McGonigel's Mucky Duck

Top choice in Houston


Acoustic, Irish, folk and country performers play nightly in pubby surrounds. Concert prices vary but Mondays (open-mike) and Wednesdays (Irish folk) are free. It's a great space with a classy supper-club look, and nicely prepared pub food.


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