Max Bar
(773) 549-5884
2247 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago,
IL
60614
41.9228
-87.645
Neighborhoods: Lincoln Park, North Side
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The Scene
Where Bamboo Bernie's once resided, a late-night Lincoln Park hot spot has gone in. Smurf-blue brick walls, fuchsia track lighting, oversized antique mirrors and three crystal chandeliers lend the warehouse-y space a bit of class. While people aren't here to sit still, black and silver amoeba-shaped tables give early birds a place to unwind until the dance floor heats up. Accessible by two metal staircases, an open-air, second-floor lounge overlooks the backroom--and has a fire-escape feel, regardless of the warm rust tones. Groups drape themselves over leather couches, sipping cocktails and observing the movers below.
The Draw
When midnight strikes, so do the dancing masses of Lincoln Avenue. A Saturday Night Fever-style dance floor lights up with changing color blocks and a vibrant, youthful crowd. The DJ spins a mainstream mix of house, techno and hip-hop, with a little trance thrown in. Top 40 faves sometimes creep into the late-night selection.
User Reviews
johnmonteleone
July 23, 2005
I loved the decor. The bouncers are cool and the bartenders were more than courteous. The bars are big and the mirrors are huge. It is rich and the lighting is dark very dark but that adds to the atmosphere. The dance floor is adjacent to the bar and is very modern new age looking with concrete and steel. Looks like a factory with plenty of room. The drinks were good and cheap as hell I got so drunk there I could barely stand up. I was there about three hours and I sincerely regretted leaving early I wanted to stay all night long and I would have if I had been the one in charge. The DJ was a cool guy I liked him alot too. I definitely recommend that if you are in Chicago you visit there no BS.
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claugirl
October 16, 2003
This place is sooooo cool !!! I love it and I practically go there every thursday night which is the best night!!! Music is sooo cool, although decor is not that great, the atmosphere is amazing. Tons of hot guys and girls. Awesome drinks !!! Nice staff! I highly recomned this place !!! GOT THERE ON THURSDAY NIGHT AFTER 11, ALSO GO FROM 10-12 OPEN BAR !!
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Know Before You Go:
Drinks aren't difficult to get, especially with three staffed bars but they're pricey and not nearly stiff enough.
When to Go:
Don't come at 9pm, when the doors are supposed to open. You'll stand outside waiting to be let in, only to sit in an empty bar until midnight, when the rest of Lincoln Park comes.
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Nightclubs, Lounges
Payment Methods:
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Bar & Club Type of Music:
DJ - 80s & New Wave, DJ - R&B, DJ - House, DJ - Disco
Bar & Club Special Features:
Minimum Age:
21
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
