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.

Junction is simply raw fun. It's a Lincoln favorite for electronic dance music that hosts a variety…read moreof national DJ in rotation, with new and established acts from cities like NYC and LA flying in to show their stuff. Their house DJ and booking team know exactly who their audience are and how to get them dancing. It's a very clean club, with a wide open dance floor, and excellent variety of drinks (they specialize in shots - shots shots shots shots). I go there on Friday and Saturday nights and recommend getting there early on Saturday as there will be a line (it moves fast though). The crowd is a very friendly and energized diverse mix of local and international students in their twenties, as well as tourists and folks visiting Lincoln for the weekend. It is one of the BEST run clubs of its size that I've been to particularly because of how safe it is. The security are very friendly and down to earth, but also are laser focused on making sure everyone has a good time without any issues. From what I've noticed, for women, this is one of the safest venues in Lincoln. It's amazing for events - birthdays and celebrations - I hosted my birthday here with a group of 8 guys and girls and had a blast. For those of you specifically reading this to find this out - YES, there's room to dance in this club and people do get down. Whether you've been dancing for years or are just starting out, Junction is very much the place to have fun with other dancers. Expect to see spontaneous dance circles break out - so much fun! Whether you know the moves (or not) to Drake or Taylor Swift or Cardi B or The Weeknd's latest - or a Britney or Adam Levine classic - you'll have fun at Junction. If you want to have a chill night with friends, crave to get crazy and hyped up by the crowd but need to a drink or three to get started, or are already a dance machine out there that can't stop, won't stop, addicted to the music (hi, Alex!), there's something there for you at Junction. Highly recommended!

Doesn't except for foreign ID nobody walks around with their passport. So stupid would not recommendread more

Stopped in on a Saturday night and this place was pretty dead. We were unenthusiastically greeted…read moreby a bartender that immediately gave mean girl vibes. Soon after entering we realized we did not feel very welcome here. I ordered a dirty shirley and could tell the bartender was holding back an eye roll. Made with wayyy too much soda and grenadine, I gulped it down because who wastes alcohol...it was anything but enjoyable. My date ordered a whiskey sour and informed me it was made with soda. After we received our drinks we closed our tab, and were basically ignored by the staff and not acknowledged again. So 0 for 2 drinks and poor service. As cute as it is inside, I will not make an effort to return. Also to note - two of the three fireplace tables outside were not working. This was a large reason why we decided to visit the bar and instead of being warm by a fireside we were treated cold at the bar. I'd skip this place and head to Kate Martin's instead. Cool bathroom tho.

Very cool and chill bar in downtown Lincoln. Excellent bartenders, great drinks,, super space, fun…read morecrowd. Experienced Occidental for the first time recently on a nice summer night with friends, we enjoyed several mules. Definitely worth visiting this spot! It is a gem in Lincoln.

Four stars for great interior design and excellent martini options!…read more Such a fun place to sit with friends or colleagues to have a drink with friendly service. The drink menu is robust with a lot of interesting and unique options. If I had more time, I'd have enjoyed tasting several different drinks. Loved the turquoise colored seating, theme is groovy 60's design and quite comfortable. I do recommend!

The Starlite Lounge is hands down my favorite place to grab a drink near the Pinnacle Bank Arena!…read more The moment you walk in, you're transported to another era -- the retro vibe, cozy booths, and fun décor (especially the seasonal touches!) make it such a unique spot. They have a huge selection of martinis, and it's always hard to pick just one. Every drink I've tried has been perfectly balanced and served with a smile. Whether you're heading here before a show or just want to unwind somewhere with character, The Starlite Lounge never disappoints. It really is martini time every time I'm here!

A great little bar. I stopped in while visiting town. It was an easy 3 min walk from the Cornhusker…read moreHotel. The bartender was fast and friendly. Drinks were very reasonable and there were plenty of TVs to watch the game. Also, it's away from the craziness of Hay Market but in the downtown area. Next time I'm in town, I'll definitely stop in again.

I was in need for a good Bloody Mary and the first Yelp review I read said this was the best in…read moretown. I will say that it was quite good and came with a Miller High Life sidecar. The bartender was very nice and friendly, as were the folks in the bar. The prices were great and the atmosphere is right up my alley. I had a great conversation with some regulars before making my way out. Thanks for a nice diversion and I will come back at the next opportunity.

Vinyl is such a cute cocktail lounge in the Haymarket! Definitely a small bar but it has nice…read moreintimate lighting and seating with great service and drinks. This would be an awesome spot for a first date or to just catch up with friends. Overall I definitely recommend!

What a great place for cocktails and a fun vibe!! Try the Rare Hearts. It was so delicious!read more

Update: 5/5 stars every time. I based my trips to Lincoln on the Graduate so I could have dinner…read moreand the buffet breakfast in the Single Barrel. The cocktails are truly fire and the waitresses and waiters are superb. TVs typically have the latest sports game, so great place to have a nice meal while maintaining a casual atmosphere. I recommend this restaurant to every person I know going to Lincoln. I miss it so much as I no longer have this territory. One day again!

If you're looking for a great steak in Lincoln, this is your place! I've been here a couple of…read moretimes now. Both times are sat at the bar and had great I've had the ribeye, and the fillet. And a side salad at both times. The.Bier rolls are very tasty too. The ribeye had was absolutely phenomenal. The flight, was a little overcooked. Overall, this is a very nice place to eat, with some great food and service.

Arcade Bar was a great gathering spot for our team bonding meeting. Everyone had fun and the…read moredrinks were delicious.

I had some kinda berry drink, the games were decently cheap, was a nice fun stop while we checked…read moreout a few bars