Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileLaka Lono Rum Club
Omaha, NE · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Laka Lono Rum Club is a tiki-focused cocktail bar with an extensive menu of rums and tropical drinks. Classics like Mai Tai and Zombie sit alongside originals such as The Cat's Pajamas and a lineup of shared bowls. The bar also pours a thoughtful beer selection and a dedicated zero-proof menu, making it a versatile stop for rum enthusiasts and non-drinkers alike.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Zombie ($15), a layered blend of four rums, falernum, passionfruit, and honey. For a shared experience, the Volcano Bowl ($45) serves a group and has been praised as tasty and experiential. If you want something clarified and complex, The Cat's Pajamas ($14) is a standout.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Tiki cocktail enthusiasts will find a deep menu of rum-forward classics and originals. The range of zero-proof cocktails and non-alcoholic beers also makes it welcoming for designated drivers or those skipping alcohol.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Individual cocktails run $12-$15, with group drinks from $27 to $150 and shots $5-$7. Zero-proof cocktails are $10, and beers range from $3 to $8.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar's focus on rum and tropical drinks is supported by an extensive menu of tiki classics and originals, plus signature shared bowls. A dedicated zero-proof section and a diverse beer list broaden its appeal beyond cocktails.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
An extensive tiki and original cocktail menu features classics like Mai Tai, Zombie, and Painkiller, plus signature shared drinks. Zero-proof versions and frozen creations add variety. Recent guests have praised the Volcano shared drink and The Cat's Pajamas.
Menu strengths
- — Deep menu of rum-based tiki classics and originals.
- — Signature shared drinks like Volcano Bowl provide experiential options.
- — Zero-proof versions and frozen creations broaden the appeal.
Standout selections
- — Zombie ($15) – four rums, falernum, passionfruit, honey, bitters.
- — The Cat's Pajamas ($14) – clarified punch with tequila, coconut, cinnamon, Korean chili flakes.
- — Volcano Bowl ($45) – shared rum punch with maple, honey, grapefruit.
Pricing: Individual cocktails $12-$15; group drinks $27-$150; shots $5-$7.
Beer
A diverse beer list includes local and national craft options, Mexican imports, and non-alcoholic choices. Tap pours are reasonably priced, with selections like Kinkaider Devil's Gap and Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of tap, can, and bottle options.; Includes local Nebraska breweries and national craft names.
Standout selections
- — Kinkaider Devil's Gap ($6) – jalapeño ale from Nebraska.
- — Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA ($6) – juicy tropical hops.
Pricing: Tap beers $5-$6; cans and bottles $3-$8.
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated zero-proof section offers crafted non-alcoholic cocktails like P.O.G.G. And Path Less Traveled, alongside non-alcoholic beer and hop water. The cocktails are priced competitively with their alcoholic counterparts.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated zero-proof cocktail menu with thoughtful ingredients.; Includes non-alcoholic beer and hop water options.
- — Cocktails are priced at $10, similar to regular cocktails.
Standout selections
- — P.O.G.G. ($10) – passionfruit, orange, guava, ginger.; Path Less Traveled ($10) – Pathfinder spirit, shrub, maple, cinnamon, coconut.
Pricing: Zero-proof cocktails $10; non-alcoholic beer $5.
Spirits
The bar's cocktail program showcases a wide range of rums, gins, vodkas, tequilas, and mezcal. While rum is central, the selection is primarily expressed through cocktails rather than a standalone spirits list.
Menu strengths
- — Rum-focused tiki bar with extensive cocktail use of various spirits.
- — Cocktails like Rum Runner highlight aged rums and complex ingredients.
Standout selections
- — Rum Runner ($14) – Cruzan Aged White Rum, El Dorado 5 Year, banana, demerara.
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