Sip on something special in Omaha. Whether your drink is coffee, wine, beer or fresh juice, you’ll find inspiration with Yelp’s Top 25 Places to Drink in Omaha. These standout places were ranked using a mix of reviews and ratings from the Yelp Elite Squad. Read on to discover some of the best drinking spots our city has to offer.
1. Gather in Omaha
Experience farm-to-table food and drinks in the Old Market. Try the Caliente Wey, made with jalapeno-infused tequila, blackberry puree and house limemade, or another of their well-balanced signature house cocktails. Don’t forget to visit the onsite hydroponic garden before you depart.
2. Clio
Sink into the warmth of the Mediterranean at Clio. Drink bubbly, orange, rose, white or red wine from the sommelier-curated list by the glass, by the flight, or by the bottle. Munch on mezze and spreads. Shop the bottle shop after your meal for a souvenir.
3. Lyle’s Pizzeria
This vibey neighborhood spot serves up craft cocktails like Lyle’s G&T, which features house fig and thyme tonic, gin and soda. Wine and beer are also on the menu and made to pair with the sourdough pies.
4. Fizzy’s Fountain & Liquors
This retro joint delivers big on fun with floats, ice cream and slushie cocktails. Mouthwatering classic diner food helps keep pace against the strong drinks.
5. The Fat Putter
Get your friends together for a drink and a game of mini golf. Pick from four 9-hole courses, each with its own unique design, and grab a signature cocktail.
6. Backlot Taphouse
Detroit-style pizza and Nebraska beer? You betcha. Pick a pint from the immense variety of beer on tap and order up your square pie. Ask the knowledgeable bartenders for a recommendation.
7. The Mill on Leavenworth
This cozy café has a bevy of beverages to choose from – cocktails, coffee and tea. Settle in for an intimate chat with a friend. Bonus for the planet (and for true coffee connoisseurs) – The Mill serves its to-stay beverages in ceramic mugs and glasses, not paper cups.
8. M’s Pub
M’s Pub has long been an Omaha favorite for its bustling ambiance, attentive service, savory lahvosh and signature cocktails, including mules, margaritas, martinis and bloody marys. Sit outside in the warmer months to enjoy the Old Market ambiance.
9. The Grove Juicery – Elkhorn
This plant-based wellness café is the second location for the woman-owned company that started at 2401 Farnam downtown. Sip nutrient-dense, fresh cold-pressed juices and power smoothies, or try a flight to sample several choices. Coffee and tea drinks are made with dairy-free milk, adaptogens and superfoods.
10. Sips on 10th
Celebrate all things that sparkle at a Little Italy bar specializing in wine and champagne, including mimosas of the month. Sips on 10th also offers craft cocktails and beer and seasonal fare. Yelpers praise the upbeat atmosphere and friendly service. Do not miss out on weekend brunch – it’s a party!
11. Laka Lono Rum Club
For those looking for a drink with drama, this Tiki bar delivers. Whether you like your drink to arrive on fire or served in a ceramic conch shell bowl, you’ll find it here. Funky decor offers opportunities for fun selfies with friends.
12. Mula Mexican Kitchen and Taqueria
Tequila fans find the real deal here. Tequila selections are carefully curated. Order a shot of the tequila of the day, or peruse their inventive margaritas and cocktails – including seasonally inspired selections. Attractive nonalcoholic options are also available – like Mexican Coke, Jarritos and Topo Chico.
13. Zen Coffee Company – Tiffany Plaza
Yelpers adore Zen’s coffee flights at all three Omaha locations, but the Tiffany Plaza shop has some especially avid fans. Due to the service’s popularity, you must book online ahead of time. Your planning will reward you with four substantial drinks (any on the menu) of sipping satisfaction.
14. Amateur Coffee
Find this 100% vegan coffeeshop in a cozy midtown space where the coffee is roasted onsite. The shop’s eco-friendly ethos extends to its to-go orders: the cafe does not use disposable cups. Instead, bring your own mug, or put a deposit on a glass to-go jar (with a koozie for hot beverages).
15. Wicked Rabbit
Enter a tiny shop called Through the Looking Glass and move back a shelf to step into a speakeasy inspired by “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” A dimly lit, sumptuous environment with exquisite cocktails awaits.
16. Square Donut
The main draw at Square Donut is the confections, but Yelpers say the coffee drinks here also have all the angles covered. (Get it?) Grab a latte, cappuccino or espresso – made with Hardy Coffee beans.
17. Hardy Coffee
Hardy has four brick-and-mortar shops in Omaha and is a small-batch roaster and bakery. Yelpers praise the cold brew, seasonal specialty drinks and warm service. All locations are family-friendly with room to spread out.
18. Hook & Lime
Hand-squeezed juices and housemade syrups, along with thoughtfully selected tequilas, are the stuff of margarita magic. Yelpers especially enjoy the blackberry and lemon margarita and the jalapeño grapefruit margarita. Pair your drinks with a yummy shareable or two – like the salsa trio with chips.
19. The City Pub
Want to grab a drink and dinner before catching a show at The Astro? The City Pub serves hearty fare, nine signature cocktails, seasonal special drink offerings, beer and wine. Add smoke to any cocktail for $2.
20. Godega Market and Coffee Bar
Located in the heart of the Old Market, Godega is a lively coffeehouse and upscale convenience store. Oat milk is the default milk used in drinks, but other options are available. Curl up on a comfy couch or grab a bistro table inside or outside with a friend as you enjoy sipping a chai, latte or spiced warm apple cider.
21. Herbe Sainte
This happening Aksarben Village bar and restaurant serves frozen cocktails, classic cocktails, beer and wine. Watch for seasonal delights, like a tequila-based cocktail with strawberry liqueur and guajillo-serano syrup and lime juice or a chamomile-infused gin with honey and lemon juice.
22. Tiny House Bar
What this small bar lacks in size it makes up for in whimsy. Find an eclectically decorated nook and take your time perusing the seasonal menu. Creativity shines in the cocktails and their clever names. The thrifted glassware – like Miss Piggy riding a motorcycle – adds another fun touch. Don’t miss the iconic igloo experience during the winter months.
23. Heights Draft Room
Craft beer fans, rejoice. More than 30 beers and ciders are on draft at this friendly taproom. The digital menu above the bar describes the drinks and shows you how much of each is left in the keg. Try a flight to taste more. Handcrafted cocktails are also available.
24. Let it Fly Sports Bar
Yelpers praise the selection of beers on tap, the multiple televisions for sports watching and the convenient Capitol District location. A second location in Elkhorn offers more action-packed sports viewing fun.
25. Stella’s Bar and Grill
Stella’s serves one of the juiciest burgers in the Omaha area – so naturally drink pairings wouldn’t be an afterthought. Choose from seven specialty cocktails, like a Stella Tsunami or a Lighting Bug. Sip on boozy lemonades made with muddled fresh fruit and herbs, locally brewed craft beer or wine. Specialty sodas slake the thirst of those who prefer alcohol-free beverages.
