Lincoln Drinkeries

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Where to Drink in Lincoln

 

Lincoln has a variety of sports bars and dives like any other town. For most visitors, "O" Street will be the destination of choice. There are a ton of bars from 9th to 16th Streets, with a little dead spot in the middle. The block between 14th and 15th Streets alone has at least nine popular bars. Because there aren't large parking lots for tailgating, the Lincoln tradition instead is to warm up to one of the local pubs and socialize there. It is a college town, so drinks are cheap. This is a short list of bars I think stand out a little bit for some reason:

 

Sidetrack Tavern - 935 "O" Street, 438-7776

THE bar to drink at on Friday nights before a game. Joyce and Paul tell jokes and sing raunchy songs for all to enjoy. Visiting fans welcome for some good-natured ribbing. Stay alert for free shots. Arrive reasonably early if you don't want to stand in line.

 

Barry's - 235 N. 9th Street, 476-6511

THE bar to drink at before the game on Saturday. Famous for a reason. The cavernous back room has a wall-sized projection TV. Fight songs from either team's fans may break out at any time. Located about four blocks from Memorial Stadium on 9th Street. A beer garden used to consume the parking lot across the street, but that has been killed off due to construction of yet another large parking garage.

 

Sandy's - 1401 "O" Street, 475-2418

A nice bar located in the heart of the "O" Street corridor. Buy a pitcher of Elk Creek to keep you warm through the game. A popular spot for Huskers and visitor alike.

 

The Watering Hole - 1321 "O" Street, 438-3054

A smaller bar with great bar food and tough waitresses. Usually fills up right after the Husker game ends.

 

The Brass Rail - 1436 "O" Street, 474-5741

Somehow made Playboy's list of greatest college bars. Whatever. A smoky dive that catches the overflow of the more popular Iguana's nearby. The men's bathroom didn't have a light bulb in it for several years. The beer garden in the back is nice and they often have live performers there. The athletes who couldn't get into Iguana's may be seen here.

 

Duffy's - 1412 "O" Street, 474-3543

The regulars here probably won't even know there was a game going on. Enjoy a fishbowl of "anything but beer." Not cheap but sure to get you and your friends sucking long straws to get all the alcohol at the bottom. Known for the many famous and not-so-famous bands who have graced their stage. Has a beer garden in the back and Gyro counter as well. Can buy cigarettes one at a time for you social smokers.

 

O'Rourkes - 1329 "O" Street, 435-8052

The overflow from Duffy's ends up at O'Rourkes. Save pitcher coupons to get your 6th for free. Use the chalkboard over the urinals to leave messages for those after you. The popcorn is kept in a garbage can. Keep a close eye on the pool table queue because the regulars have no respect for the non-urinal pool table chalk board.

 

Iguana's Pub - 1426 "O" Street, 476-8850

A reasonably nice college bar frequented by the Greek scene. Use the house drink "Iggy Juice" to get your date really drunk. A good place to see athletes. Overflow from Iguana's fills up the Brass Rail later in the evening.

 

Cliff's - 140 N. 12th, 476-0119

A great little piece of Lincoln. Next to Cliff's smoke shop. Christmas never ends in this dark and smoky bar. Smoking is not only permitted but encouraged. Bring an Iron Lung. Happy Hour means free Valentino's Pizza for all.

 

Barrymore's - 124 N. 13th, 476-6494

Located in the stage area of Lincoln's old vaudeville theater. Probably a little too swanky for the average football fan. Enter through the alley from 13th Street between "O" and "N" Streets. May be closed while entire theater is rennovated, though I don't think it is.

 

W.C.'s - 1228 "P" Street, 477-4006

Head upstairs for a decent selection of pool tables and dart boards. Live music.

 

Yia Yia's - 1423 "O" Street, 477-9166

A swanky place to enjoy dark beers on tap. Good thin crust pizza. Dance to house/techno music with live D.J. in the adjoined club 1427 (now independent of Yia Yia's) on Thursday and Saturday nights. Billiard tables by the hour.

 

Knickerbockers - 901 "O" Street, 476-6865

A decent little bar 4 blocks from the stadium. The small grill in back offers $0.25 tacos on game days. The back room expansion now offers a better stage for the frequent live music. The two owners are fellow East High School alums.

 

The Zoo Bar - 136 N. 14th Street, 435-8754

Home to the best Blues/Jazz for hundreds of miles. Has a who's who list of performers who have graced its stage. Small and dark. Fills up early. Frequent live music. For you too young to get in, the alley in back is a good place to hang out and listen.

 

Brewsky's Food & Spirits - multiple locations

Classic sports-bar design with good food and many available televisions.

----1602 South Street, 438-2739

----2662 Cornhusker Hwy, 466-2739

----2840 South 70th Street, 483-2739

 

Libations - 317 S. 11th, 477-3880

A little martini and cigar hangout. The South location is more hip with the Yuppies.

 

Libations, Too - Suite 1, 5310 S. 56th Street, 420-6494

Very hip place to sip a martini and smoke a cigar. Dress to be seen.

 

The Mill - 800 "P" Street, 475-5522

For those of you into beans, not hops, try the Mill. Find a table on the porch for people-watching. A wide selection of coffees and such. In the Haymarket.

 

The Coffee House - 1324 "P" Street, 477-6611

An artsy, depressing coffee house frequented by college students. Probably not well suited for post-game gatherings. Good for sitting with a cup o' Joe listening to poetry recitations.

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