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Dirty Birds

Omaha, NE

Inebrious Beverage Program Score: 86 out of 100

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Beverage Program Score

Research completed 2026-09-07 · Based on current public sources

Editor: Micah Rousey

Review methodology and evidence standards

The editorial take

Dirty Birds pairs a serious cocktail program with fried chicken. The Dirty Bird Martini uses house pickle brine, while the House Old Fashioned relies on sassafras syrup and house bitters. Cocktails run $10-$18, and the list includes a Last Word and a deconstructed New York sour. Wine, beer, and nonalcoholic options fill out the menu.

What should I order?
Start with the Dirty Bird Martini, which uses Tito's vodka, Dolin dry vermouth, and house pickle brine garnished with house pickles. For something layered, the Mulin Ruse reworks a New York sour with whiskey, rose syrup, and a wine float.
Who will enjoy this place?
Drinkers who appreciate house-made cocktail components and a broad range of options will find plenty to explore. The mix of craft cocktails, natural wine, and craft beer suits groups with varied tastes.
What should I expect to spend?
Cocktails range from $10 to $18, with most around $12-$14. Wine by the glass runs $8-$16, bottles $24-$50. Beer starts at $3; spirits are $3-$30 per pour.
What makes the beverage program distinctive?
The cocktail program leans on house-made ingredients like pickle brine, sassafras syrup, and house tonic. The Dirty Bird Martini and House Old Fashioned show a kitchen-to-bar sensibility, while the wine list adds natural options like Purity 'picnic piquette.'

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: 87 out of 100

An extensive cocktail list leans on house-made components: pickle brine, sassafras syrup, and tonic. Offerings range from a Last Word to a deconstructed New York sour, priced $10-$18.

Menu strengths

  • — Creative builds like the Mulin Ruse, a layered New York sour with a wine float, show ambition beyond standard bar fare.

Standout selections

  • — Dirty Bird Martini - Tito's vodka, Dolin dry vermouth, house pickle brine, garnished with house pickles.
  • — Mulin Ruse - Evan Williams, rose simple syrup, lemon, wine simple syrup float.
  • — House Old Fashioned - Small batch Evan Williams, house sassafras syrup, house made bitters.

Pricing: $10-$18

Wine

Inebrious Wine score: 82 out of 100

A substantial list covers red, white, rosé, sparkling, and natural wines, with by-the-glass and bottle options. Prices stay accessible, and the selection includes a low-alcohol natural piquette.

Menu strengths

  • — The list spans classic regions and styles, from Argentine cabernet to a French pinot noir.
  • — A natural wine option, Purity 'picnic piquette,' adds a low-alcohol, unusual pour.

Standout selections

  • — Purity Wine 'picnic piquette' - low-alcohol natural beverage steeped with fig leaf and anis hyssop.
  • — Cline Dry Rosé - lush with plum, strawberry, and watermelon notes.

Pricing: Glasses $8-$16; bottles $24-$50

Beer

Inebrious Beer score: 80 out of 100

A wide beer list mixes domestic classics, craft cans, and hard seltzers, priced from $3 to $12. Offerings include Miller High Life, Pseudo Sue, and High Noon.

Menu strengths

  • — Covers everyday macros and notable craft labels, giving solid range.
  • — Several formats from bottles to 16 oz tall boys and cans.

Standout selections

  • — Pseudo Sue - 16 oz can, $10; Bells Two Hearted Ale - 12 oz can, $6

Pricing: $3-$12

Nonalcoholic

Inebrious Nonalcoholic score: 78 out of 100

Non-alcoholic options include a mocktail, Millstream sodas (sarsaparilla, black cherry, orange cream), and hop water, all priced $5-$6.

Menu strengths

  • — House-made sodas and a dedicated mocktail provide non-drinkers real choices.

Standout selections

  • — Sarsaparilla Soda - Millstream soda; Hop Water - non-alcoholic hop water

Pricing: $5-$6

Spirits

Inebrious Spirits score: 81 out of 100

A liquor section offers a range of spirits as singles or doubles, from value pours like Tito's and Evan Williams to premium tequila like Cincoro Añejo.

Menu strengths

  • — Pricing accommodates both well drinks and premium sipping.
  • — Includes a diverse set: bourbon, rye, gin, tequila, cognac, and whiskey.

Standout selections

  • — Cincoro Añejo - tequila, $27; Balcones Rye - rye whiskey, $9

Pricing: Single pours $3-$27

How it sits with the food

Fried chicken's richness pairs naturally with the Dirty Bird Martini's briny, savory profile. The Coffee Margarita's roasted notes could cut through fatty dishes, and a crisp Pseudo Sue IPA offers contrast.

Inebrious does not score kitchens, food or the restaurant overall. We review the beverage program only.

About this review

Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.

Review methodology and evidence standards

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