Beer and Loathing was okay, but to be fair I stopped in while traveling through in mid afternoon, definitely an off time. The service was good though, friendly and attentive, and the bar itself has a good dive bar feel. If you're in the area buy the ticket, take the ride. read more

It was a happy accident we found this place. I feel terrible I forgot our waitresses name, but she had red hair and was wonderful! So nice, fast and attentive. This is not just some finger food bar food. They do not skimp on meat or condiments. "If it doesn't get all over the place it doesn't belong in your face" should be their slogan, lol. My husband had the gonzo guac and said it was fantastic. I had a burger that had cream cheese, jalapeños, and raspberry jam. It was the best burger I've ever had! The flavor combination was amazing!! Kids had a regular cheese burger and BLT. They gave them 5 stars. Atmosphere was fun with great music and tons to look at in the bar. Definitely recommend! read more

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Got the bison burger and it was AMAZING, the service was great and the speedy and the restaurant itself is just very cool in itself!! Will DEFINITELY be returning back more every time I'm in Kimball! read more

First time to Nebraska and I had a great time here. The decor was super cool and Amanda the bartender was sweet as can be. I definitely will be back. read more

By their own words, this is the only place that serves you open after 2pm in Kimball. By my words, this one place beats out anything you might find in Cheyenne. At least if you're like me and you like local down-to-earth places, full of friendly locals. I chatted with the bartender Ashley for awhile and we had a great time. Believe it or not, this is the first time in three tries I've actually found nice people in Nebraska! Should've come from the west instead of the east this whole time! Drinks: No tap. There, I said it. That's the loathing part. They do have a good selection of bottles including local brews, and a secret $1 off per beer if you get two. (Whoops, not a secret anymore!) I enjoyed my Nebraska OSO. Food: My goodness. I was watching the chef make the food (next to the bar) and it seemed to be taking quite awhile. Was my food going to be cold? Were these other people's orders too? Well, the burger came out just fine and let me tell you, wow. The buffalo, per Ashley, is local - only 14 miles from farm to pub. The taste of everything together is just overwhelmingly homemade. I was worried when I saw the freezer full of certain apps, but you won't go wrong with the buffalo burger - or the Rocky Mountain Oyster burger! (I've had them before so I didn't, but I'm pleasantly surprised to see them outside Colorado. Ashley loves them and if you've never had, go for it!) Atmosphere: So local. So homey but welcoming, which often isn't the vibe for local places. You get a nice little downtown to explore for 10 minutes and then you get this nice little place to explore. I was even offered to join their pool tournament! As an admitted outsider! Hence why I said I finally found part of Nebraska I like. So that makes the 5 stars a slam dunk here. There's TVs, music, just... anything you want, it's here. You'll be at home. Come home to Kimball. read more

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Stephanie shared a large share of the funnest loathing to be had in her Beer and Loathing bar! Best burgers EVER! Sandra and Robin from California read more

fantastic food and service. burger was awesome, heather was so perfect. cant wait to go back, great prices as well.

Amazing margaritas today. Cinco de Mayo. Great food. Best attentiveness by servers

Really good food served here. Takes a little time but well worth it! The environment/decor isn't my cup of tea but the place is clean. nice staff & service. Cocktails are well made! read more

Place is bomb and food is amazing. Great service for the actual owner and the food was great! Beer very cold and drinks kick@ss! Come check it out if you get the chance. read more

Loving this place! Came from Lake Oliver and needed some quick food and a drink! Nate was the bartender and was awesome with service, food is frozen but so much better than anywhere else around here. Fun vibes, sexy bartender. Chalk all over the bathrooms, super awesome. Nothing on draft but local can selection! Gambling machines and touch tunes juke box read more

Beer and Loathing - a pool table and billiards - Dive Bars Near Me - Kimball, Nebraska

We visited Denver and did a day trip . Wanted to go into Nebraska and Chose to do kinda of a circle towards kimball then to Cheyenne and back . Walked into beer and loathing and immediately liked the tie dye Grateful Dead theme on the walls . The bartender was awesome . The food great . Spent 5 days eating and drinking , with a little work mixed in , but 5 days of freezing temperatures. So not much else to do but hit up restaurants and drive around and check out the countryside. So nonetheless we went into a lot of establishments. This place sticks out in My memory. If you're around the area and hungry and want a beer or drink check this place out . read more

We stopped by here on a cross country road trip. The staff was very friendly and the food and drinks exceptional. We had blt, patty melt and the wedge potatoes. The potatoes were well seasoned and the highlight of the meal. I had the asses to apples mule which was also delicious. If you are traveling through Nebraska on I-80, make sure to stop by, read more

We drove over from Cheyenne to visit Nebraska just to knock off another state. We decided to hit up Beer and Loathing as it was raining and didn't have many options for sightseeing. The town of Kimball was essentially shut down except for this bar downtown. We walked in and were greeted by one of the owners, Nate. He was pleasant and helpful and we had so many questions about the area. The locals were friendly and the bar was really pretty cool. The decor was unique and Heather, one of the other owners, had done the bar and the walls with beer caps. Clearly the owners are proud of the hard work and they have great customer service in mind as well. The beer was cold and the burgers were delicious. A unique experience for a couple from Alabama. read more

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This place is my favorite thing of all time. Great beverages and food for quality prices, an amazing and attentive staff, and a really awesome atmosphere that is faithful to the life and works of the great HST. This is a quality establishment that defies expectations and leaves you with some of the most fun you'll ever have, and the best memories. Be sure to hit the pool tables! read more

Okay, so I'm a local, but seriously it's the ONLY place I go for fun, friends and entertainment. I love the Irish spuds that feature REAL bacon, hamburgers care excellent and they even have REAL lettuce for salads, not just that white stuff. Although their food and drinks are terrific, it's their staff is the real gem of this local bar. The owners are great and fun people and all there will make you feel at home. read more

This little bar was a pleasant surprise. Don't let the plain front and inside construction stop you from going inside!! The food was delish and the owner took time to visit and tell us how he came up with the name. Thank you read more

I used to go to Beer and Loathing quite a bit over the years. The owners and people bar tending are usually cool. Atmosphere and vibe is cool too for a tiny town. I travel quite a bit and I often think about this bar, so that says a bit about the impression it leaves on you. read more

This place has been a growing success since it's open. Great drinks, friendly staff and plenty of activity's to keep you coming back for more...And as I walk thru the park I often wonder why I'm not at beer and lothing enjoy a cold beer and catching up on the sports highlights... Come and check it out.. read more

Beer and Loathing - Dive Bars Near Me - Kimball, Nebraska

What a surprise! This was just a stop on a cross country trek and we took a chance. Fabulous hamburgers (fresh and very tasty) and a bartender/cook that knew how to make a great martini and margarita. If it was in San Francisco the bill would have been twice. Great atmosphere. I've already recommended it to friends who live in NE and travel through Kimball regularly. read more

Listen, we have traveled all across the country and this local watering hole IS as good as it gets!! First, you walk in and you are instantly hit with the friendly vibe; barstaff immediately acknowledges you, locals turn around and give you a smile (one even tipped his cowboy hat), and you feel like you walked into somewhere you'd been before, even if it is your first time. There was no "sizing you up" from the locals, just a pure friendly vibe. Atmosphere? Good ol American bar, but clean. And the music is eclectic; while there we heard some country as well as Metallica, Adele, Def Leppard and Jim Croce. The food? No. THE FOOD!!!!! I am not kidding when I tell you the burger Motz had (the Hunter's Onion Burger) was one of THE BEST BURGERS WE HAVE EVER TASTED (I say we because he ordered it, but I kept taking bites, lol). These aren't your typical frozen patty jobs you find in most bars, these are hand-shaped from fresh ground beef! This one was topped with onion rings and bbq sauce and came with classic shoestring fries that are hard to find these days. I had the "Rabbit Food" salad with bacon and grilled chicken (again, FRESH chicken people!! NOT frozen). This was so fresh and so delicious! Both Nate and Heather (owners) stopped by our table to chat, and after we were done raving about the food to them, Nate said he would never put out any food he wouldn't eat himself, and that he loved good food. IT SHOWS! Even though the food is some that you would be willing to drive out of the way for, it is the bar overall that makes you want to return over and over. Few establishments does one leave knowing the names of the staff and even some of the regulars. Super friendly people, fantastic vibe, INSANE food. Yeah. I wish I could give it 10 stars!!! read more

Friendly service and fun owners make this a great place to meet friends for drinks, play some pool, eat and hear local bands! It's quiet right after work and the atmosphere really livens up in the evenings and on weekends. read more