I came here for a poetry reading. It is a really great space for that, lots of comfortable seating…read moreoptions. Sound was good. They have a selection of unique cocktails. I chose "Marianna's Marvelous Old Fashioned" which was delicious and also strong. Staff was really nice, and I felt comfortable there. I plan to pay attention to events here and return - or I might even just come here to read sometime and try another delicious cocktail, or maybe a mocktail, next time.

This place was a hidden gem to stop in while waiting for a friend in DT Omaha. Even if you're not a…read morereader the vibe of it being a lounging place to actually read while sipping a drink or playing board games is fun; if you're an avid reader this is a Dream. It looks like you can even buy the books here. They also have some small bites and mocktails in addition to craft cocktails. I got their take on the old fashioned, which included orange and chocolate biscotti liqueur and cherry syrup. It was definitely more sweet than a typical old fashioned, however I enjoyed it, and it was prepared very well--spirit heavy. This was a nice sipper and service was great, no complaints!

Jasmine was amazing!!!!! She went above and beyond to take care of me. The food was delicious!!!!…read moreThe music everything!!!! Highly recommend!!! I will be back with my family in July!!

I remember Nosh Restaurant and Wine Lounge from when they first opened and had a great date night…read morespecial. Their location near Steelhouse Omaha and Holland Performing Arts Center is perfect for dinner before a show. Unfortunately, our recent visit was just average. The broccoli cheese soup was overly cheesy, and the apple kale salad had to be sent back because the dressing tasted mostly like oil. The replacement salad was better but still bland and missing the almonds listed on the menu. Service was friendly but inattentive--we had to flag someone down and no one came back to check on the replacement salad. The French dip was delicious, fries were just okay, and the cheesecake was good but small for $10. The blueberry burner cocktail was also surprisingly tiny for the price. Because of the great location, I'll probably return--but with lower expectations.

Clean, well lit, welcoming staff, and reasonable drink prices. Also have plenty of TV's for all…read morethe sports teams everyone comes to watch while drinking with friends.

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.

I am always a little nervous about "small plates" - like, how small are we talking about? I feel…read morethe same way about sushi. I'm kind of embarrassed to admit this but surely I am not the only one, right? My husband and I came here for lunch. We ordered 3 items total and that was pretty much exactly the right amount of food. We got the chicken skewers, the chicken empanadas, and the fish ceviche. Everything was well-prepared and tasty. I always love sauces and those were good too. We sat outside, which was a little noisy due to streetcar construction, but it was a nice day. Pleasant music was playing. Dining room looked lovely and welcoming as well. Service was good. I liked it all - and I really loved the Topo Chico limeade. I didn't see it on the menu so you might have to ask for it. You should!

I should have taken pictures, because the food at Cumbia was beautiful to look at, but it was even…read morebetter to eat, hence the lack of pictures. My wife and I went here recently for a date night, and we really enjoyed everything. The menu is tapas, so we ordered a bunch of different food and shared, with the exception of one dish I would order everything else again in a heartbeat. We started out with a few drinks, which were very tasty, then ordered the house guacamole with plantain chips, the carnitas bravas, grilled chicken skewers, chicken and beef empanadas, shrimp cocktail, and Peruvian ceviche. All were excellent with the exception of the ceviche, there was nothing wrong with it, just compared to everything else it was fairly bland. The plantain chips and guacamole were so good together, way better than tortilla chips. If I had to pick a favorite I'd say the carnitas bravas, perfectly seasoned and just the right amount of crispy. Service was fine, the waiter took care of our needs and let us enjoy each other's company, I appreciate that. I'd say 4.5 stars overall, but closer to 5, very impressed.

We used to go to Laka Lono a few times a month when we lived downtown and always loved the drinks…read moreand ambience. We recently took friends there and were wowed! They have stepped up their game for sure! New menu, new food options, and more drink options. They take reservations for tables now which was a nice surprise as well. The puke punch says it's strong on the menu and I wasn't ready for it- I was feeling good after that one drink! It's very sweet which makes it the best on the menu for my sweet tooth. Most bang for your buck too! My friend said the zombie was delicious! I can't remember what the frozen drink was but my other friend said it was very good! My husband loved the Mai Tai. The volcano bowl (3-4 people shared drink) was fantastic ! For the food, we were pleasantly surprised with how tasty the spam fries were! The dip was excellent as well! The edamame was good as well! As always, the vibes were immaculate and the staff was super friendly! We loved having our own waitress and table reserved. Overall a wonderful experience!

Such a fun place!!! This is so worth the trip downtown. They have a huge menu selection of rum…read morecocktails, as well as tons of other boozy non rum options. They have great group drinks, shots, snacks, and food options too. I was absolutly obsessed with my Cats Pajamas Clarified Punch. I've never had anything like it. A perfect mixture of coconut, brown sugar, pineapple, and tequila. They do have plenty of seating but it was hard to find a spot. It can get pretty busy. The line moves pretty fast for getting long. The servers were always friendly and helpful, and made each drink a show.

10 out of 10 experience that fizzy's! They had a Fizzranos pop up when I was there. As a lover of…read morethe Sopranos, I was sad to not see ziti the initial menu but turns out it was something we could just get on Sundays! My food was a 10 out of 10 and even though I wish I could've tried the mozzarella sticks subbing in for a basket of fries is never a bad second place. The interior decorator ( basically a White Russian) was a perfect as usual. Will be back soon for sure and excited to see what their next pop-up looks like !

This is for their weekend brunch review…read more Vibe: 10/10 Location: 10/10 Food: 4/10 Things didn't quite start on the right foot and sad to say that they were out of couple of breakfast items during out visit. So we settled for a cheeseburger and biscuits and gravy. Both items were just OK, and to be brutally honest, we've had better and tasty food from chains like Village Inn or Cracker Barrel. Service was hit and miss and not consistent with all cutomers. To be fair, I didn't order a fountain or a liquor on our visit...so I guess I shouldn't be too critical on their food menu.

This was probably my favorite place we visited in Omaha. It was enchanting, the staff and the…read morecustomers were all so nice and charitable with everything. I've never been to a speakeasy before so it will be a memory I cherish.

We had the Wicked Rabbit recommended to us by multiple people, so we knew we had to stop by on a…read morerecent visit to Omaha. There were quite a few people in front of us when we arrived, but we only ended up waiting about 30 minutes or so. When we got into the Wicked Rabbit, the ambiance was awesome. We were seated at the bar, and really enjoyed watching the bartenders work their magic. We struck up some conversations with those around us, and just had a great time. The drinks were all amazing, and this is a must visit in the Omaha area. I will be back for sure.

My boyfriend and I stopped by Catalyst after dinner nearby since it's one of the spots on our…read moremartini passport! I had been before, but it was his first time, so I was excited for him to try it. You walk in through the hotel's main entrance and the bar is tucked away in the back, which makes it feel cozy and a little private. It wasn't very busy when we went. I think this spot would be great for a date night! The bartenders were amazing. They were incredibly friendly, explained the drinks, and checked in on us throughout the night. You can tell they really care about the experience of patrons. Our espresso martinis were great and we really enjoyed them! Every time I've visited, their cocktails have been consistently good, and I love that they offer a seasonal menu to switch things up. They also have a patio that looked like it would be so nice in the summer, but it was too cold for us to sit outside this time. We both loved the decor and overall aesthetic. It feels upscale without being too intimidating, Overall, such a great experience and definitely a place we'll keep coming back to!

It's my third or fourth time visiting this lounge. Always a mellow experience in this lounge bar…read more Artsy modern decor give it that "the fact that I'm here makes me cool" vibe. The drinks were SO GOOD that I forgot to take a pic because I sucked it down like I hadn't had water all day. The apps...yum. Tube in croquettes were my favorite! You can rent the lounge space and/or the outdoor space for a private event the floor to ceiling windows open to extend the indoors outdoor. They have built in TVs in a grotto style patio with more lounge seating. There is a bar indoors and one on the patio. I've seen live bands play outside during a cocktail reception and the energy is contagious. A must see intimate venue.