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    Silky O'Sullivan's

    3.2 (525 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American, Seafood
    Open • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Loud
    Divey
    Touristy
    Live music

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    Buddy!
    Linda M.

    Bartender and Live Music (Buddy) were lovely. As were the goats. The outdoor patio is comfortable. I didn't mind going to the bar to get our drinks. The bartender was quick and friendly. But it was a little off-putting that there *was* an ourdoor server who asked after every table around us multiple times, and neglected eye contact even once for us.

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    Kim N.

    The place is quirky for sure. The plus was it was cool and relatively quite. We were served drinks promptly. There was no offer of a food menu. We tried several times to ask for one with no luck. Although, after watching the food being made.....maybe for the best. The bartenders hung at the far end of the bar. After 1/2 hour we finally got someone's attention to tab out. I was really disappointed. When researching Memphis i was excited to go here. And i didn't even get to see the goats. Jon Taffer should visit.

    Laura F.

    Just ok. Not alot of healthy ish options on Beale st. Place is quirky with outdoor seating, live music and Irish goats. The gumbo was good. Shared a salad and the chicken was seasoned well and the home made ranch dressing was delicious. Dessert was lemon ice box pie. Could use some more servers as service was slow and practically non existent . B+

    Anthony L.

    The place had all the makings of a fine Southern evening: beer cold enough to fog your glasses, laughter spilling out like it was happy hour at the Baptist convention, and music loud enough to cover the sound of your arteries hardening. The food? Well, bless its heart. The pulled pork came in generous heaps, the beans looked like they'd been working night shift in a can, and the slaw had more run than a Georgia Tech quarterback. Onion rings the size of hula hoops looked good until you bit in and wondered why you bothered. But that's alright. You don't come here for a culinary awakening. You come for the vibe, the porch-sittin', and the alcohol strong enough to make you forget the food wasn't worth writing home about. And for that, it delivers just fine. Macon, the waiter, hustled like a man trying to pay child support and alimony both at once. He may have got me on the bill but I still tipped him 20%. He did this while slaying the dragon. We might have had a roof once but they traded it for the breeze. Yeah, I will go back and have a bourbon.

    Kirsten J.

    Silky Sullivan's on Beale Street is a great spot--live music, delicious food, great service and a lively Memphis vibe all rolled into one. The gumbo and catfish is amazing!!!

    Good times

    Band played for 4 hours straight! Great music came with the boys and it was the best spot on the block had to come back after going everywhere else

    Goat tower
    Shannon F.

    The gumbo was very good. Could have had more flavor, but I was overall happy with it. The cornbread pancake was a little dry. The drink was ok. My husband got the pulled pork sandwich and was happy with his choice. Mixing the 2 BBQ sauces for the win. Service was not "with a smile." The goats were nothing to write home about as I had read. Disappointed. I went for the goats. I wanted to feed them and see them guzzle beer.

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    Julie G.

    Food and service is amazing ... come to see Buddy he rocks .. he plays 6 days a week ... the patio rocks with tables and goats umbrellas and a good time... love Macon my little server .. he is amazing and so cute!!!

    Goat house
    Brenna P.

    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.

    Bill T.

    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!

    Jonathan R.

    I have fond memories of Silkys, great dive bar that offers live entertainment such as dueling pianos, bands, etc Drinks are inexpensive and they don't charge a cover. Service is fine and the location offers indoor and outdoor dining areas.

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    Worst BBQ I ever had. Was looking forward to eating BBQ while in Memphis. Should have listened to reviews. Garbage

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    Service was poor bartender had no interaction with us even though no one was in the bar. Bar is dumpy!

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    Ribs were dry, cole slaw tastes like old seafood, and fatty brisket. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else!

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    The oysters were rubbery and mozzarella stick did not taste great. The entertainment made it better.

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    If you complain about a wait time, you don't belong there. Great location and the service matches.

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    Always a favorite when we're on Beale street. Laid back, good service, and good music.

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