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Big Grove Brewery
Iowa-based craft brewery and scratch kitchen with one of Omaha's largest patios, in the EDGE District's Catalyst building near UNMC.
What stands out
Massive dog-friendly patio with firepits, TVs and lawn games
Good to know
No full liquor license — legally capped at its own beer/seltzer amid an ongoing fight with Nebraska regulators
- Brewery
- Local favorite
- Private dining / events
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Omaha readLocation on this page4601 Catalyst Court, Omaha, NE 68106
See current hours
- Mon
- 11am–10pm · kitchen to 9pm
- Tue
- 11am–10pm · kitchen to 9pm
- Wed
- 11am–10pm · kitchen to 9pm
- Thu
- 11am–10pm · kitchen to 9pm
- Fri
- 11am–11pm · kitchen to 10pm
- Sat
- 11am–11pm · kitchen to 10pm
- Sun
- 11am–10pm · kitchen to 9pm
Verified practical details
Reservation timing
The taproom takes reservations Monday–Thursday by phone or email; Friday–Sunday seating is first come, first served, and parties larger than 25 are asked to email at least 24 hours ahead.
Venue source · checked Aug 30, 2026Three customer parking options
The taproom directs customers to the garage northeast of the taproom, streets around the Catalyst Building, or the UNMC lot southeast of the taproom.
Venue source · checked Aug 30, 2026Union Room
The Union Room seats up to 80 or hosts 100 for cocktails; with the patio, the venue lists seating up to 125.
Venue source · checked Jul 28, 2026
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- Brewery
- Local favorite
- Private dining / events
1 source-backed detail1 of 3 useful labels have their own dated link · listing checked Aug 30, 2026
Each link supports only the detail beside it. Menus, policies, and setups can still change, so confirm anything important before visiting.
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Why people go
- Massive dog-friendly patio with firepits, TVs and lawn games
- Rotating beer/seltzer list from a GABF gold-medal brewer
Good to know
- No full liquor license — legally capped at its own beer/seltzer amid an ongoing fight with Nebraska regulators
Sources + full snapshot2 sources
Reviewers and local press consistently point to Big Grove's huge dog-friendly patio, solid rotating beer selection, and generally warm service as reasons it became a fast-adopted EDGE District hangout since its 2025 opening. The recurring asterisk, echoed by both customers and reporters, is that it's legally limited to beer and its own manufactured drinks — no full bar — while it fights the state over its liquor license.
More reasons mentioned
- Friendly, attentive servers on most visits
- Scratch-kitchen standouts like the fried chicken sandwich, pretzel and Reuben
More notes
- Service and seating can slow down and feel rushed when it's packed (big events, weekends)
- Menu is on the smaller side with occasional kitchen inconsistency
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- WOWT — Covered Big Grove's Sept. 12, 2025 soft opening in the EDGE District, noting the celebration was clouded by a licensing fight with Nebraska regulators
- WOWT — Feb. 2026 follow-up on Big Grove lobbying for LB 1151 to change Nebraska liquor law so it can sell more than beer it brews itself
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Listing checked Aug 30, 2026
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- Drinks7.7
- Vibe8.6
- Value7.4
- Service7.7
- Music6.2
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