Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileBarnato
Omaha, NE · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Barnato runs a serious cocktail program with house syrups and a deep spirits list. Signature pours like the Banana Barrel-Aged Boulevardier and Cardamom Daiquiri show ambition, while $7 happy hour classics keep it approachable. Zero-proof options and a broad wine and beer selection round out a venue that rewards exploration.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Banana Barrel-Aged Boulevardier, a barrel-aged mix of bourbon, sweet vermouth, Campari, banana liqueur, and Oloroso sherry. For a lighter sip, the Cardamom Daiquiri uses cardamom- and ginger-infused rum. During happy hour, the $7 Black Manhattan is a solid value.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts will appreciate the creative signatures and barrel-aged options. Whiskey drinkers have over 100 spirits to explore, from bourbon to Scotch. Those avoiding alcohol will find dedicated zero-proof cocktails like the Faux Fizz.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour runs daily and offers $7 cocktails, discounted draft beer, and 50% off wine by the glass, making it a prime time to sample multiple drinks.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy hour cocktails are $7; signature cocktails range from $12 to $15. Draft beers are $7, zero-proof cocktails are $12, and wine by the glass starts at $10. Spirits pours range from $6 to $72.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Barnato's cocktail list features house-made syrups and inventive combinations like the Banana Barrel-Aged Boulevardier and Cardamom Daiquiri. The spirits selection is vast, with over 100 options including rare pours like Macallan 18yr and Clase Azul Reposado.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu is extensive, featuring creative syrups and a range of styles from classic to barrel-aged. Happy hour offers several signature drinks at $7, making it an accessible entry point.
Menu strengths
- — Barrel-aged and infused drinks like the Banana Barrel-Aged Boulevardier and Cardamom Daiquiri show technical range.
Standout selections
- — Banana Barrel-Aged Boulevardier – bourbon, sweet vermouth, Campari, banana liqueur, Oloroso sherry, barrel-aged.
- — Cardamom Daiquiri – cardamom- and ginger-infused rum, orgeat, lime.
Pricing: $7 happy hour classics; $12-$15 signatures
Wine
The wine list covers domestic and international selections by the glass and bottle. Six listed glasses are all $10, with happy hour halving that price.
Menu strengths
- — By-the-glass list includes recognizable regions from Mendoza to Paso Robles.
- — Happy hour discounts all wine by the glass by 50%.
Standout selections
- — Altos Chardonnay – Mendoza Chardonnay.; Highland's 41 Cabernet Sauvignon – Paso Robles Cabernet.
Pricing: $10 per glass; 50% off during happy hour
Beer
Draft options include Founder's All Day IPA and Glacial Till Cider, with a rotating tap and packaged domestic and craft beers. Drafts are uniformly priced at $7.
Menu strengths
- — Draft list includes a mix of familiar craft and local cider.
Standout selections
- — Founder's All Day IPA – draft.; Glacial Till Cider – draft.
Pricing: $7 drafts; $2 off during happy hour
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated zero-proof section offers alcohol-free cocktails with house-made syrups. Two named options showcase savory and herbal directions.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated zero-proof menu with crafted nonalcoholic cocktails.; Both listed zero-proof drinks use house-made syrups.
Standout selections
- — Faux Fizz – pomegranate rosemary syrup, lemon, soda.
- — Beet the Heat – beet jalapeno ginger syrup, lime, tonic.
Pricing: $12 each
Spirits
The spirits list is massive, with over 100 options spanning bourbon, rye, Scotch, rum, tequila, gin, vodka, mezcal, and brandy. Notable pours include rare bourbons and premium tequilas.
Menu strengths
- — Over 100 spirits across multiple categories.; Includes sought-after bottles like Booker's, Eagle Rare, and Macallan 18yr.
Standout selections
- — Macallan 18yr – Scotch, $72.; Clase Azul Reposado – tequila, $36.
Pricing: $6-$72 per pour
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