What an awesome divey place! I mean that in all the best ways. OMG Brooke and Abby were amazing! They are insanely knowledgeable and willing to share their knowledge. We saw several groups get some schoolin' on spirits and the ways of the whiskey world - in a great and teachable way I mean. I just love the special vibe here. They have an incredible menu of crafted cocktails that is off the hook! One of the things we learned was their focus on creations that are diabetic friendly. Not sure other bars are locked into this but it's important, really! We loved this place and will be back for the company expertise and the vibe. You gotta stop in, and just be aware you'll be as entranced and enchanted as we were. Oh, And you'll be back. OBTW look for the fall menu where I hear there will be a number of diabetic friendly options for cocktails! Stay tuned and come by. read more

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This is a cool speakeasy-type bar. The decor is quite nice, with stylish bars and chandeliers. We were able to get a table for two immediately at 7pm on a winter Saturday night. It was busy but not overly crowded. My "A Straw Please" cocktail was nicely balanced--strong but not too boozy tasting. I highly recommend this place! read more

We made reservation on yelp to go back here on 2/8. Guess what they were closed! After driving from 204th and maple to 11th and Howard just to go here the least you can say is me, my wife, and 3 friends were extremely disappointed ! read more

This is my FAVORITE bar downtown. The service is exceptional. The atmosphere is ethereal. I don't have enough descriptors to express how much I like this bar - and this is coming from someone who doesn't like bars. The bartender even made me custom mocktails for me when I was there for a friend's birthday party! I don't like going out downtown that much but this bar makes me want to go downtown more. 6/5 stars from me everyone should give this place a try. read more

Trust me, a phenomenal experience is awaiting you at the Berry and Rye. I went for drinks with friends for the first time this past weekend and was impressed by the excellent service, the wide variety of top notch cocktails, and the cool atmosphere. Let's start with the drinks. Their menu is organized by alcohol, with plenty of great, diverse choices for vodka, gin, agave, rum, etc. The French 75 is delightful--not too sweet but nice and light. One of my favorites was La Floridita, which had plenty of lime and just enough sweetness. The debonair pear has a delicious light honey egg white foam on top, which I know sounds really gross but was surprisingly a perfect complement to the floral chartreuse. Flowers for Chavela was one of the most "interesting" cocktails I've ever tasted. It had a distinct smokiness and tasted like burnt ash and watery barbeque sauce. It was definitely not my favorite, and I wouldn't sit and drink and entire glassful, but there's a drink for every taste at Berry and Rye. I could go on and on about each of the cocktails I got to try (best to go in a group you're comfortable sharing sips with!), but the wide array of unique and different ingredients that were used was impressive and intriguing. Our server, Aaron, was incredible! One of the most fun servers I've had in a while. He had an outgoing, fun personality and popped by at just the right times to ask us if we needed anything else. He made us laugh while sharing his extremely developed knowledge of the menu. He truly elevated our experience to the level of impeccable. Finally, a note about the atmosphere. The interior looks great--a complete overhaul from the old place it used to be (Myth martini bar). Nice big booths for larger groups, down lighting, and unique full wall murals. read more

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I want to start this review by saying, I LOVE this bar. The atmosphere, the drinks, the staff, the ambiance, this place is great. I have yet to go here and not leave happy, and lets be honest, we've all left bars in bad moods before, but I've yet to have that be the case here. The Berry & Rye gives off a strong speakeasy vibe, and I love it. The decor makes it feel homey and warm. The drinks I've had so far: Trinidad Smoke - fabulous. I actually ended up buying a bag of the tobacco they use for it from S.G. Roi for my pipe because its that aromatic and fragrant. City of Tom Dennison - fabulous drink. Protip: let the apricot soak and eat it last for maximum flavor. Anansi's Garden - Probably my favorite drink they make. For a period of about 3 months they were unable to get one of the liqueurs used for the drink, if I remember correctly it was the Creme de Violet. They have since found a distrubutor that can supply it again and its back on the menu. Horn & Hammer - for a long time I shy'd away from this as I'm not a fan of hops, and one of the ingredients is Hops tincture. I could not have felt sillier when i finally tried it. The drink is very flavor forward with a clean finish. Combine that with real luxardo maraschino cherries, and this drink is a great bet. The only complaint I have is the bathrooms suck and usually have a strong odor. But thats more the problem of Spaghetti factory since The Berry and Rye uses their bathrooms, and does not have there own. I will definitely be back. Final tip: if you are going on a Friday or Saturday night, make a reservation. read more

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Fun cocktail bar in Omaha. The decor gives you a classy feel. Staff was dressed nicely, knowledgeable, and timely. I tried the lavender blue - gin based drink with notes of fruit, lavender, and citrus. Highly recommend! My husband had the old fashioned and loved it as well! read more

Wonderful Cocktails and a lovely space. Great location next to the Spaghetti Works restaurant in downtown Omaha.

It had been well over a year since the wife and I were last in town, but it was good to see that the craft cocktail scene is alive and well in Omaha. No greater proof of this was the existence of the Berry & Rye, where I found myself on successive nights for drinks. Located in the heart of the Old Market, the Berry & Rye looks very much the part of a classy cocktail joint with its spacious setting, vintage décor, and plenty of seating at the bar or in intimate booths. The cocktail list was impressive in size, scope and affordability, encompassing both classics and originals, broken down by base spirits, and with general tasting notes describing their flavor profiles. Another positive and impressive attribute of its cocktails program was the use of house made bitters, syrups, and liqueurs. Cocktail highlights from my visits? The Dark Side ($11) made with Bulleit Rye, house made chocolate liqueur, tarragon, Lazzaroni Dry Marsala, and house orange bitters was bitter and boozy with nice creamy, chocolate notes. The City of Tom Dennison ($10) made with Wild Turkey 101, Suze, Bitter Truth Peach bitters, and Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth was also boozy and bitter and enjoyable. However, taking the award for most original, complex, and, frankly, intriguing was the Trinidad Smoke ($11) made with Zaya 12 yr Rum, house tobacco syrup, house cinnamon and clove bitters, served smoked with pipe tobacco. I'm not a smoker, but the pipe smoke provided unique aromatics to the drink, which contrasted nicely with the rum and cinnamon and clove notes. While it may not be to everyone's taste, it was my favorite by a nose. The bar staff was on point, friendly, efficient and proficient at making its complex tasting, yet very satisfying drinks. I received excellent value as the drinks used premium ingredients, were well conceived, well executed, and the price point was exceedingly fair especially when compared to other parts of the country. In my mind, Berry & Rye sits at the top of the Omaha cocktail scene and is a must for cocktail lovers. read more

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Went here for our 30th Anniversary after dinner drinks. It was a very calm Tuesday night, we sat at the bar and ordered two drinks to share-- one was pink and foamy and the other was lavender based (sorry I can't remember the names.) I loved both. Enjoyed watching the bartenders creating the drinks. We left after the one drink, but we know we'll be back for a chill drink and chill time again soon. read more

Sometimes a bar is an experience. Part old-world European, part local flavor and maybe a tiny part vampire, this location is a crazy great experience. The drink menu is filled with drinks they have invented on-site and it's tough to choose. The decor ridiculously detailed and feels like an upscale lounge where you might find someone interesting sitting in a dark corner. My favorite part was when my scotch came and they brought the bottle to the table, with a dropper for my water. Classy stuff. read more

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Great cocktails and attention to detail. The staff is knowledgeable about their menu and the bartenders really know their craft! If you don't even know what kind of drink to order, they're able to help you out and make suggestions after just a few questions. The decor is really cool and cozy, and it's a favorite place for me to take out of town visitors. It makes a great impression and we all always have a great time. Make reservations to ensure a seat, but the one time I forgot they were able to squeeze the 4 of us into a little table (probably originally for 2) and I was very grateful! After about an hour and a half they were able to move us to a larger spot, and I thought it was nice that they even offered, as we were not complaining about the spot we had been given :) 10/10 would recommend. read more

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This place is en pointe. Craft cocktails wonderful service and great vibes and awesome background music. This place could cater to the more mature crowd who wants to go in early in the evening for a nice drink and relaxing atmosphere or the 20 something that wants a late night in a trendy spot. read more

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Awesome drinks, bartenders and atmosphere! Lots of choices! Cool decor and liquor shelving / presentation is unique!

Berry and rye is a bit like an apothecary, dispensing drinks in an artful fashion with unique technique and flair. As we sat at the bar, we were awed by saws, flames, smoke makers (a very legit term I am sure), and lots of other tools that looks as if they belonged in a workshop or laboratory. The barkeepers are clean shaven, dressed with bow ties, plastic rimmed glasses, and a side comb. Or maybe that was just mine ;). The space is dark and mood setting- it's a mix of a medieval potions and dungeons meets a rich sitting room. Overall it was a great experience and certainly somewhere to stop and grab a drink in the old market. If you can appreciate a good drink and the making of it to be fascinating as an art, this is the place for you. All drinks range around $10 /+ 5, so pretty reasonable. The vibe is there is very formal and curt. There's no $1.00 PBR at this joint! read more

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Bartender was a jerk. Service was very slow, and the drinks were terrible. We will not be back to this establishment.

This is our go-to bar when we are down in the Old Market area. Lovely environment, nice and quiet, and great craft cocktails!

We were visiting and found this great gem, the staff was friendly and service was amazing. The drinks were original and tasty.

Maybe the greatest spot in Omaha for a high quality craft cocktail. The rotating menu of drinks always includes unique concoctions featuring fun additions like yogurt, smoked liqueurs, botanicals... all that hip crap I can't get enough of! It is such a great setting for a nice cocktail out, good for date night or a slightly elevated friend outing. Parking is garbage because it is downtown but it's worth the hassle of finding a spot and walking a few blocks. read more

Ok, a 2 is a miserable score, but it is up against a very high standard. I have had the privilege to travel and enjoy a lot of great bars. My first and other experiences at Berry and Rye were phenomenal. I used to fly in and take friends that lived locally there in Omaha to discover it for the first time. They were shocked that such an experience existed without them knowing it!! Recently, the menu changed and, I suppose, the vibe as well. The quiet sophistication has given way to higher volume r&b and dance music, but worst of all, the amazing menu is pared down to a single piece of paper...all of those magical drinks and delicious descriptions are now gone! When the drinks came out, they were good, but no longer gorgeously appointed...just another cocktail. It is my sincere hope that ownership will reconsider the concept and go back to the amazing place I used to visit before. read more

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Really cool fancy pants spot for mix drinks made by people who really care about giving you a super fine drink experience! Mixologist to the max! Naturally I'm a beer guy so I don't need the peeled Orange over a vermouth and crushed ice with lime juice drizzled down a coconut to make me happy! But if you want those crazy mixes this is a cool spot to get it made but some of the finest in town! I tasted a few things that were delish.. This feels like a really high end spot to take a date.. Just beware they share a bathroom with the Spaghetti Works and its goes from high class to salad bar buffet style once you open those doors to the bathroom! But hey, drink up and you probably won't run into any kids going to the bathroom if you are here after hours! read more

Great little prohibition style bar hidden behind spaghetti works in the old market. Tip: walk in and seat yourself and you'll get faster service. Once I figured out I could seat myself a cheerful bartender was immediately at or table and explained all the drinks after asking what we normally like. He directed each of us in the right direction and after mixing up some stuff behind the bar in a style that would make Tom cruise jealous our cocktails where amazing both in palate and aesthetics. Great place for a night cap! read more

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This place is great! The staff is so kind and friendly, they let my fiancé and I take a few of our engagement pictures here. The decor is awesome, very picture worthy place. The drinks were great as well! The perfect vibe for a fancy date night. Thank you!! read more

We went to The Berry & Rye as part of Yelp's Omaha Made: Drink Like a Local at The Berry & Rye event. From the size of the turn out, we filled up establishment, it was a success. The Berry & Rye is a pretty cool place located on Howard Street between 12Th and 11th Streets in the Old Town District. It is ideally located for a relaxing drink after work before driving home or for a unique cocktail before going to one of the fine dining restaurants located in the Old Town District. The ambiance is what I think I would have found in a speakeasy in Chicago during prohibition and I think that is what they were hoping for. Since they have a "seating-only" policy, it will never be too crowed or too loud, making it a perfect place to relax and unwind. The cocktails that we had were delicious and their selection is considerable. The only negative I had with them, and for me it is an important negative that affected my rating, was the service. In their house rules, they recognize the fact that "our cocktails are labor intensive". Considering the group that was attending this event, I would have thought that they might have wanted to be over staffed as opposed to unstaffed. They had one bar tender and one server, which resulted in our waiting 10 to 15 min to get service. It took another 10 min to have my drink delivered and my wife's drink was not delivered at the same time. When I saw the waiter delivering a drink to another table, I called him over and asked about my wife's, he went and got it. That showed mismanagement at the bar, either the bartender made the drinks out of sequence or the waiter was picking them out of sequence. Bad service can kill a bar. read more

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Went there on a Tuesday night, very dead but the bartender Luke was attentive. The inside is very attractive, and they have a huge selection of ryes. The knowledge and skill of the bartender was PHENOMENAL. I had a mind blowing old fashioned and my buddy (who utterly hates gin) had a gin cocktail he really liked. The attention to detail is amazing, these are people that care about their craft and it shows. You want a grown up drink with someone who knows how to make real cocktails, this is the place for you. read more

In Omaha on a road trip. Randomly walked into the bar on a Tuesday night. It's beautiful inside and we'll appointed. It was a slow night and the staff were very friendly which lead me to ask for the bar tender to surprise me, which lead to a series of the best drinks I've ever had in my life. Luke and Lada were amazing. read more

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Fabulous tucked away speak-easy style bar with specialty cocktails. Great to sit at the bar and watch the bartender artists prepare them. Keep in mind...they don't have food. It's truly a specialty cocktail establishment. But for all it's 'specialty' the bartenders and other folks working there are super friendly. As an out of town err/tourist...great experience. read more

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Wow! My boyfriend and I had several drinks prior to our dinner reservation and we were not disappointed. Everything we tried was innovative and excellent and the Coconut Bikini might be the best drink I've ever had. read more

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Great spot for a drink. All ingredients are made in-house to give your drink a fresh and unique taste. Strong bourbon selection and the Moscow Mule was great. read more

Service was absolutely atrocious. Ignored most of the night. Asked for water and never got it. Asked again for water and the check and it took another 30 minutes to get it. Drinks were mediocre, especially for the price. Go somewhere else. read more

Literally the most creative bar in Omaha. You ever hear of Death & Company? These guys put that to shame. Come here and party. Luke knows his shit! read more

The Berry & Rye is a bit on the darker side (lighting). That being said, there's a lot going on here. First is a huge mural on the far wall - beautifully done. The columns are tied in and painted as well. The booths look very comfy and plush. The building itself looks pretty old and historic but I don't know it's story. The bar is the next to best feature. While it's certainly normal to have the booze on the shelves, the presentation here is pretty cool. The fact that it's under stairs is pretty unique. I liked the shakers (I think they're shakers) mounted to the wall. The drinks are the best feature. Very nicely crafted and named. I started with the Venezuelan Smoke which actually has smoke. Smelled and tasted (at first) like a cigar. Also had a Woodsman which was also fantastic! They make their own bitters and have some really nice looking glassware. In summary, this is a great place to hang out. read more

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This is my absolute favorite place for cocktails. In fact, it's my favorite local place, period. This is my Cheers. I've been many times. Brock and Luke are amazing at what they do here, as are the other staff whose names I'm starting to learn. I like this place for several reasons: 1. It's non-pretentious. Drinks average at about $10/$11, which is probably a little expensive for Omaha but really the more I go out the more this seems to be right in line with other bars. I probably expected some snobbery after all the hype, but really there was none. And some things you expect to be more expensive on the rocks, are actually affordable- though I don't know why you'd bother with a non-crafted drink here. 2. They know their shit. I love to learn. I got corrected (nicely) the first time I came here. (Yes I know my point 1 was "They're non-pretentious." but hear me out!) I truly appreciate someone who knows their craft and can explain to you why something is the way it is instead of just saying "trust me". 3. Pecans. You want the pecans. Savory goodness, those are. They're not always available but I always ask. 4. Lastly... I just feel... comfortable... here. As I've said in previous reviews, I do a lot of my eating & drinking alone. When I come here, I don't feel out of place. If they're not busy, the staff will hold a conversation with you. I've also met nice patrons at the bar for casual conversation. Absolute must try: Trinidad smoke or Debonair Pear. Come, relax, learn, enjoy! read more

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I was in town for work with a few friends and we stumbled into the Rye and Berry after dinner. What a treat! Huge selections from scotches to tequilas! Kenzie is an artist and the top of her class is mixology! I had the best Sazerac I have ever had. The subtle details can make or break a craft cocktail and this place does it right! I highly recommend! read more

Still a great spot to get a cocktail. Relaxing atmosphere with top-notch bartenders and staff. I finally tried their signature Trinidad Smoke (rum infused with tobacco smoke) and was not disappointed. It's a must try for those looking for beautiful, stiff drink. Prices are reasonable, around $12-$14 a cocktail. Maybe pricey by Omaha standards, but a drink of similar quality in a similar venue would easily cost $20+ in a big city. Berry & Rye is small and fills up quickly on the weekends, so calling ahead to make a reservation is a good idea. read more

Stopped into this place on a recommendation from our Airbnb host Chris. Excellent cocktail bar. Beautiful place, large selection, and the best cocktails (and mocktails if that's more your speed). Had a hard time choosing from all the amazing drinks on the menu and took a recommendation from the bartender based on my taste. 1000% recommend this place for drinks if you're in the Old Market area of Omaha. Thanks! read more

After reading a recent review of Berry & Rye I felt compelled to offer a different perspective. I recently moved to Omaha from DC and was fearful of having to drink cheap drinks mixed with store bought sour mix for the foreseeable future. I have been repeatedly and pleasantly surprised at how good Berry & Rye is. I've also been to several bars that are focused on craft, and I consider the experiences I've had at the Columbia Room in DC, Manifesto in Kansas City, and Bar Ishinohana in Tokyo to be the benchmarks. I know enough to know that these guys are doing it right. The biggest reason for going to a bar like Berry & Rye is to experience the artistry of the bartenders. When you walk in, you are handed a leather bound binder full of cocktails that they have created with seasonal ingredients. If you travel from New Jersey to Omaha and order a Penicillin cocktail without even sampling the drinks that they have put so much time into creating, then you are really missing the point of these establishments. Having tasted just about everything on the menu and spent many week nights quizzing Luke, Brock and Jake about their ingredients and techniques, I know they have the skills to create just about anything. And when I ask Luke to make a Blue Blazer, he does it happily. The key difference is, I respect the fact that all their drinks take an incredible amount of time to make, and Omaha is a town where, no matter how good you are, patrons base their opinions on two things: price and speed. The cocktails here aren't cheap, but neither are the ingredients they use. So if they are gonna ask people to pay up, they have to be conscious of the time it's takes to get served. The bartenders do a good job of striking the right balance of being social and getting the job done. And I try to help them out by keeping my crazy requests to myself on busy Saturday nights and just enjoying the drinks they have thoughtfully come up with. The vibe of this dimly-lit bar is ultrachill with an interesting mix of young and old professionals, both the fashion forward and fashionably challenged. Pretentious is an often misused word that does not apply here. I'm not the most sophisticated guy, but I always feel welcome. This bar is my oasis in Omaha. read more

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Decor is amazing and gorgeous; music is really chill and nice down tempo Very nice drinks read more

Beautiful space, short but succinct drink menu. Had the Madame butterfly and it was lovely. Also tried Rajas flower which wasn't to my preference. Sat at the bar with my cousin and although promptly attended to, felt neglected for the remainder of our visit despite being a quiet early evening in the establishment. read more

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The Berry & Rye is a wonderful spot to get craft drinks. The richness of the dark-stained wood, heavy curtains and subtle lighting surrounding you exudes grandeur, and lends the feeling you're having cocktails in the parlor of an old mansion. In addition to the ambiance, another delight of this particular establishment is watching the bartenders create the drinks in front of you. It really is like watching artists work. Each drink is comprised of steps and intricate details - something you can't experience just anywhere. While the range of prices may give you pause, I can say, with utmost certainty, they are worth every penny. read more

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