Dockside Social waterfront entertainment venue
Summary
Neighbors across the waterway worried live entertainment until 2 a.m. will carry bass into their homes, but the applicant pledged closed garage doors, no outdoor amplified sound, patio closure by 9-10 p.m., and direct contact info for neighbors.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
The Highland Park/Colonial Place area gains a renovated restaurant and entertainment venue.
Nearby residents across the waterway may still hear indoor entertainment until 2 a.m.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting — October 8, 2026
A new operator for the former Max Barge space proposes a restaurant with live entertainment, agreeing to close outdoor dining by 9-10 PM and keep garage doors closed. The Highland Park Civic League supports it, but a neighbor across the water plans to speak against it over past noise.
Planning Commission - Public Hearing — October 8, 2026
Neighbors across the waterway worried live entertainment until 2 a.m. will carry bass into their homes, but the applicant pledged closed garage doors, no outdoor amplified sound, patio closure by 9-10 p.m., and direct contact info for neighbors.
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