What a very cool place!…read more Thoughtfully curated cocktails with a flair, make sure you know where you're trying to go when you come into the liquor store. Awesome vibes, very chill lounge. Service was super attentive and thoughtful, feel free to ask for a reading light if you can't quite see all of the menu details.

Wow!!! Both bartenders tonight were total mixologists. Chris and Shay were awesome. I'll be going…read moreback here. They are the best.

Drinks were Delicious as always! Service was great! Place was clean! They definitely could use more…read moreseating! I do wish they had food!

Can't recommend this place right now. My drink was really watered down. There was hardly any flavor…read morefrom the rye whiskey in my mixed drink. But that was the highlight I was most looking forward to. There wasn't much flavor of anything else, either. Even the chili spice sugar garnish on the rim was lackluster. Pity. Decor was okay, but it smelled kind of sour inside, as if cleaning hadn't been done properly or often. Same with the seating outdoors--dingy, sagging, unkempt. Bar area seemed a bit disorganized, and something sticky was on the outside of my drink that got on my hands right as I received it. Service was friendly but just okay--it wasn't too busy when we arrived, and we still had to wait an incommensurate amount of time for drinks. Overall, not much to impress. Recommend a pass on this place.

Proof has been my go to and every experience has been a positive one. The craft cocktails and…read morewhiskey selection are top tier and it's a cozy environment. Everyone is friendly, ready to engage, and willing to share some of their favorite selections and cocktails. Between this location and the west location, both are wonderful!

Stopped in for cocktails on a weeknight as a pre-dinner drink stop. Service was nice. The venue…read moreis beautifully decorated, great for business meetings or dates - cozy, yet nicely lit and decorated nicely. Drink list is nice.... Their assortment of spirits was decent, though I asked about Chartreuse and they had none. They did know about other popular, yet obscure cocktails. They batch their old fashioned and those in my party who got it loved it... evidently they "batch" it because it helps meld the flavors. Overall - Nice spot! Definitely would suggest to give a try for yourself!

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.

Update: 5/5 stars every time. I based my trips to Lincoln on the Graduate so I could have dinner…read moreand the buffet breakfast in the Single Barrel. The cocktails are truly fire and the waitresses and waiters are superb. TVs typically have the latest sports game, so great place to have a nice meal while maintaining a casual atmosphere. I recommend this restaurant to every person I know going to Lincoln. I miss it so much as I no longer have this territory. One day again!

If you're looking for a great steak in Lincoln, this is your place! I've been here a couple of…read moretimes now. Both times are sat at the bar and had great I've had the ribeye, and the fillet. And a side salad at both times. The.Bier rolls are very tasty too. The ribeye had was absolutely phenomenal. The flight, was a little overcooked. Overall, this is a very nice place to eat, with some great food and service.

Not light on the pour! My first drink was very good and the bartender was attentive and polite. I…read moredidn't catch his name but if I were to go back I'd definitely look for him to make my drink

The largest selection of bourbon in Nebraska and 6 pages of beer on tap- how can you go wrong…read more Quaint bar and larger inside than I expected. The beer was cold and the service friendly!

Who would have thought we'd find such a gem tucked away in a strip mall?…read moreWe discovered this bar online and decided to stop by for a few cocktails on a weekday evening. When we arrived, we were seated promptly and given time to look over the menu. There were plenty of options to choose from, with something to suit just about every palate.What impressed us most was that there appeared to be only one person working, and he was an absolute champ . effortlessly juggling multiple tables, crafting excellent cocktails, and taking the time to answer questions and make recommendations. Between the four of us, we sampled quite a few drinks and found every one of them fantastic. The cocktails were thoughtfully made, well-balanced, and showcased a lot of skill behind the bar.Great drinks, great service, and a pleasant surprise all around. This is exactly the kind of gem you hope to stumble upon.

We love the top-notch service and drinks here. They never waiver and are always excellent. Now that…read moreit's summertime. The patio is open! A lot of the drinks are boozy & always excellent in taste!

I dropped by Burdock and Bitters to cowork around lunchtime and I can't believe I haven't eaten…read morehere before! The ambiance is super chic, classy, and quietly tucked away in the Downtown Omaha Marriott, which is already very upscale and relaxing. The atmosphere was truly perfect for productive coworking and a delicious meal! We started with the Brussel sprouts, and I usually don't opt for them but after trying them I was surprised and delighted! The creamy sauce they paired them with was a perfect starter to my meal: a classic reuben with fries. I can always go for a good reuben, and Burdock and Bitters delivered! The bread was toasty and the meat was tender and flavorful. The serving was also sizable and I had plenty of leftovers, even having it as dinner too and still being full!

Very fun and convenient bar!! They have a great selection of bar drinks, martinis, wine, and…read moresnacks. Great for passing through downtown, hanging out before a concert, or when staying at the hotel. They were very friendly and even opened the patio for us. The patio was spacious and has a fun view of CHI and some city views. My martini was super strong and sweet, just the way I like it.

We came in with a large group of 10 during March Madness. We had low expectations due to how busy…read morethe restaurant was. We were seated immediately and the waitress let us know she was serving the whole restaurant herself, so to be patient. Despite all of this, our food came out after a 30 minute wait which wasn't horrible, all things considered. The food was delicious and a few of us agreed it was the best burger we had had in a very long time. Will return!

We'd love to go to Ted's and drink beer and play Keno! Their wings are excellent. Their staff is so…read morefun and personal. We always have a great time there and it's simple and easy and affordable.