Harry's Wonder Bar

I wish I could give this place zero stars due to how poor the service was that night. My boyfriend…read moreand I came in on a slow Wednesday night needing a quiet night out. However, we were ignored the moment we walked in by the bartender until my boyfriend finally got her attention and ordered our vodka and sodas. She barely gave us a full shot then tried to charge us $20? We just left after that, whoever that bartender is with the eye tattoo on her neck needs to be fired.

If I could give 0 stars I would. Baylee was extremely rude when I walked in to get a table. Once my…read morehusband arrived she was touching him and flirting with him while we ordered. She even shouldered me when she walked away. We immediately left, horrible behavior.

Plan b and condoms as needed...

Great bar

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Pool and ping pong

Starlite Lounge & Banquet Room

4.2(109 reviews)

0.7 mi

My wife and I were walking through the Haymarket, saw that vintage sign with the couple in the…read moreorange cocktail attire, and immediately knew we had to go downstairs. Best impulse decision of the night. The Starlite Lounge does not feel like 2026 Lincoln. It feels like you stepped into a 1960s lounge that somehow never closed. The lighting, the furniture, the whole atomic-era look--it all works. Smooth jazz was playing, the room had that intimate, slightly smoky-club energy without being loud or chaotic, and the cocktails were the real deal. Not just pretty drinks. Properly made, balanced, and clearly built by people who care. We weren't there for a photo op. We were there for the feel, the music, and a couple of well-made drinks. It delivered on every count. Romantic without being stuffy. Cool without trying too hard. If you're in downtown Lincoln and you want something that actually transports you instead of another generic bar, walk down the stairs. Highly recommended. We'll be back.

What a step back in time and a great nostalgic bar!…read more The pricing for the drinks seemed great and even some of the bourbon selection pours were worth it. I am definitely particular about my martinis. They crushed it on a gin martini - stirred, not shaken & vermouth rinsed - with a twist. Was perfectly done! We also tried a vodka one...was a 4 out of 5. Overall: great place to go and get drink with some friends! Will definitely be back.

Peppermint Pattie and Key Lime Martini! They were delicious!

Downstairs vibes!

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Extra Dirty & Wet (Martini) Tall Double Titos & Sprite

Zoo Bar

3.6(30 reviews)

Good for live music. Terrible drinks. No one following public health mandates, even basic…read morepre-pandemic ones. Not exactly diverse or welcoming, to say the least. It's an institution, for sure. I feel torn about these things: preserve history or evolve from an archaic past? I recognize the good and want to honor the hard work--who wants to throw the baby out with the bath water?--and I also believe we can and should do better.

They are doing everything to keep live music going in Lincoln and at the same time doing everything…read morein their power to prevent you from getting Covid. Go in. Buy a shirt. Buy a drink. Help the Zoo Bar stay in Lincoln. One of the OG bars of Lincoln. Friendly staff. Great staff.

The Bel-Airs!

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Beacon Lounge

3.4(20 reviews)

0.5 mi

Great place for karaoke! I was in the mood do try out my singing skills and found this place. I…read moremet the owner, and he's a great guy. He's owned the place for decades and very personable. The bartenders are great guys. I had the opportunity to meet Caleb, Gabe, Chase, and Lance and they all worked quickly and were very approachable. Righteous dudes. At the time, they had $1.00 draughs and $9.00, I think. That's a smokin' deal bro Gabby usually does karaoke and does a phenomenal job. Very cool person, easy to approach, and makes it easy to get song requests in. I got to meet her and she's down to earth and nice. The bouncer Chris may look tough, but he has a heart of gold. He's there to help, but ready to take care of business, as needed. They have 2 pool tables and slots if I remember correctly. Also, they have a fenced in front patio with tables and chairs if you need a smokey treat or fresh air. They also have a room that's separate from the noise with one of the pool tables and it's good if you just want to chill. Overall, you can expect a younger crowd in Friday and Saturdays. They do karaoke everyday, 7 days a week, and it starts at 9:00 PM. Their busiest times seem to be between 9:00 - 11:00 PM but that could be tentative based on what's going on. Rare to find a place that does karaoke everyday. If you want to flex your singing skills, this is the place to go! Highly recommended! Btw, not a bot and no AI lol

I love this place the karaoke was nice and respectful. Get the apple pie shot or any house shot for…read moreonly like $3!

Simple karaoke form you can tear off to make song requests. Look around on the counter top for these.

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Sandy's

2.5(31 reviews)

Sandy's is a classic dive bar in the Lincoln scene. They have a wide selection of drinks and even…read morehave a few bar snacks need be. They have a small but personable staff. It's a perfect mix of school bar scene mixed with downtown Lincoln life.

Went pretty late, it's dark in there just a dive bar, bathrooms aren't clean, I had some orange…read morejuice drink I was told "it's what you get here!" It tasted like ____ also 2 men started arguing right next to where I was sitting. We chugged the drink and left.

See the black sticker on the Grapefruit flavored bottle

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Arnold's Tavern

4.4(10 reviews)

4.4 mi

We contacted Arnold's - because we love the Havelock Historic area and loved the idea of the Joyo…read moreTheater Marquee across the street -to celebrate our daughter's engagement! We were not disappointed!!! GREAT, clean, vintage venue! AMAZING staff- Jenny the GM, Caley, & Abby can manage the party from behind the bar, and they did, without a problem! Owner Jason Olberding even stopped in to be sure everything was as it should be! Highly recommend for an evening of drinks, or for your celebrations

I've been coming to this bar for 3 years and absolutely loved it, until I went there last week and…read morethe bartender literally snapped my ID in half and was extremely rude and claimed my ID was fake. I'm almost 26 years old. I'm very upset, I've tried contacted the manager and she won't do anything, and the owner wont call me back. I didn't even get a damn apology. I go to that bar very often considering I live 2 blocks away. And I'm pissed at what happened. I've never experienced something like this. Absolutely ridiculous.

Havelock's very BEST-Arnold's Tavern

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1867 Bar

3.6(12 reviews)

A must go to bar win in Lincoln! Nothing fancy here, just lots of local selections to pick from and…read morethe coolest bar owner in the Midwest! 1867 offers a fantastic lineup of local music and they are constantly partnering with charities in the community to help out. There's plenty of space to meet up and have a drink to chat with someone or you can sit alone at the bar with your thoughts. Or you can go into the separate music venue and rock out with one of the mini life shows. Perfectly located on the corner downtown, if you're feeling hungry you can easily grab something from the many nearby restaurants.

Stopped in on a weekday and tried the Guinness shots. The bar had a relaxed vibe, and the bartender…read morewas friendly. It's a nice casual spot if you just want a quick drink and a laid-back atmosphere.

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Duffy's Tavern

3.7(38 reviews)

Only spot for fishbowls for miles! A great shareable drink for you and your closest friends. Even…read moreif you don't like to share, they have single serve drinks as well, but the big fishbowls make Duffy's stand out on O Street. Service is fast depending on how full the bar is on any given night, I always love Fridays because their vodka drinks are cheaper :) Some of my favorite fishbowls are the Blue Bomb Pop, Dirty Shirley, Moscow Mule, and the Sex on the Beach.

I had to try the fish bowl!! They have a lot of great options to choose from. The Red Snapper was…read morefruity and sweet- but not overdone!! I loved that it's big enough to share. Made for a good time all around. Big bar with lots of seating, and a DJ with live music.

Fish bowl

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JJ Hooligans

3.7(14 reviews)

0.6 mi

They don't even deserve 1 star. Terrible service. Management is trash. Owners are trash. Place is…read moredirty. I don't even think they ever cleaned the bathrooms. I will never go back. Same goes with their other bar Highball. Same management. Same owners. The only improvement would be to close down. It would make Lincoln a better place.

College bar. Loud music, great beer selection, and drinks are cheap! Open late. Great bartender…read more Very friendly. Visiting from out of town and he gave us the scoop about nightlife in Lincoln. Very affordable.

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Press Box Sports Bar & Grille

4.2(62 reviews)

4.6 mi

Good food, hot and tasty sufficient to fill most folks, sevice fast and friendly even when all…read moretables filled, will be back soon!

Great place to watch a game and grab a bite. There are plenty of TVs all around the bar, and while…read morethere's a patio area, I didn't get a chance to check it out. The service was awesome--super friendly and fast. Portions are huge and the prices are very reasonable. I ordered the club sandwich with fries, and it's probably one of the best club sandwiches I've had. There's also a great selection of beers and drinks. I'll definitely be back to watch a game or two.

Deluxe Nachos

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Cranberry Chicken wrap with coleslaw as a side

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Aria F.

11 years ago

Not the cleanest. Service is even worse.

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