do yourself a favor and go fall in love at Tav. Fall in love with the courtyard during golden hour, one or all of the various leagues (darts, bags, pitch, bop-it), a friendly "corner" regular, Ernie, flip night, dog lovers, cheese balls, reasonably priced and generously poured bevys. Get to know your friends better and meet new people who appreciate a warm Nebraska summer evening. Say hi to Christian (unless you aren't ready to fall in love, because you might). Tavern is the place to know the real Haymarket community. Don't sleep on The Other Room. Don't sleep anywhere. It's unlawful to sleep at a bar. 10 out of 10. Will always return.

Great place to hold a party!

Really bad experience not gonna put the owner on blast but she knows...don't waste your time. Sound guy Jeff was awesome super great guy.

Was there for the KZUM fundraiser. Been there a few times. Great place to see a band! Super chill. Cheap drinks. Friendly staff!

Fun place, very laid back. Great music when they have a band.

I love going here so much. All of the employees are so kind, and there's always great music happening.

Great bartenders and great people! Always a good time here! Catch the happy hours for an amazing deal!

Great atmosphere. Sound engineer, Jeff, is awesome and really loves what he does. Band, Exile, was very lively and energetic.

There is no kitchen, thats the reason for the 1 star on food. Bartender was great! It's a cash only bar & wasn't prepared for that. Already paid a cover to see a band so took a hit at the ATM to get cash. Drinks are fairly inexpensive. Band sounded great!

Some 5 foot 2 security guard cut me off after two beers for being "too drunk". I was just casually playing pool with a group of friends. We were not behaving out of the ordinary in any way. Most bizarre experience I've had. I think Frodo has an inferiority complex.

I was literally the only person trying to order a drink at the downstairs bar. One bartender just walked into the backroom as I approached the counter and the other one wouldn't stop talking to some girls that weren't going to sleep with him. So I had to stand there for several minutes (as the only person at the bar) just for a third bartender to come along and actually do their job. This took place on 01/24/2025 between 11:00 and 11:30 if you care to look

Naomi was my bartender and she was absolutely amazing! Will be coming back asap! :) Love the place love the people

Great bar, great staff. Whenever I start my night I always start here.

Terrible service and spoiled beer! I was given a rank shitty tasting beer and was told it was fine. I had several other try it and everyone said it tasted old and shitty. What a joke!

They do not put their patrons safety first, and are more than willing to sweep any threat to their business or Staff under the rug. Go elsewhere

Came for the Vapor shots and stayed for the beer pong. We heard it was a great place and that the Vapor shots really hits but that was not the case. It was a cool display but they definitely weren't very strong. Just another over priced shot really. Actually all the drinks were pretty expensive. The staff was actually great. The atmosphere was pretty not to bad. But the place wasn't very busy overall good time

Right off of South 13th Street, near Arapahoe, in a strip mall. There is a place that is hidden and only those privy to its location may enjoy its luxury. Down a set of stairs, that reminded me of a film by the name Akira. I walk down the stairs to be met by a colorful and very unique individual. He asks if I'm here for the show. I surely am and I look forward to enjoying myself. I step beyond the entrance into a room that seems as cozy as a friend's basement at 17. The music is already going. The show is going strong. In the back of the house are pool tables where celebration and competition meet like two oceans that were made for each other. Just before that is a seating area and a bar to the left. This is where the revelry comes together, and different walks of life meet on the same stage. I can't go any further as I feel you must experience it for yourself. You must know this place and enjoy what stories it has to tell. This is one storm I would gladly welcome.

The Bartender will steal from you, she increased the tip on my tab without my consent, and got charged more money then was on the receipt that night. Do not come.

Knowledgeable bartender, chill space, clean, nice art work, decent drinks and prices, a little sketch but overall worth a repeat

Great fun, awesome local bands!

The place was super dark and had a really creepy feeling. Not sure what happened there, but it had the feeling that something really bad had happened and it just lingered. I was on edge the whole time and ready to leave almost as soon as I walked thru the door. I will NOT be going back and wouldn't recommend any woman going there alone. Never had that feeling in a bar before

Enjoyable. Friendly atmosphere. Good music.

It's a great place for a comedy benefit 👍!!

Best karaoke bar period. I’ve been going here since I turned 21, and never had a bad experience. Staff is always friendly and personable, and always a good hang. Great place to bring your pals for some singing! Bar staff treats you like family here.

Fun bar, fun atmosphere. Elk Creek Water is great.

We were there for a friends 21st birthday and it was pretty ok.

I use to like this place. But it’s the only bar I’ve ever been kicked out of ever, and I was stone sober. It’s happened 3 times, so I won’t go there anymore. Last time, it was the first bar I visited. I didn’t even have a drink. My friend was waiting for the bar, I went to use the bathroom. When I came out they kicked me out. I had literally walked in, talked to my friend, used the bathroom, and had to leave. The other 2 times I had a few drinks, but was by no means making a scene. Anyway, it’s a nice place, if they let you actually stay. I don’t know, maybe they just have issues with overweight people.

They need to stop calling the screwdriver pitchers "Elk Creek Water"- I come from the land of actual Elk Creek water and it's nothing like it! that being said, its bomb as hell and this is an awesome and fun bar that we love having a good time at :)

Wonderful people so amazing and open to anyone.

Hole in the wall bar. Everything is sticky. My kind of place. It's a good place to start the night or end it. Staff is super chill and great. If you want to get drunk quick without having to pay a bunch this is your place. The other customers are usually 21-29 years old and create a fun atmosphere.

Very homophobic dress code. My friends and I came, 2 of us came one was wearing a sleeveless sequence shirt and a sleeveless knit shirt. We were denied entry because of no sleeves but the group after us (women) were wearing sleeveless shirts and dresses and were let in no problem. It’s 2025 and many people do not subscribe to gender norms with clothing. This is an extreme form of discrimination. We went over to Das Haus and the Fat Toad with no problems. Take your business to more inclusive venues.

I not gonna lie, kinda ruined my vibe for a lil bit (they don't allow males in that are wearing tanktops :/ (your fine chickas ✌️) so, sexist yes.. apparently but tank tops tho :/ yikes... every other time I've been in tho, it's a good vibe (like most other bars)

They have free popcorn and bottled PBR. Always packed and lots of fun. I only give four stars because the pool tables are way out of level.

We always start our O street bar crawls at Iggy's. Classic college bar, free popcorn, good drink specials. Tables have built in coolers which is pretty fun.

I will take the time to rate Iggy's because I love this place. It is one of the nicest bars that I have ever been to hands down. It's a great place to go for a bar crawl or just a casual drink after a long day. Great service despite it being a very busy and popular place. Great Moscow Mules. If you've never been there my favorite drink that they make is called the bomb pop. They have free popcorn, which is also why I love this place. Just an overall incredible bar. 10/10

The bar has a nice modern design, with up to three bars, a few pools tables, booth seating, and high tables in addition to bar seating. There are bathrooms located at the front and back of the bar, which is convenient. Drinks are good quality, although you pay a little more for this. There's always free popcorn to snack on. Tuesday nights are "Top Shelf Tuesdays", which is just any alcohol for $3 if you feel like getting turnt on a Tuesday or just getting a few drinks with friends. You can also rent the back room for private parties, depending on the day. The reason I mark it as 4 stars rather than 5 is that it is usually PACKED on Friday and Saturday nights... yes, I know it's a bar near a college campus, but sometimes it's so full that you can barely move through the bar.

On a weeknight, I enjoy heading to Iggy's with a few friends. Every weekday has drink specials, and usually I can find something I'm interested in. Bartenders are pretty good, and the barstools are comfortable. Some people enjoy the music selections. On weekends, I avoid this place. It's hard to find a place to sit, it's crowded, and people spill their popcorn everywhere. It's one of the more happening bars in the 14th and O St area, and it's a classic college bar, if that's what you're after. Overall, I enjoy this bar and have spent way too much money there.

Young female bartender Tuesday 12/10/24. We arrived late after a late dinner for a after dinner cocktail before we went home. The bartender complained about the owners of the bar. We didn't want to hear any of this we were trying to enjoy our evening. She said the ppl who bought the bar owned piedmont bistro and venue and only bought the place for the property. She complained about all the college kids that came in and didn't tip. Well, if she was as nasty to them as she was to us, I don't blame them! Then she ignored everyone at the bar and looked at her phone. She was rude, disrespectful and unprofessional and she bashed the establishment that was giving her a paycheck. Who employs people like this that ruins the experience of evey patron who walks in the door? I will NEVER go back to Harry's Wonder Bar after that miserable experience!

Good service friendly place and nice atmosphere.

We love this bar! We come often and have actually made friends with a great bartender! If ya looking for a great drink that's good on the wallet, stop by and see our friend Jen! She is so sweet and fun to talk to.

Small town vibe in Lincoln, which is awesome. Service was great, and the gentleman behind the bar was one of the best bartenders I've had the pleasure of meeting.

Occasionally came here with a few friends starting in the spring. Ever since Abby started I've been back at least every other week since. Clean dive bar with good prices and a great atmosphere.

I love this bar!!!!! This is the place where everybody knows your name. The kind of place that they write songs about. The staff is friendly, so there's always great conversation. The drinks are excellent! None of that watered down stuff here, and they're served in a big frosted mug. Stop in for a drink, you won't regret it!

Some people use the phrase “dive bar” as though it was pejorative. I use it as a term of endearment! This is a dive bar! The music is good. The beer is cold. The people are friendly. The staff is competent. I like this bar. It’s a welcome respite from the loud, thumping college bars nearby. You can have a conversation here! You can make a new friend here! Just be sure to bring cash, because they do not take cards (there is an ATM if you forget).

Cool place. They were almost out of the gin I ordered for my cocktail and served me a half glass at discount (not half price!) instead of letting me know so I could choose another option. I did not try the food, I was unaware it was served. Server was prompt and welcoming.

Comedians are amazing we went for Jeff's show and we were blown away plus in the women's bathroom I've never seen a station set up for if you start your cycle and don't have any products on you so thoughtful 10 out of 10 highly recommend

This place is an absolute gem! Jay, Rey, and all of the staff are so wonderful and helpful. Cocktails are innovative and delicious!

A bit pricey but the drinks were good and the atmosphere was great. I like the safety oriented aspects of this bar so little you see this on such stablesments

The atmosphere is astounding. Great place for catching up with friends. You can have conversations over the music. The drinks are just too good for words. No food but put 5 stars for the drinks.

If you’re looking for delicious cocktails in an intimate, cozy environment then this is your spot! I’ve never had a bad drink. The staff are always super friendly as well. Go during happy hour for a couple dollars off. 😊

Wonderful service, lots of choices from the menu, no food only Alcohol with some choices of virgin drinks.

This place charges crazy prices for really poorly made drinks. It also over crowds to an amount that would make me think if a fire broke out a lot of people would be trampled thought the tiny hallway that connects the two rooms. The cover is always at least 5 bucks. I personally think this is the worst bar on o street. I'd rather go home early then the brass rail

Owner has little man syndrome along with bouncers. Always causing unnecessary problems. Toxic atmosphere for mid drinks.

Among other things, the final nail in the coffin was one of the bouncers picking up my dropped cash and acting like someone else did it. He told me he saw someone pick up cash on their way out, but I know they went back in and was standing where he was. Enjoy my $20.

Great place to party after game day. The DJ had some killer tracks and good mixes, and after a while the dance floor was packed. The drinks were a little overpriced and under-poured, but the bartenders were at least attentive and quick.

Decent atmosphere if you want the illusion of a club. Ruined by the biuncers and DJ with the taste of vanilla ice cream. The tiny bathroom with 0 privacy is just the icing on the (vanilla) cake.

The bathrooms don't have locks, at least on the guys bathroom. Has a dance floor, plays all sorts of music. Bartenders are quick and friendly

Hubby and I went out with friends and truly enjoyed this place. Drinks were really food and the dj was spot on. The bartenders were sweet and very fast at getting the drinks out.

One of the coolest capitols we have been in. We unfortunately did not get to do the tour, however there is a lot of mosaic art on the floors, walls, and ceiling. There are also statues, and hallways where you can look out into the courtyard. I recommend picking up the templates at the least to learn some of the history and meaning behind the mosaics, but a tour would be best. The tours are free, and they happen just about every hour, however I recommend checking the schedule that is at the front desk. Also, the bathrooms are clean.

One of the coolest capitals I’ve ever been to. I took a walk around the grounds early in the morning. It was right after a thunderstorm the night before, as you can see in one of my picture we got to meet the governor‘s cat. Well, it must be the governor’s cat. It was pretty well fed. It needed a little company because of the thunderstorm hours before and it was a wonderful morning we came back later in the day and walked the steps to top little bit disappointed because I may never returned Lincoln, Nebraska and the observation balcony was closed but really enjoyed looking around the inside of the building tile work was beautiful

The Nebraska State Capitol stands as a commanding presence in Lincoln, a striking design featuring peaceful courtyards and stunning mosaics on both the floors and ceilings. Be sure to see the grand Native American design on the Senate doors, and take in the castle-like feel of the interior. The gift shop is excellent too, with a great selection to wrap up your visit.

Entrance : free Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln, designed by architect Bertram Goodhue, which took approximately 10 years to build, construction began in 1922 and was completed in 1932 this iconic building stands tall at 400 feet, making it the tallest state capitol in the USA. With its stunning Art Deco architecture and intricate murals, it’s a true gem of Nebraska’s heritage. If your around the area then it’s a must visit spot.

Easily the most beautiful building in the state of Nebraska. The Capitol is a gigantic tower with huge sweeping halls with ornately decorated walls and floors.

A must see if you're visiting Lincoln Nebraska! The 14th floor provides close to 360 degree views of the surrounding areas and the building has beautiful engravings and murals throughout. Staff is friendly and guided tours are available. Lots of on-street available parking just a few blocks away and several of the meters accept coins--just $2 for a few hours of parking. The photos I posted include one of the Governor's office and a few of the legislature, which was in session during our visit.

As someone who is intimately familiar with this building I would say there is a lot to see and enjoy. It is not a place to go “party” or really hang out all that much. It is a nice quiet building with a nice little tour. You have the freedom to walk just about anywhere in the building. The main purpose is to conduct Government business firstly and secondly to act as a historical monument of education to the people that the government does business on behalf of. I would say if you’re looking for a massive tourist hub of activity that is not what this place is. But if you are looking for a cool building with lots of artwork and historical facts and history and to learn more about the Nebraska state government you found your place. I would say the most under utilized part of the building is the outside 2nd floor balcony. It’s a beautiful 360 view of the surrounding downtown area. It is obviously not as high up as the 14th floor view but it’s a beautiful open terrace like area to enjoy both the building and outside. The 2nd Most under utilized section would be the 4 gardens on the interior. Each garden section has a beautiful different colored water fountain, and benches. These are designed to allow a breeze to blow down into them most of the time and standing close to the fountain is usually a cooler temp as the moving water acts like a swamp cooler. The wonderfully black and white checkered pathways add a nostalgic tinge of beauty to walking in the space. These are good places to just sit with your thoughts, be alone, or otherwise find some peace for a bit. The only reason I don’t give this place 5 stars is because it does feel like there are amenities missing in comparison to other state capitols. The information desk on the 1st floor isn’t always staffed and if you don’t come in the main front entrance it isn’t obvious where the tourist office is. And the cafeteria is nothing to write home about. But the newly opened gift shop is wonderful. Also it is a great substitute if you are visiting but the city center tourist office is closed the capitol staff have some great recommendations and advice for visitors.

We were in town for work at the University. We went to our first college football game here. It was incredible!! The stadium is fantastic and the energy is high!! Longish lines for concession. It's steap to walk up to the seats but worth it. Our seats were higher up. Definitely rent the seat backs! Not a lot of room to sit but this really helps!

Graduated from UNL back in 2000, a hopelessly confused Malaysian student who arrived thinking “football” was soccer.. you know, the one with feet. Instead, I found a sport where 300-pound men wear armor and charge like angry rhinoceroses, and somehow, I fell in love. We don’t even have American football back home, but the Huskers spirit got under my skin faster than a Midwestern sunburn. During Tom Osborne’s era, Nebraska didn’t just win.. we colonized scoreboards and turned victory into an art form. Memorial Stadium home to the Huskers, born in 1923 with 31,000 civilized spectators, now packs over 85,000 screaming souls every game day. On Saturdays, it becomes Nebraska’s third-largest city powered by adrenaline, chili dogs, and sheer denial.. where grown men cry, strangers hug, and cholesterol takes a holiday. And when the legendary Tunnel Walk started, the music hit, the crowd erupted, and I swear the earth’s rotation hesitated. Goosebumps? More like a full-body reboot. Once a Husker, always a Husker, it’s not a fandom, it’s a lifelong condition with symptoms like yelling “Go Big Red!” at random intervals. Came back in 2019 to watch a game. Why? All the way from Malaysia? Of course. Some people return home to find themselves, I returned to Lincoln to scream at padded men from the nosebleed seats and call it spiritual healing. Totally worth the 20 hours of recycled airplane air. Proud to share alumni roots with Warren Buffett (who could buy the NCAA), Gabrielle Union (who glows brighter than the Jumbotron), Johnny Carson (who’d roast any referee into early retirement), and Marlon Brando (who attended, rebelled, got expelled, and probably still haunts the campus's Union). I may have come from a country that thinks “football” is played with feet, but in Lincoln, I learned it’s played with heart, helmets, and the occasional mild concussion. Go BIG RED!!! #throwback2019 #gobigred #huskers #UNL

We loved doing the self guided Memorial Stadium peek & Tom Osborne center/NE Football Hall of Fame exhibit. The staff was all kind & helpful, facilities were clean & inviting, we loved showing our family (from out of town) some of our Lincoln staples!

This is a great ballpark. Smaller than many but there really are no bad seats here. Ticket prices were reasonable, food was reasonably priced but lines for concessions were very long. Best of all? The Kansas City fans are very kind and polite.

I started liking the cornhuskers back in the 90's. When i saw Tommy Frazier playing i was hooked. I went to the USLA vs NEBRASKA game last year it suck's we lost butt we was making a come back it sucks things happen. Butt im so happy we finally make it to a bowl game and we one, GO BIG RED im ready to see how 2025 goes. I have a Youtube channel to if anyone wants to check it out to @johnwhitt377

There's no place like Memorial Stadium on a game day. Loved walking around taking in the atmosphere before the game.

MEMORIAL STADIUM, Lincoln Nebraska. Here is why Memorial Stadium attracts so much attention: Electric game-day atmosphere: Reviewers frequently praise the "electric" and "unparalleled" atmosphere created by the loyal Husker fanbase, known as the "Sea of Red". For many, attending a football game is a quintessential Lincoln experience. Historic and traditional significance: As a century-old landmark in college football, Memorial Stadium is more than just a venue; it is a point of state pride and tradition. Massive capacity: The stadium holds over 85,000 fans, ensuring that home games are major events that draw crowds larger than the population of many Nebraska cities. Go Big Red!

Great visit. A great mix of types of art and artists. A very nice reception lady who is graduating with an Art Degree. She has some great pics of her art. It should be displayed at the Sheldon Museum. Best Bathroom I have ever been in. Pics below.

Absolutely lovely museum. Spent half a day there on Sunday on the Nebraska U campus. Nicely themed exhibition rooms that are a mix of lesser-known and well-known Ed artists. Free to enter! Touching painting and description on the attached pictures I posted.

The first time here, I brought my grandson with me. It was very nice, lots of different artists and different ways of doing things. There was a lot I liked and some I didn't understand. The same went for my grandson. They had 4 galleries open, and 2 of the galleries were pretty big with different rooms. It is free admission. There is also artwork outside of Sheldon Gallery and throughout UNL campus and east campus.

Beautiful little free museum! They had a really nice selection of art on display and the staff were very friendly and attentive! Make sure to check out the sculpture garden out back as it is very interesting and full of a lot of unique art. Separate from the art, the building itself is beautiful and is a piece of art within itself!

The Sheldon is always a great place to see. The last time we went though, we were almost denied entry with my partner’s seeing eye dog. They did let us in, and we did explain to them that vests were not required for service dogs. You would think the harness would have given it away.

A very inviting atmosphere with some beautiful and interesting pieces! Thank you!

Absolutely loved the exhibits there! Everything was so nice and clean! They also do tours with in depth explanations of the art displayed there. Just awesome!

The game was still on so there were several empty tables. We were greeted right away by our server. My husband gets the Reuben often here. It is consistently good with a generous helping of pastrami. I ordered the yummy Veggie Sandwich on wheat. I did ask for more lettuce again but otherwise it was made to my specifications. The bread was only toasted in the middle, like on a press or something, idk, kinda strange. Upgraded to Chips and Queso! Food came out quickly. Our server Samantha was very attentive and personable 🙂.

Cute deli spot near the University. Great for large groups. There is literally something for everyone. Our group all had a different sandwich and soup and we enjoyed trying each other’s food. We all really enjoyed the food. Would I say it was the best Cubano or French dip that I have ever tried? No, but good enough. No designated seating, you sit where you want. Service was good. Staff was attentive.

My boyfriend and I decided to try this while we were walking by and we're SO glad we did. I tried the chili a bread bowl with a grilled cheese and it was delicious. My boyfriend had the cream of potato bacon soup in a bread bowl and he loved it. Highly recommend! Extra points for being cheap and having amazing music.

Excellent sandwiches and delicious soup hit the spot on a recent rainy day! Also, I must add, the music that was playing was much appreciated, lots of 90s hits (and even some Muse) made this gen x customer feel right at home.

Bison Witches is the best sandwich restaurant I have ever had the pleasure of dining at. My bartender McKenna was the best I could have asked for. The food was also excellently prepared, get the California Kid on a croissant. I will happily be returning to Bison Witches Lincoln Witches in Lincoln.

Food is mediocre and unoriginal which isn't necessarily bad until you get the bill. Prices are set for tourists and visitors, locals don't eat here. Service is fine for a college town. With the prethora of options in downtown Lincoln Bison doesn't fill a need or want.

This is the perfect place for what it is- its not aiming to be the restaurant from The Bear (well maybe season 1)- Its not trying to be Dish- its trying to be a place that serves great sandwiches and has great drinks for a decent cost. Its my favorite place in Lincoln- I have been there countless times and it has never let me down

We stopped by on a Sunday evening, not realizing they were closing soon. The bartender was so kind and accommodating. We ordered one beer to share so we wouldn't stay past closing and then we got some canned beers to go. Everything was fantastic and we can't wait to go back when we have more time.

This is a fun brewing pub! The bartender was kind and nice! She also helped me with the non alcoholic drinks! The brews are tasty per my friends! It is a fun atmosphere for a good time!

The service is amazing. Blake waited on us and was extremely knowledgeable on the vast selection of beer, seltzers and barleywine. I wish I could give this place 10 stars

Great fun! Nice service, good drinks. Fun trivia night. The sour cherry cider was the best cider I've ever had -- even if you don't like cider you will like it!

We were on a long road trip, and drove about 40 minutes into Lincoln to check these folks out. As strangers to downtown, we had to circle the block a couple of times to get our bearings, and found plenty of metered parking at the curb. The brewery is in a cool space in the lower level of a historic building. Bonus—leashed, well-mannered dogs are welcome inside! Our bartender was a blast, as were the regulars also sitting at the bar. Every beer we sampled was masterfully brewed—and I don't say that casually. The brewing team is doing great work! If you're in search of great craft beer, you must put the BBC on your list. Cheers!

If variety is the spice of life...then I was definitely feeling hot, hot, hot HERE!! Recently in town for work and stopped by from a local work mate rec! So glad I did! There are parking lots nearby and street parking. The location is in the basement of the building and had an awesomely large wooden door! The sheer amount of available choices of sours, ciders, hard seltzers made me so ridiculously happy. Most come in a variety of sizes meaning you can create your own flight should you choose to! Pretty fun location with lots of seating, would be good for groups! They don't make their own food, but you can order and it's delivered to the brewery! I had the boiler burger and the frings and I enjoyed the seasoning on the frings. I thought the burger was on the dryer side so it was just ok for me. While I was there, I did notice they do trivia nights!Definitely stopping back here again, next time I'm in town!

The beer list is long. You will not have a an issue finding a beer or cider. There are gluten free options. The service was excellent. The relaxed ambience was nice and inviting. A must stop in Lincoln, NE. The bathrooms are very clean.

My wife and I actually read a review for this place. The review said a lot of good things about the atmosphere and food. It reminds us of a place we used to go to back home in TX called Molly's Pub. Troy was a big help!!! He went over the menu with us and told us what he recommended and what he thought was the best on the menu. He was super nice and just an all around great guy!! We ordered jalapeño poppers for our appetizer and then we each had a personal pizza with bacon, pepperoni, and cream cheese. The food was absolutely amazing!!! They did NOT disappoint!!! This place was definitely a 10/10!!! It had a neighborhood pub vibe where everyone was having a great time. The server was obviously very busy, but my wife and I know what its like to be a server and to be the only one on the floor. She greeted us, took our order, and made sure we had what we needed. Very friendly and polite! 😊 We will definitely be back to try more items off the menu and to enjoy the laid back atmosphere.

Pizza Night Done Right at Patty’s Pub! Picked up dinner at 5 PM and everything was perfect—friendly service and hot, delicious food ready to go. We tried the Fat Pat’s Favorite Pizza (incredible!) and Portabella Mushrooms with Chipotle Ranch—a total flavor bomb. Swapped the kid’s side for Sweet Potato Fries and they were a hit! Easy, tasty, and worth repeating. See you next week, Patty’s!

So I am aware that March 17 is a big bay for you, however I came here to eat with my family. We waited about 30 minutes not a problem. My problem is when we get seated we see you have a limited menu that was not posted on doors or told about. Then when my family decides to go somewhere else I was going to stay and was told the bar was not serving food yet when ordered to go there where people at the bar eating. I have come year many years for this day and never was it this bad on not getting to eat. Also on my to go order I di not get my corned beef. And all I got when I went back was the meat and a sorry.

This place gets really busy, so that alone should tell you it is worth a try! Very extensive menu, they have a little bit of everything. I have had their pizza, Reuben, hamburgers, many different appetizers, and on Saturdays they have prime rib...so good! Recommend...

We were impressed with the service and value of great food at Patty's Pub. The bar tender greeted us at our table and gave us menus shortly after we sat down. Our server was attentive and helpful. We had the two Monday specials, burger and ribs. The ribs were half rack just as described in the regular menu, portion and sides were all there, really good deal and were tender and yummy. The burger was good size and grilled to perfection with a side of fresh-cut chips. The buns were grilled too. As always, drinks are consistently good and reasonably priced. We will be back for more!

Server was incredibly kind. Food was good and reasonably priced. I got the BLT and that sandwich was absolutely loaded with bacon, the tomato tasted very fresh, and the bread was good

Every single person employed at Patty's is friendly, attentive, interactive and respectful . Pizza is among the best of Lincoln. Soups homemade on site . Patty's definitely serves burgers and steaks your way, a sharp contrast to the competition.

The tater cakes are amazing! The cheese curds were good as well as the Philly. I just wish there was more "filling" to the Philly. Nice atmosphere.

Friendly staff. Quick service. Was a busy place but good came out in good time. About 13 mins. Love all the screens. Will be back next time in Lincoln. Buffalo chicken wrap.

Andy was the best server! Food was 10/10! I got the grilled chicken caprese sandwich and my boyfriend got the popper burger, he said it was the best burger he’s ever had (sorry had to take a pic half way through lol). Definitely will be coming back!

We always have a great meal and excellent service when we visit. We've been here for weekend breakfast, and the portions are generous—especially the omelettes, which are packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. For lunch, it’s always the Southwest Eggrolls for the win—crispy, flavorful, and seriously addictive. Keno is available if you’re feeling lucky, and every server we've had has been attentive, kind, and on top of things. Their prices are more than reasonable for the quality and experience. Lincoln is lucky to have a neighborhood bar and grille like this—it's consistently delicious, welcoming, and worth the trip every time.

Great place to hang out and catch a game. Friendly staff and comfortable atmosphere. Food was delicious and plenty of options on the menu. This was our 2nd visit, and probably will be the go to spot when in town for games.

Have been coming here for years. My favorite wings in town. Everything I’ve had here though has been good. Wing Fries are great. Nachos are good. Burgers, you name it. I’ve recently tried the Nebraska Nachos and have gotten them the last couple of times I have been.

Stopped in for dinner and the Husker football game. There were plenty of spots to sit down. Restaurant was very clean and the staff were amazing. We were greeted shortly after seating ourselves. Drink order was taken, and within a few minutes we had our drinks. Food was shortly after that. The food was amazing. We had a pound of boneless wings and a Philly cheesesteak with onion petals. The Press Box is a prime spot to watch all of the sports you want to watch. It’s definitely a fun spot for husker games. We plan to be back and turn it into a regular spot.

First time coming to Kinkaider & had a great time! Oz, the manager came over to make sure we were all taken care of & was super cool. Had great live music with Tanner Sovereign & fantastic brew! Will be back!

Great place to stop and have a beer.

The bartender was friendly and good conversation. The beer was pretty good. Nothing blew my socks off but nothing was bad. It was a good time overall and I'd go back.

The Peach Kölsch paired wonderfully with the mid-summer heat. Patio seating is more picturesque than indoor, but the indoor is also clean and air-conditioned. A great place to select a wide variety of beers.

Great selections and bartenders are always friendly and helpful. They don’t serve food but they have no problem if you bring in your own from somewhere else.

Great little taproom. Kinkaider has a good selection of beers, Sideshow brand spirits and cocktails. Good crowd on a Saturday afternoon.

What a cool brewery! Newer to the Haymarket, there is something on tap for everyone. I recommend getting a flight to try 5 different beers (only for $9) to see which fits your fancy. My personal favs are Dan the Wiser and Snozzberry!

This is becoming our family's go to restaurant. The staff is friendly and attentive. The drinks are good and the atmosphere is laid back. Food is reasonably priced and delicious. Deciding what to get is difficult but, you could close your eyes and point to anything on the menu and it would be a good selection. Highly recommend Down The Hatch for dinner, lunch, or drinks. Also, the Spinach Artichoke dip is a must try. Absolutely fabulous.

I've had most of the things on the menu except pizza, and everything has been good. I LOVE the Cuban and Philly sandwiches, and the regular and sweet potato fries are great! The drinks are good, the atmosphere is fun, and the service is always good.

This is my go-to bar! I've eaten almost everything they offer on their menu, and it, in my opinion, the best bar food. Even the fish is really, really good! Service is great. Everyone is very friendly. It just has a down to earth feel. Highly recommended bar!

Great reviews, but my experience was uneventful. Server was efficient. Food was ok. I had the Double Patty with sweet potato waffle fries and chicken wings. Nothing spectacular. Apparently, a popular local hangout. Lincoln has other much better dining options.

The food was amazing! The burger tasted like a really made juicy paddy and the chicken fingers were solid. The service was a little slow but it was a popular place and I can understand why.

Great food, drinks, and atmosphere! Can’t say enough good things about the staff! Especially Brooklin! She’s so quick and friendly. You never have an empty glass.

Went there to celebrate a friend and there were 8 of us. The service was excellent. From the moment we walked until we left. Highly recommend Down the Hatch!

Man I love the Ed Sheeran lookin’ barback. Dude has awesome energy and great sense of humor. Not sure if he blinked at all during our visit upon this establishment, but the guy worked his tail off!

Friendly staff. Cold beer. Bartender heard me mention Hamm's, & before I could turn around she slammed one down on the bar no questions asked. NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL SERVICE. 😂 Cheers! 🍻

There's should be a place in every town where you can enjoy a Miller High Life on tap. And it's quality price? Definitely! They have pinball you say? Fo Sho. 5hey open at 2:00 in the afternoon? It's 5:00 somewhere. Hippies allowed. Smoking section on the patio.

This is truly the United Nations of dive bars. Old, young, red, blue, whatever, as long as you are cool you get friendly service and cold beer. Although Old Style is no longer on tap, they do have bottles.

Had 3 beers in this place to start the night, figured I would buy a pitcher so I didn't have yo keep getting up as table service was below par and before I could even drink a beer from the pitcher I have a bartender ripping my cup from my hand as I'm taking a drink of it causing beer to spill all over myself and my phone. Just hit a different spot this one is bunk and will clearly fail as the other bars in Lincoln are far more respectful with way better service.

In the land that is downtown O Street in Lincoln, it's nice to be able to escape from the young college bars and find yourself with young professionals and some of the best drink deals around. There are two pool tables that are often crowded and this place is smoker friendly with an attached outdoor patio. For sports fans traveling to Lincoln, you won't find nicer husker fans to talk about the game and watch the day's remaining games.

We went here on Christmas Eve. Not many patrons were there, so we wanted to play some music in the jukebox. I had a dollar in Quarters, So I asked the bartender if I could make it a whole dollar. I did not get his name, but he was a lanky man in hipster glasses and a button up tee shirt. The bartender informed me that he blocked the jukebox b/c “he had to work there” and wanted to listen to his music he enjoyed. He said he paused it so patrons could not play music he did not liked.

Brothers Bar & Grill in Lincoln is an awesome spot! The atmosphere is always lively, the staff is super friendly, and the service is quick. Their burgers are delicious, and the beer selection is top-notch. It's a great place to catch a game, hang out with friends, or just unwind after a long day. The music and energy make it a fun and welcoming place every time. Definitely one of the best bars in Lincoln—highly recommend checking it out if you haven’t already!

By far the best bar experience on O st! Cheap drinks, dope atmosphere, multiple pool tables and a punching bag! Big enough to get down on the dance floor or to grab a booth and make conversation! They even serve 25¢ wings on wednesdays! (The cooks are a couple young studs and kill it every time🔥) You’ll love this place no matter the occasion

Was a 10/10 experience was a bit busy but the staff was great about getting to me. Drinks are great and even better price. Highly recommend going if you want to have a great time drinking with your friends!!!

The doormen are incredibly nice and the rest of the staff are very welcoming. The owners awesome atmospheres great, beers are cheap, and the 25 cent wings are great

$0.25 wings are to die for. Deals during the week and on the weekend are perfect to get some great drinks for a great price.

Place is excellent. Fun staff, great manager with Jon. Go pretty often, you meet a lot of great people there.

Love the food and atmosphere! Great prices for everything and always a go to spot for a night out!

This is one of my favorite small venues in the Omaha/ Lincoln area. They've always got a lineup of great shows on the calendar. I love the way they have the merch area set up so you can hang out and talk with the bands after their gig or walk up a few stairs and do a shot at the bar with the guys from the bands.

Bourbon Theatre is a historic location in the heart of Downtown Lincoln Nebraska. Famous for the infinite number of touring acts of the years they've brought through the area. The staff here is always great whether its security, bartenders, sound/light, management, and everything in between. No venue will accommodate you more for what you have planned than here.

Saw Whitechapel there. Good venue with good acoustics. The seating for a party of 4 was lacking. Drink prices were on the high side but I've seen worse. Had a good experience overall.

Great venue! It was awesome that there was a bar downstairs so we could get drinks in between bands.

Great intimate venue easy to get in and out of the place . Acoustics sounded great which makes the band sound great. Mostly standing but there are places to sit and handicap accessible.A cozy intimate atmosphere providing a great opportunity to see your favorite musicians up close and personal .

Went to K-pop night here and it was so much fun! I'd love to go to another one!

Good bar, great sound. A little small and sligbtly awkward layout. Intimate I suppose though.

I was taken out for a belated Mother's Day dinner several weeks ago. A lot of times we lean towards Seafood we can share and they decided on Leighton's Pub. We went on a Sunday evening and there were only a few tables occupied so we were seated right away. My son insisted on the Cheese Curds for a starter, proclaiming them a favorite. He stuck with the Chipotle Mayo and we also got a side of Ranch. They were one of the better versions I've had, very yummy! He also got an order of Boneless Wings so he'd have something to reheat later. Blackberry Habanero sauce which appeared to be literally poured over the top instead of tossed with the chicken. First time I've seen that. I was excited to try their Lobster Roll, pretty much the only place you can regularly order it in Lincoln. I had planned on sharing it as we have done prior at other places. It was way smaller than we had anticipated however. Barely any actual "meat", they both got a bite. It wasn't what any of us had expected. I liked the Onion Rings although they were a tad on the greasy side. Fish and Chips we'd also chosen to divide amongst us. Turns out it was little more than glorified fish sticks. Super bummed. We all tried it but we left quite a bit behind. Fries were really good though! Lastly his woman ordered the Goob Burger with peanut butter. She's had it before and enjoyed it with a Sweet Potato Fry side! This was the first place in a long time that really had me stumped. Service was spotty. Food was the definition of hit-or-miss. I know a lot of people that Really love it here. Super High price tag to have that off of a night. Originally posted to EAT IT in Lincoln, NE on Facebook.

Stop by during a lunch on a weekday not too crowded. My son and I got seated. Waited a little while and looked over the menu. Kids menu was requested with options so that was refreshing. He grabbed A cheeseburger and Mac and cheese. I had the Thai pie and it was very good! Crisp crust coming off that wood fire stove is hitting all the senses! Adding carrots to the top was a nice treat.

Stopped into the pub without any research and was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the taco pizza after finishing a 78-mile ride at Gravel Worlds — it really hit the spot and I’d definitely get it again. I also had a Moscow mule that was well made. The service was friendly, though a bit on the slower side when it came to checking back in. Overall, great food and a solid experience — I’d come back for sure.

The food was tasty. However, both of our burgers were absolutely hammered and it wasn't until after we started eating them we realized our server hadn't asked us how we wanted them cooked. They were cooked all the way though no pink anywhere. Like I said they tasted good just too done for either of our tastes. The fries were fantastic though. Reminded me of Hopcats. Beer selection was pretty mediocre but they had Fairy Nectar at least so we each got one of those. If you like sports bars this is the place for you. TVs everywhere. Not really my thing. Also the seating was really uncomfortable. The service was very attentive and friendly. I'm not going to write this place off completely yet. We're very curious about the wood fire pizzas so I may end up changing this review when we try those. Going just off the burgers though I'm not sure I'd recommend it

Everything was really good. My wife handles spice like a 4 yr old, she got the side of Mac and cheese. Turns out it's spicy, but doesn't say that on the menu anywhere. It was too hot for her to eat, so she nibbled off everyone else's plate. The person that had the chicken sandwich said it was a little overcooked and dry but had good flavor

Chill atmosphere that’s just right for any crowd. My husband and I decided to try a new place last night and were greeted by super friendly staff. Our waitress (I can’t remember her name) she’s blonde with piercings and said she was a barista before…anyways she was the nicest ever and made me this amazing milkshake! The food tasted soooo good, Leightons Pub is absolutely doing it right and we will be back again soon! I suggest the pretzels with cheese dip (out of this world), artichoke dip and Margarita Pizza. So yummy.

Excellent location for food & drinks. We stopped on our way through town, and were impressed! We will definitely be back. Great food, including a nice kids menu, top notch service...and, we could take our little dog in with us...amazing. Thank you so much for a great family restaurant. Enjoy pics of the business & our orders.

UNL’s Accounting Office and Unnecessary Student Fees etc I am disappointed with the accounting office at UNL and the way the university prioritizes business and money-making over learning and student support. Every service seems to come with an extra cost. For example, the school charges a fee for issuing a student ID, which seems unnecessary for a first-time issue. When I emailed the business office about the charges on my account, they simply sent me a link saying they charge for even the first ID. However, when I replied with a screenshot of what I had found when looking up information on issuing an ID—which indicated that it is free—they never responded again. Parking is another issue. The university charges more per hour for parking in its garages than the city does for public parking. It’s frustrating that students are expected to pay so much just to access their own campus. Beyond finances, the overall atmosphere of the university does not feel like a place of learning and support. When I had questions about prerequisites in the past about becoming a special education teacher, I either didn’t receive a response and had to email again or was sent from one person to another Another major frustration has been trying to get my 1098-T form for my yearly taxes. While I got part of it, the university did not include or communicate the costs of the study abroad program I did through them, and I’ve been trying to hunt down this information myself. It’s now mid-March. What makes this even more frustrating is that I never experienced these kinds of issues while taking classes or earning a degree elsewhere. Unfortunately, I feel limited here in Nebraska, and at SCC (Southeast Community College) we can only take a limited number of classes. This leaves me stuck dealing with UNL’s bureaucracy and unnecessary costs.

So far so good :) A great experience from admission process, through orientation, class registration, and contemporary learning facilities, to the amazing staff in every part of the campus.

Can be confusing if you havent been, people are friendly and will try to help out. The college is very nice.

Home of one the best place’s in the country to get an education and watch a college football game. The campus and its athletic facilities are incredible.

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln (Nebraska, UNL, or NU) is a public land-grant research university in Lincoln, Nebraska. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship institution of the University of Nebraska system. The state legislature chartered the university in 1869 as a land-grant university under the 1862 Morrill Act, two years after Nebraska became a state. At the turn of the 20th century, the university expanded significantly, hiring professors from eastern schools to teach its new professional programs and conducting groundbreaking research in agricultural sciences. The "Nebraska method" of ecological study developed during this time pioneered grassland ecology and laid the foundation for research in theoretical ecology for the rest of the century. The university is organized into eight colleges on two campuses in Lincoln with over 100 classroom buildings and research facilities. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". According to the National Science Foundation, Nebraska spent $308 million on research and development in 2018, ranking it 78th in the nation. Nebraska's athletic programs, known as the Cornhuskers, compete in NCAA Division I and are a member of the Big Ten Conference. NU's football team has won 46 conference championships and claims five national championships, with an additional nine unclaimed. The school's volleyball team has won five titles and appeared in the national semifinal nine other times. NU plays its home football games at Memorial Stadium and has sold out every game since 1962. The stadium's capacity of 91,585 people is famously larger than the population of Nebraska's third-largest city.

The best place to be. Football Saturday. Volleyball . Baseball. Basketball. Soccer.

We visited the University to see the mammoths at the state museum, a.k.a. Morrill Hall. It was a once in a life-time treat. As a bonus, we got to stroll around the campus. It was beautiful and serene, and filled with lush colors of fall season, in afternoon sunlight.

Ah yes, Bar the Bar, where the bouncer gives you the wrong change and then threatens to fight you when you mention it. Nothing says “great night out” like being screamed at by a guy with a badge and a god complex. Inside? Packed, impossible to get a drink, and it smells like a frat house bathroom. 10/10 would recommend if you hate yourself.

Worst experience ever out of Towers trying to find a place to relax and get kicked out cause we don’t know anyone and are not interacting. Mind you there’s like 10 ppl in the bar and 5 are definitely under age

The bouncer was abusive and pushed me out he needs to be fired immediately. I would not be proud to have him as an employee.

My friend had a bad experience with a bartender that was purposefully over-serving her even though he was apparently “not working” and refused to serve me a water. Sounds suspicious doesn’t it? I called and spoke to the manager but he did nothing and the same gross bartender was checking my ID the next week🤢 Staff has always been extremely rude especially the ones that are underage and are allowed to drink within the bar. I can’t imagine anything good ever happens here.

Absolutely love this place!! The folks who own it are awesome as well!! I Definitely recommend The Bar if you want great priced drinks and a divey atmosphere!!

Nice fun bar. Good atmosphere with hard working bartenders. Enjoyed our time after the Garth Brooks concert.

Staff was friendly - outdoor area very nice with gaming. Downtown area that was noticeably high police presence.