The ZOOBAR is without a doubt the center of music in Lincoln, Nebraska and the greater midwest region. Over 40 years of hosting several hundred if not 1000+ bands annually. A modest door fee(most often $ 5 for 3 local acts), that will introduce you to the widest variety of music from any regional venue. Blues made the zoo famous, but rock ‘n’ roll, alternative, punk, jazz, folk, bluegrass, acoustic or electric, local or national, vintage roots to cutting edge… All schools of music can be found at the Zoo Bar. The small music venue with the big reputation In Lincoln’s music world, is the local best friend to anyone serious about live music. Shows start at 6PM most nights, with late show starting after 9PM. Friday Afternoon Club at 5:00, & comedy on Sunday nights. Stop in to see why loyal music lovers all support the Zoo Bar and have for over 40 years! Located in the heart of downtown Lincoln just north on 14th St. between«O» & «P» St. …but don’t take my word for it.
Joshua T.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Lincoln, NE
Where’s Jens??? He has the best band nights!!! Where are the animals for this zoo??? But seriously no. Hate this bar.
Paul C.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Omaha, NE
Great venue and tons of fun. The late bands were a bit too much for us «old folks» but the early band was just right and the sound quality was superior for a bar this size. Wide range on the audience scale and looks like music for everyone at some point.
Jeff G.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Lincoln, NE
My wife & I ordered 2 shots. We thought they were rather small, so we watched the bartender to see where the rest of our drinks went. She poured them into 2 coffee cups, which she & another male bartender drank a few minutes later. Not cool. Bathrooms are gross. Good live bands. I know it’s a Lincoln landmark but… I’ve been there a few times & I don’t see the charm. The ONLY reason to go is for the good music.
Michelle B.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Downtown, Saint Louis, MO
Best Blues Bar in the Midwest… bar none! Blues since 1973! Mondays 5 – 7 catch Emily Bass on keys and, Chris Siefkes on harp followed by the always amazing house band Friday Afteroon Club with excellent bands 5 – 7. National, Regional, Local bands featured
Patrick T.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Des Moines, IA
First time at ZOO Bar last night! I thought this was a pretty rad dive bar! I did not order anything cause I had already indulged for the evening but I did enjoy the live music! For a long room I thought the sound was great and the atmosphere was nice for hanging out and talking to friends, not too loud. I dig a listening room with plenty of seating! Great Job ZOO Bar, now feed the animals some brews!
Sean A.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Middletown, CT
Great music, came from out of town and was fortunate enough to stumble into this place. Apparently it’s a hopping place for Lincoln folks… reasonable drink prices too
Chunk G.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Omaha, NE
I called this venue a few minutes ago to ask questions about an upcoming concert. The concert is listed for two different dates on the web and zoobar website was down when I tried to search there. The woman who answered the phone was extremely rude. She did not know the date or cost of the event and did not want to look it up in order to be able to tell me. She told me they don’t pre-sell tickets, but when the website finally worked I saw all the information(date, time, cost for both pre-sale and day-of tickets). Comments such as «If it’s not listed there I don’t know what to tell you.» immediately make me not want to give my money to the venue. I went back to the artist’s website to see where else she was playing nearby so that I can perhaps give my money to a better establishment.
Glenn C.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 El Segundo, CA
Came in Sunday night. Not busy and no music so I can’t rate the entertainment. What I can say is we ordered pints of two different tap beers. Both were flat. No carbonation at all. Not sure it’s like that all the time but I won’t be ordering a tap beer here again
Mike C.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Arlington, VA
One of the best(dive) bars in Lincoln! It has good live music too! Don’t miss out on this one.
Katie F.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Lincoln, NE
Jazz nights are amazing. My favorite place to go to get a bite to eat and listen to some great musicians.
Lelay P.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Portland, OR
We got in to watch the Jazzocracy play for free. Gave tips into the tip bucket of course, but this place is totally cool. great vibe, great music and definitely great people. Highly recommend it.
Ryan t.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Omaha, NE
For those of you without a background in acoustic sciences, let me give you a simple lesson in the physics of sound. The intensity of sound is determined not only by the amount of sound pressure, but also the size of the space in which it is played. This simple concept of small spaces and large acoustic signals is what makes the Zoo bar so special. Some of the acts that play here, you would not believe would play in such a small dive of a blues bar. These same artists sell out concerts halls, but you can see them in a much more intimate and acoustically devastating place right in downtown Lincoln. Without a trip to the Zoo Bar, you cannot say that you’re lived in Lincoln, only existed.
Mary s.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Lincoln, NE
There is only one Zoo Bar, and it is memorable! The atmosphere is what you would expect of a REAL blues venue and it is worth the effort to experience it. Long and narrow, high ceilings, old posters signed all over the walls, subdued and perfect for Magic Slim, The Blues Messengers, or whoever is playing at the time. The graffiti in the restroom is great, but don’t read for too long or there will be knocking on the door as there are always lots of patrons with full bladders wanting you to hurry up! The Zoo Bar is a legend and I hope it stays around forever.
David A.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 San Francisco, CA
Welcome to the world famous Zoo Bar right here in Lincoln, Nebraska USA. While attending the University of Nebraska, the Zoo Bar served as a nice change of pace from the typical college bars on O street. Artists such as Dave Alvin, Bo Diddley, and FortyTwenty have performed on this stage to a crowd filled with undergrad and grad students, hip locals, middle-aged blues fans, and many others. No matter what classification you claim or disclaim, you’re in for a treat any night of the week here. My personal experiences at the Zoo Bar have been pleasurable ones, although it can get packed due to the small size and confined design. If you’re at the bar and need to go to the bathroom at the end of the narrow walkway next to the stage, good luck! I recall stepping outside and relieving myself on the Runza next store one night. To sum up: excellent music; surrogate nightlife; you can enjoy a drink or go to the bathroom, but not both.