The Lauter Tun

I was definitely ready for some fine ales on a Friday evening, and we happened to be in the area somehow... So to the Tun we went!

Strangely a party bus was on site when we arrived, which can significantly change the dynamic of any bar crowd - but did so especially thoroughly with this group - a majority of which were there to see Luigi, Inc (a 5-pc jazz group). Once the party bus left, the vibe definitely relaxed quite a bit... into a fiery jazz groove.

The beer list was exciting and our server was very sweet, but the clientele range of party bus to enthusiastic jazz clappers made me feel ultimately a little out of place.

We were looking for more of a low key beer adventure and ended up with a 'band tax' and purple drunk people transportation vessel. Maybe another night, or an early afternoon would leave a better impression? When I'm around again I'll definitely try another stop.

I was looking forward to checking this venue out. Here is my run down: great beer selection, funky- make you think your drunk- lop sided glasses, nice blues/hippy kind of band playing. Here is what I will say, this place is waaaaaay smaller than I thought. Props to the owner(s) though, as this gives them time and the option to grow.

At first the band gratuity seemed to blind side, but the reality is that it was that or a cover charge at the door. Take your pick, either way the band deserves some form of monetary appreciation.

The Lauter Tun is one of the best bars in West Omaha if not the entire city.  They have a nice variety of beers including a few that are hard to find.  The drinks are mixed well.  The Old Fashioned was the best I've had (better than Liv Lounge).  I also had the Root Beer Candy which was also very good.  Whle the place is small and the bar takes a large amount of the space, I enjoyed the atmosphere.  They don't charge a cover when a band is playing but they do add 10% to the cost of drinks.  On Saturday night, The Weeping Figs were playing and it was enjoyable to listen to in the background.