Maxwell Park takes its name from a wooden jungle gym in 1980s Detroit, where founder and sommelier Brent Kroll spent his childhood. That personal touch sits behind a 9th Street wine bar built around an extensive, frequently changing wine list, paired with a food menu meant to complement it.
The room draws both serious collectors and newcomers, with a reputation for staff who walk guests through the list without attitude. Beyond the bar itself, Maxwell Park runs a monthly wine club curated by Kroll, along with wine classes and private tastings that extend the education past a single visit.
Brent Kroll was named a 2026 James Beard Foundation finalist for Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service.
The room draws both serious collectors and newcomers, with a reputation for staff who walk guests through the list without attitude. Beyond the bar itself, Maxwell Park runs a monthly wine club curated by Kroll, along with wine classes and private tastings that extend the education past a single visit.
Brent Kroll was named a 2026 James Beard Foundation finalist for Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service.