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The Berry & Rye

Bar Cocktail bar

Handcrafted cocktails are the specialty at this bar with retro-chic furnishings & an intimate vibe. People often mention drink, drinks, cocktails, great, cocktail, atmosphere, amazing, good, staff, service,


Address

1105 Howard St, Omaha, NE 68102, United States

Website

www.theberryandrye.bar

Contact

+1 402-613-1331

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (505 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: 5 pm to 2 am
  • Monday: 5 pm to 2 am
  • Tuesday: 5 pm to 2 am
  • Wednesday: 5 pm to 2 am
  • Thursday: 5 pm to 2 am
  • Friday: 5 pm to 2 am
  • Saturday: 3 pm to 2 am

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Sheridan H. 10 months ago on Google • 58 reviews
    This place had the most incredible interior and atmosphere! The decor was stunning and it felt luxurious. The drink menu is very unique, there were a lot of flavors I had not seen before! They have a fully stocked bar, I just wish they had a food menu - even if it was a charcuterie board! Overall happy we stopped here
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tracy M. 1 year ago on Google • 83 reviews
    Nice little gem in Old Market. I really liked the vibe and overall atmosphere. It is such a cool space. Drinks are a little pricey but totally worth the experience.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Miranda D. 1 year ago on Google • 42 reviews
    If you love a good crafted cocktail this is place is a must! The staff is wonderful. If you need a recommendation don’t hesitate to ask your bartender or waitress. The aesthetics are super pleasing to the eye. This place is great for a good photo on the comfy bench! This bar has some good gin and tequila cocktails. This is a great bar for a date night, girls night, guys night, or you just want to pop in for a drink or two! They have a bartender who is the OG of making cocktails. He can make anything from scratch. Located in the downtown old market district. This is a great place to a cocktail before or after dinner! You won’t be disappointed. They are opened daily from 3pm - 12am.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jason Currie-Olson (Faithful W. 5 months ago on Google • 320 reviews
    An absolute banger of a cocktail bar in Omaha. Loved it so much, we went back two nights in a row. Exceptional cocktails. Incredible service. Awesome atmosphere. Had a phenomenal time. And the gin flight was an amazing treat. Will have to do the brandy flight next time!

  • 5/5 Suzie D K. 1 year ago on Google
    What an amazing little gem of a craft cocktail bar! First off let's talk about the historical beauty of this building! So gorgeously decorated and inviting - love it! The handful of times we have been here the staff has been welcoming and very knowledgeable of their drinks and liquor choices. I have not had a drink here that I wasn't blown away by the presentation of it! Not to mention the taste of all the drinks I have tried were phenomenal. I would highly recommend stopping here if you are downtown looking for an experience.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amber S. 4 months ago on Google • 84 reviews
    My favorite cocktail bar in downtown Omaha. The drinks are delicious and the servers are kind and knowledgeable. The ambiance is unbeatable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mallory F. 1 year ago on Google • 42 reviews
    What a gem of a find this was! We were in town for our anniversary and stopped through here to grab a couple drinks after dinner. Not only was the setting so cool and cozy, but the drink selection on their seasonal cocktail menu was both interesting and super tasty. A special shout-out goes to their fantastic bartender Jo for a night of great drinks, great service, and great conversation. Will definitely be stopping by again when we are back in town!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Keaton K. 1 year ago on Google • 26 reviews
    One word: BEYOND INCREDIBLE. There is a reason that when you Google "Best Bars in Omaha" this comes up. It's got the flavor, it's got the vibe, it's got the customer service, it's got the amazing and wonderful and talk-to-able bartenders, it's got the bar vibe that you wanna take your wife to and ask the bartender "I like x y z what do you suggest" and they give you the best cocktail you've ever had in your life. Of their ingredients, aside from the liquor, there are so many homemade and prepped ingredients that it's admirable. The music is heavy indie and psychedelic: it's a popular cocktail bar in downtown Omaha so that's the musical vibe. If you're still reading, please give it a chance and try out the signature cocktails or request your own. Either way, personalize your cocktail drinking experience in a way that you never have and come here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Viktoria F. 1 year ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Me and my husband like to come here to have a date night, especially on the weekdays, as the weekends tend to be busy. We've been coming here for years,and the reasons are: beautiful atmosphere, music, and not to mention Luke is truly a master of mixing cocktails. We also like to go to Alice and Wicked Rabbit, but The Berry and Rye is the place where I can expect to order my favorite cocktail with absinthe, and will never leave disappointed. This is a truly a great place for romantic date nights.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abigail A. 1 year ago on Google
    The cocktails are amazing. Lots of variety and quality made from scratch syrups. Bartender asks good questions to make drinks custom to your taste preference and can make good recommendations. The Mocktails are also impressive. Some drinks come with edible flowers! The presentation of each drink is beautiful too, from the ice to the edible accessories, to the foam or whip cream, to the different glasses. A great atmosphere and a great time!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maddie P. 2 years ago on Google
    I highly recommend you try this place out if you haven't yet! Cozy interior, great cocktails and good music! On the weekends, expect a disco ball dance floor at the front. Such a fun spot!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elliot O. 2 years ago on Google
    Highly recommend this unique, fun, gorgeous place for the atmosphere and the drinks! My husband and I were visiting Omaha from out of town and this was one of our favorite things we did. The drinks were delicious, and the bartender we talked to was amazing - I think he was the manager. He was knowledgeable about all things alcohol, and when I couldn’t decide on what to drink, he asked what I liked and made me a DELICIOUS and strong gin cocktail that was perfect! We’ll definitely be back - this place makes the drive from KC to Omaha worth making.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert S. 8 months ago on Google • 102 reviews
    Wow, nice find, amazing drinks, knowledgeable bartenders, what a selection of cocktails. Just about any popular bottle you can think of, they probably have it. Great atmosphere, definitely will return. Great stop if you are in the area!

  • 4/5 Haze P. 4 years ago on Google
    Get space to hang out and enjoy the night

  • 1/5 Megan P. 3 years ago on Google
    Doesn’t exist

  • 5/5 mitch g. 4 years ago on Google
    Can't go wrong with a city of Tom Dennison its my favorite drink on the menu

  • 5/5 Patrick 4 years ago on Google
    Phenomenal drinks and very fair prices for what you get. Every time I am in Omaha, I can't wait to get here for the smoked cocktails.

  • 5/5 O 4 years ago on Google
    We always take visiting family and friends here. The cocktails are delicious and the ambience is comfortable yet classy. The servers are helpful in picking a drink. I loved the cranberry based drink I had and the smoke-infused drink is what brings us back

  • 5/5 Bo 4 years ago on Google
    Really nice decor and the bar is mesmerizing and the drinks were delicious

  • 4/5 C J. 3 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, great cocktails. Ask what's available that's not on the menu.

  • 5/5 Shawn C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great location. Our Hostess was very informative and professional. I will be back!

  • 5/5 Mark F. 3 years ago on Google
    Scotch flight was awesome!

  • 5/5 Andrew J. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place, classy

  • 5/5 david s. 1 year ago on Google
    Customized craft cocktails based on the flavors you like. Very cool atmosphere and knowledgeable staff. Worth checking out!

  • 1/5 James D. 1 year ago on Google
    This place has gone WAY downhill. We won’t go back. We were charged twice for our cocktails. Wife’s cocktail wasn’t up to par. Whiskey selection wasn’t that awesome anymore. Also was a live DJ the night we went with some sort of rap-off. Not how I was used to enjoying this space. It used to be cool, but now has joined the Old Market in the anything goes and whatever pulls people in mindset rather than continuing to cater to whiskey enthusiasts. Not sure what’s going on here, but it isn’t good. Very disappointing.

  • 5/5 Micah 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful bar and our bartender was amazing, definitely would go here again!

  • 3/5 Justin H. 1 year ago on Google
    Drink was good, but for a cocktail bar to have as much alcohol as they do, they should be able to have more drinks to offer than 8-10 they had listed. The service was poor too. Seemed like 15 minutes before the server even came over. For $17 per drink with tip, I would think that the service should be better and friendlier.

  • 5/5 Hannah P. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is amazing. Exactly what my friends and I were looking for when they were in town to catch up over a drink. It's a little hard to find since the signage is on the door and that's about it but it has good drinks and wasn't too loud either. Would definitely recommend!

  • 5/5 Jill H. 9 months ago on Google
    The Berry & Rye is lovely and has great atmosphere. It made a great date night spot, but it would be a good spot for a small group to meet as well. Our drinks were great and our server checked in with us several times. I tried the Dragon Tales, which was sweet and delicious. I loved the lamps and light fixtures at The Berry & Rye - they are gorgeous and really set the tone for the place. Overall, a beautiful place to spend part of our evening. We will definitely be back.

  • 5/5 Brandon B. 9 months ago on Google
    This was a highlight of our short, one-night stay in Omaha. The drinks were excellent, the atmosphere was comfortable, and the service was as friendly and top-notch as it gets. Definitely a re-do when we're in Omaha next.

  • 5/5 Dorsay E. 3 years ago on Google
    Great assortment of liquors.

  • 5/5 Shamiya M. 3 years ago on Google
    Visited here twice with my husband. Really nice spot to have a casual drink. They have booths & bar tables. Definitely not the typical drink menu, but everything we’ve tried thus far has been amazing. A nice place to start an evening out in old market or grab a drink after work.

  • 5/5 Booth H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service and amazing cocktails. The lemoncello and sparkling water happy drink is amazing. Super simple but so refreshing. All of their drinks we had where amazing, and definitely not something you can make at home. We'll definitely be back.

  • 5/5 Jess F. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely space, makes you feel very fancy and classic. We ordered the pearls of pantao and the tropicalia drink, both were amazing! Fun mixes that didn’t leave you thinking there was too much or not enough of a flavor. The staff are great at helping you find a drink if you don’t know what you want, and the environment is sophisticated and chill. If you get bored, look for the hidden dolls and clowns:)

  • 5/5 Anthony C. 3 years ago on Google
    Best bar in town! It's a nice place to grab a drink and spend time with friends. Staff is always super friendly and helpful.

  • 5/5 Sebastian H. 3 years ago on Google
    Each drink was better than the last. Very carefully and thoughtfully crafted. Bartenders were incredibly knowledgeable and friendly.

  • 5/5 omahasc 3 years ago on Google
    Zoe is the best Cocktail Consultant EVER! Great craft cocktails and a groovy feel to the place. I love stopping in for a few interesting drinks with friends. Easy to hang and socialize. Two Thumbs Up!!!

  • 3/5 Elaine G. 3 years ago on Google
    Just opened back up today, was nice and quiet, staff were great and attentive! Have had better Indian food tho.

  • 5/5 Alex I. 3 years ago on Google
    The drink that stole my heart... I can only describe this drink as the relationship you have always wanted, but will never have. The woman that you love to see walk towards and away from you. With each and every step is power behind it, as it catches your eye. This drink is the I Can't Believe It's Not Water. Highly recommend it.

  • 5/5 Marty H. 3 years ago on Google
    Truly authentic pisco sour just like I used to drink in Chile!

  • 5/5 Cecily R. 3 years ago on Google
    A wonderful place to sit and relax! The bar staff is knowledgeable and friendly. It has truly coined the term craft cocktail, one can tell each cocktail on the menu has been carefully thought out and created. The quality of the cocktails are above par just as the decor is inside. If you don't know much about craft cocktails that isn't an issue, the staff is so welcoming. My fiencé wasn't sure what to order, so they made him something special. Talk about 5 star service! There is no way to feel out of place in this setting. This is a must stop in Omaha, if you are in the Old Market and don't stop here you are making a mistake. Bravo! 👏

  • 5/5 John T. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent Atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Jorge D. 3 years ago on Google
    One of my favorite places in Omaha

  • 5/5 Pamela G. 3 years ago on Google
    Got to try more

  • 3/5 Thomas C. 3 years ago on Google
    Everything here is great! I'm just disappointed they don't make hot cocoa anymore. It was the best hot chocolate I've ever had.

  • 5/5 Alexis M. 3 years ago on Google
    This place has the best cocktails I have ever had. The inside is beautiful, artsy, and relaxing. It is clean and the staff is friendly and amazing. Definitely a place I will be back to very soon!

  • 5/5 K Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere. Great selection.

  • 5/5 Misael V. 3 years ago on Google
    Great drinks, cool ambiance, and nice staff. I would drink there again

  • 5/5 Randi B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great drinks and wonderful experience. Thank you!

  • 5/5 Brad R. 3 years ago on Google
    Great drinks

  • 5/5 jacob d. 3 years ago on Google
    This is a magical hidden gem with wonderful out of this world drinks and wonderful, friendly, knowledgeable staff

  • 5/5 Todd26 C. 3 years ago on Google
    you will not be disappointed in the menu and service. the service was very helpful and welcoming.

  • 1/5 Pearlie B. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere. But the service is a hit amd miss at times

  • 5/5 Ravenlore S. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious, strong drinks

  • 5/5 Jace A. 3 years ago on Google
    one of the best spots of its kind in the area. prices were fair for the quality of the food.

  • 1/5 Jessica B. 3 years ago on Google
    Okay drinks. Extremely rude waiter. Won’t be going back

  • 5/5 Randal M. 3 years ago on Google
    This is a very nice bar the staff was friendly and the cocktails were very good.as it was explained too me the cocktails on the menu are all ones created by the staff.they will make you whatever you ask for and you can be a bit vague like I like berries or citrus and will more than likely get something you will like.they also do a plate with meat and cheeses that looked like a pretty good start for a pub crawl.all in all nice place

  • 4/5 Latasha C. 3 years ago on Google
    Really nothing but great experiences here, so I will be back. It has an awesome atmosphere.

  • 1/5 Courtney L. 3 years ago on Google
    Very rude service from a male server. Very disappointing.

  • 5/5 Neil D. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely love this place

  • 5/5 A. R. 7 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    One of my favorite cocktail lounges. Everyone I have taken there has loved it! I love how they change up the menu regularly, but leaves some of the classics. Their cocktails are well crafted, I may have only disliked 1 out of the many drinks I have tried. Our servers have always been great, they check on us multiple times and are very sweet. The ambience is delightful, it’s not loud in there which makes for a great spot to sit and chat with friends.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery

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