A pre-crane drink was in order and somehow McCue's Nebraska Taproom was selected. Its gimmick is that it only sells beer brewed in Nebraska. For some unknown reason, I instead went with an Old Fashioned made with some Nebraska whiskey or another. When it arrived in a glass filled with crushed ice, I knew I should have went with an "Orange Dreamsicle Vanilla Bean Blonde Ale." It was also incredibly sweet, like it was made for a child. The place requires you to provide a credit card prior to ordering. When I asked if is was "because I don't look trustworthy?" the server replied that it was the only way to allow ordering via her tablet. I found the whole idea rather inhospitable, though Mrs. AAR rather liked it. Our rather untrusting server was from Jersey and when asked "what exit?" was flummoxed. As was I, as I've never met a New Jerseyite who didn't know or wasn't insulted by this joke. Our exit-less server subsequently mentioned we should dine next door at the Ally Rose.
Katie Brodine
Plenty of beer selections and mixed drinks. The free trivia on Wednesday nights is a blast!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Tope B.
Great selection of beers and spirits from several distilleries and breweries in Nebraska. Tried the double barrel bourbon whiskey which was excellent. They had very delicious cocktails as well. Very spacious and clean and not too crowded or loud. Service was quick and attentive!
Sheryl K.
Lots of great beers to taste. Relaxed atmosphere. Great staff. Bring your own snacks!Nightly specials. We were there on trivia night.
Monte McCue
We have stopped in for the last few years while on our annual visit to Kearney to see family. Great selection of beers and great servers. Always a great time.
Ken Hervert
Great place to relax and enjoy a large variety of Micro Brews, Wine or Spirits
Greg “GregOrBeast” Weiland
Great little bar with all Nebraska products. Great beer, great mixed drinks, weekly gatherings, super friendly staff. Always a great time at McCue's!!! Highly recommend!!!!
Ben Mankhey
We were there for new years eve and our friends got drinks, we showed up a little after they did and didn't even get asked if we wanted anything. The waitress kept walking by and ignoring us served other's that came in after us, I kept trying to get her attention but was ignored I will not go back and neither will my friends.
Heather Strop
Good drinks Horrible service. Waitress asked a friends name and when he told her she asked someone else for his last name. Will not go back.
Alan B.
Fantastic place, cool owner. We loved that they offer locally or state of Nebraska made items. We were walking to breakfast and noticed the great history of the signage and building had to look inside through the windows while walking by and although they weren't open yet they let us come in to check the place out and tantalized us with some beer samples. It wasn't the first time I ever drank beer before breakfast but it was the most memorable! Will stop back during normal operating hours.
Pleasantly surprised with this place. Not a lot of college kids. Not a beer drinker, and was very happy with the drink menu. Tried several of their signature cocktails. All were good. And all using Nebraska made spirits! Can't wait until next visit.
Juan G.
Coming from Denver, Colorado, I am glad I found this place. The amount of on-tap craft Nebraska beer is excellent. The bartender at this place can be considered a beer sommelier. When I got in, I wanted a good flight of wheat beers; his recommendations were on point. It was pretty hard to select a favorite beer after having a little bit of each of his perfect selections. The crowd seemed to be a bit clingy - although I have a friendly disposition, no one even smiled back at me. It seemed like a very homogenous white-het-cis-crowd, and we are in 2022. We can't fault the taproom for McCue's Taproom's' patrons. I would suggest a community event where they intentionally invite a more diverse crowd to check out the space. Maybe a night where all they play on the tv is Latinx music or a Drag Bingo night!
Tj
Great atmosphere and choices. Even better bartenders
Justin E.
Great supporters of Nebraska breweries. I found a few options I didn't know existed. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable of the drinks on tap.
Kristin Moncrief
100% local. Wide selection of craft beers and liquor from across the state. Whether you're from out of town and looking for something local or a Cornhusker at heart craving a taste of home, McCue's has what you're looking for. You really can't go wrong.
A pre-crane drink was in order and somehow McCue's Nebraska Taproom was selected. Its gimmick is that it only sells beer brewed in Nebraska. For some unknown reason, I instead went with an Old Fashioned made with some Nebraska whiskey or another. When it arrived in a glass filled with crushed ice, I knew I should have went with an "Orange Dreamsicle Vanilla Bean Blonde Ale." It was also incredibly sweet, like it was made for a child. The place requires you to provide a credit card prior to ordering. When I asked if is was "because I don't look trustworthy?" the server replied that it was the only way to allow ordering via her tablet. I found the whole idea rather inhospitable, though Mrs. AAR rather liked it. Our rather untrusting server was from Jersey and when asked "what exit?" was flummoxed. As was I, as I've never met a New Jerseyite who didn't know or wasn't insulted by this joke. Our exit-less server subsequently mentioned we should dine next door at the Ally Rose.
Plenty of beer selections and mixed drinks. The free trivia on Wednesday nights is a blast!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Great selection of beers and spirits from several distilleries and breweries in Nebraska. Tried the double barrel bourbon whiskey which was excellent. They had very delicious cocktails as well. Very spacious and clean and not too crowded or loud. Service was quick and attentive!
Lots of great beers to taste. Relaxed atmosphere. Great staff. Bring your own snacks!Nightly specials. We were there on trivia night.
We have stopped in for the last few years while on our annual visit to Kearney to see family. Great selection of beers and great servers. Always a great time.
Great place to relax and enjoy a large variety of Micro Brews, Wine or Spirits
Great little bar with all Nebraska products. Great beer, great mixed drinks, weekly gatherings, super friendly staff. Always a great time at McCue's!!! Highly recommend!!!!
We were there for new years eve and our friends got drinks, we showed up a little after they did and didn't even get asked if we wanted anything. The waitress kept walking by and ignoring us served other's that came in after us, I kept trying to get her attention but was ignored I will not go back and neither will my friends.
Good drinks Horrible service. Waitress asked a friends name and when he told her she asked someone else for his last name. Will not go back.
Fantastic place, cool owner. We loved that they offer locally or state of Nebraska made items. We were walking to breakfast and noticed the great history of the signage and building had to look inside through the windows while walking by and although they weren't open yet they let us come in to check the place out and tantalized us with some beer samples. It wasn't the first time I ever drank beer before breakfast but it was the most memorable! Will stop back during normal operating hours.
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Pleasantly surprised with this place. Not a lot of college kids. Not a beer drinker, and was very happy with the drink menu. Tried several of their signature cocktails. All were good. And all using Nebraska made spirits! Can't wait until next visit.
Coming from Denver, Colorado, I am glad I found this place. The amount of on-tap craft Nebraska beer is excellent. The bartender at this place can be considered a beer sommelier. When I got in, I wanted a good flight of wheat beers; his recommendations were on point. It was pretty hard to select a favorite beer after having a little bit of each of his perfect selections. The crowd seemed to be a bit clingy - although I have a friendly disposition, no one even smiled back at me. It seemed like a very homogenous white-het-cis-crowd, and we are in 2022. We can't fault the taproom for McCue's Taproom's' patrons. I would suggest a community event where they intentionally invite a more diverse crowd to check out the space. Maybe a night where all they play on the tv is Latinx music or a Drag Bingo night!
Great atmosphere and choices. Even better bartenders
Great supporters of Nebraska breweries. I found a few options I didn't know existed. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable of the drinks on tap.
100% local. Wide selection of craft beers and liquor from across the state. Whether you're from out of town and looking for something local or a Cornhusker at heart craving a taste of home, McCue's has what you're looking for. You really can't go wrong.