Restaurant
Unclaimed profileVenue Restaurant & Lounge
Lincoln, NE · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The beverage program leans hard on a Venue Originals cocktail section: 13 named drinks with full ingredient builds, spanning bourbon, rye, Japanese gin, blanco tequila, vodka, and coconut rum. A private-barrel Maker's Mark anchors the Strawberry Basil Smash. Prices sit between $9 and $12. Monday happy hour runs all day with discounted drinks and appetizers. Beer stays domestic, spirits cover the major bases, and Tuesday waives corkage for guests bringing their own wine.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Banana Nut Manhattan, built on Penelope Toasted Series bourbon with Giffard Banane du Brésil, Averna, and black walnut bitters. The Strawberry Basil Smash uses the house private-select Maker's Mark. For something lighter, the Green Garden pairs Roku Japanese gin with cucumber, mint, and Green Chartreuse.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want a broad, ingredient-specific craft cocktail list at $9–$12, and groups who can take advantage of Monday's all-day happy hour. The domestic beer and basic spirits selection suits guests who prefer familiar labels.
- When should I go?
- Monday for the all-day happy hour with discounted appetizers and drinks. Tuesday if you plan to bring your own wine, since corkage is waived.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are $9.00 to $12.00. Monday happy hour discounts appetizers and drinks. Tuesday no corkage fee applies to guest-brought wine.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A 13-drink Venue Originals list with full builds and a private-barrel Maker's Mark Venue Private Select used in the Strawberry Basil Smash. The menu moves across bourbon, rye, Japanese gin, blanco tequila, vodka, and coconut rum rather than repeating one base.
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
A 13-drink Venue Originals section with full ingredient builds, spanning bourbon, rye, Japanese gin, blanco tequila, vodka, and coconut rum. Three espresso martini variations appear. The Strawberry Basil Smash uses a private-barrel Maker's Mark Venue Private Select. Prices run $9.00 to $12.00, and Monday happy hour is all day.
Menu strengths
- — 13 named originals with full builds, not just base spirit and mixer
- — Private-barrel Maker's Mark Venue Private Select used in the Strawberry Basil Smash
- — Spirit range covers bourbon, rye, Japanese gin, blanco tequila, vodka, and coconut rum
Standout selections
- — Banana Nut Manhattan — Penelope Toasted Series bourbon, Giffard Banane du Brésil, Averna amaro, black walnut bitters
- — Strawberry Basil Smash — Maker's Mark Venue Private Select, strawberry puree, lemon, basil, Fever Tree Sicilian sparkling lemonade
- — Green Garden — Roku Japanese gin, muddled cucumber and mint, Green Chartreuse, fresh lemon, soda
- — Toasted Coconut Espresso Martini — Sobieski vanilla vodka, cream of coconut, cold brew, Marie Brizard white chocolate, half & half
Pricing: $9.00–$12.00
Wine
Tuesday no corkage fee allows guests to bring their own wine without a charge.; Tuesday 'No Corkage Fee' for guests bringing their own wine.
Menu strengths
- — Tuesday 'No Corkage Fee' for guests bringing their own wine.
Standout selections
- — Tuesday 'No Corkage Fee' for guests bringing their own wine.
Beer
The beer list is domestic: Miller Light, Busch Light, Michelob Ultra, Bud Light, Coors Light, and Budweiser.
Menu strengths
- — Domestic lineup includes Miller Light, Busch Light, Michelob Ultra, Bud Light, Coors Light, and Budweiser
Standout selections
- — Miller Light; Busch Light; Michelob Ultra; Bud Light
Spirits
Named premium spirits cover bourbon, rye, gin, tequila, vodka, and rum. A private barrel Maker's Mark selection is part of the program.
Menu strengths
- — Named premium spirits across bourbon, rye, gin, tequila, vodka, and rum
Standout selections
- — Named premium spirits across bourbon, rye, gin, tequila, vodka, and rum.
Community reviews
Anyone with a free Inebrious account can rate the drinks here. Community ratings are kept entirely separate from the Inebrious editorial score above.
No community reviews yet. Be the first to write one.