A great little bar. I stopped in while visiting town. It was an easy 3 min walk from the Cornhusker…read moreHotel. The bartender was fast and friendly. Drinks were very reasonable and there were plenty of TVs to watch the game. Also, it's away from the craziness of Hay Market but in the downtown area. Next time I'm in town, I'll definitely stop in again.

I was in need for a good Bloody Mary and the first Yelp review I read said this was the best in…read moretown. I will say that it was quite good and came with a Miller High Life sidecar. The bartender was very nice and friendly, as were the folks in the bar. The prices were great and the atmosphere is right up my alley. I had a great conversation with some regulars before making my way out. Thanks for a nice diversion and I will come back at the next opportunity.

Everything about this place is fantastic! First off, it's got such a great speakeasy vibe because…read moreof its nondescript front. Only initials on the front door and a little neon sign that says vacancy. We came very early (probably right after it opened) and it was dark and cozy inside. Only one couple was at the bar and my friend and I sat first at the bar to look at cocktail options. I love that all they're cocktails are named after historic people or places. Very cool. The service was terrific! Bartender let us take our time to decide. I ordered a "Willa Cather", which was a cocktail with St Germain,prosecco and hibiscus! So tasty! My friend ordered the "Kate Martin" which was whiskey and ginger. Loved the vibe and will definitely return next time I'm in town!

Neat hole in the wall )speakeasy) type of a bar. Unique decor, nicely curated drinks menu. Fun…read moreplace to take out of towners! Just make sure you have cash!!

Very cool decorated bar. When we went in, the drinks all had a theme based on Game of Thrones…read more Prices were 15+ per drink. I don't love alcohol and asked for the sweetest drink available & it was not that sweet LOL but for the bourbon/whiskey drinkers, this seems to be quite a great option. Also, they definitely take cards & are not cash only.

Came in with some friends one night since we had never been. Such a cute fun bar. Have a huge…read moreselection of liquor. Also fun drinks for people who don't drink alcohol like myself. Would highly recommend.

Love this place! The service was great, they pour a stiff drink, which I like, they have keno! We…read morehad fun hanging with the locals!

Great spot to cool down after a long day! Go see Jeff on Wednesdays! He's a great guy with great…read moreprices!

Such an adorable place!…read more After dinner, went downstairs into the Starlite Lounge - and what an expansive menu. Got the Smortini and it was so so good - graham cracker rum and a toasted marshmallow on top. Yum! Vibes were amazing with a retro feel, and attentive staff. Definitely a must go next time you're in Downtown Lincoln - have to try to make a dent into that martini menu!

What a step back in time and a great nostalgic bar!…read more The pricing for the drinks seemed great and even some of the bourbon selection pours were worth it. I am definitely particular about my martinis. They crushed it on a gin martini - stirred, not shaken & vermouth rinsed - with a twist. Was perfectly done! We also tried a vodka one...was a 4 out of 5. Overall: great place to go and get drink with some friends! Will definitely be back.

Stopped in on a Saturday night and this place was pretty dead. We were unenthusiastically greeted…read moreby a bartender that immediately gave mean girl vibes. Soon after entering we realized we did not feel very welcome here. I ordered a dirty shirley and could tell the bartender was holding back an eye roll. Made with wayyy too much soda and grenadine, I gulped it down because who wastes alcohol...it was anything but enjoyable. My date ordered a whiskey sour and informed me it was made with soda. After we received our drinks we closed our tab, and were basically ignored by the staff and not acknowledged again. So 0 for 2 drinks and poor service. As cute as it is inside, I will not make an effort to return. Also to note - two of the three fireplace tables outside were not working. This was a large reason why we decided to visit the bar and instead of being warm by a fireside we were treated cold at the bar. I'd skip this place and head to Kate Martin's instead. Cool bathroom tho.

Very cool and chill bar in downtown Lincoln. Excellent bartenders, great drinks,, super space, fun…read morecrowd. Experienced Occidental for the first time recently on a nice summer night with friends, we enjoyed several mules. Definitely worth visiting this spot! It is a gem in Lincoln.

I loved my visits here. I was staying in the area for work and stopped by for dinner and beer…read moreseveral times. The beer far exceeded my expectations, and the bartender was incredibly engaging. There is trivia on Monday nights, and I had a lot of fun hanging out with the friendly locals. It may be a brewery but come hungry.....the food is excellent.

Food was simply okay. Dinner for 4 and we all got burgers. Total was over $100. Overpriced,…read moreespecially for the quality. They don't serve water. You have to get it from a dispenser yourself. Everything else is served to you. Wouldn't recommend if you're wanting to eat. It seems like it could be a fun spot for drinking. Not worth the $$$ to eat there.

Good for live music. Terrible drinks. No one following public health mandates, even basic…read morepre-pandemic ones. Not exactly diverse or welcoming, to say the least. It's an institution, for sure. I feel torn about these things: preserve history or evolve from an archaic past? I recognize the good and want to honor the hard work--who wants to throw the baby out with the bath water?--and I also believe we can and should do better.

They are doing everything to keep live music going in Lincoln and at the same time doing everything…read morein their power to prevent you from getting Covid. Go in. Buy a shirt. Buy a drink. Help the Zoo Bar stay in Lincoln. One of the OG bars of Lincoln. Friendly staff. Great staff.