The best in Lincoln: Bar

South East

Zipline Brewing

Zipline just does it better than anyone else in the state. I’d even put them up against pretty much any other brewery I’ve been to. They have awards to back that feeling up, including a Great American Beer Festival 2015 and 2021. The gold medal beer was also the first Zipline beer I ever had … Continue reading "Zipline Brewing"



Press Box Sports Bar & Grill

I would classify the Press Box as a hidden gem. When driving by, or even looking inside, there is no indication that it’s anything different from your typical sports bar. I guess, in many ways it is your typical sports bar, which isn’t a bad thing. But where the hidden gem comes in is two-fold. … Continue reading "Press Box Sports Bar & Grill"



Brewsky’s

Count Brewsky’s as a Lincoln staple. It can certainly be counted as one of those “where the locals go” places because it seems like it’s just one of these places I end up often no matter the friend group. And why not? They do everything well, from the food to the beer selection to the … Continue reading "Brewsky’s"



South West

Zipline Brewing

Zipline just does it better than anyone else in the state. I’d even put them up against pretty much any other brewery I’ve been to. They have awards to back that feeling up, including a Great American Beer Festival 2015 and 2021. The gold medal beer was also the first Zipline beer I ever had … Continue reading "Zipline Brewing"



White Elm Brewing

White Elm is part of my go-to section of Lincoln breweries. I would put my most-drank beers to be Zipline, Cosmic Eye, Empyrean & White Elm. I think this is because I know I can try anything from any of these breweries and, in general, expect that it will be good. White Elm has two … Continue reading "White Elm Brewing"



Corn Coast Brewing

I’m finding myself wanting to go to Corn Coast a lot lately. The things that keep bringing me in: first, they have really good beer. Second, the consistency of the food trucks they bring in is better than most. So I can be relatively certain that I can go for dinner and they will have … Continue reading "Corn Coast Brewing"



Haymarket

White Elm Brewing

White Elm is part of my go-to section of Lincoln breweries. I would put my most-drank beers to be Zipline, Cosmic Eye, Empyrean & White Elm. I think this is because I know I can try anything from any of these breweries and, in general, expect that it will be good. White Elm has two … Continue reading "White Elm Brewing"



Bierhaus Maisschäler

Bierhaus Maisschäler is a very well done old world inspired pub. They have German-style Lagers, sausages & Bavarian pretzels. They did this concept right and it is simply a fun night out.



Gate 25 Bar and Restaurant

Gate 25 is primarily a bar, and one that I don’t mind visiting when I want to go to a bar. But I’ve always been impressed with the creative food they come up with for lunch, and that puts them in my rankings.



Kinkaider Brewing

Kinkader isn’t an original Lincoln brewery. They are based in Broken Bow Nebraska, with a taproom in the Lincoln Haymarket. The location is a perfect addition to the Haymarket since, and they do a good job with their outdoor patio, having food and live music options from time to time. The location alone makes it … Continue reading "Kinkaider Brewing"



Brewsky’s

Count Brewsky’s as a Lincoln staple. It can certainly be counted as one of those “where the locals go” places because it seems like it’s just one of these places I end up often no matter the friend group. And why not? They do everything well, from the food to the beer selection to the … Continue reading "Brewsky’s"



Downtown

Code Beer Company

Code: good beer & a good building to drink it in. It’s also close enough to downtown and right on the N street bike path. That, combined with Saro Cider and Craft Axe Throwing also being across the street, you could easily make a it part of a fun day or night out out at … Continue reading "Code Beer Company"



North West

Brewsky’s

Count Brewsky’s as a Lincoln staple. It can certainly be counted as one of those “where the locals go” places because it seems like it’s just one of these places I end up often no matter the friend group. And why not? They do everything well, from the food to the beer selection to the … Continue reading "Brewsky’s"



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