Things to Do in Benson

Benson is Omaha’s quirky-cool nightlife district with frosty beers, indie music and some of the city’s best local restaurants.

The Waiting Room anchors the neighborhood with national and local acts that keep the stage buzzing all year. Before and after the concerts, regulars walk up and down the Benson strip hopping among their favorite neighborhood bars including Burrito Envy and Tequila Bar, The Sydney and Benson Brewery. If retro games and cold pours are your thing, Beercade is a can’t-miss stop. This grown-up arcade bar pairs classic games like Skeeball, Pac-Man and Mortal Kombat with a huge variety of pinball machines.

On the First Friday of each month, Benson’s creative energy shines. BFF Omaha transforms the neighborhood into an open gallery walk with visual artists, live performances and hands-on experiences.

Dining options are plentiful in Benson. Enjoy a European-influenced tasting menu at Au Courant – a singular Omaha experience. Savor inventive sushi at Yoshitomo, where chef David Utterback redefines what a sushi roll can be. Craving comfort food? Grab a slice the size of your face at Virtuoso Pizzeria, which perfectly chars its New York-style pies.

The cool atmosphere, cold beer and hot music make every night out in Benson one to remember.