The Max

It was my first time coming in here, and this place is exactly what I expected based on what I've heard from friends. It is a large dance bar with several dance floors and bars, as well as an outdoor area to sit with a fountain.The location makes this spot difficult to find parking/etc., but most people Uber here which works out fine.We went to the large dance floor to the right of the door and had a good time in a huge crowd, dancing to pop hits from ~10 years ago. I was surprised that this is a cash only spot--we were not prepared so didn't have too much on hand. Overall the drinks were fine--they often overpour, but my biggest complaint was waiting at the bar for about 10 minutes of while we watched others come and go--getting served before us. My guess is these are regulars, as we probably stuck out quite a bit in nicer clothes that we came from a party in. Other than a long wait the service was fine.The good thing about this spot is how unique it is--definitely feels like you are not in Omaha anymore! I can see how a lot of people enjoy the vibe, but it is just not my spot with the music too loud to understand anything, and people bumping into you at every angle. Still a decent location for an after party type thing on occasion! I just wish the bartenders we saw didn't pass us over for other guests for so long.

No scheduled event, cover was $10; entered and it was still kinda meh so wanted to walk around and visit some other establishments and come back later; however, if you leave you pay cover again. Reason given: "people were going out to smoke weed/drink in their cars." Ok, so have your bouncers do their job and watch out for intoxicated persons. Having worked at a bar as security and a bartender I get the concern; however, such a blanket policy is ridiculous, visiting Omaha for the first time and wanting to see the night life if I leave your establishment to visit others and have to repay to enter I will keep my business elsewhere. At minimum post a sign to ensure customers make your establishment the final stop of their night.

Unsafe bar, hostile staff, not queer friendly for a "gay bar" besides week nights, not physically disabled persons friendly. I've been supporting this business for years, not only weekends, but weekdays and several events. After coming back from moving out of state, im sad to say I'm disappointed with how things are being ran, especially at the door.Our group was dressed nicely, not drunk, not loud, and we were excited to go in to a queer friendly space... we literally talked about it for weeks and even rented a place to stay... i was excited to be with my friends again. To start; the bouncer gave our group, who was walking with a physically disabled queer person on crutches, 20 seconds to check in when there was literally no line outside. This man actually started counting down like a kindergarten teacher would with students. It was 12:56, they told us they close the doors at 1 now. Then told us the bar closed in 20 minutes for drinks but we're still asking for an unexpectedly high cover. Which was concerning for no line or wait time to get in on a Saturday night. Although I'd pay a cover double that price if we were greeted with any respect.Although after we verbalized we didn't like how they were talking to us they started mocking us with statements like "where else are you going to go?" And started talking very poorly on other bars within the downtown area. We felt very bullied and confused. Manipulated even? What happened to community? I thought this was a safe place for queers. Im not exactly sure why the "security" is so aggressive here. If you hate your job that bad, then please find another one. I'm really concerned if those guys have partners or kids at home they take their problems out in like that. They did not make us feel safe at all. Bullied actually. This gay bar unfortunately hired a group of toxic masculinity bully's, especially the short man who's balding, he was unnecessarily aggressive. And he had food in his teeth while he was having his little temper tantrum, talking shit on other bars. Maybe look into some of your staff. I've heard great things about cbd, I hope their okay. Peace and love.

I had a good time here with my friends. Drinks were good. The ambiance was great, you can easily make a lot of friends to dance with. My only complain is that they only take cash. This honestly makes it look like a sketchy place. Also, the bartenders tend to over charge you if you don't pay attention. Lastly, some of their employees can be super rude some times. Overall, great place to dance but be aware of some of their sketchy practices.

I went last night after about a year and the music was not so great. The DJ's keep dropping the beat which wasn't much to begin with and every time they do the dance floor goes with it.

Went with my friend to go to the bathroom to make sure he was safe(we've had issues in the past) when i went into the stall with him the security kicked the door open hitting me with the door, Yelling at us to that we had to leave. I tried to say my friend was peeing and that i had to go and they did not care. Even max personal was there and they still did not listen to us. I tried to explain what was happening and security just said " it's sexual harassment". How is that sexual harrassment? Do they not know the definition of sexual harassment"? He was my friend and consent was there to be there yet they didn't care. Even forced my friend to stop peeing and kicked him out as well for no reason. As i tried to talk to police about it (there was a female police i tried to talk to) she told me to talk to some male police officer. I told her that I (a black male) did not feel comfortable talking to him and she literally said to me "well than i'm not helping you, I'm not playing that game". I said i wasn't playing a game i came to her for help because I felt more comfortable but she just dismissed me. Glad to know the max employees security and police that think that way. Earlier there was a white male who was in the women's restroom and he only got a warning yet me " a black male" is immediately kicked out for making sure my friend was safe? seems pretty clear cut how they operate.

The Max never disappoints! This club has been a must go to in Omaha for almost 40 years. Clean, modern, hi tech lighting and sound! FIVE STARS!

John was our bartender & we kept going back to him over and over again because his hospitality was sooooo good. His communication was on point. Big props to him!

Don't close at 1:30.... Stop being married to Covid, last call is 2am, become the Omaha dance club you're meant to be and stay open.

Getting racist vibes from this place now. Used to be a great place to come and dance on a Saturday night the DJ tonight lied and claimed "Omaha" put a ban on hip hop music in clubs. So he can play his music no one can dance to. If he didn't want to play music to dance to he could have just said that. To say they don't want to play hip hop music to avoid "attracting a certain type" doesn't seem very inclusive for a gay nightclub.