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I drove by a place called Silks on Hudson Street the other day and wondered what it was.
It kind of looks like a sports bar.
But I tried to find it the other night when we were out and about and didn't see any lit signs.
That makes me think it's a sports apparel store that's not open late.
Anybody know?
(Photo by me)
I've been The Baltimore Sun's nightlife and local entertainment reporter for a couple years, and it's surprising how much the scene has grown in that time. Most of Baltimore's bars and clubs are unpretentious places with fairly cheap drinks and plenty of character. I like dancing and think this city needs more clubs, but nothing beats having a cold, locally brewed beer with friends in a comfortably full corner bar.
Comments
You're kind of right, Sam--it WAS a sports bar but I don't think it has been open in quite some time. I grew up in that area and can remember when they painted that place and being underage and wishing I could go there. I am surprised they can afford to just leave the building empty like that. You'd think someone would want to try to open a business there.
Posted by: Stefanie | June 16, 2008 8:13 AM
It is a small neighborhood bar with a sports theme. The owner is a friend of mine. His hours are really irregular and infrequent.
Posted by: David Getz | June 16, 2008 8:41 AM
it IS a sports bar. When my wife and I lived in Canton and used to walk to the the Safeway and we'd pass by Silks all the time.
Posted by: Shawn | June 16, 2008 8:45 AM
I haven't been there in ten years, but I know people that have and I think I met one of the owners recently. It was a place run by a few guys who want to keep it their hangout and are open when they feel like it. You have to be buzzed in, so if they don't know you or like the looks of you, forget it. Silks refers to horse racing gear. And they don't like nosy bearded people.
Posted by: voodoopork | June 16, 2008 8:45 AM
The owner(s) apparent must be comfortable finanically to basicly be able to keep a bar a personal activity room, assuming the above is true. It can't be a money making proposition or even break even, if hours are as described.
Posted by: GDA | June 16, 2008 10:25 AM
I've known people who went there regularly, or at least as regularly as it was open. You do have to be buzzed in, and have to be on personal terms with the owner.
Posted by: F. Pants McFadden | June 16, 2008 10:45 AM
the first rule of Silks is you don't talk about Silks.
Posted by: Chris | June 16, 2008 10:50 AM
"the first rule of Silks is you don't talk about Silks"
Really!
Then why the attention getting mural on the side of the building
Posted by: GDA | June 16, 2008 12:04 PM
if someone has an operation such as this, do you even need a liquor license? if the guy is only catering to his friends, then i wouldn't think a license would be warranted.
Posted by: bill | June 16, 2008 12:09 PM
Please don't hate on Mr. Silk... As Chris says, he first rule of Silks is you don't talk about Silks.
Posted by: eCommerce Consultant | June 16, 2008 3:19 PM
i don't know what your talking about, never heard of it.
Posted by: jason | June 16, 2008 3:59 PM
i go to silks quite regularly. it may be the last plain old good "bar" in canton. but what they say is true... what happens at silks, stays at silks!
Posted by: craig | June 16, 2008 5:38 PM
I've never once seen this place open, and living in Canton I pass by it fairly often. Seems odd to me, but to each his own!
Posted by: Christopher | June 19, 2008 9:37 AM