Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileRed Lion Lounge
Omaha, NE · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Red Lion Lounge's cocktail program is the draw, with classics like Bees Knees, Espresso Martini, and Sazerac alongside a customer-praised Manhattan. The spirits list spans over 100 bottles, including Blanton's and Lagavulin, supporting a serious whiskey and cocktail bar. Beer and wine are straightforward, but the cocktail and spirits depth makes this a destination for well-made drinks.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Sazerac, a rye-based classic with Peychaud's bitters and absinthe, or the Black Manhattan built on Old Forester Bourbon and Montenegro. Customers specifically praise the Manhattan, so order one if you want a benchmark pour.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts seeking a broad classic and signature menu, plus spirits collectors curious about top-shelf pours like Blanton's and Clase Azul Reposado.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The combination of a deep cocktail list and a spirits selection exceeding 100 offerings, including rare bottles like Lagavulin Distillers Edition and Green Chartreuse, sets it apart from a standard cocktail bar.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Numerous classic and signature cocktails span gin, vodka, rum, and bourbon bases. Customer accounts single out the Manhattan and house negroni for quality, reinforcing the strength of the program.
Menu strengths
- — Broad menu of classics and signatures, including Bees Knees, Espresso Martini, Black Manhattan, and Sazerac.
- — The Manhattan as one of the best they've had, and the house negroni as perfectly balanced stands out repeatedly.
Standout selections
- — Sazerac – rye whiskey, simple, Peychaud's bitters, absinthe.
- — Black Manhattan – Old Forester Bourbon, Montenegro, and bitters.
Wine
The wine list covers red, white, and sparkling categories, with selections like Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Prosecco, though without specific producer or vintage details.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a range of red, white, and sparkling options to cover different preferences.
Standout selections
- — Prosecco – sparkling option.; Cabernet Sauvignon – red wine selection.
Beer
Beer offerings include premium, draft, and domestic styles. Draft options like Busch Light, Guinness, and Odell IPA sit alongside premium bottles such as Modelo and Stella Artois.
Menu strengths
- — Mix of draft and premium beers provides variety from light lagers to stouts and IPAs.
Standout selections
- — Odell IPA – draft beer.; Guinness – draft beer.
Spirits
A spirit list exceeding 100 offerings spans top shelf, cordials, gin, whiskey, vodka, tequila, and rum. Whiskey covers bourbon, scotch, Tennessee, rye, and Irish varieties, with notable bottles like Blanton's and Lagavulin Distillers Edition.
Menu strengths
- — Over 100 spirit offerings across multiple categories.; Whiskey selection includes bourbon, scotch, Tennessee, rye, and Irish varieties.
Standout selections
- — Blanton's – bourbon.; Lagavulin Distillers Edition – scotch.
- — Clase Azul Reposado – tequila.; Green Chartreuse – cordial.
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