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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Campari Day of Service: Omaha Bars Come Together at Fontenelle Forest
Yesterday, a group of Omaha bars and restaurants teamed up for the Campari Day of Service—and it was one for the books. We traded shakers and bar spoons for gloves and loppers, heading out to Fontenelle Forest to help with a massive brush-clearing project that supports the long-term health of the habitat.
Who Was There
Full Campari day of service gallery below
The energy was incredible. Folks from across Omaha’s hospitality scene showed up to lend a hand, including:
Controlled Brush Burning at Fontenelle Forest
What does your bar do for the community?
Mercury
Laka Lono
Wicked Rabbit
Anna’s Place
Via Farina
Forbidden Flour
Pie Fairy
It wasn’t just about cutting and hauling brush—it was about the Omaha bar community coming together outside our four walls to do something that directly benefits the city we live and work in.
Why Fontenelle Forest
If you’re not familiar, Fontenelle Forest is one of Nebraska’s most treasured nonprofits, dedicated to protecting and restoring the woodland, prairie, and wetlands just minutes from downtown Omaha. Their team works year-round on conservation, environmental education, and keeping the trails open for thousands of visitors every year.
Brush clearing may not sound glamorous, but it’s essential. Removing invasive species allows native plants to thrive, improves wildlife habitats, and reduces the risk of damaging wildfires. Our crew was proud to be a small part of that ongoing mission.
Campari’s Role
A huge thank-you to Campari for making the day possible. They supplied snacks, hydration, and even hosted a happy hour before and after the volunteer shift. It was the perfect way to cap off a day of work—celebrating not just what we do behind the bar, but what we can do together outside of it.
How You Can Support Fontenelle Forest
Want to get involved yourself? Fontenelle Forest is always looking for volunteers and support. Here are a few easy ways to help:
Volunteer: Join a scheduled event or sign up for group service days.
Donate: As a nonprofit, they rely on community contributions to keep their mission alive.
Visit: Grab a day pass or membership and experience the trails for yourself.
More info is available directly at fontenelleforest.org.
This Campari Day of Service was proof that Omaha’s hospitality scene is about more than just cocktails—it’s about community. Big thanks again to Mercury, Laka Lono, Wicked Rabbit, Anna’s Place, Via Farina, Forbidden Flour, Pie Fairy, and everyone else who made it out.