Grane

We came here twice when we were in town for a recent wedding. It was close to our hotel and I love a good whiskey cocktail. I ordered The Snipe and absolutely loved it! It was fun to watch them make it with the fire and the smokey taste was just perfect for the drink. They have an extensive list of whiskeys and bourbons on the menu. The bartenders are fun and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this place if you are in the area!

I love this place. It’s amazing. John was our bartender tonight. Not only was he super adorable, but he was full of information. The drinks were amazing. It is a must to check out and have a tasty drink.

This is a top choice in Omaha for sure. It wins in all areas: staff, décor, selection and taste. I had the pleasure of meeting John behind the bar and Joel the General Manager. I stopped in for a cocktail and stayed for the afternoon to talk and learn about the cocktails and spirits in the shop. I look forward to more great times at Grane and trying their small plates.
The décor is throwback cool in a new part of the city and is worth the drive in and the trip up the steps. The selection of spirits to taste or buy is as large as I have seen in NYC and other cities. You can have a flight of whiskey, bourbon or scotch to learn what you like. They can create some hand crafted cocktails from the classic or creative menu. They staff is very knowledgeable.
My list of cocktails that I tried includes:
3 AM which has coffee, chocolate bitters and stout.
Sazerac because I was there for National Absinthe Day.
Smoky Manhattan which I saw on their Instagram feed.
Jack Rudy which John created off the menu for me.
Whiskey Sour with a unique flavor created by Joel for me.
This is absolutely at the top of my cocktail list in Omaha. I suggest you follow the Instagram and Facebook pages for cocktail creations you will want to try.

Fantastic and knowledgeable bartenders. Delicious whiskey. What more needs to be said.

Omaha has long had a strong whiskey scene. Owing perhaps to the influence of the massive single malt selection at Dundee Dell, the craft cocktail trend that’s sweeping the nation has found a foothold in O town. And while a few establishments have been around for a little while, Grane has upped the ante. This high concept establishment brings a contemporary aesthetic together with a serious liquor selection and some top notch talent behind the bar to deliver some terrific libations.
Part of their schtick are the samples of single malt and blended whiskies from a set of automated, pay dispensers along the perimeter of the bar. Each taste or dram purchased directly using a punch card system. More likely, you’ll find yourself selecting something from their ample drink menu. Sazeraks, Manhattans, Side Cars, Old Fashioned and the like are all $ 2 off during happy hour each Monday through Saturday from 3 – 6 pm. And while Grane doesn’t feature a lot of food, they do have a small selection of delicious appetizers to go with your drinks. And considering the proof of most drinks, you’ll need them. BTW, the pretzel bites are a winner!
So If you like whiskey, you gotta try Grane. If you’re just a bar fan, it’s still worth a visit. Just get there early if you want a seat.

Cool place, but bartenders have major attitude, not only that– very arrogant when attempting to exchange in a meaningful conversation. I was not at all impressed & won’t go back.
Update:
The business manager reached out to learn more about the encounter but have yet to officially connect

I’m a huge whisk (e)y geek, so I was beyond excited when Grane opened last year. A bar with a huge selection of whiskies and even self-​serve whisk (e)y on tap? Oh yeah!
I swing by Grane every few weeks, and I’m always guaranteed to find something new to try. Their list of whiskies is impressive, and they seem to get in a pretty good assortment of rare and limited release stuff (they recently had line of Van Winkle bourbons available on their self-​serve system!).
They also have a solid list of cocktails, encompassing both traditional and unique offerings. Their drinks aren’t my favorite in town (that honor is split between Spirit World for classic cocktails and Berry and Rye for unique stuff), but they’re solid, and priced similarly to other high end bars.
Their whiskies themselves ARE mostly on the pricey side, and if you know what you’re looking for, you can find many of them (particularly Scotch and rarer American whiskies) available elsewhere for less money, BUT the selection is hard to beat, especially in the downtown area. Plus, the whiskies on tap are offered in half ounce pours, so you can get a taste of a few for a reasonable sum.
They also frequently offer specials, like half off whiskies behind the bar, or similar deals on purchasing their self-​service whiskey cards, so if you’re a fan, definitely follow their twitter and Facebook accounts for details.
Overall, Grane is a fun, unique place to try new whiskies, and I’m glad to have it nearby!

While I am not one to sip different whiskies, I still find Grane to be a pretty cool spot for a cocktail. It does have that Brix vibe but in a more intimate setting. Definitely worth checking out if you’re in the area.

I’ve been wanting to try Grane out for the longest time and I am SO happy I went last night! My friend and I stopped here for one around 1am and had a fantastic experience.
Also, it was just getting done snowing — for me, there’s something about whisk (e)y on a cold, snowy night that is very comforting to me. This, combined with the dark, prohibition-​themed interior and a view of the trees in Turner Park all lit up in Christmas lights made it absolutely perfect.
Okay, this sounds a little too cheesy and romantic for a review on a bar. Let’s move on.
Very upscale, beautiful interior. The bar itself was my favorite part — it had a marble surface with other darker touches, and the shelves behind it are stocked with so many different bourbons that are all lit up. I also loved the bartenders — they were extremely friendly and knowledgable on their products and are artistic masterminds with how they make their cocktails.
I ordered a Manhattan and my friend had a bourbon on the rocks (I can’t recall the name) and it was fantastic. Instead of using regular bitters, he used cherry bitters! Amazing.
Overall, I love this place. Very clean, fun, and you feel classy as shit when you’re there (the pictures of old school gangsters urges this feeling). I know I’ll be back quite a bit, especially when it starts snowing :) Try it out!

Really good time! Drinks were awesome and so was food and service. Heard they’re changing menu soon. Had a Halloween special and hope to have more specials b/​c it was an awesome drink.
Great bottles of whiskey for gift giving so take a whiskey drinking friend and find out what they like ;)

Love Grane and their tasting machines. I feel like I learn something new about whiskey every time I visit.
The clippings from Omaha during Prohibition are a nice touch and stopping here makes the night feel just a bit «classier». Glad Midtown has this little gem.

If you love sampling various types of whiskies, craft cocktails and more, visiting Grane is a must. We recently spent an evening on the patio sipping mint juleps, Mai Tais, old fashioneds and a variety of the single malts they had on tap. Yep — they have whisk (e)y on tap. Shut up and take all my money.
The décor is dark and comfortable, playing off a prohibition theme with mugshots of mobsters on one of the walls. It kind of makes you feel like you’re in Al Capone’s underground lair with a speakeasy bar to entertain some guests, complete with his stash of fine spirits lining the walls.
Grane also offers a few light food options (try the locally-​sourced charcuterie board). Not into bourbons, ryes or Scotch? Beer and wine is also available.
For a relaxing night out full of palate-​pleasing flavors and adult sophistication, Grane delivers.

What a cool venue! I have been a fan in the past of the wine bars with the similar concept of «tasting» a variety at a variety of prices. This venue is nestled in Mid-​Town Crossing between a chain mexican restaurant and a sports bar. It’s swanky and also casual at the same time. You don’t have to be a whisky snob or amateur to enjoy this location. They offer a variety of other craft cocktails, wine and beer. We were lucky and able to enjoy the patio seating. The indoor seating seems cozy and amble to accommodate your trip-​whether it be 20 min or 2 hours. The food wasn’t anything I had the opportunity to try but it does look complimentary to the cocktail options.

So if you’ve noticed, I am a wannabe whisky/​cocktail connoisseur. I had one of the most fun and engaging evenings drinking whisky, cocktails and chatting with Devon, the beverage program director at The Grane. This is such an awesome bar.
Devon really knows his liquors and cocktails and is most willing to share history as tips on various spirits and cocktails. He made me ‘secret’ cocktail that’s not on the menu and was based on my comment that I was looking for a night cap (after an Old Fashion and a Japanese Taketsuru pour). Btw, they just hit 500 bottles in the bar and as result all whisky pours are half off and my food and cocktails wee 20% off. In all my travels, this was by far the best value for money and I can’t wait to be back tomorrow, literally!
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A lot has already been said. They have a great selection that is constantly evolving. The place is clean and the staff is friendly. Surprisingly the bottles they sell are adequately priced. They could easily mark them up and go about their way.
I try to visit when I’m in Omaha, just wish I was more of a high roller!

Went here on a Saturday night and was immediately drawn in by the ambience — the lighting, dark leather seating, large bar were very nice! We sat at the bar but there are other seating options for more privacy and able to accomodate larger groups.
I tried two of their specialty cocktails — the Main Squeeze which had gin, grapefruit, and pale ale and Kerry’s Winter Solstice which included banana purée and lime. I enjoyed both!
Overall, Grane is a great place for a date or a group of friends. I’ll definitely be coming back to try some of their food options!

Loved grane! Ambiance is outstanding– lots of exposed brick, dark brown leather and prohibition era photos along with black and whites of mobster mugshots. With over 400 whiskeys to choose from you will find something you like. In addition they have some unique beer choices (delerium) and craft cocktails. I first ordered the winter solstice which I know won some drink of the year award. It was good but one element of the drink — puréed banana did not come through for me. I then moved on to the gypsy ballad– I really enjoyed the oregano in the drink. We also ordered a charcuterie board and smoked salmon plate– both outstanding. The charcuterie board had a great selection of meats, a fig and date jam and some caramel drizzled with chocolate. Outstanding service, staff is able to point you in the direction of whiskey you may like based upon preferences. Can’t wait to go back to grane!

A remarkable oasis.
I love having such a prime classy spot to recommend to Midtown newbies.
Drinks are available beyond the perfected whisky fare — wine, unique draft beers, even more bottled beers, and liquors, cordials, and home-​made syrups to mix and match with a skill and knowledge rarely observed. Pick a spot near the bar to watch the magicians in action, or cozy up with friends in one of the many leather couch nooks.
The décor is tasteful and a definite nod to luxury from a bygone era. The sky high, library-​ladder-​requiring shelves of booze also pack on the visual appeal.
Light bites are on the menu, and the goat cheese one is spectacular!
Truly a unique spot with lots to offer. It will not be your cheapest option, even in pricey Midtown. If you value more than the generic light beers, and especially if you are a whisky connoisseur, this is where you need to be.
Tricky story, however — crafty cocktails approached with dedication and perfection take a lot of skill, and more importantly time. It would not be wise to wander in for a speedy minute, expect instant service, and get huffy about delays. This is a place to relax. Go to enjoy your evening. Bring friends, chat, explore, imbibe, and savor. If you are in a hurry, go somewhere else.
The whisky vending machines are great fun and a way to sample a variety of flavors, or just help yourself to the one you know you will love. Great concept and well enjoyed!

Hmmm… why does this place seem so familiar?! Oh right… brought to you by the folks at Brix who have replicated their wine experience to the distilled beverages category. Smaller, more intimate, and equipped with dispensing machines, the menu of spirits offers a nice set of options for folks who love them some liquor. While not a whiskey-​lover myself, Grane provides a range of options so that those of us who shun the whiskey can still chill with our pals who appreciate that particular kind of liquor that manages to make the hairs on the back of my neck stand up at mere mention.
With the craft cocktail movement in full swing, Grane is not yet on par with some of the other establishments concocting creative prohibition-​style beverages that I’ve visited. However, I do appreciate their gin and tonics with tonic syrup and soda and have to assume that my «miss» is somewhat related to my shunning of the whiskey category.
My one annoyance is the relatively lackluster food options. If you want folks to stay and booze (or maybe you don’t), I would recommend expanding the food options. It’s one thing to have a beer or two on an empty stomach, but sheesh… after a few glasses of grain-​based beverages, an order of french fries would sure be welcome… unless, of course, you have some sort of agreement with Turner Park so you can cross the lawn with your drink in hand to get a plate of food at the other place.
Overall, nice evening, good ambiance, friendly service and decent patio area. I waffle between the 2 and 3 stars.

Wow. Finally a ‘Brix for Whiskey’. They have about 35 whiskies in their ‘automated bartender machines’, and so many more behind the bar, which is an amazing sight you see right when you walk in the door.
They offer outdoor seating, though minimal, but a very nice touch.
For the ‘bartender machines’, you have to preload a card up with whatever amount. I preloaded mine with $ 30 and went off to the races! And you can always put more money on it at any time.
One of their main sells is all of their craft cocktails that they offer. They have an Old Fashioned on tap, which was just okay, but I rather have the bartenders make mine from scratch. And instead of $ 9, they were $ 6 as we checked Twitter and they recently posted the special for that day, but you have to mention that you saw a special on Twitter.
Some of the prices are a tad steep for .5 ounce, 1 ounce, and 1.5 ounces pours but they have a lot of very hard to find whisky. I was finally able to try the Pappy Van Winkle 15-​year whisky, which they only have one bottle of and it was $ 20 for a .5 ounce, which I split with my brother in law.
The waitstaff was extremely nice and helpful. I spoke to a man with a beard that put all of the machines together and I asked him how many of these he has tried, and of course he says ‘All of them’, lol. I asked him which one is his favorite and he chose the 40-​year Glenfarclas Scotch, which is $ 40 for a .5 ounce. That’ll be one that I try for a special occasion, but its definitely on my list.
My brother in law spoke to one of the managers shortly about scotch and it seemed that he didn’t care that much. That might sound harsh but that’s what it seemed like. My bro in law was talking to him about Glenmorangie and McCallan and the manager was just staring around the bar, probably trying to find his way out of the conversation. Earlier I asked the manager which whiskey’s he’s tried, and he said only a couple and that he wasn’t really a whiskey drinker. As a manager at a whiskey-​dedicated bar, at least lie.
They have very minimal food. Some cheese and meat plates, and a goat-​cheese fondue dish, which I didn’t try any since I didn’t want to pay $ 11 for an app at that time.
Overall, the place is pretty awesome. A very ‘1920’s speakeasy-​esque’ setting in a great part of town. Even though the prices are a tad high, even for the ‘cheap’ whiskies, their selection is only rivaled by the Dundee Dell. i will definitely be going back; my goal, to taste every single dang whiskey in the bar. It’ll take a while, but it’ll be glorious.