BEST COCKTAIL BARS OMAHA

The Berry & Rye is Omaha's oldest craft cocktail lounge, located at 1105 Howard Street in the historic Old Market District. The venue features an expansive rare spirits selection and rotating cocktail menu crafted from house-prepared ingredients with original creations. Operating seven days weekly with late-night hours until 2 AM, the establishment offers private event hosting, gift cards, and a loyalty program through its parent Maven Social hospitality group. Known for its commitment to quality libations, The Berry & Rye provides an upscale atmosphere for serious cocktail enthusiasts seeking distinctive spirits and carefully crafted drinks.

Laka Lono Rum Club is a tropical Old Market cocktail destination that opened in October 2016, specializing in rum-forward craft cocktails and island-inspired drinks. This Aloha-spirited lounge features an extensive rum selection and Polynesian-inspired fare including musubi and garlic shrimp skewers. The inviting venue combines vibrant tropical decor with a friendly atmosphere, hosting live music performances that enhance the laid-back island vibe in downtown Omaha.

Red Lion Lounge is a retro jazz establishment located in Midtown Omaha, reopened in December 2017 to honor the original 1957-1962 venue. This classic 1960s-70s styled lounge features red velvet booths, red carpet, and vintage black-and-white photography alongside a 1965 gold phone booth. The bar offers elevated cocktails and live jazz performances multiple evenings weekly, with an adjoining speakeasy called The Lion's Den for intimate gatherings.

Fizzy's Fountain & Liquors is an adults-only (21+) retro-themed cocktail bar and restaurant in Omaha's Little Bohemia district at 1408 S 13th St, reimagining the classic soda fountain for grown-up sensibilities. The nostalgic 1950s-style setting features a distinctive ordering system where patrons call bartenders from wall-mounted phones at their booths. The menu includes ice cream cocktails, slushee cocktails, and boozy floats alongside quality finger food and classic staples with bold twists. Owned by Katie and Noah Mock from Portland, the venue offers daily happy hour until 7 PM, weekend brunch from 11 AM to 3 PM, and Thursday night steak dinners. Reservations require a minimum party size of six with a two-hour time limit and 20% automatic gratuity.

Alice in Omaha's Legacy district operates as a hidden speakeasy located beneath Legacy Chophouse, immersing guests in an Alice in Wonderland-inspired fantastical world with eclectic décor and moody lighting. Located at 17070 Wright Plaza Suite 10, the cocktail bar focuses on classically driven recipes with modern adaptations, using only fresh ingredients and high-quality spirits. Signature drinks like the Velvet Rabbit and Amethyst feature dramatic presentations with smoke, fire, and creative garnishes engaging all the senses. Open Sunday-Wednesday 5 PM-1 AM and Thursday-Saturday 3 PM-2 AM, Alice serves as the sister venue to Wicked Rabbit downtown.