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    Totem Bar

    4.4 (30 reviews)
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    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    TOTEM BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Amanda R.

    Looking for a super dive bar to visit while in Ketchikan? This is it! Popped in as part of our public crawl while in port from our cruise. Bartender was super friendly, and drinks were cheap. They had a $2 special that my husband ordered and I got a local lager. We even had a pigeon friend pop in to check out the popcorn on the floor. If you want a dive bar, this is a great stop

    Antonio R.

    The atmosphere is fantastic. Try the pretzel, it's warm and crunchy with homemade mustard. Shelly, our bartender, was witty and on the money. The beer is cold and delicious.

    Divey but nice. Friendly people at The Totem Bar.
    David S.

    This is not a tourist bar by any means, but as a tourist my wife and I were treated great by the locals when we visited. Divey atmosphere, perfect for Ketchikan. Spicy Bloody Mary's served up by a friendly bartender. Met a local Native American at the bar and she filled us in on the history of the bar, locally owned for 52 years. She even spoke some of her native language for us! Loved this place, don't be nervous trying local places. Give it a try!

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    Jenn N.

    Stop by, meet a local, play your favorite song, and catch a game. The bartender hustles. She was very helpful when I was looking for a Truly but hate the cherry flavor. Popcorn usually magically appears in front of you. They have an awesome Mandalorian pinball machine & a pool table.

    Jen making a kamikaze

    We had a great time with Jen in our cruise stopover. Fun bar with lots of great drinks. Very Alaskan!

    Liz M.

    Had an amazing time here with a few locals. The bartender Kray was very nice and welcoming. Drinks were cheap and we got a Kombucha spiked drink recommended by our bartender. Looks like Rosé but it was very very good w/ a 7% alcohol content. One of the locals bought us tons of pull tabs and my friend and I had the time of our life. If you are ever in Ketchikan and want to spend time with locals this bar is very much worth it. I loved the vibe here better than Arctic Bar.

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    Five stars! Juan was awesome! We had a little time to kill on a cold rainy afternoon before our cruise ship left and we found the Totem bar. I'm sure glad we did. This place was cozy. Juan the bartender offered great local beers at an affordable price. He was very welcoming. Stop in if you want a quick drink with local vibes. We loved Ketchikan and hope to be back again someday. Thanks Juan!

    Paul H.

    Spent a cool December evening at the Totem Bar while on a quick trip to Ketchikan. Had every thing I needed that night; ice cold beer, warm bar stool, and great pool table. Bartender was very friendly and brought our drinks quickly. Highly recommend this spot if staying in Ketchikan.

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    Trina D.

    The Totem bar in Ketchikan was one of the drinking stops we made during our port day. It's a typical dive bar with dark interior and questionable patrons. We wandered in asking for a Duck Fart which is a local Alaskan creation. It's a shot of Bailey's Irish Cream, Kahlua, and Crown Royal layered into a shot. As we were curious, we drank it in Ketchikan, just to say we had tried it. The bartender was friendly and the service was fast. The bar opens at 8 am until 2 am. As it were, we were drinking before noon. Not a bad place to check out for cheap drinks.

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    Friendly staff and clientele, plus good craft beer and an interesting decor. Truly Alaskan!!

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    Excellent service and fun bar with great drinks! Server Mario was awesome and made for a fun visit!

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    7 years ago

    Stopped in during my cruise destination point and was great by the lovely owners. Great prices for the area and top notch service

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    8 years ago

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    7 years ago

    Best local bar. Family owned since 1972. Great atmosphere, great bartender, and generous pours! Great job Totem Bar!

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    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.

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    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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    A cool mural in the back

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