McGonigel's Mucky Duck

I went here last Thursday for Jon Muq concert & a girls night! The food and drinks were very delicious and the staff as well as the talent was very friendly it's an intimate venue with a speakeasy/retro steakhouse vibe. I really enjoyed the little bit of time we got to spend out there. The unfortunate thing is that they double book concerts so one is right after the other so if your artist doesn't have a long set you will be asked to leave the building unless you pay for the table again for the next show. They do let sit outside which brings me to my next gripe. Their outdoor patio leaves much to be desired. The seating is not very comfortable. There is no bar out there so you have to served by wait staff(they were attentive to us) but it can feel like a forgotten area since there is no music, no staff out there and no way to cool yourself in the summers. If there were some fans or nets to keep mosquitoes away it might make being sent to the patio not seem like a punishment. I really wanted to give this place 5 stars because I liked so many things but being forced outside not long after the show really ruined the mood for the night.

This venue would not traditionally be my cup of tea, however, on this particular night I had a craving for chicken or beef pot pie. As you may guess, you can count on one hand how many Houston restaurants serve pot pie (really if you want the exact list, let me know...). After an extensive search (researching more than I'd like to admit), I landed on this spot. Yelp helped me understand the atmosphere before I arrived, and a quick search clarified that it was indeed open mic night. 30 minutes and a drive later, our butts were in eccentrically decorated seats, listening to some original local music artist belt their heart out. I grabbed an Irish old fashioned because "when in Rome", and had my wee three pot pies in a reasonable amount of time (although the waitstaff was spread thin). Although the crust arrived a bit overdone, all three pies (the Shepards pie, the chicken pot pie, and the steak and mushroom pie) were comforting and tasty! The warm, rich flavors of the chicken pot pie were worth every carb, and open mic night was a nice break from our traditional dine. Dark, dank, and delicious would be the three words I'd use to describing this spot. Although it's not my first choice, I'll definitely have to revisit on another night! It's a nice little haven for intimate concerts.

Entertainment and atmosphere was really good!! The WORSE St Patty's Day corned beef ever. Cold dry sandwich meat. No spices or flavor. I looked forward to the dish they served a few years back that was full of juicy flavor and tenderness. Today was hot beer, cold Irish coffee and cold bland food.

Hard to believe this was my first time here. We were invited by friends who had a table to see Hamilton Loomis (www.HamiltonLoomis.com). We were blown away with the quality of sound and music from such a small venue. On Saturdays, they have an early show (7:00pm) and a late show (9:30pm). I know you Yelp youngsters love staying out till all times of the night, or should I say morning but us older folk love getting our partyin done early so we can do what we're supposed to do after 10pm...sleep! I digress. Anyhoo, our friends have literally been following Hamilton Loomis for two or more decades so we knew we were in for a treat. The show did not disappoint. The smallness of the venue gave us an up close and personal concert. The food and waitstaff were also good. We were early because we wanted to eat prior to the show starting vs during the show. Either is acceptable if you go to the early show. The food is exactly what you would expect at an Irish pub. The menu includes a variety of sandwiches, fish & chips, and shepherd pies. I heard the shepherd pies were good but I didn't want anything that heavy. I went with the Mark Portugal sandwich. Ask your server about the ingredients and toppings. It's their best seller (the menu claims) so I gave it a try. It was exactly the type of sandwich I expected from a pub. Since they are an full-fledged pub, the drink menu is wide. Most of the wines are sold by the bottle with a price range from the mid $40's to $350 plus. The spirits are plentiful as is the beer (both bottled and on tap). Both street and private lot parking are available. Both are free. There isn't a valet. Don't leave valuables in your car. This is Houston, people. Have some common sense. Bottom line - Excellent venue for live music. Decent food and a large drink list. The music alone earns this pub a five-star rating. The food and drinks are just an add-on. I hope y'all enjoy the show. Bon appétit, y'all.

The place has potential for a place to have a drink, but I would not recommend going there to eat. The service was lacking. Not sure service is what you can call what they provided us that night actually. Did not matter if I would have liked a second drink, nobody bothered checking on us after they dropped off our food (half of which was dropped off the plate by the server, and not replaced). And no, they were not busy, there were several employees, which was more than enough to manage only four or five other tables. If you are not a regular in the place, I suggest you go to the bar to order.

Great Ambiance. Service was fantastic. We tried the fish and chips during the show and it was delicious. Greta venue for intimate concerts

I have been sleeping on the Mucky Duck for the last four years! This local pub in Kirby was so charming - with an eclectic interior (I loved the stained glass paintings and upholstered chairs). The food, service, and live music (we saw a folk-rock band) were also excellent. The only thing that caught us off guard was that their fountain sodas and other fountain drinks were not refillable, and they didn't inform us of that. So, it was surprising to be charged quite a bit for a mostly ice-filled coke. Despite this, I suspect most people going there will be ordering alcohol, so they shouldn't have this issue.

Great Irish pub. Used to go there all the time in the past. Jimmy LaVave, Kelly Willis, those Robison guys, the Greencards, on and on. Used to be able to check out bands I wasn't familiar with for like $20 a show, and find golden treasures, especially for here in Houston. Went in there recently in the afternoon for a beer and saw Rusty. Went up to tell him how great a place this was. He looked at me with disdain and said "where you been?".Truth is, you can't go there just to check out a band anymore. It costs an arm & leg just to get a table - it's now an overpriced dinner club. I always thought this was our answer to the Austin music scene. For whatever reason, that's gone now.I'll always remember the good times.

This is an excellent small venue to see acoustic music. There is easy, plentiful parking in the adjacent lot and on the street. There is not a bad seat in the house and the acoustics are very good. Restrooms are easily accessible. There is seating at 2, 4, and 6 seat tables, also bar seating, with unobtrusive waitress service during shows. However, everything is quite expensive. They have a full food and drink menu, but it was pricey. We may be back to listen to music, but will eat elsewhere before hand and limit our drinking while we are there.

Went to see a live show here. Great atmosphere and excellent sound inside. The Shepards pie was excellent and the Irish beers were delicious. In fact all the pies were hot and tasted fresh. The staff was fast and friendly. We look forward to visiting here again!