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Cohen & Kelly's Lounge

Omaha, NE · $$

Inebrious Beverage Program Score: 83 out of 100

Inebrious

Beverage Program Score

Editorial review: 2026-09-18

Editor: Micah Rousey

How we score

The editorial take

Cohen & Kelly's Lounge has operated as a neighborhood cocktail bar and pub since 1974, making it a fixture for over 50 years. The beverage program centers on signature cocktails and a beer list that includes Guinness, Smithwick's, Harp, Ultra, Bud Light, and NÜTRL. A St. Patrick's Day promotion pairs Guinness with Jameson for $5.00. Service Industry Day runs every Sunday with 50% off drinks up to $8. Non-alcoholic options are available, and guests can request a mocktail.

What should I order?
Order the Guinness & Jameson special for $5.00 when it's available. Otherwise, a pint of Smithwick's or Harp provides a solid beer choice. For a non-alcoholic option, request a mocktail.
Who will enjoy this place?
Beer drinkers who appreciate a straightforward selection of stouts, ales, and lagers will find plenty to like. Those seeking a neighborhood pub with a long history and a signature cocktail list will also feel at home.
When should I go?
Service Industry Day on Sundays offers 50% off drinks up to $8. St. Patrick's Day brings specific beer and spirit specials.
What should I expect to spend?
Beer prices include Bud Light aluminum 16oz bottles at $6.00 and NÜTRL cans at $5.00. The Guinness & Jameson special is $5.00. Service Industry Day provides 50% off drinks up to $8 on Sundays.

Beverage categories

We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.

Cocktails

Inebrious Cocktails score: 82 out of 100

The venue is known for signature cocktails and has operated as a neighborhood cocktail bar and pub for over 50 years. Service Industry Day offers 50% off drinks up to $8 every Sunday. A guest testimonial mentions gin and tonics.

Menu strengths

  • Signature cocktails are a known offering.; Service Industry Day provides 50% off drinks up to $8 on Sundays.

Standout selections

  • The venue as a neighborhood cocktail bar and pub known for signature cocktails.

Beer

Inebrious Beer score: 84 out of 100

Beers are served, with multiple brands named in promotional materials. St. Patrick's Day promotions list Guinness, Smithwick's, Harp, Ultra, Bud Light, and NÜTRL. A Guinness & Jameson special is priced at $5.00.

Menu strengths

  • Multiple beer brands are named in promotional materials.
  • St. Patrick's Day promotional image lists a Guinness & Jameson special at $5.00.

Standout selections

  • Guinness, listed on St. Patrick's Day promotional image.
  • Smithwick's, listed on St. Patrick's Day promotional image.
  • Harp, listed on St. Patrick's Day promotional image.
  • Bud Light aluminum 16oz bottles, $6.00, listed on St. Patrick's Day promotional image.

Pricing: Bud Light aluminum 16oz bottles $6.00; NÜTRL cans $5.00; Guinness & Jameson special $5.00.

Nonalcoholic

Inebrious Nonalcoholic score: 78 out of 100

Non-alcoholic options are served, and a guest testimonial states the venue will make a mocktail. No specific non-alcoholic selections are named in the promotional materials.

Menu strengths

  • Non-alcoholic options are available.; A guest testimonial states the venue will make a mocktail.

Standout selections

  • A guest testimonial on the site states the venue will make a mocktail.

Spirits

Inebrious Spirits score: 80 out of 100

Spirits are served. A St. Patrick's Day promotional image lists a Guinness & Jameson special at $5.00. Jameson is the only named spirit selection.

Menu strengths

  • That spirits are served.; St. Patrick's Day promotional image lists a Guinness & Jameson special at $5.00.

Standout selections

  • Jameson, listed in a Guinness & Jameson special for $5.00.

Pricing: Guinness & Jameson special $5.00.

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