Not light on the pour! My first drink was very good and the bartender was attentive and polite. I didn't catch his name but if I were to go back I'd definitely look for him to make my drink read more

Library Pub - Lemon drop with Tito's - Pubs Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

The largest selection of bourbon in Nebraska and 6 pages of beer on tap- how can you go wrong. Quaint bar and larger inside than I expected. The beer was cold and the service friendly! read more

Library Pub - Pubs Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Had a small gathering here for my husbands 30th birthday and it was a great time and great space!!

Good beer and a nice, bookish vibe--perfect for relaxing and reading a few books. They have a great beer selection, and the popcorn was a tasty bonus. Loved the cozy atmosphere! read more

I love this bar! The bartenders are extremely knowledgeable on whiskey. They gave me some recommendations on different rye whiskeys to try. I really enjoyed the entire experience. I will be back!!! read more

Library Pub - a glass of whiskey on a coaster - Pubs Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

We should have known not to order a wine at a "whiskey bar". Condescending gentleman tending bar quipped as we ordered. How the hell would we know? I've never been here before so we rolled with it. I also made the mistake of asking for a water before I was scolded that water "was in the brown container"! ( they have a water container but was empty). I feel my date and I were respectful and polite but were treated like the bartender didn't like us. I don't really care to write reviews, but he was such an a**hole, this allows me to vent. read more

A solid hole in the wall place. Friendly service, great overall selection. Whiskey - ton of selections... if you can't find something you want hear, you have issues. Beer - ever changing with a great variety! Water - in a cup and potable. Service - friendly and fairly knowledgeable. Ambiance... dark, can be quiet or loud depending on who is there. A little old school, definitely not modern. But clean enough and gets the job done! read more

This place is great and very near our home. The place has a bit of a divey feel but is rather large and bottle after bottle of whiskey and scotch line the walls only accessible with the bartender key. The selection of scotches and whiskeys is larger than I have ever seen which is surprising for a place off 90th and fort. The music mix is one of the best I have heard and the bartenders don't forget who you are. I came in the day before Thanksgiving, which was a very busy night, ordered a cocktail, went back to the bar about 40 minutes later and the guy still remembered who I was and what I had just finished drinking. I was very impressed - he was only one of two bartenders there. I will definitely be back! read more

Good pub for whiskey lovers. The owner was tending bar on Christmas Day. I had hunted a bit for a tavern that was open. He suggested several different bourbons for me. I settled on an Old Forester 1920. Generous pour. Friendly and accommodating of my internet needs. Atmosphere dark. They have a lot of obscure and expensive bottles on the shelf. The shelves that are not lined with bottles are lined with books. Country music in the background which I was enjoying. The owner was filling in for the bartender, who took that country off soon after he arrived. He probably would have left it on if I asked, but as a non-regular I didn't want to overstep. read more

Sketchy place anymore. Used to have legit whiskey and scotch... now you're lucky if you can get served if you're not a regular and I might add you might get mugged after 9pm! Odd crowd!! read more

Great place. A little out-of-the-way but if you're in the Benson area it's worth a stop if you're into beers and especially scotch. I also learned here for the first time the magic of half pint glass (critical if you're out on a beer tasting day). The bartenders were helpful and regulars seemed friendly. There was plenty of room - in the afternoon at least - for a group to pull together some tables and enjoy drinks and conversation among friends. read more

Library Pub - Scotch scotch scotch scotch-scotch-scotch! - Pubs Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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If you are a beer or whiskey nerd this is easily one of the best pubs in Omaha to visit. Their selection of beer, bourbon, and scotch is beyond impressive. The beer selection is always changing, and the staff has a good amount of knowledge if you're looking for something special. Bar is nice and clean with comfortable chairs, popcorn, and a decent amount of televisions. Maybe my only complaint is that for a pub that has such a focus on bourbon I've never had a truly great old fashioned made here. Maybe it's just the bartender I get, but that is something I hope they improve on, but overall a good place. read more

The location and lighting make it look lower-middle class, but they pour upper-middle-class drinks. One of the best beer tap lists in town, and probably the best whiskey selection in town, which is an impressive combination. If you want a mixed drink, try the whiskey sour, they make it with a fresh-squeezed lemon. Their bartenders don't play top-40 music. The bookshelves on the wall make the acoustics in the back pretty reasonable. It's open during the afternoons and quiet on weekdays. Quite recommended. read more

Hands down best bourbon selection we've seen in a while. The feel here is half private library half neighborhood bar. This place would be our regular watering hole- love the atmosphere and we felt like welcome friends- but I'm extremely allergic to cats and their kitty has been at home there for a while judging by my sniffling and watery eyes. I could probably double medicate myself and get through it but I'm bot sure how much I'd enjoy it at that point. A good vacuuming everyday might take care of the situation. But I'm sure they do clean the place the restroom was very clean. Maybe just a good dusting? Anyway, great place if your not allergic. read more

Love this bar. First went for a date (yay, Bumble!). While the guy was a dud, this bar is not! I love the super chill vibe, and the decor. The darker colors and wood are rich and inviting. This bar has small dance floor area, where the dud and I danced a bit. The bartenders were super cool and chill, and were able to make all the different drinks we ordered. While we were initially seated at a hightop table, we spent a lot of time at the bar itself, talking with other patrons and the bartenders. Appreciate the chill bar that was within 10 minutes of the house. Great having a location like this in this part of town. read more

Outstanding professional services. Hey, I sat and bank my beer. No problems. The folks around here seem to be logical and about the drink.. Not the politics. amen to a solid realize from the grind... read more

Library Pub - My cat apreaceated me getting out of the house during covid... - Pubs Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

This is a great bar. Excellent selection of tap beer plus an enormous selection of whiskey. Like bigger than the selection at Dundee Dell. It's pretty glorious. The Library Pub is also clean and plenty spacious. Sit at the bar and chat with the day-drinking regulars and the bartender or grab some buds and spread out at a table. Don't be fooled by the modest exterior. This ain't no dive bar (although they will accommodate your Coors Light needs if necessary). I tried Zip Line's 7-hop IPA and the Duet IPA from Alpine Brewing. Then I finished things off with a Manhattan, rye whiskey and dry. I could've stayed all night, but reason started to kick in once I realized it was only 5:30pm and I had a serious buzz going on. If I lived closer, I'd definitely make this "my bar." But I don't live nearby, so I'll gladly put it in my regular rotation instead. read more

Library Pub - Manhattan. The book in the background is their whiskey list. Wowzers! - Pubs Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

A dimly lit interior greets you upon entry. The walls are lined with over 250 bottles of Whiskeies. there are like every aged kind you can think of.Lagavulan? which age? Tasty Manhattans (Chris K, looking at you) and generally great cocktails come from the bar. A very bartender was on and he happened to be more of a Stout person whereas I am an IPA guy. 7 hop IPA was a great start. Then I noticed the Monk's Cafe Flemish Red. Seriously one of my all time favorites. Add to the selection of beverages the music, Frank S and pals, good company, and this is a really solid bar. read more

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Awesome little pub! Great place to grab a craft beer with tons of local choices. If you can't decide on a pint, get a flight. Genius. And the bartender Rob is possibly my favorite ever (or at least here in Omaha). He's friendly, knowledgable and clearly appreciates craft beer but in an unpretentious way. I don't normally review restrooms, but the litter box here is seriously immaculate. read more

Library Pub - Pubs Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Hands down, one of the BEST bars inOmaha! Doesn't look like much from the outside but go in and you'll find a great whiskey selection and amazing beer selection as well. We've been here weeknights and days and it's not crowded- always just people enjoying good drinks and chatting with their friends. This has become our go to bar! read more

Library Pub - Pubs Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Anywhere with this much craft beer has my vote!! I was amazed that this little hole-in-the-wall bar had an amazing selection. There was one bartender on for the whole bar/seating area, and he did a great job. I can't wait to go back! read more

For the longest time, whenever I mentioned to someone that I was a whisk(e)y geek, they'd invariably respond "so you've been to the Library Pub, right?" Sadly, I hadn't. Once I corrected this oversight, I immediately understood why that was the unanimous reaction. In Omaha, this place is a mecca for whisk(e)y lovers. They have an enormous selection of Scotch, organized by region and presented in a tome that is both impressive and intimidating, with descriptions, tasting notes, and photos on every page. It can be a bit out of date (particularly the prices), but that's to be expected when you're managing an inventory as large as this. They also have a great variety of bourbons and American whiskies. There's no "bible" to keep those organized, but they're nicely presented in their own nook of the bar (a recent addition). The selection is seriously impressive and well curated, making it hard to choose a dram to try. Thankfully, with their pricing, you don't need to stop at just one. The Library is incredibly fair with their prices, marking up their pours far less than just about any bar around. It's not uncommon to find a rare Scotch that they're pouring for less than half what another bar charges (if other bars have it at all). Oh, and their pours seem to be about twice as hefty as most bars offer - you may want to take an Uber here...). The one downside to enjoying whiskies at the Library is that they don't really have proper glassware, just oversized shot glasses. This might diminish the experience a bit for some people, but you know what? I just enjoy being able to try great whiskies at reasonable prices. Oh, I should also mention their beer selection. The draft list is not the largest, but it IS among the most varied in town, and usually jam packed with odd, unusual, or rare offerings. Several times I've looked it over and noticed a beer that I didn't even realize was available in Nebraska. Just like with the whiskies, it's hard to choose just one. Thankfully, the Library Pub offers flights...very, VERY generous flights. Rather than 4-5 four ounce pours (the standard for most bars, it seems), The Library offers flights in sets of six hefty pours (I think they must be nearly half a pint each). I strongly recommend getting a flight to share with a friend. This is easily one of my favorite bars in Omaha. If you like good beer and whisk(e)y, it'll probably become one of yours, too. read more

Bartender told the woman sitting behind me her total was $8 and a titty flash. Which she promptly paid. He informed her that he was a nipple man. Not sure if she obliged. read more

My husband and I usually frequent the bars in midtown but Library Pub has become a favorite. Great selection of beer and there's usually a couple seats at the bar open so we can chat with the bartender. read more

Not a place I would have stumbled in on my own, but was on the Craft Beer tour and this place was a great stop! Nice bartenders, nice interiors, the cleanest bathrooms, EVER in a bar! Great craft beer selection. Tried the Isolation Ale and the Ayinger. Enjoyed them both! read more

Library Pub - a row of beer taps on a bar - Pubs Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Library has a wonderful selection of single malt scotch whisky. That's mainly why I go here, and am constantly impressed by the prices and the pours. If I had one complaint, it would be the glassware used; it's nowhere near the Glencairn glasses that I use at home, and it's not easy to nose a whisky with a large-top tumbler. read more

First time here and it's a dive but it's interesting for sure, and the atmosphere is relaxed. They have more craft beers than I thought they did. Plus, free popcorn, haha. We'll be back though. read more

Library Pub - Pubs Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Absolutely the best beer and whiskey bar you could find in any market. Don't believe me? Ask the local zymurgy club who were meeting here 2 of the 3 times I've been. The draw back? No food- plan accordingly. read more

Library Pub - Time for another. - Pubs Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

This place is one of the best whisky bars in the country. If you've been to Jack Rose in DC or Delilah's in Chicago, then you'll be at home here. Mark (owner) has a passion for all things Scotch, bourbon or rye. The atmosphere is quaint/cozy and there's always good conversation. He has some TV's for sports but it's not a sports bar. This is authentically a whisky hang. The real competitive advantage of this place is that Mark sells pours for 25% to 50% less than the Dundee Dell or Grain. You can get anything rare here at a better price. The thing I love is that Mark doesn't suffer fools and will not just let any dumbass buy rare Scotch. I once saw a guy order Parker Heritage to go into a Coke and Mark refused. You don't treat good bourbon like that. This is a place for whiskey and craft beer aficionados, everyone else can get their Jack Daniels and Miller Lite someplace else. read more

What s great place!! Amazing spirits collection! Great prices, very fair. Wow wag at a great place.

What a great find if you like craft beer, scotch and or burbon. Mark the owner has to be one of the most knowledgable people I have met when it comes to Scotch and Burbon. They have to have one of the best selections in town for scotch and bourbon and they always have a very large craft beer selection on tap. The location is a little out of the way but worth the trip. read more

Library Pub - Very extensive burboun collection. - Pubs Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Great place - a little hole in the wall. Dark, small, and a little dated but homey. Mark, the owner, is welcoming and extremely knowledgeable of the many beers and liqueurs they offer. Every time I go in, I have Mark make me his famous Whiskey Sour (completely fresh and delicious). He learns names fast and always remembers. Certainly a place to visit, and often. They are always bringing in new drafts - worth a night out! read more

Where shall I start... The staff is A++, friendly, personable, and very knowledgable. The crazy-wide variety of alcohol can be slightly overwhelming, but the owner, Mark, would be more than happy to talk of the different kinds of scotch they carry. With 40+ beers on tap and even more in bottles, this bar is a great place for the frat guys, the hipsters, the happy-hourers, the sports enthusiasts, and the girls night out-ers. read more

A wonderful bar, I only wished I lived closer for more frequent visits. This is definitely the type of place that could be pretentious (great draft beer list, hundreds of whiskies), but isn't. This is definitely the type of place where there are lots of "regulars," but on our recent visit, we weren't treated any differently and had excellent service throughout our time there. It may be slightly off the beaten path, but it's definitely worth the occasional trip away from your normal hangs. read more

What's not to love about Library Pub? I recently had my second visit, and I have to say that I just wish I lived a little closer to here! With all of the options in Blackstone, I don't tend to venture out of my own neck of the woods a whole lot, and Library Pub showed me that I really should. First off, the staff and the regulars at the bar were great! They were all very friendly and knowledgeable. There is a four-page craft beer list that was also outstanding! What really stands out here, though, is the collection of whiskys, bourbons, and scotches! I thought the prices were all very reasonable. The bar was clean and inviting. If we lived closer I could definitely see myself coming here more often! read more

We had a party of 20. Customer service was horrible!! They would not let my 73 yr old father in the bar because he had an N on his jacket. They said he had to take it off or he could not come in. These were the new rules of the owner because they had a huge gang fight a couple of weks ago. The owner had on a nebraska coat though. My father also does not usually carry an ID if he is not driving and they would not let him in because of that. So we had to leave to get his ID so he could hang out with his family. This man fought in vietnam and you won't let him in because he did not bring an id. He was not even drinking. This place is a joke and the owner, in my opinion, is a arrogant POS!!! Please do not support this place!!!!!! read more

I wish when we stopped here it wasn't after a long night of drinking, but had instead been stop one. If we had come here first, I could have taken the time to read through the beer list, and perhaps decided on a nice scotch for myself. But alas, the self proclaimed leader of our group ordered a round of brews for us and no scotch was had. At least I got to enjoy the ambiance of this place. Don't let the fact that it is located in a strip mall throw you off, definitely the coolest bar I went to while I was in town visiting. read more

This place is a joke....the service is horrible. The owner thinks way to highly of himself if you don't drink what he likes he might just ask you to leave..people don't waste your time read more

Awesome neighborhood bar. the owner/operator Mark is very knowledgeable & committed to stocking quality drinks. And the office chairs are WaY comfy. Best beer selection in the area. read more

Love scotch but like it with soda. When you order scotch at the Library they give you 2.5 ounces. That's the portion you get. I asked for scotch and soda but I could not get one oz. Of scotch, ice and filled with soda in a single glass. I got my 2.5 ounces in a small glass, I got a glass of soda and ice and an empty glass filled with ice. You can't pour the soda into the little glass of ice without making a mess. Frankly it was a real pain in the ass. I just wanted 1 oz. Of scotch in 1 glass with soda. They would not do it so I probably won't be back. My wife got a gin and tonic. They filled the ice filled beer Glass 3/4 with gin and 1/4 of the Glass with tonic water. Far too strong. Now if you like scotch straight you can find a couple hundred kinds there. If you want what you want the way you want it it ain't happening here read more