From the moment I knocked to the moment I left, it was nothing but five star service. Incredible…read moredrinks and a wonderful bartender. Great ambience. Might be Lincoln's best kept secret. Thanks Krill!

Phenomenal experience! Bring cash…read more. This place is decorated so well it will feel like you are stepping into another time and place. The bartender makes an experience out of your visit by making unique, custom crafted cocktails.

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.

Always a favorite place to go when visiting the Haymarket…read more Drinks are great and the ambiance is old fashioned. Order your drinks at the bar and find a nice comfy chair to relax and enjoy the crafted cocktail.

Everything about this place is fantastic! First off, it's got such a great speakeasy vibe because…read moreof its nondescript front. Only initials on the front door and a little neon sign that says vacancy. We came very early (probably right after it opened) and it was dark and cozy inside. Only one couple was at the bar and my friend and I sat first at the bar to look at cocktail options. I love that all they're cocktails are named after historic people or places. Very cool. The service was terrific! Bartender let us take our time to decide. I ordered a "Willa Cather", which was a cocktail with St Germain,prosecco and hibiscus! So tasty! My friend ordered the "Kate Martin" which was whiskey and ginger. Loved the vibe and will definitely return next time I'm in town!

If you want bourbon variety and also a place you can feel welcome, this is the place…read more Walked in and had an hour and a half coco with a regular about life. Sampled four great bourbons I've never tried before and chatted with staff. Normally I resist high marks but I have nothing bad to say. Great music and atmosphere.

Very cool decorated bar. When we went in, the drinks all had a theme based on Game of Thrones…read more Prices were 15+ per drink. I don't love alcohol and asked for the sweetest drink available & it was not that sweet LOL but for the bourbon/whiskey drinkers, this seems to be quite a great option. Also, they definitely take cards & are not cash only.

My go-to bars are usually dive bars. When searching for "dive bars" in Lincoln, Harry's Wonder Bar…read moreappears to be the dive-iest (in the best way). I went here the Saturday after Thanksgiving around 9:30pm. It was kind of dead (maybe they get a later crowd), but there was a great energy in the bar. The door guy was super friendly as well as the bartenders. The drink prices are reasonable , the restrooms are clean, and the people that were there were friendly (like walk in and you feel like you could learn these people's life stories over the course of the night kind of friendly). There is a single pool table, but it was occupied when we were there. I love this place. I'm not sure why other than the fact that it's a kind of cozy, friendly hole-in-the-wall.

Love this place! The service was great, they pour a stiff drink, which I like, they have keno! We…read morehad fun hanging with the locals!

My wife and I were walking through the Haymarket, saw that vintage sign with the couple in the…read moreorange cocktail attire, and immediately knew we had to go downstairs. Best impulse decision of the night. The Starlite Lounge does not feel like 2026 Lincoln. It feels like you stepped into a 1960s lounge that somehow never closed. The lighting, the furniture, the whole atomic-era look--it all works. Smooth jazz was playing, the room had that intimate, slightly smoky-club energy without being loud or chaotic, and the cocktails were the real deal. Not just pretty drinks. Properly made, balanced, and clearly built by people who care. We weren't there for a photo op. We were there for the feel, the music, and a couple of well-made drinks. It delivered on every count. Romantic without being stuffy. Cool without trying too hard. If you're in downtown Lincoln and you want something that actually transports you instead of another generic bar, walk down the stairs. Highly recommended. We'll be back.

What a step back in time and a great nostalgic bar!…read more The pricing for the drinks seemed great and even some of the bourbon selection pours were worth it. I am definitely particular about my martinis. They crushed it on a gin martini - stirred, not shaken & vermouth rinsed - with a twist. Was perfectly done! We also tried a vodka one...was a 4 out of 5. Overall: great place to go and get drink with some friends! Will definitely be back.

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.

This place is awesome. I had the best Old Fashioned I've ever had and I've had a few in multiple…read moredifferent states and a couple of counties. There are chess boards set up on several tables and a table ready for a game of rock-em sock-em robots. The seating is loungy and comfortable, the decor is kind of minimalist industrial, yet still welcoming The service is spectacular and there is a party space I would love to use. If I lived in Lincoln I'd be here often. I don't want to spoil it, but when you go there please make sure you ask the owner why it is named The Post. His story is awesome!! And he has a terrific selection of tequila that you can take home with you. He has Tequilas that I've not been able to find in any other liquor store in the Omaha or Kansas City area. Oh yeah, in addition to chess nights, they also have live music.

I love the Post! The music, seating, and service are top notch. Best old fashions in the city too.read more

I loved my visits here. I was staying in the area for work and stopped by for dinner and beer…read moreseveral times. The beer far exceeded my expectations, and the bartender was incredibly engaging. There is trivia on Monday nights, and I had a lot of fun hanging out with the friendly locals. It may be a brewery but come hungry.....the food is excellent.

This place is 100% amazing! It's local and the staff there are so friendly. Our server checked on…read moreus multiple times and seemed genuinely invested in whether or not we liked the food and drink. We love their single axle which is their classic beer but also all of their IPAs are phenomenal! We had the Reuben and a burger and both of them were so great! I consider myself a Reuben connoisseur, and this is one of the best Rubens I've ever had. It was tender and savory, and the bread was perfectly toasted! Also the fries are that perfect crispy kind with the batter on the outside! 10/10, no notes, five stars! You have to check this place out

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.