The Silky (sorry for the "red" photo, beer advertisement over our table)
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a bar with a chandelier
a crowd of people sitting at tables outside
Silky's goats
Goat
If you give these babies some saltine crackers, they will be your BFFs.
a goat standing on a ledge
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O'sullivan's Famous Diver
Pink Cadillac
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The Goats!
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Abisai
Mar 4, 2025
They have nice ambience and have music to vibe there. The bartender was nice the day I went. The food was pretty good and the drinks were good too. I brought the BBQ pork nachos and fried oysters. I would return just for the food alone.
Read MoreBrenna P.
Aug 31, 2024
A group of us came in here on a Wednesday afternoon solely because of the goats. The food and the drinks are of average price for the area. Neither are anything to get too excited about. Irish bars aren't really known for their BBQ, but Silky's has it (my friends were not impressed).There is vegetarian option (veggie burger) which serves as the only veggie option besides sides and appetizers. It was truly just acceptable. The fries are decent. What actually makes this place memorable is the live music, and of course, the goats! These two lazy goats live in their little tower and amble down at will to graze and sun. They truly live a life of leisure. I think it was worth visiting here just to the rotund one waddle down the ramp.
Read MoreBill T.
Sep 29, 2023
Came here for a conference event so we had some drink tickets as well as catered food. The food was decent...pulled chicken bbq was actually quite good but the options were limited; no complaints from me because I wasn't paying! Bartenders were friendly and even though the place was pretty crowded, they really hustled. There was live music inside and outside. The piano player inside was really good but the guy on the keyboards outside was amazing. I really enjoyed listening to both of them, although I would have preferred if they weren't so deafeningly loud. The event was a networking event so it's kind of hard to network when you have to have someone scream directly into your ear to hear them. Not for nothing, but Covid is still a thing so being covered in the spit of dozens of strangers as they shout directly into my ear isn't tops on my list of activities for 2023. Other than that, it was a fun evening. For live music and beer in plastic cups, this is the place to be!
Read MorePaula C.
Aug 28, 2023
I was so excited to try out this pub! The fact that this place is located on Beale street, was a huge disappointment. After reading reviews we decided it wasn't the place to eat and in all honesty I was there for the goats and my daughter was there for the drinks. We were greeted at the door and said we'd be outside with the goats. There were only two goats and the service was nonexistent. It smelt inside of stale beer hence going on the patio in the heat. The place really needed to be scrubbed from top to bottom. After waiting over 20 minutes we decided to venture elsewhere. Not sure if it was the day and time we went but it certainly wasn't a highlight.
Read MoreZekeyahi S.
Aug 24, 2024
While the doorman at Silky O'Sullivan's was exceptional, greeting us warmly and even seating us, the rest of our experience was unfortunately... underwhelming. After being seated for more than five minutes, no waitress acknowledged our presence. This lack of attention was disappointing, especially since the doorman spoke highly of establishment. Ultimately, we left and found another restaurant. The lack of service from the waitstaff overshadowed any positive aspects of this visit.
Read MoreLisa S.
Dec 16, 2024
Ok so hold on to your shamrock. This Irish pub doesn't have Irish food! But that's totally ok! They have Irish beer! We ordered the barbecue plate that had all the meats- totally surprised! It was delicious! You can add sauce if you want, but the meat can hold its own. Big plus! Baked beans were sweet and the slaw was a winner, and I'm not the biggest fan of slaw. Service spot on and live music to boot. Fun place to be. Want to visit again!
Read MoreRandy S.
Dec 16, 2024
Absolutely blown away. Very non-traditional Irish pub, but hey...it's Memphis. In a former brothel and hotel sits this gem of excitement, shamrocks, and surprises. We had the barbecue sampler plate...duh...and it was melt in yo mouth good. Brisket, pulled pork, chicken and ribs are done to perfection. The baked beans were cooked with actual bourbon and the slaw was a vinegary sweet apple pile of goodness. The beverage of choice was Guinness in a tall glass. The wait staff did not disappoint and we were well acknowledged and taken care of. The ambiance or vibe of the place was mellow rhythm and blues with just a touch of rock-n-roll thrown in for good measure. Live musician killing it with the blues and a little Elvis. So come here shake a leg, and enjoy some great food on Beale.
Read MoreKam K.
Aug 27, 2024
A rustic old place with charm. Service however was not the best or the friendliest. Beer was warm which was very dissapointing. Food was not bad.Too expensive and bad service for a 2nd visit.
Read MoreJonathan R.
Dec 9, 2022
I have fond memories of Silkys, great dive bar that offers live entertainment such as dueling pianos, bands, etcDrinks are inexpensive and they don't charge a cover.Service is fine and the location offers indoor and outdoor dining areas.
Read MoreKristie L.
Feb 16, 2025
It was very interesting to see two live goats in the courtyard. The service was good. It's a bar atmosphere.
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