Mucky Duck

I've been a regular at the Mucky Duck for a few years now, as has my girlfriend.  We live around the corner, and for the Inner Sunset you'll be hard pressed to find a bar with more of a neighborhood feel, awesome bar staff (really, they're some of the best in town), and a great selection of beer on tap.  

So why am I giving the place only three stars now?  The latest prices.  Spend a night drinking here and you'll think you've been drinking in the Marina instead of the humble Inner Sunset.  A Stella will set you back $5.50, a Bulliet $8, and a Hendrick's & Tonic or a Buffalo Trace a staggering $10.  Let that sink in for a moment.  A plain old Hendrick's & tonic (and not even a fancy tonic like Fever-Tree), for the same price as any number of expertly crafted high end cocktails at places like Nopa or the Alembic.  Hell, it's actually cheaper to drink at the Alembic now as a Hendrick's or Bulleit is $1 less, and a Buffalo Trace is $2 cheaper.  

It's not that I can't afford it of course, but it's just a bit insulting given the bar and the neighborhood.  So while my girlfriend and I still come here often, any time we're meeting friends we end up going elsewhere because no one else wants to pay these prices in the Inner Sunset, and I can't say I really blame them.  I'm hoping things change for the better because lately it seems like more and more of the regulars are complaining about these prices when I hang out here.

OK bar except for the bartenders.  Apparently having seasonal allergies means you get your drink orders denied.  Bartender with the glasses was a complete bitch.

All I have to say is this is our bar. This is the place I go after work, in my free time, and anytime I want to play pool. It's your classic dive without the creepy old men trying to hit on you. I feel comfortable here and always end up staying until last call.