The Max

1417 Jackson St, Omaha - 68102
116 reviews
Dance Clubs Gay Bar
(402) 346-4110

We went on Saturday night to show my family around Omaha. By far the worst service we have ever received at any bar or restaurant. The bartender working the main center bar (older lady, short gray hair, glasses) was so rude. I ordered two drinks and she screamed at me to go get cash at the ATM and said that I was "wasting her time." I told her there is no need to yell or argue with customers. I went to the ATM right by the center bar and came back and she ignored me and then told me to go to a different bartender. I have never been treated this way at any business. I would not recommend this place. They do not care about their customers.

Horrible sound. Unfriendly and ineffective security. Lacking soul. Trying to be a Vegas style club. Cash only in 2022!?!For as much money that has been spent on the facility and lighting, their sound totally sucks!! I mean it’s loud and the music is good, but their sound systems and speaker placement is more on par with an elevated dive bar. I just don’t understand a place that would dump so much money on way too many light fixtures and go so cheap on the sound. The impact of the sound system on your experience could be so much better if the sound matched the facility. It seemed they were more concerned with hiding the speakers than how the rooms actually sound. You’re a night club that focuses on music and dancing… you would think the sound would be a priority. Really hoping they invest more on the sound system.Take credit cards for gosh sake. It’s 2022. This is absurd to be cash only.The security was lacking effectiveness! I could not believe in this world of active shooters that they would do ZERO SEARCHING or weapons check. It has me feeling not safe because anyone could have brought anything inside. SEARCH FOR WEAPONS!!

This is the first negative review I've ever left any establishment. We had a group of 10 wait in the 45 min Saturday night line no problem. Midway through the line a female member of our group had to use the restroom so her and her husband left the line to seek a restroom for her to use. They rejoined the group five minutes from the door and upon trying to enter were informed that they were not allowed to enter since they had "cut the line." We informed the door man that they had been in the line from the beginning and simply left for her to use the restroom and came immediately back, not to mention the eight other members of the group staying in line. The bouncers would not even listen and simply refused them entry. Needless to say our group of ten did not enter and went on with our night. Again, this is the first negative review I have ever left. The arrogance and refusal to listen from the bouncers regarding our female friends need to use the restroom in the 45 min line was absolutely ridiculous and points to further issues mentioned in other reviews regarding the staff. Not planning on going back but if we do we'll just piss on the wall.

At first they said my friend was stealing bottles. Then changed their story when I asked them again and said he was throwing bottles at the bar tender. With many witnesses saying that never happened. I asked to see the cameras which they said worked but then refused to show us any evidence of what happened. They threatened to drag me out for asking simple questions about what happened and wouldn't refund the the drinks that I had already paid for or let me finish the drinks I had just bought(straight cracking) If my friend was too drunk they could have said so instead of lying about what he had done. The cowardly short bald security guard couldn't even look me in the eyes and refused to give me his name when I asked about the situation. Some dude tried to sell me meth and when I told security about it well before any of that happened about it they said they couldn't single him out due to lack of evidence . But had no problem singling me out when I hadn't been with my group for quite some time when I had done nothing wrong, accusing me of guilt by association . Straight up clowns

Extremely sexist establishment.Only will not let women in for leaving the line for a moment to use the bathroom- has not problem letting in men for doing the same. Do not patronize this place if you care about women!

Had a lot of fun. Although when I came back after leaving for only 10 mins, because I had lost my ID between the front door & back bar, they would not let me in or let me do a quick check of the floor for my ID. Make sure you bring cash, as they do not accept cards, and we had to pay a cover charge as well (we didn't expect it to be cash only). Bouncers were very rude, but inside staff were nice. Not getting back ID subsequently ended our girls night, as I could no longer get in anywhere. Disappointing. Overall I'd say it's fun to experience once, but definitely not twice.

Love this place. Went with my gay brother and some friends. Lots of beautiful people here. Big club with lots of different areas. The drinks were reasonable. The staff have a dry sense of humor which not all people might appreciate. A huge tv screen with half naked men was very distracting. Lol. I’m a female and it was kind of awkward but I couldn’t stop looking at it. Would definitely come back to this place though. Reminded me of my younger years in Hollywood.

This establishment is an embarrassment to night life and entertainment. We showed up at 11:15pm for our close friends birthday and they said they are at full capacity and not letting anyone in even when a lot of people were coming out. This establishment doesn’t even accept credit cards as well, this place needs new management and some common sense on how to run a business. I don’t know why I can’t give this place 0 stars. My friends who were in the club already said that the establishment wasn’t even filled. I felt bad for people whose friends came early and were inside and all of their friends who came 3 hours before closing were told they can’t get in.

If I could give this place 0 stars I would. It says they close at 2am but we arrived at 11pm and told us next time we should arrive earlier. How embarrassing they were super rude too. They said they were at full capacity yet when groups of people come out they still wouldn’t let people in. Our friends inside said that the club wasn’t even packed. We went one weekend and there was literally only10 people so I can’t imagine this venue with this management fill the establishment.

My favorite place in all of Omaha!! Amazing staff ❤ shows, djs and dancefloors that make for an awesome night!