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Zoo Bar

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This hole-in-the-wall bar has been the nightly host of some of the nation's best blues acts for more than 25 years. Winner of the prestigious W.C. Handy Award, which is given by blues musicians to the best national blues venue, this legendary bar gives customers a chance to experience world- famous acts in an intimate setting. The nearly claustrophobic size of this downtown joint has endeared it to both customers and musicians. The walls of the long narrow cave of a room are plastered with handbills advertising past performa... read more

Location details

136 N 14th St, Lincoln, NE, 68508, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
4.7520 reviews
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Diana's profile image
2 years ago

Zoo Bar The Zoo Bar is a Lincoln icon and landmark. It is well-known for the extraordinary blues bands it brings in from across the country. It is a long, skinny, dingy, place--perfect for rhythm and blues. There's always a smell of cigarette smoke and spilled beer. Posters of classic blues acts that appeared at the Zoo paper the walls. Other unique types of music--like polka--are featured here too. You can come here with friends, or meander in alone and grab a stool at the bar. Lots of people come alone just to hear the mus... read more

Gary's profile image
2 years ago

Great Place to Hang Out The ZOO is a funky old place full of friendly people and great music, everything from world famous to up and coming local legends. The Friday afternoon FAC from 5:00PM to 8:00PM is a great way to unwind from the work week. --gk PROS: Great music, great people CONS: Small so get there early to get a seat. 

Gary K.'s profile image
18 years ago

Great Place to Hang Out The ZOO is a funky old place full of friendly people and great music, everything from world famous to up and coming local legends. The Friday afternoon FAC from 5:00PM to 8:00PM is a great way to unwind from the work week. --gk PROS: Great music, great people CONS: Small so get there early to get a seat. 

Gary K.'s profile image
18 years ago

Great Place to Hang Out The ZOO is a funky old place full of friendly people and great music, everything from world famous to up and coming local legends. The Friday afternoon FAC from 5:00PM to 8:00PM is a great way to unwind from the work week. --gk 

Diana L.'s profile image
18 years ago

Zoo Bar The Zoo Bar is a Lincoln icon and landmark. It is well-known for the extraordinary blues bands it brings in from across the country. It is a long, skinny, dingy, place--perfect for rhythm and blues. There's always a smell of cigarette smoke and spilled beer. Posters of classic blues acts that appeared at the Zoo paper the walls. Other unique types of music--like polka--are featured here too. You can come here with friends, or meander in alone and grab a stool at the bar. Lots of people come alone just to hear the mus... read more

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How is Zoo Bar rated?

Zoo Bar has a 4.7 star rating with 520 reviews. 

When is Zoo Bar open?

Zoo Bar is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.  

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