Post #32191 by tikivixen on Wed, Apr 30, 2003 3:55 PM

Indeed, the Mallard's Tiki Patio is well-worth a visit. Very nicely done Tiki decor! Moreover, the rest of the bar itself is extremely old and very cool. (Albany in general has several of the Bay Area's best, unrestored/unremodeled vintage bars...)

Best of all, the Mallard features at least one truly classy bartender, the inimitable Robin, who absolutely knows how to make superb vintage/tropical drinks. (And, I might add, looks like she walked straight out of a 40's movie.)

She told us that, from time to time, she likes to feature "forgotten" drinks and talk ignorant customers into trying them. Apparently Suffering Bastards were a hit!