The Future of Cocktails Is Already Happening in Omaha
Anna’s Place isn’t a speakeasy. It’s not a theme bar.
We’re just a cocktail bar in Omaha — and we care a lot about what’s in your glass.
When we opened Anna’s Place, the goal was simple: make unforgettable drinks using house-made ingredients, local flavor, and a little grit. Now we’re taking everything we’ve learned and flipping the script on how cocktails get served in this city.
Why the Cocktail Scene Shifted
If you were drinking (or bartending) ten years ago, you remember the era. Omaha bars were buzzing with classics, revivals, obscure spirits, and long-winded stories about ingredients. People were learning what made a Negroni tick. The culture around cocktails was booming.
Then COVID hit.
Bars closed. Industry veterans left. And a whole generation of new drinkers missed out on that transfer of knowledge — the mentorship, the vibe, the unspoken rules of what made a cocktail matter. For a while, drinks got simpler. Seltzers ruled. Vodka + fruit was back.
Now? We’re moving forward — and we’re doing it our way.
What We’re Launching at Anna’s Place
Starting in August, Anna’s Place will debut two full pages of house-made, ready-to-drink cocktails. These are carbonated, bottled drinks served just like a beer or a seltzer. Pop the cap, pour, and enjoy.
But here’s the catch — everything inside the bottle is made right here, by us.
We carbonate in-house
We make all the syrups ourselves
We infuse our own spirits
No co-packing. No gimmicks. Just solid technique, bottled
You’ll still find balance, creativity, and layered flavor — just served in a way that fits how people drink now.
Why This Matters for Omaha
We want to be the bar that shows Omaha a new lane for great drinks.
Not everything needs to be stirred for 10 minutes. Not every cocktail needs to feel like a ceremony. You can get something excellent — made by hand — in under a minute. No shortcuts, just better systems.
We’re not abandoning the old ways. We’re just translating them into something faster, smarter, and more fun.
Try Them Before Everyone Else
Our bottled cocktail menu launches in August. Come see what we’re building at Anna’s Place in downtown Omaha, inside Hotel Indigo at 1804 Dodge Street.
Want to write about it? We’re happy to share behind-the-scenes access, ingredient sourcing, or the weird nerdy stuff we’ve been doing to dial this in.
Contact: info@annasplaceomaha.com
Reading Between the Lines: A Closer Look at Tarot Tuesdays in Omaha
Documenting a weekly ritual inside Anna’s Place
On Tuesday nights, something a little quieter happens in downtown Omaha.
There’s no DJ. No stage. No QR codes promising bucket deals.
Just a small, dark room. A reader. A deck of cards. And you.
This is Tarot Tuesdays at Anna’s Place—a bar tucked inside a hotel, known more for its cocktails and calm than its crowd. From 9 p.m. to midnight, the room shifts. It doesn’t get louder—it gets deeper.
And people keep coming back.
A Different Kind of Bar
Anna’s Place isn’t a theme night. It’s not a pop-up. It’s not trying to go viral.
It’s a bar built on intentionality. That applies to the drinks—crafted with house-made ingredients and months of testing—but it also applies to the energy in the room. There’s a ritual at the door: new guests are asked to keep voices down, phones dimmed, and to wait for a staff member to let them in.
It’s not pretentious.
It’s about creating a space where people can relax without needing to perform.
And that makes it the perfect setting for something like tarot.
What Tarot Really Is
Most people still think of tarot as fortune-telling.
But anyone who’s sat with a good reader knows that’s not quite right.
Tarot isn’t about predicting your future—it’s about checking in with your present.
It’s a conversation. A moment of reflection.
For some, it’s the first time all week they’ve stopped to think about what’s actually going on in their own head.
For others, it’s a tool they’ve used for years—one that helps them name what they’re feeling when the words won’t come.
At Anna’s Place, you’ll meet readers like Knox and Madame Davina, who alternate Tuesdays. Each brings a different style, but they share the same approach: quiet connection, gentle guidance, no theatrics.
The bar doesn’t promise transformation.
But if you’re open to it, you might leave with more clarity than you came in with.
Why It Works
Something about the room makes it easier to talk.
Maybe it’s the candlelight.
Maybe it’s the fact that there’s no TV shouting over your shoulder.
Maybe it’s the drink in your hand that was mixed with more attention than you expected.
Whatever it is, people show up for it.
And unlike most spaces where spiritual practices are either hidden or hyped, here it’s just part of the rhythm.
Like everything else, it’s approached with care.
No Gimmicks. No Flash. Just Time to Think.
If you’re someone who prefers meaning to noise…
If you’ve been feeling a little too full and a little too disconnected…
If you’re just looking for something in Omaha that feels real—
You’ll find something worth sitting with at Tarot Tuesday.
Tarot Tuesdays | 9 p.m. to Midnight
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How to find a speakeasy in Omaha
How to Find a Genuine Speakeasy in Omaha (Without a Password)
Spoiler: It’s not about secret doors—it’s about intentional energy.
Google “Omaha speakeasy” and you’ll see a growing list of password-protected rooms, hidden basements, and cocktail menus that read like treasure maps. It’s a trend. It’s nostalgic. And let’s be honest—it can be kind of fun.
But what if you’re looking for something real?
Not just a photo op or a theme night.
Not just a clever menu or an overused bookshelf entrance.
What if you want a place that actually feels like a speakeasy—quiet, tucked away, deliberate?
That’s where Anna’s Place comes in.
Where to Find a Speakeasy in Omaha Without the Gimmicks
Tucked behind the lobby of Hotel Indigo on 1804 Dodge Street, Anna’s Place doesn’t go out of its way to shout. There’s no host stand. No DJ booth. No gimmicks.
The door is always locked.
And the only way in is if someone on staff lets you in.
That’s not for effect. That’s etiquette.
We control the energy in the room—not to keep people out, but to make sure that once you’re in, you can finally relax. Phones stay dim. Voices stay low. There’s no standing, no shouting, no TikTok videos playing out loud. Just drinks, conversation, and quiet company in a dark room that feels more like a whisper than a scene.
So… Is This a Speakeasy or Not?
Depends who you ask.
We’re not themed.
We’re not doing 1920s cosplay.
There’s no password. No costume party. No speakeasy kitsch.
But we are one of the only bars in Omaha that actually operates like a true speakeasy. Small capacity. Locked door. Invitation-only energy. And drinks that are obsessively crafted—without performative fluff.
Want a beer? We’re not the bar.
Want a glass of wine? Keep walking.
Anna’s Place is a cocktail bar. It’s what we love. It’s what we do. And it’s the reason the same people keep coming back—even if they can’t quite describe why.
Why This Speakeasy Is Harder to Find on Purpose
We’re not hiding. But we’re not shouting, either.
Anna’s Place exists for the people who are looking for something more—the ones who’ve outgrown shouting across sticky tabletops, or pretending a bland drink is worth $18 just because it has a big ice cube and a smoky garnish.
We built this bar for the misfits, creatives, the tired, the curious, and the ones who want to drink something that makes them feel something.
Still Looking for a Speakeasy in Omaha?
Let’s make sure we’re on your radar.
You’ll find Anna’s Place in:
Lists of cool cocktail bars in Omaha
Mentions of speakeasies in downtown Omaha
Behind the doors of Hotel Indigo
And in quiet conversations among those who like their drinks strong, their spaces safe, and their nights a little slower
Come see us. Or don’t.
We’re not for everyone.
But if you’ve ever wanted to feel like a room was made just for you?
You might already be one of us.
Anna’s Place | 1804 Dodge St., Omaha, NE
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