If you’re looking for somebody to match your freak, this silly, goose-themed drinking hole at Stanley Road might just fit the bill. It’s duck-everything here, from the nondescript red door plastered with a goose sticker, to the duck-ified posters of pop-culture references on the walls, and adorable duck lamps that line each table.
Volume 2 of Silly Goose’s menu is a wacky departure from its debut menu, which was a tribute to hip-hop. This round, the bar shakes up 12 cocktails inspired by episodes of their favourite childhood cartoons – think iconic series like SpongeBob SquarePants and The Fairly OddParents. Each drink is named after the actual title of the episode it’s crafted based on.
For starters, sip on Operation Flavor ($24), where Discarded Rum, cacao-infused stout cream and vanilla strawberry margarine shine in this sweet number inspired by Codename: Kids Next Door. The milkshake-like concoction might come with a freakish goose straw, but flavour-wise, no fowl play detected. We want so badly to love The Green Tea Ceremony ($24) – named after Iroh’s (from Avatar: The Legend of Aang) favourite drink – but the herbal notes brought out by the blend of Glenfiddich 12, lychee tea and ginger beer might just not be everyone’s cup of tea.
Cereal Killers ($24) is our pick of the night, and this Rugrats-inspired cocktail served in a wine glass also turns out to be owner Stanley’s favourite on the current menu. Stranger & Sons gin, acidified orange juice and orange liqueur form the smooth, silky base, while fruity pebbles add a fun, cereally crunch. Pizza Face ($24), titled after a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles episode is supposedly a nod to margherita pizza, though instead of savoury, tomatoey notes we expect from the basil cordial, tomato water and parmesan tincture, it’s the bitter, herbal sting of that artichoke liqueur that really stands out.
Silly Goose serves a straightforward grub menu, with table favourites being the Silly Sandwich ($24) and sambal sprouts ($12). The former is loaded with slow-cooked pulled brisket, provolone, caramelised onions and fried shallots, and best enjoyed dunked into an accompanying dipping broth made of the remaining beef jus. Equally addictive are the brussels sprouts, tossed in homemade sambal belachan and fried garlic.
The vibe Fun, wacky and casual. You’ll find everything from duck-ified posters of pop-culture references on the walls to adorable duck lamps lining each table. Stream in after 9.30pm for a buzzier atmosphere.
The food A straightforward grub menu with six items on the list. Snack on fries and sambal sprouts, or load up on chicken and waffles and the signature Silly Sandwich if you’re feeling peckish.
The drink Usually 12 cocktails based off the theme of the bar’s current menu, plus a rotating list of monthly specials, scribbled on the blackboards.
Time Out tip Get involved and check out Silly Goose’s Instagram page to vote for its monthly theme which’ll inform the bar’s monthly specials – these can range from anything like rum or tea, to specific ingredients like rosemary or strawberry.