I was a regular here the first year they opened - up until I moved to Boston. Hadn't been back to Omaha in more than 20 years - but was there with my husband, and was really looking forward to showing him a part of my history. Yes, it's changed some - but pretty much all in positive ways! Loved the music and vibes. The bartenders were friendly. Drinks were crazy cheap by Vegas standards. As an older guy now, the most surprising thing was how many college-age straight-ish folkz there were (can't know for sure, of course - but that's what it looked like) It warms my heart to see how friendly, open, and accepting that crowd is. Keep Leading the Charge, Omaha! That being said, I feel that we're losing spaces where just gay men hang out. I miss the sexy, cruisey, brotherly vibe of some of the old haunts. Still, it's a fair trade to see so many ages, genders, and presentations all having fun together. My husband - who is born & raised in Las Vegas - where we live - said "Why do I have to travel to Omaha to hang out in a really great gay bar?!" WTF, Vegas?! Times change, but The Max is eternal! read more

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. read more

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Terrible customer service. Cover charges for shows that start hours later. Bit possible to just go in for a drink without paying cover for drag show that not even interested in! read more

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. read more

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! read more

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. read more

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. read more

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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.

If your out of town like myself, please note this is a cash ONLY establishment. When you walk in after your greeted by the kind doorman who checks your id, the place is very posh! Multiple spaces, dance floors, even a place to play pool. I came on a Thursday which was pretty dead but very gay friendly. As some other reviewed I can get how this place would be filled with str8 people on the weekends as I honestly don't know what other club offerings would be popping here in Omaha NE. If you happen to be in the area stop by n check em out. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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! read more

The Max - Main dance floor - Dance Clubs Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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. read more

I haven't been inside the Max for over thirty years and have no intention of ever going back. I'm not surprised at the staff attitude. Back in the 80s the bartenders always gave special attention the "elite" crowd. They were the superior die-hard regulars there every weekend and that everyone knew. I've heard it's starting to turn into a straight bar. I think that would be karma for the gay crowd taking over the Cave Club back in the 70s. For those not old enough to know, the Cave Club was in the lower level of the Hill Hotel, now known as Kensington Tower. I drove by the building a while back and see the exterior has been painted black. It looks cold, dark, and looming. To be honest, I don't miss the place, but I do miss the other establishments that no longer exist. I do miss the Stage Door Lounge. read more

My partner and I went to this club for a birthday party. We tried to get drinks at the main bar a couple of times. Both times, the bartenders skipped us when taking orders. The first time, we assumed they were just busy and still left a generous tip. In the second instance (after being ignored for awhile and new people coming up were served) we noticed the bar tender was going around the bar instead of serving who had been standing there longest, so we moved to a new spot in his route and we were still skipped over. He also could only take one order at a time and make one drink at a time. Additionally, one of the dance floors had broken glass, and it was not cleaned up the entire time we were there. read more

I was extremely shocked on a night with subzero temperatures, and arriving at midnight a full 2 hours before closing, the guys working the coat check said they were "closed" for the night meanwhile in 3 minutes I watched 20 people come and claim their coats to leave, so I said now is there space? They looked at me like I was asking them to sacrifice their first born. I asked another worker if this was the norm, and he was extremely nasty and dismissive to me, so i asked for the manager. The manager said coat check was "full", that they had taken in 350 coats that night, as if that number was meant to be impressive? I said but there are dozens of people leaving and taking their coats. The bar is open for 2 more hours. Surely I can PAY to check my coat. He said "NO that's not how coat check works". Sir I've traveled the world and currently live in NYC for 10 years. Coat check is a curtesy establishments provide to make your clientele feel comfortable and welcome. The max has done exactly the opposite, and made me feel like they'd rather not have my business at all then hang my damn coat up for an hour. and everyone I spoke with carrier themselves with supreme nastiness and uppity attitude. HUNNY, YOU AINT IT. I won't be back, even when I visit family Over holidays. These people really think they're hot shit if you're a small town person this might seem cool here, but if you've ever been outside the Midwest the way this staff thinks they are too cool for school is seriously LAUGHABLE. zero Stars. read more

If you're looking for a place to dance, this is it. There are two main dance floors, the hip-hop and the techno/house side. There are great lighting effects within the dance areas. There is also an upstairs area with pool tables. There are several bars throughout the place to get a drink. Unfortunately, they are often extremely busy. Unless you're a hot looking young guy, I suggest either getting drinks at one of the bars by the dance floors or waiting for someone to serve you on the patio. Otherwise, you'll probably have to wait a bit on drinks. The main bars are usually overcrowded. The drinks can get a bit pricey, and I've also noticed that the price sometimes depends on the bartender. Most of the time, I'll have a few drinks at another bar and then go to The Max to dance... it's not a place to sit around and drink beer. The courtyard outside is wonderful, with lots of places to sit. They even have a water fountain with rainbow lights in it. Most of the servers out here are awesome as well. This place is busy on Fridays, and completely full on Saturdays (often there is a line on Saturdays, so get there early). The Max is always packed for events such as Pride and Halloween, so if you're going then, expect to wait outside in line for awhile. The cover is usually $3 on Fridays and $5 on Saturdays. There are also various nights (such as holidays and drag shows), where there is a cover. There is typically no cover on week nights. Also, if you get there before 9:00 PM, you are usually allowed to stay inside and not have to pay cover. Never a dull moment at The Max! read more

The Max - a crowd of people dancing at a nightclub - Dance Clubs Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Overpriced, discriminative, not handicapped accessible, unfriendly, unprofessional, CASH ONLY. Overall very disappointing and distasteful. If you would love to have an awful night then The Max is the club for you. I've been to this bar a few times despite them having a bad reputation because I had never had a bad experience myself. Until last night. My bestfriend is in town from Oregon and was expecting to have a fun night. We were with a group of 9 other women and one disabled gay man. While we were walking up the the door (12:55 am) their seemingly emasculated security told us they close the doors at 1:00 am and then continued to count down from 20 seconds. After rushing our disabled friend to the doors they then told us that they turn their lights on in 20 minutes and it would be $10/person. While we were between the two sets of door they also took the queue line markers inside (bc they close the doors at 1 right). Our group discussed we didn't think it would be worth our time or money for 20 minutes and their staff rudely said "where else are you going to go?" and "Throwback's cover is $20 tonight". So we decided we would rather go there. Upon us leaving we stopped a few people we knew and told them about the situation to which an actual police officer walked over to us and told us we had to leave. We were literally walking away and they continued to follow us. They also told the 3 men we stopped that they would let them in. The time then was 1:04. Why are you letting people in 4 minutes after you have "closed" your doors? Very weird. Being the smart and sexy people that we are we continued on to Throwback where we were met by a very nice bouncer who kindly told us they not only had no cover but that they've never had a $20 cover. Very unprofessional of your staff to not only be rude to a queer disabled person but to also lie and scam your customers. "LGBTQ friendly" but certainly not. Not women friendly. Not queer friendly. Not trans friendly. Really such a shame. Also what's up with the bald 60+ year old men in underwear two sizes too small for them? Is that a hiring requirement? Must be bald, wear too small underwear and qualify for social security. No wonder drinks take so long to make when the staff can't move too fast for fear of throwing a hip out. Bouncers included. Bouncer requirements: no one over height of 5'5", bald, 55+ and must have a piece of food in teeth at all times for dominance. read more

Fun but drinks are overpriced and wayyyyy strong and they stop letting people in at 1pm even though they're still open for another half hour. Everything else closes at 2 and continues to let people in till close. If you're gonna charge a super expensive cover anyway, why stop getting your money at 1pm? read more

Absolutely amazing club, has so much potential but the DG sucks. Music is horrible, nothing but old school music from 90s such a turn off

shut.this.b*txh.down orrrr get better music! I understand that the owner is quite old. But babe it's literally 2022 where is Nicki, Cupcakkee, Megan, Sawweetie, Latto, Dolechii, etc. Like there is better house music out there and when I say these artists I'm not talking about old ass shit. Play their good stuff that's new and a little mix of the old! We love a verse Drinks have gotten so expensive here and they're watered down. I know we're in a Panini but the price of alcohol has not gone up in anyway, so I don't know what you're making up for. You hate your bartenders? You don't want folks to tip or something?? It's ridiculous like the GAYS, GIRLS, and the THEYs come here for a good time and y'all not providing that. The music needs to be improved quite literally. It's crazy how you can come here every weekend, and the playlist is predictable as ever. Only people who really enjoy the regular playlists are people who do not go there regularly, or from out of town. But for your regulars we gonna need you to step it up! Also get more than one ID machine because waiting in line for like 30 minutes is crazy?! Y'all talking about capacity in that big ass building??? Plz. You walk in and the r&b side is paying dust! You could equally improve the music choices on that side too it's just giving lazy babe... ALSO cash bar is DEAD just pay the processing fees please god were suffering. Everyone Carry's cash to a minimum for a reason, let us use r cards. No one is tryna lose at the ATM machine...other than that thank you for creating a space for people to semi enjoy n feel free. Will see if anything gets improved haven't been back in-mawhile cuz of such disparity. Also if you delete or try to BAN my review/attendance you're anti-Black and homophobic. (I'll know y too) read more

The Max is a safe place that allows for anyone that is 21 and over to have a great time. Hailed as 'The Best Gay Bar in the US' it is difficult not to believe that when you visit. The doorman is nice as are the bartenders. If you are LGBT or if you are not, you are going to have a great night. This place is just right for out of towners and locals alike. The dancing is just like any club scene and most folks will leave you alone if you wish them to. The HipHop room jams out old school cuts from the time when rap wasn't all autotuned Hotline bling shit. It is my favorite place in the building. Saturdays is 'Straight Night' if you are concerned at all about it being too gay. It is not going to make you something you don't feel. Just go and have a good time and watch the night turn into morning read more

I had no idea this place existed until the past couple of years. The term 'super-club' is a perfect description of The Max. I was totally overwhelmed and underprepared and thought that maybe I should drop breadcrumbs to help find my way out. Multiple levels, dance floors, bars, laser lights, a FANTASTIC outdoor courtyard, etc all lend themselves to the surreal. Heck, last time I was here we even lost a member of our party. That's how you know it's a good time. I'd recommend letting one of your guy friends get your drinks. As I'm obviously not main clientele, service towards the ladies can be kind of lacking. read more

This place is top of the line. It is so beautiful and clean and an quite an enormous space. I went there today because my flight has been delayed. There were a couple of very friendly local people there and Becca was the bartender. She was beyond friendly and efficient and such a delight to meet. If you have any time in Omaha, whether do you live there or you're traveling through, I totally recommend going to The Max and it Becca is there trust me you will have a magnificent time. I recommend 100%. read more

This was my second time coming to the max and I will keep coming back for more! This place is the top of the top when it comes to clubs. With multiple bars, two dance floors and an amazing atmosphere, you won't be disappointed! The music is up to date, the lights go great with the music and the drinks are great. Will definitely be coming back even though it's a three hour drive read more

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Now let me start off by saying I'm not a clubber, a bar hopper, or a party go-er. That being said The Max is awesome. The drinks are very overpriced and the bartenders (depending which one you get) can be very rude or they'll just downright ignore you. I've only been here once and it was for a Halloween party. There was a costume contest and dancing and just all around good times. I completely enjoyed myself. I know the cover was like $10-20 per person since it was an event, but well worth it. Oh and this is silly to even say but yes you're welcome here: gay, straight, bi, etc doesn't matter. My husband and I got hit on by both sexes and if you don't swing that way I would just suggest saying you're flattered but no thank you. Relax and enjoy the music and I HIGHLY suggest the Halloween dance party they throw every year. read more

Over rated for what a club should be. Managers Anthony and Dylan are running regular customers away as well as new customers also. They don't know the first thing how manage a bar/club. Amazed the owners give em that much lead way without question. I have been a loyal supporter and patron for many years. My partner and I will call Flixx our new home. read more

I love the Max. I spent many a nights here in my early 20s, celebrated my bachelorette party and recently got together with some girlfriends for a fun night out. I hadn't been in over 5 years and was thrilled to see the place is still exceptionally well maintained - 2 dance floors, one playing EDM style music and the other many of your favorite rap hits from over the years. They have bars within each of the dance floors, one on a second level with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the place, a large sunken bar on the main level or you can sit and be waited on in the great patio. Speaking of the patio outside - I hadn't spent much time here in the past, but it is a really beautiful setting with some nice landscaping and you are surrounded by the few taller buildings of downtown Omaha so it is nice to take in the views. A few notes - the bars are cash only and be careful with the glass...honestly, I am not sure why they serve all their drinks in glass, I watched someone drop and shatter their drink on the dance floor no less than 4 times and then an employee in a bright shirt would come by quickly and clean things up. Gay or straight or anywhere in between - the Max always provides a good time, Omaha does not have anything else like it. read more

I was assaulted by one of your employees last night and you guys covered for him. He took a phone that wasn't his and when I finally got him to return it he grabbed me by the throat and pushed me up against the wall. I was holding a plate of food and did not assault him. A bartender said "oh he works here" and when the police arrived you guys would not disclose his identity. That makes you an even bigger piece of shit than him. I'm pursuing charges and this is not over. When I was outside waiting for the cops I had several witnesses apologizing for what they seen happen to me. You kicked out the guy who stood up for me. I'm letting everyone know how crooked you are. Do the right thing! I even asked if you had cameras to validate what happened. Of course you don't. I'm going to fight this. Keep protecting your employee. The truth will come out. I will not stay silent. read more

A very unwelcoming atmosphere. I understand that you'll have to wait to be served at a busy bar, but when you're blatantly ignored and looked past, that's just rude. I easily waited 45 minutes to be served while I watched others come and go before me. I tipped handsomely to one bartender after finally be served and it clearly wasn't appreciated. It's also clear they don't like their jobs and don't care about projecting that out. I recommend Parliament (several locations) for a dance vibe. For drinks, there's a ton of fun little places downtown. Don't waste your time and money here. read more

So at 1AM, Thanksgiving more and after a handful of hours and a few more drinks my friend and her co workers headed to The Max. I'm not a fan of gay bars, but I thought my the heck not? SUPRISE? Probably the most fun I had all night. For Omaha and in comparison to all of the other low-key bars, it's like stepping into another world. To be honest, it stacks up to places I've been to in NYC and LA. Nice bartenders and lots to explore. I'll be back! read more

I have only ever been at The Max on Saturday nights, so I don't have much experience with any of the other events that take place here, but I have also never been disappointed when going. The Max is by far the best club in Omaha, and to be honest probably in all of Nebraska. There are two separate dancefloors (one plays hiphop, while the other is more edm/top40), a patio and designated smoking area out back, a room for pool, and five separate bars altogether. However, when I go to The Max I go there to dance and have fun and they sure as hell serve what I am asking for. But, if you are there to drink it does take a while to get a shot or something because they are understaffed like everyone else has said, and the drinks are also a bit pricey like others have mentioned. Again though, I'm there to dance my head off, so drinks have never been a problem for me. I have also read that the employees are rude, but in my own opinion, I thought the bartenders and doormen are always nice and do a good job at keeping the place lively. read more

This was by far the worst club I've ever seen. They had dirty drug syringes laying around in the bathroom and security was rather rude about it didn't care. This was by far the worst club I've ever been to. If I could give it negative stars I'd give it negative 5. I will never come back. read more

I love the Max. Been going there for years and always have a great time. However, my complaints is the same complaint every person tells me: they never ever change the music. It's the same music as 10 years ago. I've told the owner and told the dj but nothing seems to change. All they need is to train the dj or else have guest dj's. Then people would enjoy it more. While the dj is rocking out to his favorite tune, everyone on the dance floor is checking their phone. All my friends have said the exact same thing. Hopefully they listen before they have to shut their doors. read more

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. read more

The music and atmosphere is fun. However, the drinks are crazy expensive, they only take cash, and a lot of the bartenders have major ego issues along with being aggressive just cause they think they can. read more

The Max is an anomaly. When you say Omaha, people think "beef" and vegetarians think "where am I going to eat?" You don't think (or at least I didn't) "Gay-friendly super night club". The Max is large with several different areas and dance floors, and people are really tolerant of guys like me who have two dance moves: The "white guy dance", which resembles me climbing an invisible ladder and having a seizure half-way up, and the worm. read more

OK people, clearly I'm not from these parts and had no idea what to expect in the town that brought us the worlds richest man and the nation's biggest furniture mart. Thankfully the Max exceeded my expectations. The place is more like a complex than either a bar or club; it seems like they sort of organically expanded and now have this gay-plex that serves all moods and/or clientle. When I went it was sparse, but there were still a hundred or so people...it was just not a big enough place to fill. I can only imagine how much fun it is during Omaha pride.... Oh, wait. :P read more

Best dance club in the Midwest . Love my Nebraska . 2 dance floors with different muck multiple bar to get a drink fast at. Safe and caring security read more

This is a good and only place to go out in Omaha. The nightlife scene being what it is, this is about your only decent option. On Saturdays, expect the place to be mostly full of bachelor and wedding parties (straight) and otherwise hetero crowd. Like most cities in America, online hook up apps have killed the gay bar scene. Too bad... read more