Jewell on Capitol

The Jewell opened in February 2019 inside the Capitol District, next to the Omaha Marriott Downtown, as a supper-club style room focused on jazz. Its name honors the Jewell Building in North Omaha, whose top-floor Dreamland Ballroom was one of the area's major nightclubs until it closed in 1965. The original club closed in fall 2023, as 3 News Now reported at the time.

The venue is open again under the name Jewell on Capitol. Its website now describes it as a live music cocktail lounge celebrating an eclectic range of genres rather than a strictly jazz club, with live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Guests should not expect the same lineup or format as the original club, so it is worth checking what is on before you plan a night around it.

The menu focuses on globally inspired small bites, house cocktails, local craft beers and a short wine list. Reservations are recommended and handled through SevenRooms from the venue's website, though walk-ins are welcome. The website does not post a cover charge or an age policy, so ask when you book if either matters to your group.

Because it sits in the Capitol District, the lounge is easy to reach from downtown hotels and is a short walk from Steelhouse Omaha and the Old Market. It suits a quieter date night, a nightcap after dinner, or a smaller group that wants music with drinks instead of a standing-room concert. The venue also books private events.

Highlights

• Live music Friday and Saturday nights
• Cocktails, craft beer and small bites
• Capitol District, next to the Omaha Marriott Downtown
• Named for North Omaha's historic Jewell Building
• Reservations through SevenRooms

Tips for your visit

• Reserve a table ahead; walk-ins are welcome when space allows.
• Open Friday and Saturday evenings only per the venue site.
• Ask about any cover charge or age limits when you book; the site does not list them.
• Easy walk from Steelhouse Omaha and downtown hotels.

The original Jewell closed in fall 2023; the venue's website shows it operating again as Jewell on Capitol with Friday-Saturday hours. Confirm before visiting.