Bottles & Barrels

A West Omaha Liquor Store Experience

Bottles & Barrels

A West Omaha Liquor Store Experience

Try It. Love It. Buy It.

Bottles & Barrels is Omaha’s most unique shopping experience — part liquor store, part self-serve tasting bar, and entirely unlike anything else in the metro. Browse a selection of 2,500+ wines, spirits, and beers curated both locally and globally. 

Open a tab at the front counter, grab your tasting card, and explore at your own pace. Two wine stations offer 16 rotating varietals, two spirits stations pour a rotating selection of 8 bourbons plus 8 additional spirits, and the beer wall features 20 taps alongside 6 pre-batched cocktails. When you find something you love, buy it in store!

Whether you’re relaxing inside, or unwinding on the newly renovated patio, the vibe here is refreshingly laid-back. Great drinks, good company, and a staff that genuinely knows their stuff.

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Try It. Love It. Buy It.

Bottles & Barrels is Omaha’s most unique shopping experience — part liquor store, part self-serve tasting bar, and entirely unlike anything else in the metro. Browse a selection of 2,500+ wines, spirits, and beers curated both locally and globally. 

Open a tab at the front counter, grab your tasting card, and explore at your own pace. Two wine stations offer 16 rotating varietals, two spirits stations pour a rotating selection of eight bourbons plus eight additional spirits, and the beer wall features 20 taps alongside six pre-batched cocktails. When you find something you love, buy it in store!

Whether you’re relaxing inside, or unwinding on the newly renovated patio, the vibe here is refreshingly laid-back. Great drinks, good company, and a staff that genuinely knows their stuff.

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Business in Omaha

Bottles & Barrels is a one-of-a-kind tasting and retail experience founded by Elkhorn residents Jimmy and Becky Ellsworth. Built on Jimmy’s 20 years in the beer and spirits industry, their shop reimagines what a liquor store can be — a true neighborhood gathering place where community comes first.

What makes Bottles & Barrels unique is its “try it, love it, buy it” model. Open a tab at the front counter, grab your tasting card, and help yourself to 16 spirits on tap (including eight rotating bourbons), 16 wines, 20 craft beers, and six pre-batched cocktails — all before you buy. Whether you’re a whiskey enthusiast, a wine lover, or just curious about a local craft brew, you’re encouraged to explore at your own pace.

Beyond the tastings, Bottles & Barrels is a true neighborhood gathering spot. From weekly Winesdays and Acoustic Sundays to food trucks and summer nights, themed wine celebrations, and a curated Wine Society membership, there’s always something bringing the community together. As Jimmy puts it, “I wanted to build something unique and engaging — a place that can bring everyone together.” Stop in and experience it for yourself.

Support Family Owned
Business in Omaha

Bottles & Barrels is a one-of-a-kind tasting and retail experience founded by Elkhorn residents Jimmy and Becky Ellsworth. Built on Jimmy’s 20 years in the beer and spirits industry, their shop reimagines what a liquor store can be — a true neighborhood gathering place where community comes first.

What makes Bottles & Barrels unique is its “try it, love it, buy it” model. Open a tab at the front counter, grab your tasting card, and help yourself to 16 spirits on tap (including eight rotating bourbons), 16 wines, 20 craft beers, and six pre-batched cocktails — all before you buy. Whether you’re a whiskey enthusiast, a wine lover, or just curious about a local craft brew, you’re encouraged to explore at your own pace.

Beyond the tastings, Bottles & Barrels is a true neighborhood gathering spot. From weekly Winesdays and Acoustic Sundays to food trucks and summer nights, themed wine celebrations, and a curated Wine Society membership, there’s always something bringing the community together. As Jimmy puts it, “I wanted to build something unique and engaging — a place that can bring everyone together.” Stop in and experience it for yourself.

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West omaha's
favorite patio bar

Our patio renovation is here JUST in time for summer! Brand new patio furniture, fresh flowers, and all the sunshine you can ask for. The perfect outlet for a Friday afternoon or sunny weekend. 

Enjoy your time outside with friends and family at Bottles & Barrels!

Stop by to check out our new tables, chairs, and couches. Sit back, relax, and sip on your preferred drink. 

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West Omaha's
favorite patio bar

Our patio renovation is here JUST in time for summer! Brand new patio furniture, fresh flowers, and all the sunshine you can ask for. The perfect outlet for a Friday afternoon or sunny weekend. 

Enjoy your time outside with friends and family at Bottles & Barrels!

Stop by to check out our new tables, chairs, and couches. Sit back, relax, and sip on your preferred drink. 

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What Your Neighbors Are Saying

128 Google Reviews
Eric B
Eric BBottles & Barrels Customer
Very cool store. Staff is incredibly knowledgeable and very friendly. Selection is great, often see hard to come by bourbons in the machine to try. Also being able to try before you buy is awesome. They also host monthly events which are great as well. Highly recommend them to anyone, if I lived closer I’d be there daily.
Todd G
Todd GBottles & Barrels Customer
This is my go to liquor store. If you want it, they most likely have it. Sunday afternoon music. A get Venue and a huge selection of wines, liquor and beer. This is my favorite liquor store by far.
Lucas C
Lucas CBottles & Barrels Customer
What an amazing place! If you haven’t been here you’re missing out! We had such a great experience we actually went back the next day. It truly is an experience. I was able to try several bourbons that I would’ve never got to taste. The tasting selections are rotated so you could go every week and have a new experience. And if you think a big box store is a better choice you are mistaken. You are cheating yourself out of the personal attention and expertise you will receive from the owner and his staff!
Holly S
Holly SBottles & Barrels Customer
Staff is knowledgeable and extremely helpful. Has a great vibe! I stopped in for a gift and was very happy with the selection.
Scott M
Scott MBottles & Barrels Customer
Awesome place to stop for a cold beer or a glass of wine. This is also a fun place to go with a few friends for an evening out. On tap beer is cold, not to mention everything else in their refrigerated section! Wine selection is very good, as is their bourbon and tequila. Prices are good, sales are excellent, but service puts this place over the top. Employees are helpful and knowledgeable. Patio is super nice when the weather cooperates. Our favorite place in Omaha/Elkhorn/Gretna for beverages.
Liz G
Liz GBottles & Barrels Customer
Love this place!! Great beers, wine, spirits at self serve stations and are frequently changing to new and delicious stuff. Food trucks on popular nights. Knowledge staff, and well behaved kids are welcome! My favorite local "more than" a liquor store!
Isabel T
Isabel TBottles & Barrels Customer
Checked out this store today and immediately started thinking of when we’d be back and all the people we’d like to bring here! They had a great variety of everything along with tasting options of mixed drinks, wine, beers, liquors and more. Pricing we found extremely reasonable. There’s games to play at the tables and a nice patio to enjoy some drinks and chats. It’s allowed to bring outside food which we will for sure take advantage of next time. Bonus: the owner is extremely helpful and kind 🙂 Cannot wait to come back!!
Rebecca K
Rebecca KBottles & Barrels Customer
This was an amazing place to go for both a shopping experience as well as a fun way to spend some time. I got to try some beers and liquors that I never would have without thus concept. And the owner helped me find a great bottle to gift.
Candice M
Candice MBottles & Barrels Customer
Love coming in and trying new items on tap. Fabulous customer service, they made our experience even more fun! The owner is super nice and provided our cases of wine for our wedding this past weekend and was so pleasant to work with. Highly recommend stopping in and then staying awhile! Such a great addition to the area!!
Mark M
Mark MBottles & Barrels Customer
Great experiences. First time was buying take-out and getting the down-low on the business. Good selection of beers including German lagers. Second time visited the patio with some friends in town. Cool system on buying per ounce. Great selection of beer taps, bourbon, and wine.
Laura P
Laura PBottles & Barrels Customer
Love this place! Laid back, fun atmosphere. Selection is incredible! I also like that I can taste several beers, spirits or wines before I buy. The patio is great, especially on nice nights. My husband likes to regularly check out the events calendar, as there are lots of fun activities offered. This has become our new favorite hangout!
Ellie Z
Ellie ZBottles & Barrels Customer
Wow, this place is super cool. Love the self-serve sampling machines. A cool way to try before you buy. I’m more into wine and my husband is more into beer, and we definitely want to come back to hang out and sample. The physical space of the store is inviting, too. Beautiful long wood tables available to sit and take a time out from the outside world. Staff is very friendly and the prices of my favorite wines seemed extremely competitive to me. We’ll be repeat customers!
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Featured News

Pouring More Than Drinks

Elkhorn City Lifestyle‘s featured article covering Bottles & Barrels’ origin, mission, and more. 

Is There Any Good Bourbon Hunting in Nebraska?

Brewzle visits Omaha and stops by Bottles & Barrels to try an exclusive bourbon.

Bottles & Barrels Has Something for Everyone

Get to know Bottles & Barrels through the voices of those who found their place with us.

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