The University of Nebraska Huskers are the state’s pride and joy. If you want to catch their games in communal settings, check out these nine Omaha sports bars.
Nebraska’s food-service scene is vast—much more so than outsiders would believe. Nebraska has had seven restaurants featured on “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives,” and to anyone who lives here, it’s probably no surprise that all of them are located in Omaha. The River City has countless restaurants, cafes, and, yes, bars, that are as beautiful in appearance and spirit as they are delicious.
There’s a lot to do in Omaha, but one of the best pastimes in our opinion is gathering your best friends and sports-loving family members for a round of drinks and apps at your favorite bar. We’re lucky to live in a city that prioritizes community, and that extends to the sports-bar scene. You can catch Huskers games, from baseball to football and more, and cheer on the University of Nebraska at many sports bars across the city.
With that said, let’s take a closer look at nine fun options around Omaha, including a drink and food highlight for each based on what the locals order or how unique an item is. And we’re only talking locally owned here, baby—no Applebee’s or Chili’s bars allowed.
1. Let It Fly Sports Bar
Address: 1080 Capitol Ave, Omaha, NE 68102
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-12 a.m.; Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-1 a.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m.-12 a.m.
One of the highest-rated options to watch the Huskers in Omaha is Let It Fly Sports Bar. Eighty televisions grace the walls of this establishment, giving you an unparalleled glimpse of the action. That also means you can watch several games at once, perfect for anyone who loves the Huskers but has friends who want to see other games airing at the same time. It’s also worth noting that Let It Fly has a second location on the west side of Omaha, situated at 1311 S 203rd St, Omaha, NE 68130.
Must-try drink: Watermelon Sky (watermelon, mint, lime, and Tito’s vodka served with a Tajin rim)
Must-try dish: Personal Meat Lovers Pizza
2. SET The Bar
Address: 6121 Maple St Ste 2, Omaha, NE 68104
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 4:30 p.m.-10 p.m.; Friday: 4 p.m.-11 p.m.; Saturday: 12 p.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
SET The Bar is another great option for seeing the most famous athletes from Nebraska in action with friends. This sports bar is special because it specifically highlights women’s sports, which the Huskers do in spades. “Our goal is to bring together fans, athletes, and supporters of women’s sports to connect in meaningful ways,” the bar’s website details, and it does this through 14 screens and a facility that allows 150 women’s sports lovers to congregate and enjoy the games.
Must-try drink: Espress-Yo Self (cold brew, Skyy espresso vodka, and Kahlua)
Must-try dish: Banh Mi Fries (fries topped with pulled pork, spicy mayo, pickled carrots and radish, jalapeño, and cilantro)
3. Barrett’s Barleycorn Pub & Grill
Address: 4322 Leavenworth St, Omaha, NE 68105
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-12 a.m.; Sunday: 12 p.m.-10 p.m.
At Barrett’s Barleycorn Pub & Grill, you can watch sports, or you can get involved with volleyball matches. Barrett’s has been a beloved watering hole for nearly four decades, with guests continuing to recommend the sports bar to new transplants in the city. “For places downtown adjacent there is Barrett’s (highly recommend),” one Reddit user wrote in response to another user requesting sports bar recommendations from locals. Ultimately, you can’t go wrong here; the people are kind, the drinks flow all night, and, as the pub’s website puts it, the “beautiful chaos” is special.
Must-try drink: Irish mule (Teeling’s Irish Whiskey, ginger beer, and lime juice)
Must-try dish: French dip
4. Report in Pub
Address: 12100 W Center Rd Ste 204, Omaha, NE 68144
Hours: Monday-Friday: 11 a.m.-12:30 a.m.; Saturday-Sunday: 9 a.m.-12:30 a.m.
With TVs lining its interior perimeter, Report in Pub aims to be a gathering place for locals—an old-school watering hole where the bartender knows your name and everything going on in your life. Indeed, locals love Report in Pub for its friendly staff, affordable drinks, and communal atmosphere that makes catching Huskers games that much more enjoyable. To that end, one reviewer shared on Google after visiting, “Great beer selection, great staff, and plenty of tvs if you want to watch a game.”
Must-try drink: Pomegranate margarita
Must-try dish: Reuben rolls (corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and thousand island dressing—need we say more?)
5. The Corner Kick Cantina
Address: 681 N 132nd St, Omaha, NE 68154
Hours: Monday-Wednesday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-12 a.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Described as a “Mid-West Mex scratch kitchen”—a play on Tex-Mex—The Corner Kick Cantina is known for its tacos and tequila, but you’ll find a lot more here, including a mango habanero sauce that you can order over ice cream for the ultimate sweet-and-spicy bite. Locals adore The Corner Kick because its employees are delightful and the drinks are perfectly crafted. Combine that with the many TVs positioned around the dining room, and you have a perfect game-day setup. The Corner Kick Cantina also has a second location at 13806 P St, Omaha, NE 68137, so you may just have one close to you.
Must-try drink: Blueberry mule
Must-try dish: Messi egg rolls (named after soccer superstar Lionel Messi, these egg rolls are filled with meat, salsa, and cheese and then served with queso after being fried)
6. Ice House
Address: 10920 Emmet St, Omaha, NE 68164
Hours: Monday-Sunday: 11 a.m.-12 a.m.
The name Ice House might make you think this sports bar caters primarily to hockey enthusiasts, but that’s surprisingly not the case. Ice House plays all of your favorite sports on more than 50 TVs throughout its dining area, and you can even book private rooms that come complete with private TVs for a birthday party or other event. This bar’s website specifically mentions that regulars hang out here on big sports days. You also don’t have to break the bank; if you visit on a Wednesday, you get half-off pints of beer and half-off pizzas!
Must-try drink: Guinness in a frosted mug (it’s what the regulars drink, and it’ll make you feel like you fit right in)
Must-try dish: Thai Chicken Pizza (featuring cheese, pineapple, chicken, red onion, and sweet-and-spicy Thai chili sauce)
7. Addy’s Sports Bar & Grill
Address: 14615 W Maple Rd Ste 100, Omaha, NE 68116
Hours: Monday-Sunday: 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
If you want to hit up “Omaha’s favorite sports bar,” you need to put Addy’s Sports Bar & Grill on your radar, as that’s exactly what this establishment claims it is on its website. Addy’s plays sports on more than 30 TVs, so you’re bound to find a Huskers match on the telly when you visit, and if that weren’t enough to convince you to stay, you’ll drool when you read the menu. Addy’s has many signature cocktails that simply sound swoonworthy, and the menu is much bigger than those at many other sports bars, giving you a lot of options to keep you coming back time and time—or game and game—again.
Must-try drink: Sun of a Beach (pineapple, coconut, banana and mango rums mixed with pineapple and orange juices finished off with strawberry puree)
Must-try dish: Addy Balls (fried meatballs made with ground chicken and pepper jack cheese and wrapped in bacon)
8. Tiger Tom’s Pub
Address: 7103 Military Ave, Omaha, NE 68104
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sunday: 12 p.m.-2 a.m.
Tiger Tom’s Pub has been keeping the community entertained and connected since the ‘70s. In fact, 2026 is the pub’s 50th anniversary, so any visit to watch your favorite Huskers game pulls double duty as a celebration of a bona-fide local institution. Tiger Tom’s has plenty of TVs for guests to watch sports, and it hosts an annual golf tournament that will be in its 48th year in 2026. Yes, that means the tournament has been around since nearly the pub’s inception. It doesn’t get much more sports-oriented than that, huh?
Must-try drink: IPA of your choice (like Addy’s, why not go with what the regulars order here?)
Must-try dish: Italian sausage sandwich (whether you order it as it comes or add cheese and tomato sauce, this sandwich hits all the right spots on the palate).
9. Backlot Taphouse
Address: 2110 S 67th St Ste 108, Omaha, NE 68106
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-12 a.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
If you want to watch sports while enjoying fresh Detroit-style pizza and unique loaded fries, your best bet is Backlot Taphouse. This sports bar might not have 50 TVs like others on this list, but it has a casual, friendly vibe that makes you want to hang out for a while, Huskers or no Huskers. Backlot Taphouse highlights local beers, including seasonal drops, so you’ll want to check back for new tap options every now and then. Because the beers are constantly rotating, we can’t offer one specific drink recommendation for Backlot Taphouse—the concept is the recommendation.
Must-try dish: Yakuza (fries topped with Korean BBQ, green onion, beer cheese, and seasoned pork cracklins)
