As far as bars go, I think Silky's has the biggest identity crisis. It wants to be casual, modern, swank, trashy, dance-y, chill, etc. all at once, and it for the most part fails at most of these.
I do have to say that the first Thursday of every month they have a gay night called FLAME. Its a major redeeming quality of the bar if you enjoy gay bars. This one night is the closest thing Ithaca has to a gay bar. The DJs are hit or miss, but during FLAME they tend to be more of a hit. I'm increasing the star level by 1 just for this reason.
I have had things stolen at this bar. I don't know if its an anomaly or a problem, but their coat section is so small that some accidental theft is bound to happen.
Ended up here totally by chance and I am glad we did. Â From the street it just looks like a regular bar; what you don't see is the lounge/dance area in the back. Â Great techno-ish/chill music playing in the back, dimly lit, color changing lit up tables, a few martinis and I was in heaven. Â On top of that, the bartenders knew how to actually bartend....that seems like a bonus in this town!
Review Source:Probably the hippest bar in Ithaca. The staff is friendly and doesn't mess around which is nice. There is plenty of seating and they have board games to play. The music is usually good and the atmosphere is the best of any bar downtown. They don't have any great drink nights or specials but they draw enough people that I don't see them adding anytime soon.
Review Source:I really like drinking at Silky Jones. It has a fun layout with some good beer at reasonable prices that makes it a really fun place.
I find myself going here often when I am going out on the Commons. The beer list isn't exhaustive or elite, but they do serve some good local beers at an affordable price (i.e., $5). It's the only place in Ithaca that I was able to find Horseheads Brewing's Pumpkin Ale, so kudos on serving that beer. I don't drink mixed drinks but I the sips I sneak from my friend's drinks are usually well mixed.
The layout is fun with booths and tables. I love having all the games to play to pass the time. I kill in Battleship and Guess Who so bring it on! I also like how the music is never ear piercingly loud, even on nights where they have a DJ. This is a big deal to me because I hate going to places where I can't talk to people. The cleanliness and decor add a bit of class that separates it from most of the other dumps that pass themselves off as bars in Ithaca. There is usually a good crowd, but never so much so that its uncomfortable or shoulder to shoulder. Its a perfect balance.
This place is a breath of fresh air in Ithaca's sad sad night scene. It's modern, clean, has great drinks and bartenders and even Wii on some nights. Too bad it's starting to get crowded...I guess the secret is out.
Oh, and the art is super weird and trying way too hard. Duck Duck Duck Goose?! lame.
Great bar. The selection, location, and staff are all superb.
I enjoy an occasional visit to the bar, but I'm starting to notice that I'm becoming a regular at Silky's. It's hard not to find a reason to stop by the Silky's if you're downtown. The atmosphere is great; plenty of seating; unique art; clean bathrooms; fantastic drink selection; games; the staff wonderful; what more could you ask for:?
All in all it just a comfortable and clean place to go and if Siskel and Roper started rating bars they would give Silky's two thumbs up. If you haven't been to Silky's yet, get down there; your guaranteed to have a good time.
I was really excited to try this new lounge in Ithaca, but was sorely disappointed on my first visit. I was expecting a lounge, but got a bar, instead.
I liked what they did with the space that used to be Korova/The Bar - they added couches along the walls, and rows of booths down the middle. In the back there are some more booths, and some tall, round tables for couples. They also have an array of board games like Scrabble you can play.
However, I was expecting, well, a lounge. What I got was a bar with couches. To me, a lounge conjures up images of relaxation: mellow music, a cocktail, and a seat you can settle into and get comfy. Silky Jones didn't deliver any of these. I approached the bar and asked for a Manhattan. The bartender explained that they didn't have vermouth - sweet or dry - so she couldn't make me one. (I assume they're working on this. But I would think if you're opening a lounge, you'd make sure to have all the ingredients first!) I asked about the wine, and she procured three bottles from the cooler. Two of them were grocery store-style wines, the other a late-harvest Riesling. I ordered the Chardonnay, as it had not yet been opened. It was poured into a stemless glass, and I was charged $7.
I found myself a spot on one of the couches along the wall, and sipped my wine and read my book. But the more I sipped and the more I read, the more I realized I was not in a lounge, but a bar.The couches were not all that comfy. The backs are straight, so you can't really settle into them. The wine was not that good, and $7 seemed too much for mediocre wine. The music was not mellow. It was typical loud bar music, and was not conducive to lounging.
I love a good drink and good atmosphere. Felicia's, The Westy, Northstar, and Pixel Lounge are wonderful places for excellent drinks and atmosphere (Pixel know hows to do a comfy couch :) Silky Jones didn't work for me because it didn't deliver what I thought it would. I'll give it a few weeks and try again.
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