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    The Waiting Room

    4.0 (94 reviews)
    ModerateMusic Venues, Bars
    Open 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    THE WAITING ROOM ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Hipster
    Casual
    Loud

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    Sondra Z.

    Great venue for live music. Reasonably priced drinks and great variety of shows. You can usually get pretty up close to the bands. Benson parking can be a pain, but worth it to get to see live music. I've seen Houndmouth, Shooter Jennings, William Elliott Whitman, and Marc Broussard here - just to name a few!

    Kyle K.

    THIS PLACE ROCKS!! A great venue for national musical acts music played right in Benson! I've seen Motet (funk band outta Denver) and St Paul and the Broken Bones (bluesy Rock) as well as Valerie June (stunning blues singer that has sold out Carnegie Hall). Even a Nirvana and Alice In Chains cover band have come through with rocking performances. Yep, The Waiting Room reels 'em in and usually packs the place. Acoustics in the place are excellent too. It's not overly loud where your eardrums itch and your chest thumps; ears ringing a few hours later while you are laying in bed. Audio is adequate and you can occasionally talk to others in your group without yelling "WHAT?" or shrugging and mouthing, "I can't hear you". The beer selection is top notch with anything from your classic 16 oz PBRs or Coors Light to local beers to popular microbrews and imported macro brews. Staff behind the bar is friendly and attentive. The front door management does an efficient job moving the concertgoers from ticket scan to 21+ bracelet to "enjoy the show". Well done, The Waiting Room; well done.

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    Jim L.

    Man, I love live music. And in Omaha, this is one of my favorite venues for it. I like the neighborhood with plenty of other bars, shops and restaurants in the immediate area and it feels safe. I've been to The Waiting Room many times over the last few years and they've made so many improvements over the years to make sure the customers enjoy a clean, safe, enjoyable concert experience. The lighting is good, sound is great. The bar (during concerts) is packed and very busy, but the bartenders did a good job of working to make sure everyone got served. As for concerts, they book some really great entertainers. I've seen such a wide variety of acts there including Colin Haye (from Men at Work), Matt and Kim, Reverend Horton Heat, and many others. Prices for concerts are very reasonable and you'll enjoy a concert here much more than any of those big arena shows where you can barely see the act. Here, you'll be within a few feet of your favorite singer. How cool is that?

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    Jenny N.

    I've seen Drew Halcomb and the Neighbors and also Marty Stuart here. Great experience both times. I love the intimate setting that The Waiting Room provides: The atmosphere is personal, but casual-- the perfect place to listen to good music. The venue was probably close to sold out if not sold out last night for Marty Stuart, but there was still elbow and breathing room. The restroom and the bar were easily accessible throughout the show. Nice selection at the bar, and the bartenders are friendly, and they work fast. Get there early to be able to sit in the back where there are tables and chairs. My husband and I were able to stand near the stage this time, and the energy between the musicians and the crowd was awesome. Their sound system and room acoustics is the best I've heard. You can truly hear every instrument, every note and every voice, so crisp and rich. I can't tell you how many high-dollar concert I've been to that absolutely sound like shit. Ticket prices usually range between $20-30, so very affordable. This is my kind of place. My only gripe is that parking could be better in Benson, but that's not their fault.

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    Cool place, good venue, good sound, good prices, arcade games in the back, cool staff.

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    11 years ago

    This is my favorite club in Omaha. Great staff, music, and great prices on beer. Highly recommended!

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    i've seen kimya dawson, swervedriver, sondre lerche, destroyer, black kids, boris, heiroglyphics, the faint, gravy train!!!!, girls, smith westerns, los campesinos!

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    Decided to try this place after hearing great things about it, and it did not disappoint. This was…read moremy first visit on a Saturday evening. There are two entrance doors with the option of taking either the stairs or the elevator. We were seated right away and chose to sit at the bar. The staff was attentive, friendly, and provided excellent service throughout our visit. The drinks were amazing. I ordered the same cocktail three times, and each one was perfectly consistent, which I really appreciated. I also decided to try the street corn dip appetizer. Wow! It was incredibly flavorful and absolutely delicious. The space is cute, open, and inviting, with comfortable booths and plenty of plants throughout that add to the atmosphere. Overall, it was a great experience, and I will definitely be back.

    I absolutely love Set The Bar's mission and what they are all about! That paired with a super cute…read morespace (and amazing patio!) and good food and drinks... means you really can't go wrong! The menu was smaller than I was expecting, but definitely curated. We ordered the street corn dip for the table and it was super flavorful and came with the perfect amount of chips. I ordered the smash burger, which a bit disappointingly did not come with fries or any side, so I ordered a side of fries to go with it. The burger was really yummy and the fries were pretty good too. I would've loved to have been able to order a half side of fries or something because it was way too much for me! All and all, I think everyone in our group enjoyed their food. I did think it was a bit pricey for what you got, but because I love what they stand for and the food was yummy, I'll probabl back

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