Kate Martin — Restaurant in Lincoln

So as a wheelchair user, I noticed this business before I even knew what kind of business it was because the owners were adding on a concrete wheelchair accessible ramp entrance to the front of the store. It was like a "if you build it, I will come" moment for me but then covid-19 hit. Finally fully vaccinated, myself, and able-bodied friend and another wheelchair using friend patronized this cocktail bar. When I entered the first thing I asked the bartender Devin was "Are we the first wheelchair using patrons?" Devin gave me a disappointing "no" but that didn't really matter, I just wanted to be first LOL Many drinks are respectfully priced at $11 and $12 with unorthodox unique liquor combinations tasty and super potent! Devin is a very accommodating bartender also as he would serve drinks in glasses more wheelchair friendly. NOTICE:...

My first time here and it left quite an impression! The drinks are carefully crafted, with many very original cocktails to choose from (this is a cocktail bar only). The garnishes are unlike any I've come across, including candied hibiscus(!!!) and infused cherries that Keith (part owner and mixologist extraordinare) makes himself! I had the Willa Cather and Mari Sandoz; both were excellent. Keith also makes a mean gin gimlet! Drinks aside, the atmosphere is very chill and the bar stays true to it's history. Dimly lit & cozy, backlit bar shelves with spirits arranged by color, and lovely stained glass inserts in the ceiling...this place doubles as an art form! If you haven't tried you had better get in there, because it will keep you...

I have stopped in to Kate Martin a handful of times and each trip has lived up to the previous. The attention to detail is truly worth the pricing. Do not expect a run-of-mill-mill cocktail. Lincoln certainly needs more place like Kate Martin that are locally run and share a piece of the city and state's often overlooked history. My favorite menu item is the "Warren Buffet" but everything I have tried has been excellent. If you don't see a drink that jumps out at you, I know the bartender/s are willing to ask you questions about flavors and preferences to build a drink specific to you! Last I knew, they only take cash which is a small downside but they have an ATM; just something to know...