City: Omaha, NE

Category: Tours & Attractions

Telephone: (402) 884-5353

Address: 6212 Maple St.

Description: The Waiting Room Lounge is one of the coolest venues in Omaha, and its central location in Benson, one of the city’s recently revitalized neighborhoods, only adds to its hip factor. Strong cocktails, excellent acoustics, and a regularly rotating roster of some of the best independent musicians in the country make The Waiting Room the city’s other musical hotspot.The venue is an intimate one—fans can get right up to the stage—and cover charges are always reasonable on show night. Parking can be tricky on the main drag of Benson, so it’s a good idea to check for parking in the surrounding residential neighborhoods, or else get to the neighborhood early and enjoy a drink or bite at one of the many bars and restaurants in the area. Locals love the bar even on non-show nights, as pints run a mere $3 and often The Waiting Room screens movies when a band isn’t playing. Check the venue’s website for a full schedule of concerts and other events.