Barrymore's — Restaurant in Lincoln

Barrymores, a clandestine haven tucked away in the labyrinthine depths of an old historic theater, beckons those who dare to venture beyond the mundane façade of everyday life. Within the enigmatic ambiance of its backstage area, where stage ropes dance in the dimly lit shadows and lighting consoles whisper forgotten tales, I found a curious blend of nihilistic contemplation and ephemeral delight.

The bartender, a conductor orchestrating the symphony of spirits amidst the cosmic chaos, skillfully navigated the treacherous currents of existence. Their attentive presence, like a solitary candle flickering in the abyss, cast a faint glow upon the existential void. With each cocktail meticulously crafted, they defied the futility of our existence and imbued a fleeting purpose into every sip.

For within the enigmatic embrace of Barrymores, where the stage ropes whisper forgotten sagas and the lighting console paints the tapestry of existence, one may catch a fleeting glimpse of meaning in this grand cosmic theater.

May your voyage through this cosmic drama be filled with existential reflection and the bittersweet ecstasy of perfectly...

At a recent business meeting in Lincoln, I wandered some of the streets in downtown Lincoln looking for my old standby watering hole Barrymore's. I went to Barrymore's frequently in the 1980s. Barrymore's is a small eclectic space behind a theater stage. One must enter the bar from the alley. The bar hasn't changed a bit. This is a good thing. The ambience is delightful. There was an eclectic group of patrons. In the 1980's, Barrymore served as a de facto gay bar in Lincoln. I'm happy to announce that LGBT folks are still welcome in the establishment as I noted as I looked at the different tables and across the bar. My bartender was friendly and accommodating. Barrymore's is not your typical space and it is highly recommended to you. This is a great place to take visitors from out of town or people that you hold close to your heart. Highly...

This place is amazing, the first time I came here was after a wedding with a decent sized group of people, and every bit of the place was gorgeous and fascinating to look at. Despite there being a large number of us when I went, the bar tender did an amazing job handling us and all the other customers there despite being the only one working. Drinks were amazing, and when I wanted something off menu she mixed it excellently. My friends called this a secret bar, but who'd want to keep this place a secret,...