Jones Street Brewery
Two of the partners of the firm Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture decided to try a foray into the micro-brewery / restaurant business. Although it was perhaps ten years ahead of its time, the simplistic interiors, excellent fresh-brewed beer, and simple and consistent pub fare are still fondly remembered by Omahans of a certain age.
There were fairly simple subdivisions that made this a great food and drink establishment:
The display brewery, bathrooms, and coat / storage area, along with patio access, were directly to the right of the entry.
At the entry, there was a waiting bench, hostess stand, and booth seating.
At the center was the kitchen on one side with a granite-topped bar centered on the space between the kitchen and masonry wall.
At the rear of the establishment was dining tables, with access to a private party room made between the dining area and bar.
The main architectural materials were brick walls painted in a semi-gloss; 2x2 pegboard panels finished with urethane and attached to wood furring; refinished historic wood floors finished with a dark stain and urethane; accents of stainless steel and granite.
To balance the acoustics between overly-lively and dull, the main acoustic-absorbing treatment was standard fiberglass insulation placed behind the pegboard paneling.
The restaurant / brewery had a presence in Omaha’s Old Market for just three years, and has since been fully remodeled as an event space.