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Max's Place, located in the heart of Uptown Chicago, offers a vibrant and welcoming neighborhood dive experience. Known for its friendly bartenders, lively patio, and old-school dive bar ambiance, Max's Place is the perfect spot for a casual night out with friends. With a full bar, outdoor seating, and even a pool table, this establishment has something for everyone. The recent renovations have brought a new, inviting look to the exterior, making it a hotspot in Sheridan Park. Whether you're looking to grab a drink or enjoy some takeout from nearby restaurants, Max's Place is a must-visit destination in the neighborhood.
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Max's Place
Max's Place, located at 4621 N Clark St in Chicago, IL, is a neighborhood dive bar that has gained popularity for its friendly atmosphere and great patio area. Known for its old-school dive bar vibe, Max's Place offers a casual and inviting setting for patrons to enjoy a night out.
The bar offers a variety of amenities, including a full bar, outdoor seating, a jukebox, and a pool table. With a moderate noise level, Max's Place is a great spot for groups to gather and enjoy good company. The bar also accepts credit cards and takes reservations, making it convenient for guests to plan their visit.
Customer reviews praise Max's Place for its welcoming environment and friendly staff. The recent updates to the bar's facade have made it more inviting, with the addition of bubbles adding a playful touch. The reasonable drink prices and policy allowing guests to bring in their favorite takeout make Max's Place a popular choice among locals.
If you're looking for a laid-back neighborhood bar with a fun and inclusive atmosphere, Max's Place is the place to be. Whether you're stopping by for a drink with friends or looking to enjoy a night of dancing, Max's Place offers a little something for everyone. So why not come on down to Max's Place and experience the charm of this hidden gem for yourself?
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“ Love this neighborhood dive! Great patio (although now they don't allow smoking??) and friendly bartenders. Lil gay haven in uptown ”
“ Nice neighborhood watering hole. Friendly staff, great patio out back, and lots of old school dive bar vibe. ”
“ Nick's the best. I heart that this place is blowing up. It's great to have Max's as a solid neighborhood option. ”
“ Back in the day, this was not a bar I would have gone into. It definitely had a "The Hills Have Eyes" vibes to it, where I could hear the banjos from Deliverance strumming. It was very closed off and I don't like places I where I can't see what is going on in there and if there is an escape route. For me, the old Max's made the old Carol's look upscale and that is saying something. Fast-forward to now and there is a new look to the place, at least on the outside. I can't speak on the changes to the inside because I never went in there. But the new façade is very inviting and guess what, they have bubbles. Big win for me. Stopped in there while walking down Clark Street to just see what was going on. Met the bartender Nick, who was nice. One of the owners was there as well doing some touch up work and was also nice to speak to. Took a look at the outdoor patio area and it looked cute, definitely a good outdoor spot when the temperatures are warmer. The drink prices are pretty reasonable and they let you bring in food, so for me this is a place that not only serves the community but the businesses in them as you can order your favorite take out. I know that there are some folks who are not feeling the new look, but y'all best get to stepping because I for one am happy with the transformation. Welcome to Sheridan Park, Uptown, where friends really meet friends ”
“ Milwaukee neighborhood bar meets chicago gay bar. Where everybody knows your name. Wear your shorty shorts boyzzz!!! ”
“ From the outside it looks like this place is out of business, but it's still a dive bar to the max. It's a classic old institution that looks as if it hasn't changed much for sure. Max's Place is the kind of bar with an Old Style sign and not much else to get your attention from the outside, but check out the inside though. Good selection of cheap beers. There's darts and a juke box as far as entertainment. A lot hasn't changed about this bar. It looks like it could have been like this about half a century, except for the modern TVs. The bar has otherwise kept about the same for years. Even the prices are like these were from the past. You can drink on the cheap for sure. Beers are the PBR kind of stuff in cans. There's also a limited but cheap selection of good liquor. It's about $5 for a cocktail. There's not much in the way of food. Chips and not much else. This is also cash only. Bring some money but you don't need a lot. It's cash only because it's how a dive bar is so just remember to bring a few bills for some good times. This is also close to Carol's Pub so you can also hit that up as well. ”
“ Freaking awesome dive bar. Cheep beers, old school atmosphere, cheep beers. Unobtrusive facade, keeps the non-curious out. GO here! ”
“ YES THEY ARE OPEN! CONTRARY TO WHAT BING PLACES SHOWS It's a great old style dark wood bar (real wood) no crazy bright lights which adds to the deep coziness. Great super friendly service, good low prices for the brews and wonderful people. They are encouraging more LGBTQ2+ community to join the family there. Uptown now has the 2nd largest queer population in the City of Chicago and is growing. It's conveniently located a few blocks west of the Wilson Redline stop in the east Ravenswood/west Sheridan Park neighborhood. if you're leaving a Cubs game and want to avoid all of the over crowded armpit bars just hop on the northbound Clark St Bus #22 to Wilson stop. A few doors north there's El Ranchito an awesome 24 hr Mexican restaurant and Gorilla Sushi 1 door south of the bar (next door) and several other eateries which is great because you can bring in outside food as long as you take the refuse out with you to dispose. They have a great jukebox and a nice patio in the back that's open year round. So bring your jukebox money, cash only (there's an atm inside), and have some great times, just look for the Old Style Beer sign hanging out on the front. These guys are the best! ”
