We had an absolute blast seeing Emery here! I've been a fan since high school and somehow had never…read morebeen to a show, so it was great fun getting to go with my wife! Drinks were good and not too terribly priced, which is always a great thing. I always forget about parking in this area and it was a little difficult due to some construction that was going on but that's no fault of the venue. I appreciated the workers that were very quick to come around and pick up empty drinks. The place was very clean and a very good place to enjoy a show.

We really like coming to concerts here. It's a small-ish venue but that's nice when it comes to…read morepacked shows so you still get a good view, good sound, and not a massive crowd to work around. They have tons of beer on tap and mixed drinks on tap. They have surprisingly impressive liquor selection, I was surprised to see a couple amaros, Booker's, and other nice bourbons behind the bar. Reasonably priced tickets and drinks, and we didn't have to wait long in line to get in. The acoustics are good, and the tear down/set up between bands was smooth. It's a great venue to catch a show anytime!

What a classic, nostalgic venue to enjoy live music. The auditorium itself is laden with…read morechandeliers, balcony seating, ADA accessibility and plenty of space (watch the stairs to 2nd floor they are a bit tricky on the angle) The art deco style bars are amazing and staff are more than happy to help update you on the drink specials. Plenty of room to lounge and enjoy yourself during intermission. I especially loved the original ticket booth that they restored for show. Best finally the acoustics are AMAZING (as NOT all venues are). We look forward to another visit

The Admiral used to be The Sokol, but changed ownership in about 2021. They also, thankfully, made…read moreseveral upgrades to the space. The Admiral now has tables upstairs (where before had only been bleachers), a large/redone bar area that is way more open (and great bartenders!), and best of all - air conditioning! It could get very hot in there during summer, but I just attended a show there tonight (when it was 99 degrees outside) and the air conditioning was working beautifully! The acoustics and sound are pretty good for comedy acts and more acousticy bands, but when the music gets a lot louder, the singer/lyrics can get a little drowned out. I think that's the only negative thing I've noticed. With the upgrades they've made from the Sokol days, I'd say definitely check this place out to see the new digs!

If you want to compare Harney St Tavern to something it would be the bar on the TV sitcom Cheers…read more Repeat customers are treated like family. "Where everybody knows your name'. Have a drink, listen to some live music or play some darts. Great place to start the weekend!

I started coming here when my friends band started playing in the space frequently. It's so fun and…read morehas a great atmosphere for the live music! The bartenders are always kind and fast even if it is packed! The front has a great space for dancing and the vibes are immaculate! I cannot recommend it enough, if you want to see a great show and have great drinks, this is the place to go!!!

Commonly go to Slowdown for concerts. Easy entry, although I wish they had double line availability…read moreto make it go faster since the line to get in is fully outside. Drinks are reasonably priced and they have many people tending so waits aren't too long, plus it's not far from the concert.

I enjoy this venue for indie music and the dance parties they throw. The bar can be a bit hard to…read moreget a drink from but the drinks are reasonably priced and made well!

I am not able to make a review on any of the food or drinks but the prices of one single beverage…read morewere between 10-14 PER can. The service was great, people working were very kind to me as I needed to sit and take a breather while my wife was getting the chairs for us to put up down in the ADA section near the stage. The gate worker got me a chair to sit in and wait for her, this was very kind and helpful! The sound at this venue is a bit off, a band that I know has great vocals and sound sounded funny and not like their voices were carrying like they usually do. I also would like to say that the ADA section could really be better. It's VERY hard to see as a person in a wheelchair. Being unable to stand up for long periods of time, I couldn't see for a majority of the show. It was frustrating especially when people would walk in front of me, stand directly infront of where I am sitting, and talk, not even watching the show. The ADA section needs to have a clear view of the stage as it is unfair to those who have disabilities to give up a nice time because the venue cannot provide a space where they are accommodated.

I've been to this venue a couple times for concerts and never had an issue. Surprisingly it's easy…read moreto get in and out of traffic after the concert is over. I like the fact that you can bring your own blanket or chairs to sit in. I haven't tried the food in the little area, but drinks are pricey just like every other venue. I do recommend getting there somewhat early so you can get a better spot if you want to be closer to the stage. It's a little more difficult to sit on the hill in my opinion.

Really enjoyed the place and entertainment. Glad to see security and it was very clean and nice…read more Can't wait to go back again.

We came for a fundraiser event for The Kim Foundation. We were able to bring about a dozen direct…read morecare staff to the event and it was a very fun night out! We enjoyed the food and drink (I'm still thinking about that mac n cheese) while also laughing at Anjelah Johnson-Reyes' comedy. We were in the upper level, which were nice seats, but the seating itself was odd. The aisle only had one entrance so if you had the last seat you'd have to walk through everyone twice. It was also unfortunate that you can't see the entire stage from up there, so when they were doing their Q&A, we couldn't see the MC or Anjelah (or her dog). It seemed like the wanted it set up like the Steelhouse Omaha, but needed to fit it in a slightly smaller space.

This place is something else. I've been here twice now. Each…read moretime, my experience was phenomenal and memorable. Not because of the shows per se, but because of the community this place has created. The employees who make it all happen. I'll talk specifically about tonight. Went to a show, and had an issue with my ticket. This issue was an issue I created by making a mistake when the tickets were transferred, but Steelhouse employees were so quick and helpful. They took something that could have ruined a whole evening, and they resolved it within minutes. That alone was impressive and very kind especially since the mistake was not on their end. I was greeted by familiar faces, some who seemed to even remember me back. My next experience was specifically upstairs in the balcony. I'm currently expecting and needed to sit down and rest for a bit due to some complications I've been having. The employees checked on me regularly and went way above and beyond to make sure I was well cared for. I'm not special, they did this to everyone there. I saw paramedics with a gentleman, and shortly after, an employee took the rest of his evening to sit next to this ill person and assist them until I can only assume their ride arrived safely. The janitors were kind, and picked up very quickly after people's accidents left and right. Their work does not go unappreciated by people like me, who could've slipped and fallen on the spilled drinks along the way to and from the GA floor. Even the elevator greeters genuinely seemed excited for you to experience all this place had to offer. The cops that nod your way as you exit the venue are kind as well. This place doesn't appear to be an establishment of employees, but a community built upon responsibility and caring for one another - what a venue should be. I will be back, and I cannot wait to greet the faces of those who work so hard to make simple concerts so so special and memorable in ways that you just don't find just anywhere.

This is a modern and beautiful venue. We saw Nate Jackson on 02/21/26. There was zero line to get…read morein and plenty of security to get people inside quickly and just as many ticket scanners. The service is too notch and plenty of ushers do walk you directly to your seats. There are at least four bars from what I saw (one in main hallway and three in the seating/stage area). There were plenty of bartenders as well. They have a coat check in and there's plenty of space to stand around before the show starts. My only complaint is the seats are small foldable chairs and connected to each other so you can't move them at all and you can be touching elbows or bottoms depending on the size of people

The Sydney is a fun, divey bar in Benson with cheap but good drinks. We happened to go on a karaoke…read morenight and it made our night even better. Such a fun crowd and really good vibes! The staff was nice and kept things moving, even when it got a little busy. Seating can be a bit limited, but there's still enough space to hang out and enjoy the night. Overall, a solid bar! Definitely a good spot if you're looking for something casual and fun.

The Sydney is a great little divey bar in Benson…read more It's a little toward the "end" of the Benson strip, but it's definitely worth making your way down to check it out if you're a fan of a more classic bar atmosphere. They have tons of stuff going on like bands, comedy shows, and used to have trivia but I don't know if they do anymore - and the bartenders have always been great. There is always something fun happening there, even if it's just a plain old bar night. The drinks are served cold and crisp, and best of all - it's way less expensive than some other bars in the Benson area. A great place for a cheap beer and the best people!

Nice friendly place; Nice friendly bartenders; Excellent whiskey sours…read more Definitely recommend we will come back

The Council Bluffs 100 Block is the oldest commercial neighborhood in the metro area. Dating back…read moreto 1853, most of the block's buildings celebrated their sesquicentennial a couple of presidents ago. Omaha's first newspaper was printed on this block. This block is older than the invention of cocktails, imagine that. It was pretty rough and full of scoundrels in those halcyon days: journalists, lawyers, land speculators, railroad magnates, Abraham Lincoln. Eventually things improved as saloons, social clubs, gambling halls and bordellos moved in. Today, the 100 Block is to Council Bluffs what Buckhead is to Atlanta and a new whiskey bar called The Barrel is in the middle of it. The Barrel is a swanky, crafty, well-appointed, beautifully decorated, two-story lounge featuring cocktails made according to original recipes with top shelf brands. No mixes, no shortcuts. Every drink is a double just as our shameless forebears intended them. The interior is full of local art including the Barrel sign over the bar. It's well lit with high ceilings reflecting the warmth of the architecture and the staff.     The night I stopped in was moderately busy for a Friday night before 9 p.m. A dozen or so patrons filled the upstairs bar room before wandering downstairs to the more lounge-y Bottom of the Barrel. This is where the bands play and the furnishings swing more to the comfortable side of things. There is a bar here as well, but the craft cocktails were being made upstairs that night. So back upstairs, I asked for a recommendation to show me the takeaway, the thing I should know about The Barrel. Now normally, if a bartender recommends a whiskey sour I assume he thinks I'm in high school or doesn't want a tip, but the gregarious gent behind the bar that night was telling sincere stories, and not just with his beautiful scalp tattoos. The Whiskey Sour was a great place to start. The simple classic has been denigrated for decades by shortcuts and mixes. But this Whiskey Sour is born again hard made with Cody Road Rye, fresh lemon, egg white and love for only $8. Spectacular. And foamy. There is a literal wall of 130 whiskeys at The Barrel Each shelf is higher than the last. Your taste is limited only by your credit. Their Old Fashioned had me at spherical ice, but I intend to return for more classics (Manhattan, Negroni, Tom Collins) or clever originals (Brockway Bulldog, Baltimore Zoo or The Night is Dark and Full of Terror). And there's beer. Exile Beatnik Sour and Lagunitas IPA ($5), Burning Skye Scottish Ale, Lucky Bucket Wide Eye Coffee Stout, Millstream Pale Ale, Brickway Maple Pecan Brown Ale, Empyrean Dark Side Vanilla Porter ($4.50) and Bud Light ($3). There is live music on Fridays and Saturdays, an open jam from 4-8 Sundays followed by an open mic until close, and comedy every second Wednesday. The Bottom of the Barrel has $3 premium wells on weekends and there is never a cover. With drinks like this, it's obvious why our ancestors were so unapologetic about drinking doubles.