Silky's is one of those places that you HAVE to visit whenever your in town. Every time I've gone to Memphis, I find myself wandering down Beale St. - and ultimately here. I've never had any food here, but the drinks are cheap and potent! I did try the Diver Bucket, not my cup of tea (tasted like red cough syrup) but it was a fun experience for our large group to order and try it. The dueling pianos are fantastic and provide endless late night entertainment options. The space is sprawling, and the bar leads into a very unique open air garden with lights, music and additional seating. (Be sure to find the goats!) read more

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Silky's IS Beale Street, so you'd better come and visit if you want to experience Memphis! It's right in the heart of Beale, and has the best patio around. It's large and spacious, and has goats for goodness sake! I'll admit that I've never been here for food; if I'm in Memphis I'm getting some amazing ribs, but from glancing at the menu, it looks like regular bar food. However, I can speak about drinks. The Diver Bucket is a MUST. However, please share it with someone, you really really should. It's literally a bucket of a bit of everything alcohol wise, and it's somehow delicious. They also give you a giant stack of long straws so there's no excuse why you can't share with someone else! They have a live band on the weekends and when I was there on Thursday night, they had a female singer inside performing who sounded amazing. You've got to take a trip to Silky's and experience the wonder of the diver bucket. You won't be sorry (unless you drink a whole one by yourself)! read more

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While in town for a friend's birthday we naturally bar hopped down Beale Street, beginning our night at Silky O'Sullivan's. We were there pretty early but it appeared we weren't the only ones kicking things off there because the place was PACKED. Average age group: college kids. But don't let that throw you off, everyone was totally well behaved and we didn't see any "typical" drunk college kid behavior. After securing a table (we had a decent sized group) near the back we ordered up a round of drinks and listened to the dueling pianos (they were doing a decent job. They get an A for effort but the crowd just wasn't feeling dueling pianos, it seemed). I ordered one of their buckets (how could you not!) and we all gave it our best shot at taking it down... no luck, that thing is HUGE! And we had like eight people on that thing (casually sipping, complementing our other drinks). The main room, with the pianos, is long and semi-narrow with the bar along one whole wall. There are booths and tables and high tops to suit your fancy and there is even a few outdoor areas for nice weather. Overall, we had a good time starting our night here. read more

Service wasn't great - our server acted like she would rather be serving anyone else. We had to ask the food runner to refill our drinks. And when the server came back to ask about it - she acted like it was a huge inconvenience. My husband ordered the bbq platter. The brisket was full of fat & mushy. The ribs were all white like they were boiled. The coleslaw was warm, and the beans tasted like they were out of a can. He said he wouldn't feed any of it to our dogs. The manager did take it off our ticket, but we likely won't be back! read more

Great place to get a drink and sit outside to listen to good music. Friendly atmosphere--didn't eat but live music was pretty awesome! Worth a stop! read more

It's on Beale St, so, like everyplace else on that disgusting street, it's grimy....but server was nice and gumbo was solid, I have to be here for work without a car and it's walking distance to my hotel, so I'll probably be back.... read more

We had a great time at Silkys. The dueling pianos were great but $5 for a request. Whatever. We had fun. You can purchase this giant bucket of adult beverages that you can keep. However, when we asked for a clean one to take home they refused. The outside patio with the goats is a super nice touch! This place is definitely a must stop. read more

Good God! I patrolled Beale Street as a Memphis Police Officer over 20 years ago, and Silkys was an anchor of the nightlife. A great place to enjoy Beale Street , safer than most ! read more

We were there two nights late last week and had a fabulous time listening to the incredibly gifted Adam Quinn and Craig Schuster. This was a highlight of our trip to Nashville. read more

This is my favorite place in Memphis! I sat out on the patio and listened to live music. I ordered the Diver and it's delicious. It comes in a gallon bucket, so I only recommend you order it if you're with some friends to help! It's a great atmosphere and a must place to stop for a drink if you're on Beale Street. read more

Damn good drinks, cold beer food is solid and worth the tastebuds. Good spot to chill read more

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Phenomenal place! I really enjoyed coming here and can not wait to return on my nest trip to Memphis

Just great! Stopped in with my wife and two teenagers for lunch and we had an excellent experience. Nothing too flashy, or out of this world, but a great experience nonetheless. Lacie, our server was perfect and the food was outstanding. The owner also stopped over and gave us some great advice on some spots to check out to save some money in town (You'll have to ask her for those secrets!). Overall just a cool place with a fun atmosphere and great people. Well worth it if you're looking for a bite and a few drinks! read more

What a welcoming environment! We had amazing drinks, great music by buddy Albert, the service was onpoint and the oysters were *chefs kiss* read more

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Heard great reports about this place. Decided to drop in for a drink and some good music. Wait staff was attentive and the music was great! Low rating due to the flea bites we received. We sat next to the Irish diving goats. An hour later we were bit to pieces, scratching madly. I left very uncomfortable. Now I just feel sorry for they goats. read more

Don't order the shrimp. $13 for 6 tiny pieces of shrimp that were over fried. Alcohol is decent but food is average read more

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Barbra blues is disgusting. I wish she had the talent that would back up that ego of hers it was cringing to listen to her tonight. I would highly Recommend picking a different piano bar where this woman is not singing because it's absolute trash. A shitty attempt at karaoke completely unppeased with her garnished performance. Fire her!!!!!!!! is the best she has to offer and she should be fired immediately. read more

I was on Beale street last night no decided to step into Silky O'Sullivans given the history of this bar/restaurant. This would fit into the category of "dive" based on the overall decor. Sat at the bar and ordered the sampler to get a taste of the BBQ offering. I have to be honest, I am partial to KC BBQ but I understand the regional differences. I would give the beans and slaw a "c" due to the limited flavor. Pulled pork "c", brisket B for the nice flavor and the ribs a B for the rub and the meat was just right in that it didn't fall off the bone but needed the slightest bite to enjoy. Staff didn't engage and my bartender interacted with his phone more than me. The entertainment was great and I would certainly return for the music. read more

They say get the hurricane but DON'T it tastes like pure syrup! Gross! The atmosphere is good and it's fun to watch the dueling pianos. They also have a large Patio area with goats. read more

Great atmosphere. Servers are happy to serve you. Good drinks. Music is great. Sit inside to hear pianos. Outside is nice vibe but can't see/ hear live music. read more

The vibe is so right and the live music makes it even better. The hurricane was really good and will definitely get you a little tipsy. The veggie burger was okay. Many places are just starting to implement plant-base options on their menu; the burger tasted a little "box". Meaning it was cooked straight out the box with no seasonings. read more

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I came in hoping I will be able to enjoy some actual Irish food. It was really disappointing finding out they literally only have 1, ONLY 1 actual Irish dish. They don't have a classic bangers and mash or Shepard's pie. They only have a corned beef sandwich. It tastes alright, but it has a little too much horseradish mustard. The potato chips were made sort of fresh, but they were cold. Tasted like they sat for hours and not even in a warmer. Walking in, it seems like this place has the same decor for decades and hasn't been deep cleaned for a while. I guess they have famous drinks, but I didn't have one because I don't like to drink sugar drinks so I can't comment on it. They have some cool and interesting goats in the back patio. I probably won't eat there again. Maybe get a drink with friends but that's about it. read more

So I'm on Beale street all the time; most nights due to my boyfriend playing in a band at One of the other restaurants . I like to change up on what I eat from time to time. Well I decided to go to Silky's . I was pleasantly surprised because nobody could tell me if the food was good or not. I didn't want the food of where I was so I decided to go ahead and go. When I arrived I was greeted at the door and wrote my name and number down on a list and sanitized. Since my order was a to go order , I was directed to a nearby seat. Since I was already looking at the menu online before I got there, I told the waitress, who was quite prompt, that I didn't need a menu and knew what I wanted. Although my order was a to go order, they still waited on me like I was a standard dine in customer. I spoke to the waitress, and possibly the owner and a manager. They all came to check on me. That was nice. Anyways, I got my good after maybe 15 minutes. I tipped and I left... and guess what .. I went back the next day lol . The food is good. It is very reasonably priced . More so than the other places for sure and the food is good . Did I say that already? Lol. Please give them a visit. No pics for this one guys . read more

Memphians love this place...especially college students and the early twenties crowd (even though Memphians as a whole typically shy away from Beale). If I'm going to day drink, this is one of my favorite spots, especially downtown. The patio is perfect on a nice day and I love listening to their bands. There is also dancing (the old fashioned kind, ya know, slow dancing and swing) if that is your sort of thing...just not mine. Oh, and yes, those are beer drinking goats next to you. I really enjoy the dueling pianos inside, but I think they don't start until 4 or so. And I've never been disappointed with their food. I feel like everything here is overpriced but I have to take in consideration that there is live entertainment...and well, it is tourist central. read more

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Was excited to see the beer drinking goats but disappointed that they are barricaded away from guests. Assuming this is due to COVID. Looks like they could also use some upgrades in their living quarters. If you are going to have a tourist hook it should be well maintained. read more

Was walking Beale Street & since not many bars were open yet, we stopped here. The hostess outside taking temps & personal info was fairly nice. Once inside, the guy who sat us was awful & rude/short. The male bartender apparently didn't want to work this afternoon or wasnt too happy about serving us, I couldn't tell. He got smart with my husband about a drink on the menu..... we then just ordered something easy that we figured he couldn't mess up. He then disappeared & we ended with a female bartender who was nicer & made the same drinks better & didn't mind answering questions! Next time we're in Memphis we won't be visiting here. read more

Date: May 4, 2012 Location: Silky O'Sullivans, The Heart of Beale Street Case Number: 1234 Time: 12:34 pm The Poison: "The Bucket" Offender: Neidrach Victim: Hudson Witnesses: The full population of Earth Details: It was a very hot afternoon in early May 2012. My best friend from college had come into town for the Beale Street Music Festival. Neidrach and I had partied harder than any other duo at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, and that's saying something because UT is the biggest, baddest party school in the country. From 2001 through 2005, we ripped that city to shreds, and the only entity strong enough to deter our ravenous quest was graduation. So, seven years later, we resurrected from the ashes of adulthood, girlfriends and jobs to take on Memphis in May. On the previous night, we partied at the Peabody Hotel's Thursday Rooftop Party, and we met a few girls. Like me, they had grown up in Memphis, and they knew the lay of the land. As we were talking, one of them suggested that Neidrach try "The Bucket" from Silky O'Sullivans. Neidrach: "What's "The Bucket"?" Me: "You're not ready for that yet. You can't attempt "The Bucket" if you're buzzed already. You will not remember anything about Music Fest, this weekend, or where you live. "The Bucket" is the reason there are so many homeless people around Memphis; they try "The Bucket", and they forgot how to work." Hot Girl: "Oh, that's not true. Stop trying to scare him. It taste just like cotton candy." Me: "It taste like cotton candy, but it stings like Ali. Let's do this: Let's do lunch tomorrow. I've got a meeting around 9, but after that we're free for the weekend." My plan worked. I talked Neidrach off the ledge for that night, but the next day, I was unsuccessful. At 12 PM, we made our way to Silky O's, where we met the girls for lunch. I get up, and run to wash my hands, and when I returned to our table, Neidrach had ordered 3 Buckets: one for me, one for him, and one for the girls to share. Me: "Ummmmm.... This is too much. We should've split one like the girls." Neidrach: "How dare you? You are not the same guy that lifted that keg over his head to impress some girl at that Tri Delta party in '03. What happen to Maximus Primus that partied for 10 days straight leading up to homecoming 2004? Are you weak? You know what? Give that thing to me. I'll drink mine and yours both, do shots, and I'll still be able to go 'til 7 in the morning." And so, the challenge had been laid before me. He had succeeded in striking a nerve. It was the greatest half time speech I'd ever heard. As a competitor, I could not sit back and let him challenge me in my city. Not in Memphis. Me: "Whoever finishes the first bucket last has to take a shot of tequila." Neidrach: "Two words: Let's go!" And so we drank. I beat him finishing the first Bucket. He beat me finishing the second. The girls decided to leave as the 16 year old boys came out of us. The battle raged into a third Bucket each, and he had taken a substantial lead. Our competition had gained some admirers, but unfortunately, they were only there to see me embarrass myself. In an ignorant attempt to steal victory from the grasps of defeat, I decided to pick my bucket up and funnel the "drinkable octane" into my mouth. Unfortunately for me, I completely missed my mouth. It went everywhere but my mouth: nose, eyes, ears, shirt, floor. We were promptly kicked out, and I don't remember much else. Lesson: Order "The Bucket" from Silky O'Sullivans at your own risk. read more

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Cool bar. Came here for a drink and to see the goats. I came at night so I was a bit worried the goats wouldn't be out but I managed to see two. They were resting and not running around but still visible. Large outdoor area (reminded me of Pat O'Brien's in NOLA somewhat). Live music inside and on the patio. read more

$16.00 for a gallon bucket of booze... what kind of booze? doesnt really matter because its tasty and you wont much care.... What other place can you go and see an acrobatic goat... a lojng haired.. silky.. if you will.. goat.. We started off a late night here and while we went and got a table a friend grabbed a bucket and a handfull of straws and we all worked on this ginormous bucket he arrived at the table with. kind of reminded me of a sangria, and then the further down you drink it the more the flavor changes. We never had a server come by so i dont know if they saw we had a bucket and didnt care, or if we just didnt cross their radar? I do know however the bathroom was absolutley nasty. I would have chosen a portapotty over unsing this place.. i posted a couple pics of it up... Other then that the booze was great the goat was cute and the company couldnt have been better... read more

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Great place for drinks! Waitress did a fine job. Good music!! Will go there again!! Must visit place on Beale Street!!

I came here for lunch and was not disappointed. I had stopped at a couple other places but after having being sat and not acknowledged I got up and left. I was immediately greeted and waited on by a very friendly waitress. They had live blues and the place was very clean. I think I got the barbecue platter sampler and it was delicious. My favorite was the beef brisket the margaritas were OK they could've been stronger but overall I was very happy and I would definitely come here again. They also have outdoor seating which is really nice and I guess they have a goat show LOL but I didn't see that. I definitely recommend this place!!! Customer service and food is on point! read more

So much history to this place? It felt nice sitting out in the sun, looking at people walking up and down Beale St, enjoying the quirky goats, live band in the background, huge premises both indoors and outdoors. But, only vegetarian thing available is cheese pizza! read more

Silky O'Sullivan's is a big hole in the wall with a flair for seafood! We came into Silky's early in the evening and a big, soulful woman names Miss Blue was singing. She was good... joking with the crowd and singing impromptu requests via lyrics from her cell phone. Funny. We sat at a tall bar like table, between the bar and the tables... my thoughts are this is THE PLACE to sit and enjoy drinks, food & the entertainment. It took 15 or so minutes to get a server... and it wasn't that busy, but we weren't in a hurry. Once she came over we ordered Fat Tire Beers and a dozen Oysters on the half shell. It took a long time to get our oysters as well... but we were enjoying the crowd and the singer. Once they arrived, they were excellent and the oyster elixir they serve with the oysters is really good. The atmosphere is electric, the entertainment is good and the service- though slow- is friendly. Their seafood (at least the oysters) is excellent! I would recommend anyone visiting Beale Street to stop into Silky's... it's an experience! read more

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Specifically told the door person we were there to eat. Cover charge paid, got seated to be told the kitchen was closed.

We stood around while waiting to see where they would seat our party of 7. 4 adults, 3 kids. Once we were seated, the server asked what we would like to drink. We said that we would all take water to start and one kid would take a sprite. He looked at us and said, so you don't want drinks? We repeated that we would take 6 waters and a sprite. With a disgusted attitude, the server said, "Waters? No drinks? I have like 9 tables, so when you get me, you get me." We let him go take of his other tables and went to Blue's City Cafe, where they were incredibly friendly and welcoming and we enjoyed our food, water, and beers. read more

A terrific pub and restaurant! Great menu with large portions and more beers, including Irish favorites, than you could want! Reasonable prices too! read more

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The first & absolute worst experience during our Memphis trip. The ribs(which I forgot to get a pic of) were tender but flavorless with no hint of smoke from a grill. The drinks were horrible. The only reason for the 2 stars is because we enjoyed sitting in the courtyard. read more

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Weeknight Patio Time is always a good time. Especially in the courtyard of Silky's with the goats in the background. It took a moment to get recognized, but once our server had been identified, he was very attentive. My friend and I kept it simple by both ordering Junt on tap and a cup of gumbo. The gumbo was whisked right out to us in moments. It was chock full flavor. Very tasty and textured. Perfect portion if you just need a little pick up. read more

Sorry to say but this place is just a wanna be Pat O'Briens for those who have been to New Orleans. The drinks were overpriced the music was just ok and in Memphis that's sad. I do say it has the best patio on Beale Street but that's about as far as I would go with this place. read more

It's been many years since I walked into this fine establishment. The drinks are still cold and the oysters are still fresh. Lot less cigarette smoke than I remember! Music is still live and loud. What more could you ask for in a Beale street bar! read more

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