The best in Lincoln: Beer

Downtown

Yia Yia’s

I love Yia Yia’s. It has great pizza, a fun atmosphere and is right in the heart of O street (where the college bars are). The college bar scene is a ton of fun if that’s your thing, but Yia Yia’s isn’t one of those typical college bars. There’s certainly a share of young college … Continue reading "Yia Yia’s"



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"



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"



FireWorks Restaurant

I sort of see Fireworks as Lazlo’s number 3 since it is owned by them and serves a similar, if slightly more upscale menu. This is a good thing, Lazlo’s is probably my most frequented restaurant in Lincoln, which means I go to Fireworks a lot too.



Catalyst Beer Patio and Kitchen

Catalyst delivers a solid menu and a good beer list. But the real reason to visit is the patio. It’s one of the best in town.



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"



Lazlo’s Brewery & Grill

Lazlo’s is a Lincoln institution, and for good reason. Everything they do is solid and it is probably my most frequented restaurant in Lincoln. I’m not going to send you to Lazlo’s for a crazy new experience you’ve never had because it’s concept is similar to many brewery/bars around the US. I’m going to send … Continue reading "Lazlo’s Brewery & Grill"



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"



Backswing Brewing Co.

Being an avid golfer, Backswing embodies two things I love: beer, golf, or beer and golf at the same time. Backswing is a perfect way to support my local breweries while also supporting my local golf courses. How can one be sad enjoying a Backswing Kolsch while playing 9 at the Highlands at sundown? If … Continue reading "Backswing Brewing Co."



Haymarket

Lazlo’s Brewery & Grill

Lazlo’s is a Lincoln institution, and for good reason. Everything they do is solid and it is probably my most frequented restaurant in Lincoln. I’m not going to send you to Lazlo’s for a crazy new experience you’ve never had because it’s concept is similar to many brewery/bars around the US. I’m going to send … Continue reading "Lazlo’s Brewery & Grill"



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.



HopCat

I hesitate to add chains to my lists. You won’t see them much on this site. But Hopcat is a fairly small chain and does a really good job with including local beers with their already amazing & large beer list. The list isn’t just large, it’s well thought out and one that’s hard to beat.



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"



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