Nice little neighborhood bar in Benson. Get the Bloody Mary, it's really, really good!

This bar has the best bartenders in town! Every time I go there they make me feel so special! The owner Rob is so friendly and so is the entire staff! I live out in Millard but because everyone is so welcoming I prefer to drive to Benson when I go out! The people that go there are truly the best! This is by far the best place I have been to in Omaha and highly recommend everyone to come check it out!! read more

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Super awesome neighborhood bar ! Great beers on tap, solid booze selection & good vibe.

Chill atmosphere with great bartenders! Cold beers and each bartender seemed to have their signature mixed drink!

You know it's a good dive when the hours are 7am-2am daily. Makes me think of the early dedicated drinkers on Bourbon Street in NOLA, but way less gross. Fun! I love Jerry's (aka Bar J's) classic interior--the perfect mix of retro and dive. The vintage red and white leather seats, beer signs, and lighting are a treat. The bartenders are always efficient and accommodating. You can indulge in libations from a cheap tap beer to an old fashioned. Gotta love that they have parking and some snacks for purchase too! In addition to any ol' night we've been here to grab drinks, we've also stopped in during a football game and they had a generous, free potluck array. I also hear have a dedicated video game night on Monday (ask them about it). TL;DR As far as small-biz watering holes go, this perfectly has everything you want, nothing more nothing less. read more

Jerry's bar is awesome. I've really become a fan since trying it during Omaha Beer Week 2014. The first time coming here I was pretty skeptical. It's in a little sketchy of a spot, my mom who grew up in Benson thought there was no way there was a Beer Week event at Jerry's. I arrived and walked in with my buddy, dressed pretty hipsterish and my buddy dressed like he just got done with a college class. There was 3 or 4 locals drinking PBR and a few more by the door and that was it. We sat down between the two groups so we had some space and ordered our beers (at the time, a Beer Week special from Zipline). I was astonished to see not only 5 taps with Miller, Bud, and Busch Light, Budweiser, and Hoegaarden, BUT 12 more taps! They had multiple craft beers from our own Storz (technically Lincoln's), ZipLine, Sierra Nevada, New Belgium, Summit, Tallgrass and several others. I couldn't believe it, and when the owner, Rob came over and talked to us he confirmed my thoughts. He bought the bar two years ago and has worked super hard at turning it into a craft beer bar. Since this bar is right on the outskirts of Benson, it caters to the hipster crowd (/beer snob crowd/ me), and the locals who have come here for twenty years. He's been in touch with all the local breweries and always has good stuff on tap. There's a jukebox and some TVs as well as booths to sit in. I've only been able to make it late at night, but I bet this place is packed during the early night time. I'll keep coming back to Jerry's and I hope his business continues to grow. read more

Jerry’s Bar - Dive Bars Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Oh Jerry's oh how I appreciate everything you are. You're one of those nice little tucked away gems in every city that only those fortunate enough to venture off the beaten path may find an when they do they'll absolutely love this place. The atmosphere throws you back way back back into times where PBR chandeliers an Strohs flowing waterfall signs were on every bar wall an you'd have those amazing diner type booths an a super long bar to sit at. However an this is a Big however if you want what I feel is one of the best Bloody Mary in town look no further. Yes I'm serious I'm throwing it out there Jerry's Bloodys are #1 in Omaha. Here's the secret tho an I tell you this is the reason; Jerry knows said farmer or maybe gardener; they get some fresh veggies an make their own infused vodka that they make the Bloody with an let me tell you it is absolutely amazing; the seasoning an flavor is top notch But the real kicker is something you don't get too often if not ever in Omaha an that's a sidecar with the bloody; I mean that's the true way in my opinion to serve it is with a small sidecar of beer an in this case it was a high life. Success again an Thanks for being one of the best local watering holes with the best damn bloodies in town! read more

Jerry’s Bar - Amazing homemade vodka an Bloody Mary mix. Top three bloodys in Omaha. - Dive Bars Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

It's hard to beat a great dive bar. And even among dive bars, Jerry's is hard to beat. Nestled a little off the beaten path in downtown Benson, Jerry's is one of the places that you've driven past a hundred times but never really noticed. Aside from a nice little patio for the smokers, the inside is dark and full of vintage beer schwag -- like old animated Hamm's signs, PBR and Budweiser light fixtures, etc., etc. You can tell not much has been changed in, well, decades. Add in some vinyl booths with duct tape on the seats, and you have the recipe for a perfect dive -- especially when you realize they have way more than Bud, Bud Light and Coors on tap. In fact, there's quite a variety of European and craft beers available on tap and in bottles. It was a warm, Saturday afternoon when the wife and I came here. We even had a pizza delivered to us from the Pizza Shoppe. While we only stayed for a little while, we could've stayed all night. Marq M said this is a place to be for Husker games? Hmm. Might have to check that out in the fall. read more

Who's Jerry? I love this bar. I am a huge fan of dive bars and this one has it all. The staff here are some of the best bartenders in town. Benson has a lot of great bars, this one might be my favorite, Just a quick block off the main strip of Benson this bar is worth the tiny walk. My favorite thing to order here is a mini pitcher of beer. Holding this tiny pitcher in my hand makes me feel huge at four dollars one heck of a deal. Behind the bar is a giant leather engraved machete for fending off the troublemakers, which is a cool touch. The wall are adorned with vintage beer adds and paraphernalia. The jukebox and pinball machine are nice touches as well. This is a small bar that is usually full of fun and exiting patrons. Check it out read more

Do you even Benson if you don't drink at Jerry's? Jerry's Bar is Benson's dive bar haven. On a Saturday night, step away from the crush of not-Bensonites and duck into Jerry's instead. The joint is unpretentious and the waitstaff quick and friendly. Great for a shot & a beer but there are plenty of premium offerings, too. All for a fair price. Rob & the crew always seem to have a group of craft beer people in or an outdoor tent filled with something fun happening. You can't say you live in Benson if you don't frequent Jerry's. read more

As far as dive bars go, Jerry's takes the cake. Imagine a perfect little hole-in-the-wall bar, renowned for it's warm & inviting atmosphere, & held in the highest regards by the community that it's a part of. Now add a real juke box, some of the friendliest bartenders you've ever met, & lots of tables & booths to tuck yourself away into. Have I mentioned that it's 2 blocks away from Maple? It's the perfect distance away from (& yet not at all removed from) the throngs of loud debauchery happening on the main strip. Are you sold yet? It's absolutely as good as you've heard it is. Give them your money in exchange for an incredibly reasonably priced beer, they deserve your support & you deserve the experience. read more

Jerry's. Lots of old Hamm's signs behind the bar. Lots of regulars blatantly staring at me when I walked in. The bartender was friendly at least and they have Powers behind the bar. Handy. Loud, cramped, convivial. All the men had beards. read more

My first visit to this famous neighborhood bar was a fundraiser for improvement of a nearby park. Gracious hosts, charming vintage interior, great live music, complimentary shot of cinnamon whiskey and the smell of roasting pig. Well done Jerry's. Great way to support the neighborhood. read more

Jerry’s Bar - Summer fun with Midwest Dilemma and The Davenports. - Dive Bars Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

This is the best neighborhood bar in Benson. Nothing fancy just good people tons of beer options and one of the best bloody Mary's around! They have Guinness and Murphys on tap and know how to do a proper Guinness pour! The bartenders are the best around town!! read more

Jerry’s Bar - Dive Bars Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Great off the beaten path dive. Stopped there on the 2014 Craft Beer Tour. Very nice bartenders. Loved hearing the history and info on the beers and the massive amounts of American Harvest Vodka! Thank you for making our stop there awesome. Got to try the new Iron Maiden beer- good stuff! The nostalgic beer items in the place was pretty cool. Good tunes as well. read more

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Home base in Benson...comfortable neighborhood bar with a great staff and owner. Always trying new liquors and beer....plus they have an amazing Bloody Mary. This is Benson's home of The Huskers where fans of all ages come to shout GO BIG RED! read more

Jerry’s Bar - Dive Bars Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

The bar and the staff at the bar are great Most of the patrons are also very friendly and all around good people. Some of the regulars are disrespectful. read more

First of all, I love the owner 2nd, someone is always hogging the juke box and plays crappy music. The clientele are friends of mine. Go try it out. You won't be disappointed for a fun dive bar! read more

One of the best local bars you will ever find. Jerry passed on 15 years ago but his legacy lives on. They make great drinks at great prices! Come check it out. read more

Great dive bar just off the beaten path in Benson. This place is really under the radar, so much so that apparently the smoking ban does not apply. read more

It's a bar. Excellent selection of craft beer on tap. If a bar has more than one IPA, then I trust they know a little something about beer. Bonus was that no one beat me up. read more

If you're looking for a small dive with $4 drinks that are super strong and a nice long bar to sit at, this is your place. Rob the owner is a sweetheart, and mary, the redhead bartender is a mind-reading beverage wizard. You are in good hands at this place. read more

Ash is the reason I come to this bar. I love you Ash, best person alive! She is swift and witty and doesn't take crap from anyone! You are keeping Jerry's alive. Benson beauty. Great at jeopardy and the soup queen. read more

Neighborhood hangout. People are nice here whether you're a regular or it's your first time. Bartenders are great. This place is awesome

This is a great place. Great staff, selections and atmosphere. Rob makes the best Bloody Mary in town. It's small, divey but clean with many old beer signs and memorabilia. read more

this bar has been around for a while now was a ok place to go but since Rob purchased this place it has turned into an awesome neighborhood bar. Great employees that welcome everyone like you are welcoming you into their homes. read more

Bitchiest, rudest, bartender i ever met works here! I dont know her name but she has red short hair and is extremely over weight (sorry best way i know how to describe her) She actually cussed at my friends simply because they were dancing. Her drinks tasted awful. We bought music on the juke box and it took an hour to play and when it FINALLY came on she picked up a remote and turned the volume waay down! The place over all was dead in a saturday night.... They really need to get rid of that bartender if they know whats best. We were practically her only costumers that night and she was imediatley rude to us. I refused to even buy a drink there. We left before our songs we paid for were even done playing because we all were so irratated at that point. read more