Max's Tavern 10/10

History:
Max's is located on 550 E 13th Ave, Eugene, OR across from High Priestess piercing by the UofO campus. It's the "oldest bar in town" according to legend, and possibly the inspiration of The Simpsons' character Moe. I have know it since I remodeled the bathrooms there about 6 years ago. The addition of the outdoor smoking area a couple years back made this place a favorite of ours.

Phone-(541) 349-8986
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1. Location 9/10
This place is right on thirteenth street connected to the building that is Little's Market. There is parking behind the building and across the street out front. It isn't too far from the downtown hub of bars and is walking distance from the UofO campus. I give it a 9 because it's just slightly too far from downtown. And during the school year is packed with rowdy students.

2. Staff 10/10
The staff here is very friendly and knowledgeable. The owner runs a trivia night on Tuesdays with some fun prizes. I won some Miller pilsner glasses the other night with the help of two of the bartenders on my team. Quite often you will find the staff having a drink with the customers out back after their shift. I haven't had any of their mixed drinks yet as they just recently started serving liquor.

3. Atmosphere 10/10
They run a tavern here and they run it well. It is truly a hole in the wall place, but it has a hometown hangout feel to it. The setup inside can get a little cramped when school is in with all the students being so close. I really enjoy the back porch where they have heaters and covered spots to sit. Popcorn is served free with the butter and salt flowing freely, it's good to be young and not have high blood pressure yet, and peanuts on Fridays. They also occasionally have live music which is always loud and always a good time. So if your looking for a great place to grab a beer come here!

4. Food
I'm gonna leave this blank for now as they just started making food, you used to have to order it delivered there, and I'll let you know.

5. Beverage 9/10
As I said earlier they just started serving liquor and I have yet to try any of their drinks. But be sure to order a Blue Porpoise, you'll see. The selection of beers here is excellent with many local beers. For the college frat boy in you they serve massive mugs of PBR, and if your Irish they got you covered with Guinness on tap.

6. Overall Experience 10/10
When I just feel like a drink or maybe just to hangout and talk with friends in a casual setting this place is really nice. I really suggest you go on a trivia night and bring your friends to help out. If you come alone maybe the bar staff will help out! I make this a regular stop almost every Sunday night so maybe I'll see you there!