I went on a Friday night to see some singer/songwriters perform. We walked in and everyone working there was friendly. It's dimly lit, which is fine because the focus is on the stage. I did not have a drink or anything to munch on. I'm not sure if food is available, but I saw plenty of people ordering drinks from the bar. The seating was comfortable and the sound system worked well. We had a good time there! read more

Walked in here on a Tuesday night and they had phenomenal karaoke going on...I mean, these people were GOOD. Usually I'll try my hand at a song or two, but I just sat back and listened to the true professionals. It's a bit small in here with a few bar seats, and some bar tops. There is a small room in the back with 1 bullshooter dart board. In the warmer months, there is a back patio with tables and lights. Otherwise, it's just a small corner bar with great karaoke! read more

Very Rude bartenders who are LOUD and obnoxious and a very condescending owner who has a Napoleon complex. Always playing some weird cartoons on the TV and doesn't allow people to play the jukebox. Ive been tempted to call @NTS for all the cover band music and playing personal music to override the jukebox. You will have to wait to get a drink here because the staff is to busy talking to their friends. Have been asked to leave the bar a hour before a show starts. Bands get paid poorly because the owner is a tightwad. He does benefit shows and keeps the majority of what he raises. I don't see this bar lasting very long it used to be a cool place which is very sad. Also open drug use is permitted in the bar bathrooms and outside on the patio like we are in a legal state. Local neighbors in the area have tried to get this bar closed down for over a year. 2 stars is a compliment. read more

The Down Under Lounge - The building is right on the corner. You are going to want to keep on driving past this place. - Lounges Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

I've been a handful of times. They have the adult juice bags that are to die for. Also, this is a great spot in town for the arts community. A big thank you to them for opening their doors to promote. Also! What a cool theme! read more

I was confused about the high reviews, but then realized that most of them were from years ago. This place has some of the rudest and worst bartenders in all of Omaha, to the point where I felt sick even tipping them (which I always tip regardless of treatment because I was in the service industry before). I got yelled at for not walking in with my mask, when I had it in my hand and was about to put it on, I then was ignored and wasn't served(even though I had my mask on at this point), even though my friend that came in with me and wasn't wearing a mask, was served sitting next to me at the bar, without a mask on. I said something about it and she yelled "you know, there are plenty of other bars on Leavenworth that you can go to if you don't like our service" You're right, lady. There are. Don't go to this bar. They over charge, and will literally double charge you if you ask for pineapple juice in your drink, and they are horribly rude. read more

Great neighborhood bar with outdoor seating! Good pricing, service, drinks, live music, and events. Will definitely visit again on my next trip to Omaha! read more

A great place to go for a good time lots of na options great spot to stop and hang with friends

The bar is a great place to go the food is fabulous the drinks are fabulous everything is just fine

Great local spot for live music, fun events, or just meeting up with friends. Love the Mrs. Roper Romp event.

It's a great spot to chill. Heated portion of the back patio is helpful. Average age seems to be about 35. I know some of the folks that go here on the reg and they are all pretty dope. Good dive bar and you can even catch live music read more

It was a great experience at this bar. My friends and I came on trivia night and although I'm not a big trivia person it brought a good crowd in. The environment is more chill and secluded, hence the name "down under" but still a great bar to sit in and hang out. Great green tea shots and the bartender is super friendly. I would recommend it as a good starter bar or place to lounge around. read more

Went there for the first time on Saturday. 1st there's a ridiculous $10 minimum for cards. When I was told this I figured I'd get 2 drinks nbd. The Bartender told me to leave my card and when I come back for my 2nd beer I can get it and pay. I forgot to get my card and went home. I went back for my card and the manager who had apparently been the one working the bar the night came refused to give me my 2nd beer. Then I get my card and the bill and there's already a tip written on to it. This was not something I had written in. Apparently the managers trying to line his own pockets while offer the rudest service on Leavenworth. This will be the last time I ever go to this bar. Don't waste your money. read more

Love this place! John and crew make sure everyone feels welcome at the Down Under. Live music most nights, rotating drink specials, bartenders who listen when you place your order, karaoke with an excellent sound board, and Wednesday night open mic night. Did I mention that the bathrooms are always clean? You should come visit! read more

The Down Under Lounge - Live music on this very stage! - Lounges Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Drove in from Kansas City and stayed at an airBNB just a couple of blocks from here. Staff was super welcoming and cool. It wasnt too busy, but also wasnt a ghost town. Perfect amount of people. Great drink specials! My husband gave the Bloody Mary two thumbs up, and he is very picky about them! The live music was great. Overall loved the feel of this place. We visited twice in one weekend, and bought myself a Down Under hat. Really hope to return with my band someday and hopefully play here! read more

The Down Under Lounge is undoubtedly my favorite place to start & end a night out in Omaha. It's small & cozy with a plethora of seating options, but it's also easily rearranged to accommodate a slightly more dance-heavy atmosphere. There is no wait-service, but the bar is pretty big & is usually easily accessible. Drink prices are more than fair & they often offer drink specials throughout the week. I love how intimate the stage is with the dance space & seating area- whoever is crooning to you is right up & personal. There's also a piano, speakeasy bar, & pool table in the basement. The basement doesn't normally house large groups, but it does exist for patrons use! I mustn't forget the game area in the back of the bar near the bathrooms. What would otherwise just be an anteroom between the bar & the bathroom has become a home for all the bar games you could imagine. Giant jenga, board games, a pin ball table, darts, Pac-Man. read more

I was sad hear that the Side Door closed, but once I heard the Down Under was taking over the space, all was well. For the Down Under, their new location is a step up in terms of vibe and feel, but it's been "dived down" a bit from the swank confines of the Side Door. Excellent. So expect plenty of cheap beer options alongside micro brew favorites and a good selection of house cocktails. There is live music here several times a week and never a cover. Double excellent. The sound system is top notch and as someone who recently played a gig here, it might be one of the best in the city as far as small venues go. This is a great neighborhood bar with a great, pretension-free vibe. Swing by the next time you're in the area. read more

Moderately cozy venue in moderately dangerous location serving a variety of libations........

Second favorite bar in the entire Omaha area. Live music and local art on the walls.

The Down Under Lounge re-launched the Sidedoor Stage Wednesday Night Open Mic tonight and it was EPIC! This is the best Open Mic in Omaha. The artists that came were amazing and the talent was some of the very best Omaha has to offer. The bar was fabulous and the bartenders were talented and friendly. My drink was perfect and the price was right! 4 Stars only because they do not wait tables, but the bar was easy access. I truly enjoyed the night - I will be back. read more

If you don't care much for The Down Under Lounge with the Side Door Stage, that's probably on you. Either you've not been there or you don't like cozy places where friendly, colorful neighbors mix freely with Omaha's relatively young crowd of up-and-coming scenesters, musicians and spoken-word artists. Out front is a busy stretch of Omaha roadway, a bit canyon-like with just enough sidewalk to keep your step lively. It is a rush. The parking situation is kind of tight, but it beats backing out into Leavenworth traffic.There is a large parking lot across South 35th Avenue just to the other side of the Dollar Store by Mother India. If the lot isn't full, approach with caution from the east as smokers may gather by the entrance. Thread that needle with care and once parked, don't let your spot go capriciously. The interior is warm and woodsy. Whether the Side Door Stage is packed or empty, it makes a nice centerpiece. Art for sale adorns the walls and just beyond the Side Door Stage, out the actual side door, one finds a pretty lively beer garden. I went on a Wednesday for one of the most notable features of Down Under: their open mic. Hosted by ISU graduate, musician and Omaha open mic doyen, Aly Peeler, this weekly event spotlighting music and words played, spoken, rapped, "spit" or sung by a diverse crowd of new talents. Watch in live technicolor as new bands are formed. According to Peeler and other locals in the know, the talent train rarely slows at Down Under. Musicians such as Joshua Medlock, Collin Smith, Chris Doolittle and Side Talk, Valerie Electricradbolt, Ben Baldwin, Tiny Monsters, Jocelyn, and Brian & Rowan Curtis perform, grow and partner up around the Side Door Stage. Local and regional acts take the stage on Fridays and Saturdays as well. Down Under has a rotating selection of 45 beers in cans and bottles, six beers on tap (currently featuring Golden Fraü Honey Wheat, Dale's Pale Ale, Stella Artois, Hamm's, Infusion's Radial IPA and Buffalo Sweet Stout) as well as a great assortment of clever cocktails like the Winter, Fall and Strawberry Mules for $6 to $7. My $6 Winter Mule was a delicious concoction made with Jack Daniel's Honey Whiskey, Krupnik and ginger beer. Happy hour is 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Specials are: Monday/Tuesday $1 Hamm's draft draws, $1 off all shots and $4 Moscow Mules; Wednesday to Friday $1.75 Hamm's draft draws, $2 Warsteiners and $2.50 well drinks; Sunday Funday means $2 domestic tallboys, $3 well drinks and $5 Bloody Marys.   In addition to Aly Peeler on Wednesdays, there is an artist spotlight on Thursdays, live local and regional acts on Fridays and Saturdays and Booze Bingo at 8 p.m. and karaoke at 10 p.m. on Sunday Funday. read more

I really enjoyed my time here, it was my first time coming to the down under at the old side door location. I thought the atmosphere was really inviting and intriguing. The beer garden was very cute too. Beer selection was pretty good and not too expensive either. Service was really good! Will definitely be back! read more

Great trivia night ! It's a cool little spot that is unfortunately inconsistent. The bartenders are friendly but the over-serving I've witnessed there is a no! read more

My favorite Wednesday place to be, friendly, not costly, and the greatest bartender in the omaha area named tom!! So cool kat id never go anywhere else if he still tends here. What a place. Open mic, fast drinks, open floor, nice elbow room too. read more

Live music and affordable drinks. The weirdos that go here are the best kinds of weirdos. Art kids frequent this location and they don't discriminate against your artistic expression. read more

They didn't know how to spell Mojito (mo-he-toe) but that long haired fella is Great! You Must try the onion rings. Murals artists on tap!!! Sniff sniff friendly if you catch my drift. A+++++++!!! The long haired fella also offers "free smells"! Check it out if you LOVED the 80s!!! read more

Fun place! A mish-mosh of really friendly folks. Great kareoke and the bar staff are awesome. Can come to this spot by myself and feel at home. read more

The Down Under is an excellent bar with fresh live entertainment and good prices. The patio is comfortable and spacious and the walls adorn local art that you can buy if the fancy strikes. read more

Love this bar, everyone there is super sweet and warm. The drinks are all very well priced, ever since I walked in I've always felt welcome. It's one of my favorite spots in town, and I would def recommend it to anyone. read more

Great bar with amazing people!! The open mic on Wednesday nights showcase some of Omaha's best talent.

If I could put half of a star, I would have done that. First, the drinks are over priced and gross. They are dead on Saturday nights, when people should be there. The music is terrible! Literally the most painful sound to my ears in all my life. It sounds like a punch of children. The open mic night is unorganized and sloppy. The same people play every week and sing basically the same songs. The people there are nasty and don't shower. They will never make it outside of those four walls. Literally, the place is a four by four. I think my bathroom is bigger. Definitely not going there for a good night out. Maybe I'll go there again if I don't want to see other human life and fall asleep. The bathroom never has toilet paper. I think I'd rather stay home with my grandma than go there again. The people there are "wanna be's, never gonna's be's". read more