Santa's Happy Hour | Shout! Omaha

A guide to celebrating the holidays with good cheer and spirits

Tis the season for toasting, cheering, and overall glad tidings ??especially in the form of beverages of the alcoholic variety. When it comes to celebrating the holidays at Omaha bars, nothing is held back. Special parties, live music, happy hours galore, and all kinds of extras are pulled out for the annual before-during-and-after imbibing that goes on every year around the holidays.

So raise your spirits! Get ready to nip, sip, soak, slurp, suck, swallow, swig, toast, wash down and wet your whistle ??because it?s the holidays, and that means it?s time to party!
And when it comes to partying, Shout! has your back. We?ve put together a roundup of some of our favorite places to gather with friends during the holidays. These are the bars and lounges where you will find some of the warmest activities in town.
But play it safe. Catch a ride, call a taxi, walk if you need to ??just don?t get behind the wheel after you?ve been throwing them back. That?s just not cool.

Maloney?s, An Irish Pub, 1830 N. 72nd St., maloneysomaha.com ??It?s an End of the World Party on Friday, Dec. 21 at Maloney?s. Get there and live it up before it all comes to an end! The Irish judge their pubs based on ?craic? (Irish for atmosphere) and this pub has it. There?s pool, darts, shuffleboard, mega-touch and volleyball leagues, a 100-inch big screen and several other screens to watch the game. Maloney?s has a variety of beer and alcohol, as well as the largest selection of Irish Whiskey in the state of Nebraska.

LIV Lounge, 67th and Center streets, Aksarben Village ??Make sure to make your reservations now, as LIV is a popular place to ring in the New Year. LIV Lounge is best described by what it is not.? LIV is not a club, an ultra lounge, a sports bar, a bar and grill, a martini bar, a tapas bar or any of the other trendy theme bar concepts that have plagued recent nightlife landscape.? LIV does not have karaoke nights, bikini contests, flaming drinks, poetry slams, Chippendale events, bartenders with ?flare? or other desperate attempts at over stimulation.

Quaker Steak & Lube, 3220 Mid America Drive, Council Bluffs. thelube.com ??Kids eat free on Christmas Eve with an adult entree, and it?s Happy Hour all day! Quaker Steak is also open Christmas Day from 5 p.m. to close! Tuesdays are all you eat wings for $11.99; Wednesdays are bike night, with live music, a beer garden and any burger for $5.99; and Thursdays are classic car nights, with a DJ and her garden.

Nosh Wine Lounge, 1006 Dodge St., noshwine.com ??located in the new Capitol District in downtown Omaha. Nosh Wine Lounge is the place for friends to gather, relax and celebrate good times. They have a diverse boutique wine list from around the world that offers over 100 wines for your drinking pleasure. And for those who are not wine drinkers, they have an impressive drink menu that includes artisan beers, premium liquors and inspired cocktails?that are sure to please any palate. If you are hungry Nosh?s menu includes plenty of culinary delights from gourmet sliders to flatbread pizzas using locally grown organic produce that can accommodate a casual bite or a formal coursed meal.

WinnaVegas, Open 24 hours. Located three miles West of I-29 exit #127, Sloan, Iowa. Total gaming space is 24,353 square feet. The casino has over 668 slot machines varying in denomination from pennies, two cents, nickels, quarters, fifty cents and dollars. WinnaVegas has 20 table games including Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Live Poker, Pai Gow, and Spanish Blackjack.

Capitol Bar, 1011 Capitol Ave., capitolomaha.com ??It?s an End of the World Party Friday at the Capitol Lounge, and they?re giving away Red Bull/CAPiTOL Survival Packs ??aka Reb Bull Back Packs with fun and entertaining goodies inside. Ketel One Liter Bottles for 200$. Rolling out New Red Bull Flavors.

Mojo SteakHouse, 67th and Center streets, mojosmokehouse.com ??The new Mojo Smokehouse & Ales is locally owned, family operated and dedicated to showcasing all the great things Omaha has to offer. Mojo features 11 tap handles of Nebraska brewed beers. From Lucky Bucket Lager to Nebraska Brewing Company?s Cardinal Pale Ale, as well as a rotating cast of seasonal brews, Mojo has a wide variety of brewing styles to choose from. Mojo knows Omaha is a hard working town that knows the value of a buck. So great specials are offered nightly on popular bar items.

Firewater Grille, 7007 Grover St., 402-452-3473. firewatergrille.com ??Located inside the Comfort Inn & Suites, the Firewater Grille has specials every night of the week ??including ?Monday Monday Madness,? with $2 off burgers and $7 domestic pitchers and 25-cent wings. Wednesday is ?Ladies Night,? and Friday is ?Luau Night.?

Spearmint Rhino Gentlemen?s Club, 2449 N. 13th St., Carter Lake, Completely renovated, the world-renowned Spearmint Rhino Gentlemen?s Club is a great place, with great atmosphere. Look for a special deal on their ad in this week?s issue of Shout!

Interlude Lounge, 7643 Pacific St., interludeloungeomaha.com ??The Interlude Lounge is the perfect place to relax with friends over a cocktail. Comfortable seating in the spacious lounge is exactly what you and your friends will enjoy. Catch the game on one of our 7 TV?s or just unwind after a long day. Happy Hour is 4:30-6:30 Monday through Thursday.

The Jay, 2416 Davenport St., thebluejaybar.com ??The Blue Jay Bar & Grill is your home for every Creighton Men?s Basketball Game! Try their Amazing Wings, Pizza & Burgers!?Every Friday the jay has FREE CHIPS & HOMEMADE SALSA!

Gator O?Malley?s, 12143 W Center Road, gatoromalleys.com ??Want a taste of the Down Under? Gator O? Malley?s is the place for you. There?s a wide host of drink specials. They are open daily with late night kitchen specials and nightly entertainment options. Monday?s are ?Micro Madness? with $1 off all micro beers; Thursday?s offers live blues music; and Fridays and Saturdays it?s the hottest bands live.

North Shore Tavern, 102nd Maple St., northshoreomaha.com ? With 16 beers on tap, foosball, darts, pool, it is a great hangout place.

Homy Inn, 1510 N. Saddle Creek Rd. ? Feel like being fancy? Homy Inn is infamous for their champagne on tap! This ?small feel? bar offers big taste with their variety in bottled beer and eclectic crowd. In the heart of North Omaha, the Homy reaches out to its patrons with a wide range of fun activities to partake in while enjoying a cold one. Board games, peanuts, and fun music are the common threads that make this hidden secret something worth talking about.

Fire Barn Sports Bar & Grill, 4875 L St., and 11336 S. 96th St., Papillion, and 2523 Old River Road, Waterloo, firebarnsportsbar.com ??Fire Barn Sports Bar & Grill is locally owned and operated by two Firemen with 30 years of fire fighting experience. These two firemen wanted to combine their love of firefighting and food. The decor is a mixture of memorabilia collected throughout their years on the fire department. In honor of our fellow firefighters who died in 911 a memorial has been established to highlight their bravery and dedication to their job and fellow mankind. As you enjoy your meal be sure to look at the memorabilia and pictures of local fires throughout the years.

The Pipeline, 1300 S. 72nd St.? ? Hawaii?s own Pipeline beach is brought to the Omaha crowd with legendary college night and a fun bar atmosphere. The drinks are always cold and the scenery is sure to please the eyes, with burgers and Phillies cooked to order. Monday is half-priced wings! Specials every night of the week!

McKenna?s Blues, Booze & BBQ, 7425 Pacific St., mckennasbbb ??A bar with great booze, BBQ and blues tunes! With a menu offering fine Pork, Beef and Chicken, all slowly smoked to perfection over hickory wood, seasoned by McKenna?s own sauce and spices, it is no wonder they are one of Omaha?s favorite BBQ restaurants. Locally owned and operated, their is dedicated to providing you with great service and an unbeatable meal for your money. If all that?s not enough, McKenna?s showcases excellent national, regional, and local Blues entertainment.

The Hive Lounge, 19th Street and St. Marys Ave. thehiveomaha.com ? The Hive Lounge, a new evening destination in downtown Omaha, is becoming the go-to spot for those looking for great drinks at awesome prices. You will find local music, local art and local craft beers among the Omaha flavors at the Hive Lounge. The lounge has a reverse happy hour, as well as darts and several big screen TVs. Don?t miss ?Open Jazz Jam? on Sundays, and the ?Open Blues Jams? on Tuesdays. And every Thursday it?s reggae night with Rhythm Collective, one of the city?s best groups!

The Lauter Tun Fine Ales and Spirits, 3309 Oak View Drive #102, 402-934-6999. thelautertun.com ?? You?ll find a large selection of craft and import beers on tap and in bottle, as well as craft spirits from around the country. Rather have a cocktail? The Lauter Tun?s cocktail list uses only fresh ingredients and well crafted spirits. Choose from one of their? signature drinks, or go old-school with a classic. Check out the Lauter Tun?s weekly cocktail and beer specials. And there?s live jazz and acoustic music.
Anchor Inn, 5413 S. 72nd St. 402-341-1313. anchorinnbar.com ??One word: Watermelon! It?s the famous watermelon cocktail, at the Anchor Inn, still the best party in town. You?ll find all kinds of drink specials at the Anchor Inn to go along with a ton of food specials, including the all-you-can-eat fish fry (5-10 p.m.), which comes with fried and coleslaw ($8).

Nowhere On the Lake, 4150 S. 144th St., 402-894-9411 ??Wednesday night is S.I.N. Night (Service Industry Night), with half-price appetizers from 10 p.m. to midnight; flip off your favorite bartender for free drinks from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., and a DJ spinning music all night. On Thursdays, it?s ?Thursday Night Countdown,? with free salsa lessons from 8 to 10 p.m., and drink specials galore!

Door 19, 1901 Leavenworth St., 402-933-3033 ??Thursdays is ?Singles Night? featuring drink specials. On Fridays, it?s karaoke.

Varsity Sports Cafe, Dundee (402-934-9439); Ralston (402-339-1944); Millard (402-505-6660); Bellevue (402-932-1944). varsityromanpizza.com ??Happy hour Monday-Friday 3-7 p.m. and a late-night happy hour Sunday-Thursday from 10 p.m. to close.

La Mesa, 156th and Q streets; 110th Street and West Maple Road; Ft. Crook Road and Hwy 370, Bellevue; Lake Manawa Exit, Council Bluffs. la-mesa.com ? Today, La Mesa serves over 10 locations in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and Kansas. In addition. expansion plans for more locations are in the works. The ingredients of success for La Mesa include a stable, strong employment team which recognizes performance through management advancement. In fact, many of La Mesa?s employees have over 10 years of service. It?s this consistency that is reflected in every meal La Mesa serves. La Mesa?s ?authentic? taste is created from family recipes made with only the freshest quality ingredients. Each location is decorated to promote a fun, colorful atmosphere and create a unique customer experience. Finally, La Mesa?s prices make it an affordable value for the entire family to enjoy. La Mesa is committed to striving for excellence and is annually recognized as the ?Best Mexican Restaurant? in many of its markets.

Holiday Lounge, 7846 West Dodge Road, 402-391-4442. ??Where tradition meets today, the Holiday Lounge is right in the middle of Omaha, and offers DirectTV, big screens and a fun atmosphere.

Argus 109, Carlisle Hotel, 10909 M. St. ? Wednesdays offer Happy Hour all night, no cover and $1.50 wells and $1 draws. Thursdays is Ladies Night (ladies are free, fellas, $5). There?s also a ?Hot Bikini Contest? on Thursdays! On Fridays everyone free until 11 p.m., $5 after. And Saturdays are ?Club Night?!

Glo Lounge, 3201 Farnam St., glomidtown.com ? ?It?s dinner and a movie with accommodating style. Glo Lounge is new and it?s located right inside Midtown Crossing?s Cinedine Theatre. The perfect end to a first date, Glo ?breaks the ice? for you with smooth drinks and a relaxing bar staff ready to meet your every need. Check them out online for additional drink and daily specials.

Rick?s Cafe Boatyard, 345 Riverfront Dr., rickscafeboatyard.com ??Rockin? on the river with great drinks and live entertainment on the weekend.

Marylebone, 3710 Leavenworth St. ??One of Omaha?s longtime popular bars is now serving lunch again, with daily specials worth checking out.

Rock Bottom, 1101 Harney St., rockbottom.com ??The Rock Bottom offers award-winning beers from across the country ? all in one spot. The best part? You?ll never have to say, ?I?ll take another please,? because you can pour it yourself. That?s right. Their party booths are equipped with a tap just for you and your friends.

The Sydney, 5918 Maple St., thesydneybenson.com ??One of Benson?s most popular bars, the Sydney offers great drink specials and the best in local live music. On Mondays, the Sydney offers $1 PBRs from open to close! And on Sundays, there?s free pool from open to close! Get outside and enjoy one of those on the patio!

Rehab Lounge, 2615 S. 120th St., rehabomaha.com ??Rehab offers themed nights, signature drinks, comfortable seating, and exceptional customer service.

Brewsky?s, several locations in Omaha, brewskys.com ??They offer a menu created by a certified executive chef and where they have invested in state-of-the-art technology and assembled the area?s most extensive line-up of sports programming. Sports fan? Yeah, you?ve found your home!

Twin Peaks, 17330 West Center Road, twinpeaksrestaurant.com ??Seriously: What guy doesn?t crave incredibly tasty house-made comfort food? Or draft beer so cold that ice crystals form in the glass? Or his favorite sports on state-of-the-art TVs in a rugged mountain lodge setting? Twin Peaks has all of that ??and to top it off, it?s all offered up by friendly, attentive, and beautiful Twin Peaks Girls.

Club O/O Dining, 1015 Farnam St., odining.com ??O Dining offers food on the downstairs and the upper area of the restaurant is reserved for lounging, that?s where Club O comes in. Every Friday and Saturday, get table service, celebrate birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette parties! Get an amazing view of the Gene Leahy Mall, too!

Rose & Crown, 515 S. 20th St. ??Our Facebook friends highly recommended the outdoor patio at Rose & Crown. We agree ??it?s a classic, complete with a seaside vibe courtesy of fish nets and other coastal garb.

Eat the Worm, 1213 Howard St. ? Feel like getting crazy? Eat the Worm is the place for you! With a tequila list extending past 75 varieties, your group is bound to get a little naughty. Divided among three styles: blanco, reposado, and a?ejo, the wide range of flavors are sure to meet anyone?s palate. So whether you are tasting from the bottom of the shot glass or the naval of someone intriguing, Eat the Worm is sure to facilitate bad behavior!

The Old Mattress Factory, 501 N. 13th St., themattomaha.com ??Enjoy the new Happy Hour Specials at the Matt, which has an amazing outdoor drinking area! Every M-F from 3-6 PM and Sun-Thurs from 10PM-1AM?Happy Hour @ The Matt will make you happy! $4 Martinis, Well Cocktails and House Wine, $1 off all Tap Beers and $.75 off all Domestic Bottles.

Phoenix Food & Spirits, 12015 Blondo St., phoenixfoodandspiritsomaha.com ? Live music, KENO, Golden Tee, Buck Hunter, Bowling, pool tables, dart boards, jukebox and the list keeps going! Food and drinks are plentiful as well! Sandwiches and burgers are served daily until 10 p.m. with endless daily drink specials to swallow it all down.

Shuck?s Fish House Oyster Bar, 16901 Wright Plaza, 1218 S. 119th St., 19th and Leavenworth, absolutelyfresh.com ??Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, Shuck?s is an ideal place to throw back and beer along with an oyster on the half shell from their broad selection.

Louis Grill & Bar, 5702 N.W. Radial Highway, louisbar.com ? Live goldfish races, washer tournaments and plenty of drink specials. Yes you heard right! Real entertainment comes in a new form at Louis? Grill & Bar. With authentic Chicago dogs, the food here gives you a great taste of what you?ve been missing everywhere else. ?A Benson staple since 1934, Louis brings new experiences to the average bar goer.

Barrett?s Barleycorn Pub & Grill, 4322 Leavenworth St., barrettsomaha.com ??Watch the big game (or any game!) and enjoy their great selection of cocktails and beers. While you?re at it, they?ve also got a fantastic food menu, so you can make a night of it! Enjoy the great outdoors on their wonderful patio, or get right into the action on our great sand volleyball court.

O?Connor?s Irish Pub, 1217 Howard St., oconnorspub.com ? Established in 2003, O?Connor?s is a locally owned and operated authentic Irish pub that has been the headquarters of the St. Patrick?s Day parade and hundreds of other local events. They take pride in serving you the best Hibernian sustenance in downtown Omaha. Go on down pull up a chair and have a Guinness with Katie and the gang.

Mister Toad, 10th and Howard streets, mrtoadspub.com ??Since 1970, Mr. Toad has been one of the most popular Old Market bars.

Shamrock?s Pub & Grill, 5338 N. 103rd (Fort), shamrockspubandgrillomaha.com ? Enjoy live music at Shamrock?s while taking in sweet drink deals during their Happy Hour Mon.-Fri. from noon to 7 p.m. There are also food specials like the ?Bucket O? Beer? and ?Basket O? Wings? for just $20 on Sundays and Mondays! Get lucky at Shamrock?s for your next night out!

Stoli?s Lounge, 715 N. 120th St. stolislounge.com ? Thinking of where to go for killer ?Boys Night Out?? How about somewhere that offers free pool and a mean Karaoke number? That?s right! Stoli?s gives you the perfect kickoff to your week. With free pool on Mondays and live Karaoke on Tuesdays and Thursdays, come knock around with the guys and let loose.

Papa Chris? Chicago Originals, 7024 Maple St., papachris.com ??Check out Gimme Mondays for free swag and prizes. Enter to win t-shirts, free food & drink, posters, & more. And there?s open mic Tuesdays, as well as Wednesday Game Night ??FREE Wi-Fi, board games, galore, darts, beer pong, poker, and more! And Turnsday?s at Papa Chris? ??YOU get to be the DJ every Thursday night with Turnsday?s presented by Papa Chris?. Play your favorite tunes, dance to the music, vote for your favorites. Visit turntable.fm for more information.

Big Red Restaurant & Sports Bar, bigredrestaurantandsportsbar.com ? Don?t just watch your team win ? experience the thrill of victory at Big Red Restaurant & Sports Bar. With fresh food that is made to order, including humongous fresh, never-frozen half-pound burgers, Big Red is taking the love of sports here in the heartland to new levels, giving you dozens of high-def TVs, daily drink and food specials and the thrill of live ball draw keno.

Sullivan?s Bar, 3926 Farnam St., sullivansbar.tripod.com ? An Omaha icon since 1954, the neighborhood bar is famous for dollar pints on Mondays. Entertainment includes open mic night on Tuesdays, Karaoke every Thursday, DJ every Saturday, and frequently scheduled live bands. Tucked away in the heart of midtown, Sullivan?s atmosphere makes you feel right at home while enjoying a cold one.

Whiskey Tango, 311 S. 15th St. ? Billed as ?Omaha?s Only Country Party Bar?, Whiskey Tango is located downtown above Jazz Restaurant. The bar features $2 Jell-O shots daily (closed Sundays) and boasts live country music with Pre/Post show parties. Get line-dancing lessons on Mondays and show off your skills at Fridays? and Saturdays? wild dance parties!

Zin Room, 316 S. 15th St., zinomaha.com ? Located in the main level of the Hotel Deco, The Zin Room offers decadent food and sophisticated customer service. Eye capturing scenery from the wait staff to the decorative elements, Zin Room is the perfect place for an after work cocktail. Two stories, the vibrant restaurant fits the needs of both the business man to the Indie sole searching for the newest hot spot in town! It?s comfort meets style and its now right here in the heart of downtown.

Amerisports Bar, 2200 River Rd., Council Bluffs, ameristar.com ? Contemplating where to catch the big game? Amerisports Casino & Bar is your place! Filled with 34 flat screen monitors, and one mammoth 167? mega-screen, you are sure to catch every second of the action. Throughout the week, live entertainment pulls in a vibrant rock and roll crowd and with Amerisports extensive menu options, you?ve practically got a full night packed. In addition to everything to offer inside, Amerisports also provides free parking in the multi-story parking garage with a valet option available.

The Penthouse Lounge, 84th & K St., 402-331-9851, penthouseloungeomaha.com ? This cozy bar offers a variety of options to young professionals such as yourself. The Penthouse Lounge brings comfort and style to the Omaha metro region with new horizons and a variety of entertainment options. With Saturdays now housing Karaoke, Penthouse is a fun and relaxing venue to enjoy great drinks and good company!

Burke?s Pub, 6117 Maple St. ? One of Benson?s popular collection of bars, Burke?s offers spirits with an Irish flare. You?ll find a large selection of beer on tap, as well as a nice variety of micro brews. Feel like a game? Try Burke?s Golden Tee or Silver Strike Bowling or Keno while you?re throwing one back. In addition to all these options, Burke?s brings your ?Happiest Hour? seven days a week!

Bushwackers, 7401 Main St. jmmbushwackers.com ?? From live music to dance lessons to great food and drinks, Bushwacker?s is the place to be when you want to kick up your heels and throw a few back. There?s live music every weekend, free couples dance lessons on Wednesdays and Friday night line dancing! With the feel of the South in your very own town, Bushwacker?s ?is a creative change of pace for everyone!

Caddy Shack, 2076 N. 117th Ave. caddyshackinc.com ? It?s bar is about as legendary as the classic ?Caddy Shack? the movie. But no worries, you don?t have to have a good golf swing to be warmly welcomed here. Caddy Shack offers a large open area for games and socializing. Their drink specials are sure to blow you out of the water too! Monday?s is ?Bomb? night with the chance for you to order your favorite bomb shots at a measly $3!

California Bar, 510 N. 33rd St., calibaromaha.com ? Established in 1937, this little gem, hides behind its simple exterior. Targeted towards the college crowd, California Bar makes going out affordable on the student crowd. With their I.D. drink system, students with their college I.D. receive their second drink for only a penny! For everyone else, California Bar hosts Happy Hour Mon-Fri from 5-6 pm and Mondays are FREE Pool day!

Candlelight, 5031 Grover St., thecandlelightlounge.com ? ?The Candlelight Lounge is the self-described ?official home of the 68 oz. Fishbowls and $1 Busch Lights.? Known for their School Daze Thursdays, the Candlelight has been serving up the specials for 19 years. With a huge dance floor, pool tables, darts and keno, the Candlelight has something for everyone.

Crescent Moon, 3578 Farnam St., Omaha, beercornerusa.com ? Ever searched for the ?odds? of Omaha? ?Das Boot?, Hurricanes on tap, Belgian and German beers and a late bite to eat? Yes, Crescent Moon has it all! The three-in-one bar has one of the easiest bar crawls in the Midwest; housing the Huber House, Crescent Moon, and Max & Joe?s. Tucked away in midtown, this hidden secret is a great gathering place for friends and definitely worth exploring!

I Don?t Care, 3346 N. 108th St. 402-763-2800 ? The first thought after a rough day at the office is usually where is the best place to forget your worries and enjoy a stiff one. Upon walking in, the warm hospitality of bar staff actually does care as they invite you to leave your baggage at the door. Awesome drink specials and a variety of gaming units such as Golden Tee, Pool and Darts let you stick it to the boss man and say, ?I Don?t Care?. Come let loose and blow off some steam in this nice little getaway.

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