Duck Inn Pub — Restaurant in Barnstable

my best friend and I went on vacation last May .. since we hadn't been to Cape cod for so long we asked around where to go to get a drink and have fun even in the off-season before memorial Day, and we were told to go to the Duck Inn and Embargo we hadn't been out to get drinks even in Boston where we live so we were a little shy. I think the locals don't care for scattered tourists that come before the season because nobody really talks to us, although the stuff on the walls is awesome and that's why I gave it more stars!!! the pool tables and arcade games are awesome. I realize that locals that live there year-round don't want to talk to anyone but pretty girls or cute guys but maybe more of an effort on the part of the owners and bartenders to just asked how we're doing or whatever. the guy that checks the IDS and a few other patrons and management were yelling and the guy checking the IDS appeared to be drunk. I only say that because I don't want them slapped with some big fine. definitely a local spot but if you're gorgeous go there you'll...

We were here in the early afternoon and the bartender Cody was awesome but the evening crew was irritating and rude and I will never return here again even with a 40 dollar tip. Maybe it's because of my NYC accent but it doesn't really matter anymore, I won't spend my hard earned money here and will go back to Plymouth where they were happy to serve me. I never felt so unwelcomed as I did here in the pm. We had two more nights here and our friends agreed with us to go somewhere else, which was plentiful. Loved this town but...

This is what constitutes a “dive bar” on Cape Cod. It holds up and the decorations are interesting, especially the decoupaged vintage photos. Definitely not the quintessential dive bar one would look for, but this place holds their own in a tourist area where nothing is really impressive. It’s obviously a hangout for locals and open late with karaoke that attracts a young annoying crowd. As overpriced as all of Cape Cod and comfortable enough, but for sure catering to...