Skully’s Music-Diner

Reviews

• Saphace A.

  star star star star star 5 June 2026

  I was shocked by how large this space was.
  
  I had driven past Skully's so many times and had heard about it a lot but never got the chance to come for any events until a Tuesday evening to see Pale Waves perform.
  
  The line outside was barely a line. Most people were inside since the performances started at 7 and we had arrived around 7:30. The people helping to check names, IDs, and give wristbands were not overly personable but they weren't rude. The girl giving wristbands did make a bit of some conversation about how cold her hands were.
  
  My friends and I had ordered our tickets as "will call", which meant that our names were on a list and we didn't have physical tickets. It was the cheapest option.
  
  Parking is not great here. There's a lot next to it but I'm not sure if it's theirs. Otherwise, parallel parking is your best bet. We didn't want to do the meters on High street, so we turned down a side street and found free parallel easily. It was almost an 8 minute walk to the venue.
  
  When we got in, it was dimly lit. The front area is the eating area. There were people sitting at the bar and others eating at the booths. Bathrooms are also to your right.
  
  Walking towards the back, there was another bar and a medium-sized room which is where the performances take place.
  
  It wasn't overly packed as we stood near the back and then later moved to the front by the left side of the stage. You can definitely get a good view from most anywhere if you get here early enough.
  
  They also have an upstairs area to stand as well.
  
  The mirrors on opposite ends of the walls was interesting. It made the place look a bit bigger. There were ledges on them on which people placed their jackets and empty cups.
  
  Overall, great venue! You can hear the music pretty well. Acoustics are still better at Newport, in my opinion, but I don't mind coming back for another concert!
  
  I can't speak for the service at the bar since I didn't order anything.
  
  Tickets seem to not be all that expensive. My ticket was less than $20 and I saw The Candesecents and Kailee Morgue open for Pale Waves.

• Rudy B.

  star star star star_border star_border 23 May 2026

  I've always enjoyed my time at Skully's. The reggae night on Sundays is my favorite night to visit due to the live band they usually have. It's a great time to just hang out & vibe with your friends and meet new people

• Chelsea A.

  star star star star star_border 22 May 2026

  Attended a concert at skully's last night. If your favorite artist or anyone that you even semi like is playing at skully's, I would recommend going. The venue very small but in a good way. It feels like you are right up close and personal with the performers. Full service bar with reasonably priced drinks. Depending on the artist, I'm sure the area gets pretty packed for all the concerts but it definitely got crowded because it was general admission. Depending on the artist again, the age range of the crowd will probably vary as well. There is a parking lot off to the side for those who choose to drive to a concert!

• Katelyn Q.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 22 May 2026

  We stopped by Skully's to watch our friends band play. Needless to say, we will not be returning. The bartenders were incredibly slow for a bar that was not busy. they were talking with each other and blatantly ignoring waiting customers. It was not a busy night and there were at least 4 bar tenders working. In addition, the "security" team is borderline dangerous. They acted like little more than hired thugs. When last call was given, there was a group of us out on the patio, just talking. It was not a rowdy crowd that night, and mostly made up of people in their mid 20s. Not a college party crowd. Within minutes one of the "security" guards pulled out a taser and began threatening people if they didn't crowd back inside faster. No one was pushing back, no one was causing trouble. It was a small, well behaved crowd and their actions were entirely uncalled for.
  Very disappointed in this venue. Needless to say, we won't be seeing another show here.

• Cortney M.

  star star star star star_border 22 May 2026

  I have been to this venue several time to see shows. The main area is quite large and open. There is also a balcony area if you do not want to get into the craziness of the crowd. I like that there is also an area out back you can go to. This is especially nice if you get too hot you can go out there and cool down. For the last show I went to there was also coat check service which was nice. It was a double concert so I went two days in a row and did not know about coat service so left mine in the car. It was nice to not freeze the second day walking to the venue. I also like that this venue serves food. You can go early before the show starts and get something to eat. I have never tried anything but it is typical bar typ3e food and the prices were reasonable. There are a few area downstairs to get drinks and also the upstairs has a bar. If you start a tab downstairs when you go back for a drink you just have to show your number which I liked. It does not work for the upstairs bar though. Skully's is located on high street so parking can be difficult. There is a small side lot next to it though. I have never been to one of their dance nights or anything but if you are just going to see a show here I definitely recommend this venue.