We used to go to Laka Lono a few times a month when we lived downtown and always loved the drinks and 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! read more

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Great Service! Love the consistent ambience here. I Enjoy bringing friends to hang out. Great times here and Drinks always on point. read more

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This place was great! The general manager, Brad, took great care of us! The drinks were fantastic and the vibes were amazing! read more

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Great place for a fun night out. Amazing vibes and amazing drinks. The drinks are all unique, some more than others (The Zombie gets set on fire ). I got the Rum Runner and it was delicious and strong. The staff are also a vibe. Our bartender was so fun and made our drinks a full on experience. Will be back! read more

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Very cool tiki bar in the middle of Omaha! Decor is fun and the drink menu even more creative! Our bartenders were great - sorry we didn't get their names but really enjoyed talking to them about the Midwest and travel (squirrel jail!). Cheers! read more

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Such a fun place!!! This is so worth the trip downtown. They have a huge menu selection of rum cocktails, 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. read more

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Had a great time at the bar. For the weekend would recommend making a reservation. Staff was so friendly and quick. Great place for a birthday party too!! Favorite drink was Saturn! read more

Laka Lono Rum Club - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Reservation for Clio got a little held up so we ended up downstairs at Laka Lono for pre-dinner drinks! Shockingly, we were able to get a table that we squeezed about 15 people at and had a great time! As usual, their drinks are great - pack a punch but beautifully balanced (at least if you like rum!). The presentation is always great as well :) read more

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I had a wonderful time here before a reservation at Clio! They were able to accommodate us quickly and all of the staff was so nice. HIGHLY recommend the frozen horchata. It was exactly what I was looking for. read more

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I continue to love Laka Lono! The theme can't be beat and the drinks are solid. Popped in for HH-$9 Mai tais, chi chi and mojitos. Bartender was fun and conversational while making our drinks. Also tried the kahlua pork wings-spicy and they were excellent (forgot to snap a pic!). read more

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I came here for a bachelorette, and we all had a blast! I've been in a few times before, and the vibes are hard to be. It is a very moody/tiki themed bar, with plenty of decor, and very strong drinks-- most rum-based. I'm not a wrong person, but one of the tequila drinks was amazing -- the pajamas cocktail was a crowd favorite at our table! It had such a robust flavor profile, you could barely tell it was alcoholic, and although I don't drink much tequila, this was my personal favorite! It's always packed here on the weekend, so I recommend a reservation in advance, this is what we did. Such a great spot, you have to go at least once, and by then you'll be back!! read more

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Came in with a bar crawl. Was impressed by the prices which are reasonably priced for a tiki bar. Got some off menu drinks Queens Park Swizzle and a Rum Julep. They had most of the ingredients for Rum Julep spec which I appreciated. And of course they have many different runs. They made the drinks with panache and timely with all the ingredients and other customers. read more

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One of the most fun bars in Omaha! Hidden underground, this rum club transports you to a little tiki oasis. We got a classic daiquiri and a head games cocktail. Phenomenal drinks, perfect balance of all ingredients! I really liked the local coffee used in the head games drink with the coconut whipped cream! We also had Manapua Buns with Bulgogi sauce, very yummy and the perfect snack to fill you up just enough! Our server was very kind and knowledgeable about the menu, I am excited to go back and try more cocktails from their menu! read more

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3 years later & still the same review! Lots and lots of trips to Laka Lono! What a fun atmosphere & GREAT drinks! The service is always 10/10, drinks 11000/10, everything about this place is amazing! It does get very busy so expect to wait on a weekend night, but it will be worth it! read more

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I love this Rum Club in downtown Omaha! There's lots of tables of varying size to accommodate all sizes of party. The bar is tiki themed, and is a fun place to hang out! The drinks are really good, and I highly recommend getting a shareable drink depending on your party size - they typically come in a fun container or have a gimmick (like being lit on fire) that is cool to experience. It's also a great place to wait for a table at one of the nearby restaurants. read more

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We went to try the famous Laka Lono in Omaha and it did not disappoint! Greeted at the front door with a friendly staff member and was immediately immersed in the mood lighting and Halloween-specific decorations. We ordered the Aphrodite on a Half Shell and it was not too sweet, which I liked! It also came with little shark gummies haha. Fun date night and will be back! read more

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I visited Laka Lono again for my birthday and I had an excellent time. They were easy to reach over the phone to make a reservation and were exceptionally kind once we were there with excellent service. The drinks, as always, were delightful and sharing a massive drink in an octopus with 10 of my friends was a great experience. I'd continue to recommend this bar as a great place to have a good time! read more

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What an incredible experience and such an immersive bar! The staff were great to work with when it came to making a reservation for our big group. We went here as a bachelorette group and did the big shared drink. The drink presentation was 10/10. The overall taste was ok. It definitely was more prosecco forward which was ok but not my preferred flavor. I've had other drinks here before that were better. Their cats pajama punch and frozen drinks are some of my favorites! Overall though the staff, atmosphere, and drinks are something everyone should experience at least once. Definitely a fun place to grab a drink from especially with a group of people! read more

Laka Lono Rum Club - Dream of the Fisherman's Wife - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Great Tiki bar ambience, great bartenders give amazing service with delicious drinks - fun to imagine I'm in a tropical paradise when I'm in an Old Market basement read more

Laka Lono Rum Club - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

I've been to Laka Lono many times, and it's always a favorite. I stopped in while celebrating my friend's bachelorette this weekend and we ordered the Dream of the Fisherman's Wife to share. We had a reservation for our Saturday night outing and I'm glad we did! It gets busy so if you have a group I recommend calling in a reservation to make sure you have a table prepared for you. Our waitress was wonderful and attentive, getting the group drink delivered to our table was a super fun experience, and it was a show in and of itself! I'll always recommend Laka Lono to people looking for a fun place to have a drink. read more

Laka Lono Rum Club - Dream of the Fisherman's Wife - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

A unique hidden gem in downtown Omaha. This place is giving speakeasy x tiki bar vibes and has an extensive menu of creative, fun, and tasty cocktails, many of them involving fire! Many of the drinks are also served in fun glasses. The decors and lighting in the bar makes you feel like you're underwater. It's pretty spacious compared to some other speakeasies, but can get busy on weekends, so without a reservation, it can be hard to get a table. read more

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This upscale tiki bar strikes a great balance between tropical flair and sophistication. The ambiance is relaxing, making it an ideal spot to unwind. The drinks are top-notch, crafted with high-quality ingredients, and attention to detail. I ordered a classic piña colada (fyi, I requested it to be non-frozen and the kind bartender agreed!), which was excellent and refreshing. Laka Lono is perfect for catching up with friends or coworkers, especially around the holidays when their decor adds an elevated touch! read more

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My husband and I wandered in here on a Saturday evening around 7pm for a little pre-dinner drinks. It had been years since I'd been here and I love a good tiki drink, so it was an easy choice! The picking a cocktail was the much harder part because everything sounded delicious. We sat at the bar to watch them work and craft the cocktails and I asked for one of the bartender's assistance in picking a cocktail between the Saturn and Cat's Pajamas. After hearing his description of their flavors, I ended up choosing the Cat's Pajamas and it was amazing! It's a clarified punch that was just so well-balanced in terms of flavor. It was a little sweet, but very full-bodied, and warm (not in temperature). I savored every single drop and am looking forward to going back to have this again and try something new as well! read more

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Such a cool "under ground" bar. It's dark and moody and eclectic! They have super cool and creative cocktails and something for everyone. I went with their premade frozen daiquiri and it was honestly pretty good. There's small booths and larger tables, so you could come with a group, but I'd try to come early as it gets pretty crowded. The staff is friendly and the bathrooms are clean. Definitely recommend for a funky change of pace! read more

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Fantastic spot for rum enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys extremely well garnished drinks. The decor is outstanding as well as the cocktails and spirit selection. 5/5, full stars, 10 tiki glasses, however you wanna measure it this spot hits the mark. Got great service from Juan. Seemed like he really knew his stuff. Will be back for another Puka Punch. read more

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The servers seem to have a lot of fun at the bar. They are fun and excited to talk about the menu. The one concern was the server had his shrimp pile sitting on the bar eating it while serving food and drinks. Hewas sucking his finger after tearing the meat out of the tail. Very messy. And he did not wash his hands after slobbering all over his hands when grabbing straws and serving plates or garnishing drinks. So cleanliness was a concern. Lots of coughing from the staff and hard mucus snorts. We did try the food and drink dispute tall the bodily fluids all over. It was good read more

I love this place and I love that it's right under Clio so you can have a fun dinner and fun drinks after. We went on a weeknight so it wasn't too busy but it gets really busy on the weekends. I love the tiki decor it's a really huge space and it's all completely decorated. It feels like bar in a much bigger city. I got the Head Games and it was so good it tasted like a coffee dessert but it wasn't too weak. The bartender was so nice and hilarious. 10/10 experience. read more

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Fun place with very fun ambiance and vibe. Service is great . You have to go here when visiting Omaha.food was very tasty and served right away. read more

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The atmosphere, service, food and drinks top notch! I'd go back again and again! Spam fries were so delicious- I'd go back just for them.

If you're planning on getting a seat here, make sure you get there a little earlier than you think! The underground tiki bar with fun colors and lots of decor brings in the crowds. The menu contains a wide variety of signature drinks and a decent amount of tasty food! The staff is very conscientious of allergies if you let them know ahead of time! We noticed within our visit that the larger group drinks have music associated with it when it's brought out! This place has a little something for everyone!! Definitely a place to go to see something a little different. Our party highly recommends the wontons as a little night snack!! read more

Laka Lono Rum Club - Cat's Pajamas and a daiquiri :) - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

You should come visit Laka Lono. This is a tropical underground oasis in Omaha's Old Market. The drink menu is a curated work of art, the rum list is Omaha's finest and largest, the bathrooms are always clean, the food is both tasty and inventive and the staff - these are Omaha's smartest, most talented bartenders and you want to experience them making their magic. If possible, plan your visit to avoid peak evening hours on Friday and Saturday because the staff here are absolutely wonderful and you'll have more time with them if they are less busy. hot tip: strong suggestion that locals join the Kill Devil rum club, ask at the counter for more information. read more

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This has now become my official tiki bar when I come to Omaha. This is one of the better tiki bars that I have been to. It dimly lit with a nice tiki vibe. The staff there is awesome. So, very friendly personable, helpful , and upbeat. The bar has its regulars and they are have a flow of transients running through. It is kind of easy to pass up, as it is located down a flight of stairs and is marked by a banner above the stairs. You will find metered street parking within a reasonable walking distance. There is limited seating at the bar and a decent amount of dining room seating spread across two areas, one off of the main bar and the other just to the right and would be perfect for hosting a private event. They serve food, but I was here for the drinks. They serve your tropical favorites such as Mai Tais, Painkillers, Hurricanes, Saturns and Zombies. You will find a decent selection of beer here too, as well as Happy Hour specials to be on the lookout for. They also offer large group drinks that serves 2 to 10 people. I honestly tried to try everyone of their drinks. They were all good and I did not find one that I did not like. They are also reasonably priced. When I got my bill, I had though that the bartender had rung me up wrong. I had a really good time at the bar. It is a nice, low key, chill spot. And everyone there is so nice. They have the best drinks and instead of tiki bar music they were pumping classic soul. I was in heaven. I highly recommend swinging by and checking this place out. I guarantee that you will have an awesome time. read more

Always a fun time at the Laka Lona! We hadn't been there for a while, but thought we would try it out again. It is always a fun spot to visit when we are in Omaha. Is still serving top-notch tiki drinks and offers a wonderful atmosphere. An Omaha gem!! read more

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Best cocktails in town with an awesome vibe! The tiki bar setup is the absolute best--fun, unique, and perfect for a night out. read more

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Super cool little basement bar in Omaha - excellent cocktails, friendly & knowledgeable bartenders - highly recommend!

This is an awesome hidden gem! Lots of space, super great tiki bar with lots of cool decor! Drinks are priced as you would expect $14 range but taste delicious!!!! They are served in awesome vessels and the volcano bowl is set on fire and really awesome! Beers are normal around $6 but you for sure want to check this place out for the vibes! read more

I can't believe I haven't reviewed Laka Lono before! This is one of my favorite watering holes in the Old Market, and a place I always recommend to out of towners, as there is nothing like it in Omaha. Located below street level, when you walk downstairs you're instantly transported to a tropical oasis with tiki music and all decor. This is one of the only authentic tiki bars in America and they are very respectful of the glasses used and prepare true tiki style drinks. There's ample seating at the bar or in the main area. They recently started offering food to accompany drinks. My favorite is the classic pina colada. This is a great spot for any occasion and is especially fun in the winter when you can't get to the Bahamas. read more

Laka Lono Rum Club - a hand holding a drink - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

We went to the Ramen Pop Up session tonight. It was so delicious! We ordered the torikasu sandwich (chicken curry), furasugo sandwich(carmelized onion and beer "cheese"), and tottori gyuniku (steak) ramen. We also ordered a Civil Disobedience cocktail and Painkiller cocktail to wash it all down. They were all so amazing! Cat, Taylor, Donnie, Zelda, Brett, Tommy, Zoe, Derek, Peter,and Brad all did their best to make tonight unforgettable! The food was absolutely delicious! Can't wait to see what's next every month! Come in and enjoy yourself with great food and drink, but know the service from the aforementioned gang along with Lisa, Josh, Juan, and Hamid are second to none! read more

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This is a late review, we went to Omaha in the early fall to escape Texas heat, we tried few cocktail places in Omaha and in Des Moines, and LLRC was our favorite, I like tiki bars, Polynesian drinks, so I had try them out, and I loved the drinks, ambience, vibes and the service was not bad either, definitely try them out. read more

There is just something about this place that we loved so much when we got a chance to visit Omaha. The musubi and onigiri here have so much flavor along with the soy based sauce that comes with it. And get the garlic shrimp skewers!We visited this place two times when we were here the staff always seemed very cool and the vibes are just right here. We had a Volcano Bowl.. which typically is to be shared supposed by3 to 4 people. It was just us two and mostly me finishing it..it wad just great! I really like this place and also like that it seems "off the beaten path" considering you have to go down some shady looking steps to get there lol. read more