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| - The varied styles of antique-y looking furniture and bookshelves (with both real and fake books) high up the walls give this place a cool feel, and the fact that they don't have a sign outside the door gives it a kind of "exclusive" air that a lot of people apparently dig (I really couldn't care less). It attracts some of the types of people I try to stay away from (perhaps you've seen me mention wannabe hipsters in other reviews, especially about downtown places?), but most of the time I can overlook that. I might come back more often if the service were better and the drinks were cheaper. I had been handed a free drink coupon by one of their staff during some event I was at, and when I returned a few months later and gave it to my friend to use, the bartender not only refused to honor it, but also confiscated it from him and threw it away. WTF? There was no manager around at the time for us to consult with. That whole experience was a huge turn-off. Other times, a few of the different bartenders just haven't been that friendly, and they also didn't pour their drinks very well. (To be fair, some of them are very friendly and/or can also pour well; I just wish that extended to the entire bar staff). Normally, I just stick to going to Lady Silvia only on nights when Rock & Roll Wine does their free tastings there, or to stop in for a quick happy hour drink pre-First Friday activities.
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