Max's Place

Gay bar · Chicago Uptown

Max’s Place is a small, cheap queer bar on Clark Street at the southern edge of Andersonville. It is about beer and conversation, not shows.

• ★ 4.6 on Google (192)
• Patio

Address

4621 N Clark St
60640 Chicago

Opening hours

Mon–Fri and Sun 12 pm–2 am
Sat 12 pm–3 am (according to Out x Out)

Crowd

Mixed, regulars from the neighbourhood

Facilities

Cheap beer, jukebox, darts, patio until 10 pm

Location

Clark Street between Uptown and Andersonville

What makes Max’s Place special

The bar thrives on regulars, the jukebox and low prices. Guests especially praise the bartenders. A few reviews from 2026 complain that women felt less welcome and that the atmosphere has become quieter after a change of staff.

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Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Out x Out (listing 2026), GayOut (Google 4.6 from 192 reviews, reviews Feb/March 2026). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.