There's a number of reasons to visit this unique bar in Ketchikan. Its history comes from the…read morefamily that owns it. You can read about that history on their website. They have a big collection of old ship and shipwreck photos decorating the walls. I also saw what looked like an antique painting of gamblers in the Gold Rush period, as well as some old historical memorabilia. It was like walking into a different time period with all the décor and wood paneling. We had a choice of a beer or a cocktail. We chose the Sourdough Mule. Apparently, tequila and ginger pair well together. It was good, but I liked the Bear Skat shot the best. Who knew that Blueberry Vodka would make such a big difference in the flavor? My husband really liked the Butt Hole shot. I didn't get to try it, but he said it was pretty good. We didn't get to stay long. It was our last pub crawl stop. By that point, we were all a little buzzed before heading back to Ward Cove. Thankfully our tour operator was our designated driver. It was a great time spent in Downtown Ketchikan!

We stopped in off our cruise for some shopping power drinks to have a beer and duck fart. Service…read morewas spectacular and Sherlin was so friendly and fun !! No food but a great assortment of jerky and chips ! Totally be back when in Ketchikan a super fun bar !!

Total di e are but very glad we stepped in! Locals made you feel welcome a d drinks were cold…read more Guess the go to local favorite is the "Duck fart"? Didnt have one but cool spot if you are thirsty and in Juneau

The Totem Bar embodies Ketchikan…read more Nothing fancy, just strong drinks, great bartenders, and a friendly crowd. You will find locals here, bring money for the jukebox, grab a pool cue, and soak in the history. Cheers, I dropped in here while on vacation.

First bar I stepped in this past February I enjoyed so much I laughed had a good ol time although I…read moredidn't stay long I did enjoy watching the pool tournament and seeing everyone getting alone having a great time. Good music good drinks good vibes!!

Convenient location right next to cruise port. Very friendly people. Attentive staff and nice!!!…read moreBar vibes and moody inside. There's a deck overlooking boardwalk and where the ships park. Actually saw a whale feeding from the deck. Beers were good. Cocktails were medicinal in taste. Would not recommend those. Terrific slogan and they sell shirts, hats, glasses, etc. We had a couple of people grab shirts. Great statue for their mascot as well. Just a super friendly place that has good beer!

9/9/2025 - I visited the old & traditional American bar and met a couple in the bar. Patrick…read moreinvited me to sit next to him and volunteerily offered to buy me a craft beer named IPA twist creek, this is a 5 star IPA beer with the right cold temperature I can't find on the cruise ship. I just love Aladka people ... The store is clean and just located across the street of the Berth 4 at t HH e port of Ketchikan, Alaska .

if you are traveling on ship, this is the most convenient place to get alcohol. Don't make sure you…read morehave cash or card

Great nights were had here my first work season in Ketchikan, no other spot in southeast comes…read moreclose. Nice beer selection, strong drinks, delicious grub and epic views. Made my time as a guide at Herring cove levels better. Tip your bartender and let's keep this true Alaskan gem going strong *You'll want to take a cab out, no buses or tour operators stop here. (It's a long, rainy walk to town)

You would never know this bar was here unless you got down by the water. It's in such a beautiful…read morelocation down a hill. Someone told us there was a bear under the bridge here yesterday. You can smell the grilled food out to the water. It makes you hungry. We had a really tasty grilled hot dog and and fries and it was delicious. Alaska people are all friendly and welcoming and this is definitely a great walking area and very rustic cool bar. It's very unique.our grandson loved it.

Super fun bar with local vibes located right off of the cruise terminal. Lots of indoor and outdoor…read moreseating. The owner Carlos is a riot! Super fun. He sets the tone here. Drinks and cocktails were good. Truly a bar vibe. Super friendly and just down to earth people. Worth a visit!!!

We both agreed that The Asylum was our favorite of the 3 pubs that we visited in Ketchikan during…read morethe pub crawl. It's well known for their specialty Duck Fart shots, but it's really the owners that make it so special. We were greeted warmly by Carlos. He made this visit so much fun. Honestly, I would have loved to stay longer to sample some of the local beers. They have many craft beers on tap. I just couldn't pass up the Booty Juice cocktail. It's strong & unique. I think he said it was a local huckleberry vodka, but I could be wrong. The best part was the Duck Fart shot. Don't go by the recipe because he actually makes it a little different. I won't spoil it for you. Not all Duck Farts are created equal. Haha! My husband won a t-shirt with the pub logo. Yes, our group played a trivia game. The owner admittedly has no filter. That's really what made the whole experience such a blast. Unfortunately, it was our first stop so we had to move on. I'd definitely revisit this one again in the future.

Have you had a Duck Fart?…read more Really what brought us in was this sign that asked us to try one. So, we went in asked the bartender who was awesome to explain it as she made it and it was a tasty little concoction of crown, Jameson, and Kahlua. I thought it to be so good, that I ordered one for Liz. I also tried their imperial stout which was pretty good too. The bar looked roomie, it was empty during midday though, but it appeared to have potential for live music and lively gatherings come sundown. If you have time and are thirsty, check it out.

We stopped in to sit and get a drink while in town. The service was just great and we were pleased…read moreto feel like locals here instead of feeling like tourists. We also loved the decor, especially all the photos in the area. If I was a local, this would have been my local bar. It's worth checking out for sure.

This was on my list because I knew the line for the Fire Department vending machine (T-shirts)…read morewould be long and I read this was an alternate for finding those t-shirts and I knew of a Ketchikan local who authored children's books and cookbooks were also on sale there. I was also hoping for a tasting flight, because if you have been to my house, you know I have an extensive bar and most of my bottles are from small batch distilleries. No flights- so we had morning cocktails! It's vacation, no judging~ I had a very strong old fashioned, John enjoyed his gin cocktail and he also tried their on tap root beer! Loved the atmosphere! And yes, I bought LaDonna's book for my grandbabies!

We are in Alaska and wanted to do something we had never done. This was a fun experience for our…read morefamily. They explain the history and how the distilling works. You can make your own blend and flavor it and make it the color you want. It's actually quite interesting. They also gave a nice gift shop and non alcoholic drinks. We had two bottles made to bring home. PS you have great employees who make it fun.