Dawn H.
Yelp
The Mucky Duck Bar (say that 10 times fast!) used to be Zen like 5 years. Not much has changed. Pretty much the same décor (a little tweaking here and there) and, being that it's located in Addison Circle, it wasn't surprising to see some family faces from over a decade before. It's just that way in this area for whatever reason...umerm.
Decent 80s jams play throughout. Think soft metal. Rock out with your c&^k out! Smoking is permitted on the back patio and they have space heaters out during cooler weather. The patrons are pretty chill during the week, but can get a bit rowdy on the weekends. Live DJ on Fri & Sat from 10-close. I guess I'm just getting too old for the "scene" - but wait, those "same" peeps have gotten old too. To each their own!
One plus for me is they have a bright shiny new hi-def "crack box" (aka Mega Touch Game Machine) at the end of the bar - love me some trivia (takes cash or credit; live trivia on Wednesdays). Mucky obviously resets the machine every night, so you get loads of bonus rounds. Score!
And, even on a busy night (which are most nights), getting a drink isn't too tricky. The bartenders are attentive enough. Just have to get their attention with wave of hand and not a boob shot like in the old days. ;) My husband was so glad he didn't have to show off his mobs to the female tender - and she was probably even more thrilled (without knowing it). Lol.
Good happy hour hang: Friday HH goes all the way from 3-8pm on Fridays; and they also have weekend HHs: Sat from 3-8, and $3 draughts, wells, and other select shots (e.g., Fireball) all 3 bucks a pop on Sundays! Mucky Duck's has a pretty decent selection of beers (draught, bottle, and even can).
Note: The lady's room is N.A.S.T.Y. - so try not to "break the seal." Ew, gross, just so gross. Decent place to catch a cheap drink, but no way I would eat food here. Sorry, thank you.