Restaurant
Unclaimed profileBison Witches Bar & Deli
Lincoln, NE · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Bison Witches Bar & Deli runs a beverage program built around volume-friendly cocktails, a broad beer list, and a deep bench of spirits. The cocktail menu covers Margaritas, tropical drinks, and classics like the Old Fashioned, with Bison Sized 24-ounce upgrades available. Beer spans domestic tallboys, rotating drafts, imports, crafts, and seltzers, including local Nebraska options. Wine is limited to basic by-the-glass varietals, while non-alcoholic choices include Athletic beers, lemonades, and milkshakes.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Top Shelf Margarita, made with Patron and Gran Gala, or the Painkiller with Pusser's Rum and a toasted coconut rim. For beer, the rotating drafts include local options like White Elm Skinny Legs IPA and Kros Strain Fairy Nectar IPA. The PB&J shot, with Skrewball PB Whiskey and Pama, is a supported spirits pick.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Groups looking for a wide beer selection, cocktail specials throughout the week, and a substantial shot list will find plenty of choices. The non-alcoholic lineup, including Athletic beers and milkshakes, gives non-drinkers more than a token option.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour offers $5 Mules and House Margaritas, and daily specials rotate through the week, including $6 Mai Tai on Tuesday and $5 Margaritas on Friday. Sunday brings $5 Bloody Marys and $4 draft pints.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy hour pricing includes $5 Mules and House Margaritas, with daily specials like $6 Mai Tai on Tuesday and $5 Margaritas on Friday. Draft pints are discounted $1 during happy hour and $4 on Sundays. Flavored lemonades are $4.49, and milkshakes run $8.99 to $11.99.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Bison Sized Drinks are 24-ounce versions of well-known cocktails, with upgrade pricing for the House Margarita and Bloody Mary. The beer list includes multiple local Nebraska breweries on draft and in packages, alongside a broad seltzer selection.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu lists a full section of Margaritas, tropical drinks, and classics, plus Bison Sized 24-ounce versions. Named spirits like Patron, Pusser's Rum, and Jameson anchor the list. Happy hour and daily specials provide consistent value across the week.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktails are made with named spirits including Patron, Gran Gala, Pusser's Rum, Jameson, Jim Beam, Crown Royal, Malibu, Skrewball PB Whiskey, and Absolut Citron.
- — Daily specials include $6 Mai Tai on Tuesday, $5 Margaritas and Mojitos on Friday, and $5 Bloody Marys on Sunday.
- — Bison Sized 24-ounce upgrades are available for the House Margarita (+$3) and Bloody Mary (+$4).
Standout selections
- — Top Shelf Margarita — Patron, Gran Gala, and house-made sour on the rocks.
- — Painkiller — Pusser's Rum, Coco Real, pineapple, and orange juice with a toasted coconut rim.
- — Mai Tai — light rum, fresh lime, simple syrup, and sweet orgeat, topped with dark rum.
- — Old Fashioned — bourbon, bitters, sugar, and water with cherry and orange rind.
Pricing: Happy hour $5 Mules and House Margaritas; daily specials range from $5 to $9; Bison Sized upgrades add $3 to $4.
Wine
Wine is limited to by-the-glass pours of Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot, and Champagne. The selection covers common varietals but does not extend beyond that basic range.
Menu strengths
- — By-the-glass list covers five common varietals: Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot, and Champagne.
- — Offers a basic selection of wines by the glass covering common varietals.
Standout selections
- — Pinot Grigio — wine by the glass.; Chardonnay — wine by the glass.
- — Cabernet — wine by the glass.; Merlot — wine by the glass.
Beer
Beer spans domestic tallboys, rotating drafts, imports, crafts, and seltzers, with multiple local Nebraska options on draft and in packages. Draft pints come in 16 or 24 ounces, with 32-ounce pours on game days. Happy hour and Sunday specials apply to drafts.
Menu strengths
- — Draft pints available in 16 oz or 24 oz (32 oz on game days) with rotating beers including local Glacial Till Seasonal, White Elm Skinny Legs IPA, Kros Strain Fairy Nectar IPA, and Code Elmo IPA.
- — Broad beer selection spanning domestic, import, craft, local, and seltzer categories.
- — Happy hour offers $1.00 off taps; Sunday special $4.00 draft pints.
Standout selections
- — White Elm Skinny Legs IPA — local juicy and aromatic American IPA brewed with Simcoe, Mosaic, Amarillo, and Citra hops; 6.5% ABV.
- — Kros Strain Fairy Nectar IPA — local award-winning 6.2% ABV hazy New England-style IPA with grapefruit, mango, and tropical notes.
- — Code Elmo IPA — local 6.5% ABV juicy, hazy New England-style IPA brewed by Code Beer Co. Nebraska.
- — Firestone Walker Cali Squeeze Blood Orange — 5.4% ABV unfiltered wheat beer brewed with real blood orange juice.
Pricing: Happy hour offers $1.00 off taps; Sunday special $4.00 draft pints.
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic choices include Athletic Upside Dawn Golden Ale, Athletic Run Wild IPA, Michelob Ultra Zero, Corona N/A, and Brickway Ginger Beer. Flavored lemonades come in seven flavors, and hand-spun milkshakes are available in multiple flavors.
Menu strengths
- — Non-alcoholic section lists Athletic Upside Dawn Golden Ale, Athletic Run Wild IPA, Michelob Ultra Zero, Corona N/A, and Brickway Ginger Beer.
- — Flavored lemonades are $4.49 and come in strawberry, peach, mango, raspberry, blueberry, watermelon, and pineapple.
- — Milkshakes are $8.99-$11.99, hand-spun with premium vanilla ice cream and topped with whipped cream.
Standout selections
- — Athletic Run Wild IPA — non-alcoholic beer.; Brickway Ginger Beer — non-alcoholic ginger beer.
- — Flavored Lemonades — strawberry, peach, mango, raspberry, blueberry, watermelon, pineapple; $4.49.
- — Milkshakes — hand-spun with premium vanilla ice cream and topped with whipped cream; flavors include Classic Vanilla, Classic Chocolate, and Ellie's Salted Caramel Dream.
Pricing: Flavored lemonades $4.49; milkshakes $8.99-$11.99; bottled water and Coke/Diet Coke cans $1.25; half gallon lemonade/unsweet tea $6.99.
Spirits
The spirits list includes named whiskey, rum, tequila, and vodka brands used in cocktails. A dedicated shots section features spirits-based drinks like the PB&J, Breakfast Shot, Green Tea, and Vegas Bomb. Monday well drinks are $3.00.
Menu strengths
- — Drink menu lists spirits used in cocktails, including Patron, Gran Gala, Pusser's Rum, Jameson, Jim Beam, Crown Royal, Malibu, Skrewball PB Whiskey, Absolut Citron, Bacardi Mango, and Fireball.
- — Daily specials include $3.00 Well Drinks on Monday.
- — Shots section includes Apple Pie, PB&J, Lemon Drop, Breakfast Shot, Green Tea, Jager Bomb, Vegas Bomb, and Irish Car Bomb.
Standout selections
- — PB&J — Skrewball PB Whiskey and Pama.; Breakfast Shot — Jameson Whiskey, Butterscotch Schnapps, OJ with a bacon slice.
- — Green Tea — Jim Beam, peach schnapps and sour mix.
- — Vegas Bomb — Crown Royal, Malibu, peach schnapps and Red Bull.
Pricing: Daily specials include $3.00 Well Drinks on Monday.
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