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Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
CUISINES
American, Bar, Pub
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Wheelchair Accessible
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Get there early! We arrived about 11:45 and there were not many people in the restaurant. When we left an hour later there was waiting at the door. I had the Smoked Mac & Cheese and my wife had the Peanut Butter and Siracha burger....Both were great! Was definitely filling!More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Tony Young, Owner at Leadbelly, responded to this reviewResponded 6 days ago

Thank you for your eating local! We appreciate your support.

Reviewed 30 December 2023 via mobile

Stopped for lunch at Leadbelly on our way to Colorado. What a great stop! Located in the Haymarket in downtown Lincoln, it’s a convenient 6 mile detour off I-80. Great menu for drinks and food. The soup and sandwich offerings were amazing. Service was impeccable...too. We’ll stop here again for sure when traveling West! You should too!!!More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 19 November 2023

Nachos with pork were great and had lots of fresh jalapeños. We should have stopped there. My group ordered 2 burgers and a cheesesteak type sandwich. One ate all of burger and said it was good, other said the ‘gravy’ and jam on burger gave...it a different flavor…so maybe stick to classic burger unless u like different. Cheesesteak sandwich had way more cheese than meat…maybe too much cheese. I could only eat half. Server was attentive and place was well kept. We left feeling like we had lead in our bellies.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 11 November 2023 via mobile

Service was good. Our server was good, she recommended some dishes as we had never been there before. Our meals were very good. Our mixed drinks were not. I would go back but would not order any mixed drinks.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 September 2023 via mobile

We were passing through Lincoln NE and Leadbelly’s recommended to us. What a find. ! Located in the Haymarket District, Leadbelly’s has a unique menu with food and drinks that are worth exploring. the smoked mac and cheese was awesome and even the half order...left enough for dinner. They have a very nice patio which is dog friendly and the service was quick and excellent. Would definitely return!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 25 August 2023 via mobile

Located close to Pinnacle Arena in Haymarket area and was super packed for Avett Brothers plus 2 other bands concert. Sam was bartender extraordinaire! He was called in to work and thankful for that. We sat at bar for food and drink. Enjoyed their burger...and mix fries. Great Job!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 15 August 2023

Great customer service. Really great food. The menu seems odd but these dishes and food combinations were paired on purpose to create unusual and surprisingly good flavor profiles. We ordered the LB mac and cheese with chicken added, the Ciao Bella Leadbelly with slaw on...the side, and some burger patties for a meat based eater in our group. All were really delicious. Enjoyed our meal outside, wonderful people watching in the Haymarket district, highly recommend.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 31 July 2023

Great spot for tasty pub food and cold adult beverages. The food our group of six ordered arrived quickly and cooked well. All reported their meal was to their satisfaction.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 22 July 2023 via mobile

We were just passing through Lincoln and searched out a place. Delicious food. Fun downtown atmosphere. Our family had great food and a great time.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 15 July 2023

Took our granddaughter and family here for lunch today! Fast service and great attention by the wait staff. Food was perfect and delicious. Highly recommended! The 6 of us had a great time together in a small quiet corner of the restaurant.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 26 June 2023

My kids chose this spot from a Google Review and they made an excellent choice; it was AMAZING! The food was unique and delicious; the atmosphere was buzzing. Highly recommend the Dirty Pickle Martini (seriously, so good!).

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 28 May 2023 via mobile

We very much enjoyed a delicious meal at LeadBelly's. Absolutely loved the Poutine. The gravy is so good with cheese curds and bacon. Yummy! Went great with a nice cold beer. Then moving on to the burgers. Your choice of patty, I had the Raspberry...Beret. He had the California Dreaming. It was fantastic. I would definitely recommend. Can't wait to go back and try the Mac and cheese.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 1 May 2023

Neither “hostess” nor waitress has the time of day for us. Rude. Acted quite disgusted when my husband asked for an actual menu rather than using the QR code menu.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 23 April 2023

First time eating here, in town for the Spring Game, excellent food and the staff was very friendly. The mac and cheese dishes are great and the dessert is absolutely fabulous. We'll eat here again for sure.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 10 March 2023

Went there with my family. Waiter was friendly. Good service. Food was awesome. Price was decent. A very nice dining experience overall.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Response from FamilyGuy60031 | Reviewed this property |
Not unless you are there during a football weekend. We had no trouble getting a table when we were in town for new student orientation and then start of school year.
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Response from GBRINK | Reviewed this property |
Yes they have gluten free menu and not just one with a list of five salads. There are GF buns for sandwiches!
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Leadbelly is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4