Katelyn E.
Yelp
I can't believe I have yet to write a review for Krug Park! Seriously. This is my favorite place to grab a drink in Omaha. Nestled into Benson, it's a cozy, comfy place to grab drinks any night of the week.
Krug has a fantastic selection of beer and cocktails. I'm actually going to credit Krug with my deeper appreciation for beer -- they helped me start experimenting beyond my college days of Bud Light. And if beer isn't your thing, they've got fantastic cocktails. They have the standard options, but also a little menu full of delicious drinks.
They have a minimal selection of food (pretty sure it's just chips and salsa -- but you the salsa is fantastic and served in glass jars you can bring home with you). Plus side is that they allow food to be brought in. A couple of nearby places actually deliver food to you -- pizza and tater tots are a standard go to here. Just tell them you're at Krug, and you've got food delivered to your table in under 15 minutes.
There's a very small patio in the back... I've only been lucky enough to snag a table there once and it was probably because it was 1am. If you can get your friends there early, you can take up the entire deck.
The décor is also great -- dark wood, large mirror, bottles lining up the shelves... it reminds me of something out of the 1920s. Old photos hang up along the back walls of what Krug Park used to be... an amusement park, if I remember correctly? A large chalkboard hangs up near the bar, detailing out what's on tap. Booths line up one side of the bar, or you can grab a seat at the bar or near the front window. The only downside to Krug is that it can get pretty full on a weekend night, and no one likes to awkwardly stand around. More seating would be nice, but then that takes away the ambiance of the bar.
Finally, the bartenders are all pretty great. They know their drinks and can easily recommend something new, if you're open to trying new things.
Check it out!