What a fun gem! We walked over from our holiday inn stay just cause it was so close, but it's worth…read morean uber drive :) Tony and Brooke were laid back, kind, attentive, funny, and great at making drinks. The decor and the art is fun and unique. They even have a martini punch card to work up to a free one. Gotta check out this spot then make it your go to bar- wish we had one where we live. Cocktails are $9-11. Beer is $5-6.

I was surprised this place didn't already show up when doing a search but I'm so glad I was the one…read morethat got to add this place to Yelp! I don't live in Hastings anymore, but I did grow up here and was back visiting family. We were looking for a place near my nieces' hotel and happened upon this place. Now there were definitely no places like this in Hastings when I was making the rounds. But then, back in the day I probably wasn't looking for martini bars either. What a fun, friendly, and fantastic place. I think we came in four or five nights in a row and the owners couldn't have been friendlier. That's right, I said "the owners". They may have other staff as well but while we were there it was the owners who were bartending and serving, and they couldn't have been more welcoming. The drink menu was amazing from start to finish, (definitely have the (Blueberry Mojito) and the prices reasonable. I'm sure it's a Midwest thing but I appreciate being able to go out and enjoy myself without having to spend about a day's wages like when I go out on the East Coast. They really made it a great place to relax and have a cocktail or two at the end of the day . . . . obviously, since we kept coming back night after night . . . . and will definitely stop again on my next visit to Hastings. A couple other quick things before I end this. First, there is a bar menu where you can order from a nearby restaurant. Second, the artwork on the wall is fantastic. Something interesting to look at in every direction . . . . and you can buy it if you really like it. Usually in places where restaurants or bars double as gallery space the artwork is small and mismatched by multiple artists. Nothing wrong with that, but I find it distracting. Here the artwork was all by a single artist I believe, and larger enough that it seems part of the decor. And at least the ones near me seemed reasonable priced. (We sat at the same table every night, so I only saw a few up close.) There's one was one funk one that I might have bought if it weren't for the fact that I had driven here from DC and still had to drive back and had already spent more than I planned on the trip here . . . . and still had several stops planned for the return trip. (Graceland, Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Mammoth Cave . . . etc.) Final words, C'mon Hastings (and people just visiting), show this place the support it deserves . . . . and have a cocktail for me.

Really nice setting here and bar and good selection of cigars and associated items. Cigars from…read more$3-$70. I have always enjoyed Macanudos but usually don't light them. Had a Coke at bar and departed. Will return another day.

Quiet place for conversation. Good selection. Nice location…read more Great for Kearney to have a nice lounge like this.

The most friendly bartender owner in the world. Makes you feel like family. Drinks are very…read morereasonable. Decorated just like it should be the oldest bar in the town of Hastings. Plus it is a historic site in Hastings. It would be so nice if you removed the picture of the lady with her middle finger up. Not a very nice picture at all.

The Olive, or as my friends and I used to lovingly refer to it in college: The Dirty O…read more This place is the dive of all dives and it's fantastic. It has booths lining the walls that have been lovingly repaired many times over the years using the tried and true duct tape method. It has a pool table, fun and friendly locals (mixed in with the occasional bar fight) , a Touch Tunes juke box, beer signs that have been there for who knows how long, Sunshine Wheat Beer in a frosty mug for $1.50, and a wonderful owner named Virginia. This was my college gang's bar, and it could just be nostalgia talking but I love this place. Virginia, the owner, is a hardworking, sweet yet tough woman. She watched over us like a protective Grandmother, and even checked to see if we had finished our homework for the day before she brought us a pitcher of Sunshine. If you like dives and find yourself in Hastings, NE-go to The Olive, and say hi to Virginia for the gang and I. Things to know: Bring cash! No card machine here! There's a small parking lot and also plenty of meter free spots on the street. This place is pretty much a beer and simple mixed drink place. Don't expect to get any martinis, wine or fancy cocktails. Rum and Coke? Definitely. Cosmopolitan? Definitely not. The crowd in here can get a bit drunk and rowdy, but for the most part they are very nice and friendly. If you're looking for a quiet night out, I wouldn't suggest this place.

Was in town for a graduation party and stopped by Paul's. Wonderful atmosphere and friendly staff!!…read moreExcellent cigar & drink selections!! Will definitely go back!!

Great atmosphere including drinks and of course cigars. Paul and Sandy do a great job in serving…read moretheir customers, too.

Speakeasy is the perfect name for this steakhouse! You walk into an old beat up building through an…read moreold beat up door then immediately walk through a little bit nicer door and bam, you're in a fine dining, white linen table cloth restaurant! Taylor was amazing, our bartender made perfect martinis and the food was off the charts! The shrimp cocktail was six of the biggest shrimp ever, the Chicken Dianne was rich and delicious and hubby's Wagyu Ribeye was spectacular! The show stealer was the pork belly, it was rendered to the perfect melt point with a flavor all it's own, no sweet sauce, just pork! It's in the middle of nowhere but oh so worth the trip!

We liked our dinner here but wouldn't make the effort to come back unless we were driving near it…read morevia the interstate on a trip. The salads were nice, good homemade dressing and they serve lovely bread and butter-I'd give those a Nebraska 4-4.5. The truffle potatoes were super dry, tasted nothing like truffle and almost impossible to swallow without a swig of water in your mouth. The prime rib was smoked so long there was almost no flavor except smoke. Perhaps some people like that but I just felt like I was getting colon cancer with every bite, plus they were full of fat too. I'd say at least 1/3 of the meat was fat in everybody's and you saw lots of picking and spitting. That makes a meal really annoying and a bit embarrassing. The baked potatoes were ok. Nothing to write home to mom about. The cocktails were ok, standard and a very light pour. Nothing fancy, no big ice cubes (lots of little melting ones making it hard to drink the cocktail) or higher quality garnish which one might expect for the price. Decent wine list. The environment is fine. It appeared clean in the restaurant, the bathroom and outside. Love the lower level lighting and tablecloths. Be careful walking in the second front door, there's a pretty big slope down. Fun history and very genuine, friendly, informative wait staff. Small town feel and quite busy. You can tell folks in the area love it.

Crazy work. Ended up here because I was driving through Nebraska from Cali to get to Chicago &…read morestopped for gas... next thing you know I hit up a smoke shop for wraps & a local is in there and we're talking and he said to pull up to Gillies... Jesus behind the bar doing what he does pouring up and mixing drinks meanwhile there's people playing billiards & just kicking it. Jesus let me know that Gillies is the only bar that has Tequila, I'm a tequila drinker and so it was just made to be. Drinks were good, ended up buying a $1 roll the dice for a random shot game and it tasted like coffee so that was a surprise. Bar closes too early though, yall gotta keep it open for like another 2 hours yall closed right when we were just getting started

True dive bar vibes. You will probably see a dog hanging out by the bar and it will be accepted as…read moretotally normal. The smoked pork burrito is massive, could feed three people, and is very delicious. Get the pork burrito, even if your judgement says otherwise. Split it with someone! It's the kind of thing that will cure tomorrow's hangover today. Saturday was a bit noisy/boisterous, but the general atmosphere was friendly. I did not share any of the pork with the dog!

Great vibes here and so cool they feature Nebraska home grown beer, wine and cider. The staff is…read morefriendly and professional and funny too (hey, it's important!). If you haven't had the peachee lychee cider on tap, do yourself a favor and try it at least once!!

Love McCue's! I always recommend out of towners/staters to visit. Love that they feature all…read moreNebraska beer and liquor. Very cool and supports so many small businesses! You can bring in your own food. Guitar classes take place throughout the week, so you can listen to some fun live music. The Moscow mules are amazing & the bartenders are always attentive, friendly, & kind!

So first time ever being here and since it was a cold, rainy night in Grand Island, I thought,…read more"What the heck, it's time for a cocktail." Upon entering the place, you can tell that it's a newer, more-hip bar in the downtown area. After all, a lot of coworkers have praised it for it's novelty. It was a small, younger crowd (probably makes sense, since it was 8:00pm) with most of the patrons close friends of the serving staff. So I sat up to the bar, and asked for the drink menu. This is where it went a little weird. There was debate among the bartenders as to which menu I needed. Thinking all I wanted was a drink a... drink menu should suffice but I guess Infuse takes it one step further and offers multiple drink menus. Benefit of the doubt. Being that this place is considered a cocktail bar, I discussed options with the bartender and finally thought nothing better than the classic: an Old fashioned. besides, there well bourbon is Bulleit: Now we're rolling. I ordered one up, excited for the outcome, and here came the friendly banter between the bartenders. Only this time, I couldn't tell if the observer was putting in his two cents or if he was actually trying to tell my gal how to make the drink which left an awkward atmosphere for a few moments. Oh well, it was easy to forget when the drink came but once more I was puzzled! It came in a snifter glass. Ok, I like to consider myself as a purist (but I'll take an orange peel and cherry over lemon any day) so I just thought this was totally absurd but in the end, it's just a drink so I'll finish it and move on. Overall, I think this is what Grand Island needed: a newer, trendy bar to draw in a younger crowd, downtown. Although, I would describe it as "growing pains" in one word (well two... the old fashioned was strong so bonus points to that). Look, a bar shouldn't be like a hair salon. I don't want each person's take on a drink. The bar tenders should be consistent with the standards set by the bar unless custom orders are requested. Also, keep it simple. Drink menus for drinks. Food menus for food. With small fixes, Infuse could be the busiest, happening place in downtown GI.

It's been a year since I was here. I orderd a Black…read moreRussian. He made me a mixture of vodka, Kahlua AND some clear soda. The correct mixture is 2 parts vodka & 1 part Kahlua. Nothing else. I ordered a draw. He kept tipping the glass to get rid of the foam. It was about 50 degrees F. We just left and haven't been back. I did send them an email but did not get a response. I'd recommend Nathan Detroit if you're in the down town area.

Stumbled onto this place while passing through Kearney and honestly... great find. Right on hotel…read morerow, easy parking, and way cooler inside than I expected. Simple, clean, and someone clearly paid attention to the little details. I weirdly loved the salt and pepper shakers. Service was fantastic . Our waitress knew her stuff, answered everything without hesitation, and actually checked in like she cared. She made sure all our needs were met which deserves credit. The chicken bites were solid, though I would've liked a few more veggies. The burgers? No notes. I went with the super hot and it actually brought heat, not just menu-heat. Tons of flavor, good kick, and no regrets. Fries were hot, crispy, and gone way too fast. One of those places you're glad you stopped at. Will absolutely go back my son is playing football there. #WorthTheStop #BurgerDoneRight #RoadTripEats #SpicyBurgerLove #GladWeStopped

Been a while since we last here. Lunch now of strawberry shake and breakfast burgers, rare prep,…read moreand fries. And all is very good. But...$45..!! Is plenty.

I was introduced to the restaurants by a local person and it has not disappointed me at all. I have…read moredated there as well as ordered online but we're quick and easy. Very reasonable time wait and the food is piping hot and delicious. This visit I brought along a friend and she got the Pulled Pork mac and cheese with garlic parm fries and I got the Crafty Dog patty melt with loaded fries. We both got speciality drinks she got the Bloody Mary and I got a legendary lemonade. Its always more than you can eat in one sitting. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

Well tried it one last time, notice the word last. Service was horrible, took our order after we…read moresat for 30 minutes, tried the online order, was confusing and couldnt find any beers to order, had the Tyson burger, micro thin dried out hamburger patty, little to no sauce, cold soggy sourdough bread. Onion straws were burnt to dark brown-to black. The order should never been delivered to a customer. Never saw wait staff until she wanted to close the check. Told her politely about the onion straws and the un-eaten burger. She apologized and said would " discount" the order. Apparently I got a dollar discount, she should have kept the dollar because they will not be getting any business from us.