Caden is a phenomenal bartender. Amazing drinks great vibe. The bar is very relaxed and much different that any other bar downtown. By far my favorite place to get drinks!!!
Rebecca T
Second time coming in here in the last 6 months. The atmosphere is so much calmer than the rest of Lincoln’s bars. The “Tastes Like Snozzberries” is by far the best cocktail I’ve had. Sour, without being too sweet. We’ve tried to give other bars a shot, but nowhere beats this calm, quiet atmosphere. Caden was our bartender both times we’ve been here and is extremely nice and very knowledgeable. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Vanessa Donnelly (Nessa)
Everything about this place is stellar! Bartender- A+++ Caden is so awesome- mixes fantastic drinks and is knowledgeable about the drinks he's serving. The vibe is relaxed and the drinks are great! My recommendation- classic old fashioned with smoke and magic. Also, our favorite spirit we tasted out of ten was a double barrel rye. ❤️. Highly recommend this stop! Will definitely be back!
Marissa Murray
We used the Sideshow Event Space to host a couple's shower and it was fantastic! The staff were all friendly and accommodating to our event. Tom, our bartender for the evening, was outstanding and our guests loved having him! Faith was also great to work with when booking the space and getting all the details coordinated. I would highly recommend using this space for any small to mid-size event you are thinking about hosting. We will definitely be using the space again!
Brent M.
Kip and Tom were fantastic to work with. We hosted our son's rehearsal dinner at Sideshow. If you have a small event I highly recommend using the Sideshow event space. We loved the selection of drinks and the freedom to decorate and bring in catering. Kip was always quick with responding to my inquiries and gave us many recommendations on how to best use the space. Tom kept the drinks coming and was very knowledgeable about the Sideshow and Kinkaider brands. We may like the place for the Wednesday night specials, but it is always a must stop for calming wind down whenever near downtown Lincoln. 5/5 stars for Sideshow!
Don S
Awesome Distillery! Start with a T, then some P's & then purchase some W's & a B!!!! What I'm saying is, take a great technical Tour, enjoy a variety of sample Pours, and then purchase some Whiskey as well as a private Barrel!! Sixteen of us went in on a 30 gallon Barrel. Can't wait for the bottling!
Jason Howe
It’s been a while since my wife and I made it back to Sideshow Spirits, but we will definitely be back again soon! We had a really fun evening last night. Tom took exceptional care of us, including an incredible 4 cocktail for $50 deal that they do where they literally make the drinks in front of you at your table over the evening and show you how to make them. The evening was personable, fun, and informative. Then there’s that Millions of Peaches Old Fashioned… it’s fantastic! I highly recommend this experience when looking for a fun evening with those you care about!
R Thackery
Kip, is the master distiller! His knowledge of whiskeys and spirit's is unparalleled in the industry, especially in the Midwest. Stop in and ask for a pour. You will be amazed at the quality of such a young distillery. Also, if you like, you can get a history lesson. Highly recommended
Tyler McIntyre
This is my favorite bar in town. Great drinks, fair prices, lively atmosphere, and it’s unique. They’re the only ones in town making their own spirits.
JoAnn Byrn
These are the BEST premade cocktails I have ever had! Outstanding! We had so fun in Lincoln and this distillery is a big part of that fun. Y’all need to sell these in cocktails in Texas.
Where was Sideshow Spirits when I was living in Nebraska?!? I've been wanting to go here since it opened three years ago and it finally happened. I grew up coming to Lincoln since it was the closest big town to where I live and kept coming to visit even after I moved to Omaha and then to Denver. Sideshow is what the Lincoln bar scene desperately needed. The Old Fashioned is the BEST I've had in Nebraska and very much close to edging out my favorite one ever. The Double Barrel Rye Whiskey is exquisite: I've never had a whiskey like it before. It's so robust yet cozy: perfect for those chilly Nebraska evenings in the fall. The bartender was very kind and personable which is refreshing from the stone faced cold bartenders in Denver. The atmosphere is super friendly - even the bar patrons were chatting with each other which is something you DO NOT SEE in Denver (the last time I went to my local brewery it was so quiet you could hear a pin drop). Major points for playing the soundtrack of my high school/college years when I was hanging out in Lincoln too. We are definitely coming back the next time we are visiting and I only wish I could find something like this here in Denver.
Mike Brodbeck
Great place for cocktails with a cool atmosphere. The bartender was friendly and helpful with the selections of drinks. The drinks were fairly priced and they have a nice selection of bourbon and whiskeys. I got a Gold and Bold and it was delicious. I highly recommend it, and I will be back when I come back.
Bailey K.
We took the best tour we’ve ever had of the distillery. Kip was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot. He took his time with us and gave us an experience to remember. The samples we were given were great too, it’s evident Sideshow takes pride in making quality spirits. 10/10 recommend!
Ryan Schumacher
Such a cool place and amazing drinks. The whiskey they make is amazing!
Alysa Meyer
Would've gone back but apparently Benton is too high and mighty to help someone as lowly as me
Caden is a phenomenal bartender. Amazing drinks great vibe. The bar is very relaxed and much different that any other bar downtown. By far my favorite place to get drinks!!!
Second time coming in here in the last 6 months. The atmosphere is so much calmer than the rest of Lincoln’s bars. The “Tastes Like Snozzberries” is by far the best cocktail I’ve had. Sour, without being too sweet. We’ve tried to give other bars a shot, but nowhere beats this calm, quiet atmosphere. Caden was our bartender both times we’ve been here and is extremely nice and very knowledgeable. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Everything about this place is stellar! Bartender- A+++ Caden is so awesome- mixes fantastic drinks and is knowledgeable about the drinks he's serving. The vibe is relaxed and the drinks are great! My recommendation- classic old fashioned with smoke and magic. Also, our favorite spirit we tasted out of ten was a double barrel rye. ❤️. Highly recommend this stop! Will definitely be back!
We used the Sideshow Event Space to host a couple's shower and it was fantastic! The staff were all friendly and accommodating to our event. Tom, our bartender for the evening, was outstanding and our guests loved having him! Faith was also great to work with when booking the space and getting all the details coordinated. I would highly recommend using this space for any small to mid-size event you are thinking about hosting. We will definitely be using the space again!
Kip and Tom were fantastic to work with. We hosted our son's rehearsal dinner at Sideshow. If you have a small event I highly recommend using the Sideshow event space. We loved the selection of drinks and the freedom to decorate and bring in catering. Kip was always quick with responding to my inquiries and gave us many recommendations on how to best use the space. Tom kept the drinks coming and was very knowledgeable about the Sideshow and Kinkaider brands. We may like the place for the Wednesday night specials, but it is always a must stop for calming wind down whenever near downtown Lincoln. 5/5 stars for Sideshow!
Awesome Distillery! Start with a T, then some P's & then purchase some W's & a B!!!! What I'm saying is, take a great technical Tour, enjoy a variety of sample Pours, and then purchase some Whiskey as well as a private Barrel!! Sixteen of us went in on a 30 gallon Barrel. Can't wait for the bottling!
It’s been a while since my wife and I made it back to Sideshow Spirits, but we will definitely be back again soon! We had a really fun evening last night. Tom took exceptional care of us, including an incredible 4 cocktail for $50 deal that they do where they literally make the drinks in front of you at your table over the evening and show you how to make them. The evening was personable, fun, and informative. Then there’s that Millions of Peaches Old Fashioned… it’s fantastic! I highly recommend this experience when looking for a fun evening with those you care about!
Kip, is the master distiller! His knowledge of whiskeys and spirit's is unparalleled in the industry, especially in the Midwest. Stop in and ask for a pour. You will be amazed at the quality of such a young distillery. Also, if you like, you can get a history lesson. Highly recommended
This is my favorite bar in town. Great drinks, fair prices, lively atmosphere, and it’s unique. They’re the only ones in town making their own spirits.
These are the BEST premade cocktails I have ever had! Outstanding! We had so fun in Lincoln and this distillery is a big part of that fun. Y’all need to sell these in cocktails in Texas.
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Where was Sideshow Spirits when I was living in Nebraska?!? I've been wanting to go here since it opened three years ago and it finally happened. I grew up coming to Lincoln since it was the closest big town to where I live and kept coming to visit even after I moved to Omaha and then to Denver. Sideshow is what the Lincoln bar scene desperately needed. The Old Fashioned is the BEST I've had in Nebraska and very much close to edging out my favorite one ever. The Double Barrel Rye Whiskey is exquisite: I've never had a whiskey like it before. It's so robust yet cozy: perfect for those chilly Nebraska evenings in the fall. The bartender was very kind and personable which is refreshing from the stone faced cold bartenders in Denver. The atmosphere is super friendly - even the bar patrons were chatting with each other which is something you DO NOT SEE in Denver (the last time I went to my local brewery it was so quiet you could hear a pin drop). Major points for playing the soundtrack of my high school/college years when I was hanging out in Lincoln too. We are definitely coming back the next time we are visiting and I only wish I could find something like this here in Denver.
Great place for cocktails with a cool atmosphere. The bartender was friendly and helpful with the selections of drinks. The drinks were fairly priced and they have a nice selection of bourbon and whiskeys. I got a Gold and Bold and it was delicious. I highly recommend it, and I will be back when I come back.
We took the best tour we’ve ever had of the distillery. Kip was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot. He took his time with us and gave us an experience to remember. The samples we were given were great too, it’s evident Sideshow takes pride in making quality spirits. 10/10 recommend!
Such a cool place and amazing drinks. The whiskey they make is amazing!
Would've gone back but apparently Benton is too high and mighty to help someone as lowly as me