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    The Asylum

    4.6 (142 reviews)
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    Open 8:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Andie G.

    If you're looking for a wild and quirky stop in Ketchikan, The Asylum is it! We wandered in while exploring on a cruise stop, and let's just say we might've left a little 'mad' for this place! The drinks are fun, the snacks hit the spot, and the whole place has this wonderfully offbeat vibe that's perfect for escaping reality (or joining the 'asylum' crew, your choice!). The decor and atmosphere make you feel like you've entered a fun, slightly unhinged escape in the best way. Highly recommend for anyone who loves a good laugh, great drinks, and a one-of-a-kind experience!

    Rob P.

    The Asylum is an awesome way to embed yourself in the landscape while enjoying a cold one. Or two. Or more. The back area of the building is carved into the side of the mountain. When the weather is nice, sit outside and stay a while. There's a lot more room here than it first appears from the outside. Drink prices are reasonable. Besides a full bar, they have a nice compliment of beers, including Alaskan beers (of course). As much as it hits all the notes of a bar, what sets it apart is the personality of the staff, particularly the owner. The man never stopped moving, setting up chairs, filling drinks, replacing souvenir shirts for my pain in the ass family who couldn't make up their mind about the design and size. And yet, he kept a sense of humor throughout. Everyone else was cheerful with a lot of "no problem" and "thank you honey". I wish we had more time here, but this will definitely be a place to stop through town.

    Super fun bar to stop in and grab a beer. Sat at the bar and enjoyed talking with the bar tender and others while I waited on food. Ordered fried halibut and fries and AMAZING. I didn't expect to get the best fish on my trip from here but I did.

    Outside view from dock
    Carl R.

    Beers are really cheap! Get a premium beer for the same price as a cheap beer. Great place to get a beer and recommended. Unfortunately, there is no food. However, you can go next door and order a burger and bring it to the bar. The bartender even has a menu for the burger stand next door. There are 2 levels of seating, and also a patio. It's also not too far from the cruise ships.

    fish and chips - the best ever!!!
    Ariana L.

    this hidden gem is frickin AWESOME. if you're not looking for it, you might miss it, so I'd def google maps it out. the beer prices are unbelievable--$3.50 for a heavy pour--and there are so many beers on draft to choose from! the vibe is extremely casual - the owner (?) treats you like family. I love the sassy decor thrown around everywhere. The halibut and chips were the best fish and chips I've ever had and I truly don't know when I'll stop thinking about them. Unfortunately I live in literally the opposite end of the country but I'm considering making the trek back to Alaska just for this!!!

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    Naomi K.

    This was the perfect place to watch football when our cruise ship had a stop. Lots of TVs and heavy pours. Carlos made it fun. He wasn't serving food that Sundaybut we could bring food in or have it delivered. Be prepared for him to scream at the Bills whether winning or losing. lol. We would definitely go back if ever in the area again.

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    Carlos G.

    Definitely a great little bar literally across the street from the cruise docks...outside of our 3 hour kayak excursion we spent the entire day here... Carlos the owner was a great host and personally took care of us ...He's a huge Buffalo Bills fan like my buddy so they became buddies pretty quick ..even exchanged shirts..lol.. we sat outside on the patio...the weather was perfect and we could see our ship so no worries as to getting back on time...we look forward to getting back to Ketchikan for a land trip and hitting the Asylum again! Thanks Carlos

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    $3.50 drafts? What's not to love! Tell the owner you're a Fighting Irish fan and you get a free beer...tomorrow.

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    Awesome little dive bar next to the port. Owner was very friendly and even gave us a free shot. Great merchandise too.

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    Bar service is amazing. Carlos is an awesome bartender. Amenities are solid. Food is available next door and can brought over.

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    Stopped in this very local place. Greeted with a friendly smile and good conversations. Best prices by far we found in town.

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    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 !!

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    Inside of bar

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    A cool mural in the back

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    The Bear Scat with Anchorage Distillery's blueberry vodka. Yum!

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