Updated 2026/09/12
The Best Bars in Lincoln, United States (2026)
Compare 33 bars in Lincoln, United States, averaging 4.50 stars on Google Maps. The typical listing has 244 reviews, so the ratings below reflect real customer volume rather than a handful of opinions. 42% maintain a website. Most are clustered around Hickman, Lake of the Pines, Wheatland. Rankings combine Google rating, review volume and website popularity, keep one entry per brand, and refresh automatically as our data updates.
Top picks
The Other Room
The Other Room is primarily dedicated to creating a place for people to connect in a meaningful way. We also make outstanding cocktails. We opened in 2013 as an "experiment." Quickly we realized this was so much more. In 2015 we were a James Beard Semi-Finalist for Outstanding Bar Program. We have
Pour Craft Beer & Spirits
Craft Beer and Spirits bar in Southeast Lincoln specializing in craft beer, cocktails, wine, and neat spirits.
Zoo Bar
Long-running live jazz & blues joint
The Happy Raven
122 N 11th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Wheel Inn Tavern
123 MT-200, Lincoln, MT 59639
Jake's Cigars & Spirits
Airy lounge for cigars & cocktails
1867 Bar
Bar and live music venue. All are welcome! 1867 is a place of acceptance and community!
The Old Pub
420 S 11th St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Grapevine
2620 Stockwell St, Lincoln, NE 68502
Bison Witches Bar & Deli
Classic bar with creative sandwiches
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Frequently asked questions
How many bars are there in Lincoln, United States?
We list 33 bars in Lincoln, United States that meet our quality bar of at least 4.0 stars and 10 Google reviews. The wider directory holds more, including newer and unrated businesses.
Which bar in Lincoln, United States is rated highest?
The Other Room currently tops our list with 4.8 stars from 485 reviews. Rankings update as new reviews and traffic data arrive.
How are the bars ranked?
Each business gets a composite score: 70% a Bayesian average of its Google rating and review count, so a 4.9-star business with hundreds of reviews outranks a 5.0 with five, and 30% estimated website traffic. Chains appear once. Nobody can pay to be listed or ranked.