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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Walking distance to so many Omaha attractions
Where to Unwind Near the Joslyn Art Museum: A Short Walk Through Downtown Omaha
If you’re visiting downtown Omaha—whether you’re here for a conference, visiting Creighton, or just wandering with no set destination—you’ll quickly realize: this part of town is more walkable (and more layered) than you expect.
From century-old theaters to reimagined green spaces to moody, hidden bars—you’re never more than a few blocks from something worth slowing down for. Here’s a short guide to some of the downtown highlights—and a quiet place to end your day if you’re not quite ready to go back to your hotel.
The Joslyn Art Museum (2 blocks from Anna’s Place)
This pink-marble landmark has been part of Omaha’s cultural fabric since 1931. With its Art Deco design and impressive permanent collection—including works by Degas, Monet, Kehinde Wiley, and Jaune Quick-to-See Smith—it’s the kind of museum that lets you move at your own pace. Even the outdoor sculpture garden feels intentionally spacious, with pieces tucked among trees and winding paths.
After a long afternoon in the galleries, some guests wander downtown in search of something quiet—a drink, maybe, or just a darker room to let their thoughts settle. That’s where a place like Anna’s Place begins to make sense. (But we’ll get to that in a minute.)
The Orpheum Theater (4 blocks away)
Originally built in 1927 as a vaudeville house, the Orpheum is one of Omaha’s true architectural gems. Think red velvet, gold leaf, ornate chandeliers—the kind of space where the room itself is half the experience. From touring Broadway shows to symphony concerts, the energy here tends to spill out into the streets afterward.
Most folks rush across the street to the nearest bar, but those spots fill fast. Lines stretch. Tables disappear. If you’re up for a short walk, there are quieter options tucked just a few blocks north. Places where you can still hear yourself think after curtain call.
Gene Leahy Mall (7-minute walk)
Once known as the “downtown slide park,” the Gene Leahy Mall has been completely reimagined in recent years. It’s now home to curated gardens, a skate ribbon, food trucks, and some of the best people-watching in the city. Kids play. Couples picnic. Friends gather near glowing string lights and sculptures you can walk through.
It’s high energy—but in a thoughtful way. Still, after a few hours outdoors (especially in summer), you may find yourself craving shade, cool air, and a well-made drink that doesn’t involve a plastic lid.
A Quiet Stop to End the Night
Tucked behind the lobby of Hotel Indigo on Dodge Street, Anna’s Place isn’t marked by a velvet rope or neon arrows. The door is locked. Always. That’s part of the experience.
To enter, someone on staff lets you in—intentionally. Inside, there’s no standing-room buzz, no loud music, no screens glowing in every direction. Just soft light, carefully mixed cocktails, and a space built for conversation (or calm solitude, if that’s more your thing).
Whether you’re visiting the city for the weekend or just need a break from the usual downtown energy, it’s the kind of bar that doesn’t shout to get your attention. It waits for you to find it.
The City Feels Bigger Until You Start Walking
Downtown Omaha has layers. Between the performances and the galleries, the parks and the campuses, you’ll find unexpected moments—quiet places that don’t advertise, but stay with you long after.
If you’re looking for something just a few blocks beyond the obvious, you’re already headed in the right direction.
Anna’s Place | 1804 Dodge St., Omaha, NE