"There are pretty much five bars split across two floors at Maggie Mae’s, one of the biggest establishments on Dirty Sixth. Despite that, you’ll always find a crowd here on Friday and Saturday nights. While some of the other spots on this list provide better departures from the madness, Maggie Mae’s is where you come when you want to lean in and experience it firsthand, in a setting that’s less claustrophobic than some of the block’s other bars. Post up on the second-story balcony and watch the street action below. " - nicolai mccrary