So first time ever being here and since it was a cold, rainy night in Grand Island, I thought,…read more"What the heck, it's time for a cocktail." Upon entering the place, you can tell that it's a newer, more-hip bar in the downtown area. After all, a lot of coworkers have praised it for it's novelty. It was a small, younger crowd (probably makes sense, since it was 8:00pm) with most of the patrons close friends of the serving staff. So I sat up to the bar, and asked for the drink menu. This is where it went a little weird. There was debate among the bartenders as to which menu I needed. Thinking all I wanted was a drink a... drink menu should suffice but I guess Infuse takes it one step further and offers multiple drink menus. Benefit of the doubt. Being that this place is considered a cocktail bar, I discussed options with the bartender and finally thought nothing better than the classic: an Old fashioned. besides, there well bourbon is Bulleit: Now we're rolling. I ordered one up, excited for the outcome, and here came the friendly banter between the bartenders. Only this time, I couldn't tell if the observer was putting in his two cents or if he was actually trying to tell my gal how to make the drink which left an awkward atmosphere for a few moments. Oh well, it was easy to forget when the drink came but once more I was puzzled! It came in a snifter glass. Ok, I like to consider myself as a purist (but I'll take an orange peel and cherry over lemon any day) so I just thought this was totally absurd but in the end, it's just a drink so I'll finish it and move on. Overall, I think this is what Grand Island needed: a newer, trendy bar to draw in a younger crowd, downtown. Although, I would describe it as "growing pains" in one word (well two... the old fashioned was strong so bonus points to that). Look, a bar shouldn't be like a hair salon. I don't want each person's take on a drink. The bar tenders should be consistent with the standards set by the bar unless custom orders are requested. Also, keep it simple. Drink menus for drinks. Food menus for food. With small fixes, Infuse could be the busiest, happening place in downtown GI.

It's been a year since I was here. I orderd a Black…read moreRussian. He made me a mixture of vodka, Kahlua AND some clear soda. The correct mixture is 2 parts vodka & 1 part Kahlua. Nothing else. I ordered a draw. He kept tipping the glass to get rid of the foam. It was about 50 degrees F. We just left and haven't been back. I did send them an email but did not get a response. I'd recommend Nathan Detroit if you're in the down town area.

Always looking for local, we found McKinney's Pub on 3rd West in downtown Grand Island…read more Looking like most of the smaller Irish pubs I've been in, in the Midwest, theirs an immediate comfort as soon as you walk into the door. Green walls, dark wood and brass foot rails. I, of course, started off with a Guinness, which was perfectly poured and my wife a Diet Coke. The staff is relaxed and friendly, giving us plenty of time to look over a fairly extensive menu. My wife decided on the Buffalo Chicken wrap, and I went all in on the Peanut butter burger. My wife really liked her wrap, lots of contrasting goodies to complement the chicken with had some bite but wasn't too spicy. If you're going to tray a peanut butter burger, you need to like peanut butter- it gives the burger a different taste. Served with a mandarin chutney on a tasty bun, I found myself liking it more and more as I enjoyed it. We were offered desserts, but declined as we were absolutely stuffed. Oh, how could I forget to mention the curled chip!!!!nothing short of awesome! Think of a curly cue fry combined with a steak fry. Really, really great!

If you're looking for an Irish pub this is as authentic as they come. Saturday night and 9 of us…read moregathered to talk and have a meal together. Seating right up. Typical kids menu foods done well. Salads were nice. Bread rolls with cinnamon butter a real treat. So much to choose from... I had the shepherd's pie with champ on top... Best I've had in awhile. Really hot and took a while to finish. I tried the fun curled chips and they were lightly seasoned... My wife would have preferred them a little crisper but they were perfect for me and they had malt vinegar on the table... Delicious. The decor was perfect and bathrooms clean. I'd come back here in a flash. The staff was friendly and helpful and made us feel very welcome.

Beer was very tasty. The bartender put at least 5 samples in front of me, wanting me to find the…read more"right beer" and sharing their craft. Very friendly and awesome ambiance. Nice place for a good drink!!!

I stopped by here this past Saturday with my wife for some afternoon drinks. We arrived to Prairie…read morePride Brewing just as it was opening and were the only customers inside for a bit. Due that we were able to talk a bit to the bartender who was quite a nice fellow. This taproom consists of a small bar along with a bunch of tables behind it. They had a popcorn machine in the corner which the bartender turned on and then there were two TV's with the Vikings preseason game on them. Finally you could see through some glass behind the bar to where some of the brewing equipment was which is always nice in a microbrewery. As I often do whenever I visit a new brewery, I decided to go with a flight here. At Prairie Pride Brewing that means that I got to choose 6 different tasters for $9. So I decided to go with the Good Country Wheat (BlackBerry/Lemon), Barn Burn (Amber Ale), Islander Porter (Coconut Porter), Wind Devil (Red IPA), Wild Prairie Orange (Blonde with Orange) and Out West (Session IPA). However after placing my order I was informed that they were out of the Porter and so I went with the Lip Kick (Imperial Brown Ale) instead. The first beer that I tried was the Good county Wheat which has a smooth start before the wheat flavor kicks in and then it had a bit of the advertised citrus on the finish. Up second was the Barn Burn which was smooth to start off with and then an interesting finish reminding me of a wheat like flavor instead of the Amber I was expecting. Third was the Lip Kick which is a beer where you can sort of taste the alcohol but you also get that caramel finish you would expect for a brown ale. Up fourth was the Wild prairie orange which had a super weird rubbing alcohol taste with a bit of orange at the finish. Something tasted off though and I can't imagine this is how it is supposed to taste. It ended up being the first beer in a long time that I didn't bother to finish. The fifth beer that I tried was the Out west which was the session IPA and it had a nice little bit of hops on the finish. Last but certainly not least was the Wind devil and you could definitely get the alcohol in this one but in a good way with a bit of the hops on the finish. Out of the bunch I think Out West was my favorite while the Wild Prairie Orange was clearly my least favorite. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. Our bartender was super friendly to us and I enjoyed most of the beers that I drank here.

Really nice setting here and bar and good selection of cigars and associated items. Cigars from…read more$3-$70. I have always enjoyed Macanudos but usually don't light them. Had a Coke at bar and departed. Will return another day.

Quiet place for conversation. Good selection. Nice location…read more Great for Kearney to have a nice lounge like this.

What a fun gem! We walked over from our holiday inn stay just cause it was so close, but it's worth…read morean uber drive :) Tony and Brooke were laid back, kind, attentive, funny, and great at making drinks. The decor and the art is fun and unique. They even have a martini punch card to work up to a free one. Gotta check out this spot then make it your go to bar- wish we had one where we live. Cocktails are $9-11. Beer is $5-6.

I was surprised this place didn't already show up when doing a search but I'm so glad I was the one…read morethat got to add this place to Yelp! I don't live in Hastings anymore, but I did grow up here and was back visiting family. We were looking for a place near my nieces' hotel and happened upon this place. Now there were definitely no places like this in Hastings when I was making the rounds. But then, back in the day I probably wasn't looking for martini bars either. What a fun, friendly, and fantastic place. I think we came in four or five nights in a row and the owners couldn't have been friendlier. That's right, I said "the owners". They may have other staff as well but while we were there it was the owners who were bartending and serving, and they couldn't have been more welcoming. The drink menu was amazing from start to finish, (definitely have the (Blueberry Mojito) and the prices reasonable. I'm sure it's a Midwest thing but I appreciate being able to go out and enjoy myself without having to spend about a day's wages like when I go out on the East Coast. They really made it a great place to relax and have a cocktail or two at the end of the day . . . . obviously, since we kept coming back night after night . . . . and will definitely stop again on my next visit to Hastings. A couple other quick things before I end this. First, there is a bar menu where you can order from a nearby restaurant. Second, the artwork on the wall is fantastic. Something interesting to look at in every direction . . . . and you can buy it if you really like it. Usually in places where restaurants or bars double as gallery space the artwork is small and mismatched by multiple artists. Nothing wrong with that, but I find it distracting. Here the artwork was all by a single artist I believe, and larger enough that it seems part of the decor. And at least the ones near me seemed reasonable priced. (We sat at the same table every night, so I only saw a few up close.) There's one was one funk one that I might have bought if it weren't for the fact that I had driven here from DC and still had to drive back and had already spent more than I planned on the trip here . . . . and still had several stops planned for the return trip. (Graceland, Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Mammoth Cave . . . etc.) Final words, C'mon Hastings (and people just visiting), show this place the support it deserves . . . . and have a cocktail for me.

nice folks and great prices on beverages.i highly recommend this tavern its a piece of grand island…read morehistory!!!!!!

I like dive bars and this one looked like it fit the bill…read more Let me say, This is a true story. Arrived on a Thursday evening to a parking lot with one car in it. I figured it was the owner or bar tenders vehicle. Upon exiting my car I was approached by an older gentleman that said I was parked in the wrong direction. Mind you, practically empty parking lot with Zero parking lines painted on the lot. I spoke with him for a minute about my "incorrect parking job". I guess we agreed it was okay to park in front of the bar. Walked into a fairly open facility with the TV on blast. Waitress ( older lady) asked what I would like, not overly friendly but whatever. As I was looking to see what they had she said I was parked in the wrong direction??? Bizarre !! At this point I knew it was time to leave. I'm guessing this is an older couple that owns the place and are set in their ways or don't like to make money. Either way all the best to them. I definitely wouldn't recommend this place.

Attached to the Holiday Inn, this is not your typical hotel restaurant. Upon entering, the place…read morehas a very modern vibe with its open ceiling warehouse setup. It was a large space, and despite its positive first impression, we were a little concerned because there were no customers. Perhaps 5:30 on a weekday was too early for the area. It was obvious our server was new because she wasn't too sure about the menu, but she got the answers we needed. The "special" lasagna my wife ordered ended up being unavailable, so she went with the regular lasagna. The presentation and taste of our pasta entrees was very good. I went with the regular-size beef stroganoff instead of the large portion and glad I did because the sauce was heavy and contained a lot of beef. We also ordered their special bread (assorted 4-count) and it came out soft and warm with a delicious spread on the side. I'd definitely recommend checking out Joy's Table if in the area. By the way, two more tables came in by the time we left. I guess it's a late dinner crowd.

In town for work. Been trying all the places by the hotel. Had high expectation from the pictures…read moreposted. Ya, the ribeye was good. Didn't have the char I thought it should. Salad was good, again thinking the salad would be a bit bigger. Asparagus was good too. Service was very good, and it has a nice atmosphere.

I've now given this place 3 try's. It is a dump and the food is normally old and stale. Pass on…read morethis G.I. dump. Gabe Skalka, Grand Island NE

Excellent lunch spot--sports bar…read more This part of town (S Locust) doesn't have a lot in the beer n burgers category (Ruby Tuesdays Applebees all that are on the other side of town) yet this is an area with a lot of hotels and the race track. Sluggers is a hole-in-the-wall mid-sixties concrete block type of place (ie not impressive from outside), but they have really good char-burgers, steak sandwiches, Polish sausages--and an excellent selection of draft beers too--Guinness, Fat Tire, Boulevard, Blue Moon, Sam Adams. You can even get a bottle of VT hard cider, damn this place has it covered. A cool place to watch a game or play pool (2 tables) but it does a good lunch bizness and they are freakin friendly too.

The most friendly bartender owner in the world. Makes you feel like family. Drinks are very…read morereasonable. Decorated just like it should be the oldest bar in the town of Hastings. Plus it is a historic site in Hastings. It would be so nice if you removed the picture of the lady with her middle finger up. Not a very nice picture at all.

The Olive, or as my friends and I used to lovingly refer to it in college: The Dirty O…read more This place is the dive of all dives and it's fantastic. It has booths lining the walls that have been lovingly repaired many times over the years using the tried and true duct tape method. It has a pool table, fun and friendly locals (mixed in with the occasional bar fight) , a Touch Tunes juke box, beer signs that have been there for who knows how long, Sunshine Wheat Beer in a frosty mug for $1.50, and a wonderful owner named Virginia. This was my college gang's bar, and it could just be nostalgia talking but I love this place. Virginia, the owner, is a hardworking, sweet yet tough woman. She watched over us like a protective Grandmother, and even checked to see if we had finished our homework for the day before she brought us a pitcher of Sunshine. If you like dives and find yourself in Hastings, NE-go to The Olive, and say hi to Virginia for the gang and I. Things to know: Bring cash! No card machine here! There's a small parking lot and also plenty of meter free spots on the street. This place is pretty much a beer and simple mixed drink place. Don't expect to get any martinis, wine or fancy cocktails. Rum and Coke? Definitely. Cosmopolitan? Definitely not. The crowd in here can get a bit drunk and rowdy, but for the most part they are very nice and friendly. If you're looking for a quiet night out, I wouldn't suggest this place.