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Proof Whiskey Bar & Craft Cocktails
Midtown Crossing whiskey lounge with 300+ bottles, seasonal craft cocktails, and a patio overlooking Turner Park.
What stands out
Knowledgeable, attentive bartenders
Good to know
No kitchen — food is bring-your-own or limited to charcuterie
- Cocktail bar
- Craft cocktails
- Open late
- Visitor classic
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- Local favorite
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- Cocktail bar
- Craft cocktails
- Open late
- Visitor classic
+1 more useful filters
- Local favorite
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Why people go
- Knowledgeable, attentive bartenders
- Deep whiskey/bourbon selection with staff guidance
Good to know
- No kitchen — food is bring-your-own or limited to charcuterie
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Across Google, Yelp, and TripAdvisor, Proof is rated among Omaha's top cocktail/whiskey bars and has been voted a Best of Omaha nightlife winner for multiple years running, with frequent praise for bartender knowledge and the whiskey list. The only recurring caveats are the lack of a kitchen and occasional slow service when the Turner Park patio is at capacity.
More reasons mentioned
- Patio overlooking Turner Park (dog-friendly, twinkle-lit)
- Cozy, upscale spot for dates or groups
More notes
- Bartender attention can lag when the patio gets slammed
- Specialty flights and pours run pricey
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- Omaha Magazine — Named a "Best of Omaha 2026" winner in the Dining/nightlife bar category — part of a run of wins Omaha Magazine's archives show stretching back through at least 2019.
- Omaha World-Herald — "New whiskey bar to open in former Grane space in Midtown Crossing" — opening announcement describing the concept as an upscale lounge with a wide whiskey selection.
- Edge Magazine — "Crafting an Experience" feature on owners Joel Lavelle and Kyron O'Brien, the seasonal cocktail program, and the bar's conversation-first concept.
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- Drinks8.6
- Vibe8.6
- Value7.8
- Service8.2
- Music6.2
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