50 Best Cocktail Bars in Savannah

“We decided to try this restaurant out and I’m so glad we did! It’s a very small restaurant so it does fill up fast but it is very nice inside and the staff were very pleasant! The sushi was absolutely delicious! Gluten-free options were clearly marked on the menu!“

“First off, shout out to Tiasha for the amazing service.

What a perfect spot for a double date night in Savannah! The Darling Oyster Bar has such a charming, romantic vibe with its historic Southern charm—dim lighting, beautiful decor, and just the right energy for great conversation without feeling too loud. Our server was attentive and made great recommendations.

We started with the clam chowder all around, and it was absolutely delicious—creamy, packed with flavor, and the perfect comforting start to the meal.

For mains, two of us went with the seared scallops (outstanding, perfectly cooked and flavorful), one got the lobster roll (fresh and satisfying), and the other had the shrimp and grits (huge shrimp and so comforting with that classic Lowcountry touch). Every dish was fresh, well-prepared, and hit the spot.

Highly recommend for a special night out—great food, wonderful atmosphere, and excellent service. We'll definitely be back next time we're in Savannah!“

“Attentive and knowledgeable servers, creative and delicious apps, and the best cocktails in town!“

“The Flatbread Pizza and Carrot Cake were Awesome!!!“

“We came here for Sunday breakfast/brunch and holy crap! It was so good! The biscuits are worth the wait alone! The decor is so unique, you can feel the history in the walls but it’s also been updated to a modern feel. The menu choices are expansive and may cause stress on which delicious item to pick! I really enjoyed my Bay Street Scramble, and the rest of my party enjoyed their breakfasts too! Service was pretty good, not super fast but it was also super crowded. We got in without a reservation in under 20 minutes which was great! Highly recommend!“

“By far the best place we ate at in Savannah. 10/10 recommend.

We were walking back to our hotel and stumbled upon Joe & Vera’s. The sign out front said $1 oysters 12-2 and we immediately said yes! We visited Saturday 7/4/26 and the place was lively but not packed, we were able to grab a table in the front by their beautiful windows facing Broughton st.

Shorty and Josh greeted us with a delicious sample of the espresso martini and treated us wonderfully with incredible service the entire time we were there. We never felt like we were inconveniencing them with our requests or questions.

We ordered a dozen oysters (James River), caviar & chicharrones, the hot dog special, a glass of J. Laurens Blanquette de Limoux and a Mignonette Martini. Wow! Everything was phenomenal! Caleb, the chef, really knows what he’s doing and you can tell him and David, the bartender, collaborate on the menus. The oysters come with a perfectly balanced pink peppercorn mignonette which is also used in the martini (must try!!). I’ve never tried chicharrones and caviar together before but will definitely be pairing them again after this. The hotdog was by far the dark horse, we ordered it partly as a novelty as it was their special. Caleb designed it after a low country boil; pimento cheese slathered in the bottom of the buttered and toasted brioche bun, hotdog perfectly grilled and topped with shrimp, corn, red onions, peppers and steamed potato slices sandwiched between the dog and the bread. It. Was. Phenomenal. I’ll dream of that hotdog for days to come.

Caleb even took the time to come out of the kitchen and come over and say hello.

Don’t sleep on Joe & Vera’s! Not a single complaint to be had.“

“Cocktail class with Paul! So fun and learned lots too! 10/10 definitely would recommend!!“

“had such a great time at this place! Such a great atmosphere! The staff are all awesome! Highly recommend! :)“

“Been to this restaurant twice and it did not disappoint. Definitely my go to if I want to eat some amazing Cuban food! The only thing that sucks is parking isn’t the best.“

“Chill, low key, casually elegant… great drinks“

“Cocktails were delicious. We shared clams, the carrot dish and whipped ricotta. We loved them all. For main I had the grouper absolutely lovely. You really can't go wrong with any of the dishes. Each time we went we loved it. With inflation, no good restaurant is cheap any longer so expect to pay more.“

“Chris gave us a wonderful experience. His recommendations were outstanding. Great ambiance!“

“Excellent service and craft cocktails!“

“Had the chefs tasting menu and isolutely wonderful went there for mine and my wife's 20th anniversary and really enjoyed the atmosphere and the quiet setting they even put us in the area that was kind of sectioned off from everyone else and my wife and I really enjoyed that“

“Casey is an amazing bartender. She took great care of me and my friend the entire night. She’s so friendly and attentive that you’d honestly think she was part of our friend group. Her energy made the whole experience even better — kind, genuine, and just fun to be around. Definitely one of the best bartenders I’ve met!“

“I've been going to Captains 25 + years. Pool , Pinball , Games , Good music and a great crowd. Friendly bartenders. 5 *“

“Went there two days in a row, great place to relax and have a glass of wine 🍷 The staff is super friendly 😎👍“

“My husband stayed at this hotel in February 2023, visiting our son who is a SCAD student and lives in the apartment right next to the The Bluff Hotel. He raved about the bartender and the lively conversations with other guests and the great service he had. I then travelled to Savannah in May 2023 to visit my son, and also had a great stay at The Bluff Hotel. I was able to meet Valeriia and also Ryan - who were welcoming, friendly, helpful, and lovely to talk to. My husband was right - great service and staff! And Valeriia makes a perfect gin martini!“

“We were in for Brunch on March 1st 2025. We had the most cheerful bar keeper before being seated. Lunch was great, highly recommend!“

“Literally best dive bar in Savannah.. Good but cheap priced drinks & beer. Staff always amazing. Guest always with a hello. How are you? Let me buy you a drink.. good bands on Saturdays around 8/9pm Separate motorcycle parking against building. If you want a $2.50 domestics at 3pm on Saturday. This is a must.. Caution you may make new friends and have more than 1 beer …“

“Loved our brunch during our visit to Savannah! Everything was delicious. Deviled egg appetizer was my favorite.“

“Great bar with even better bartenders !“

“Went to see the free comedy show. Had a blast. Laughed while we enjoyed our drinks. Music and games added to the fun atmosphere. We will definitely be going back.“

“Awesome experience. A couples must !“

“Sunsets are beautiful here and sitting by the water very peaceful. Bar staff friendly and efficient. They have homemade food for free area ( crockpots & all ) for customers when we go in, not sure how often they do it. Maybe on weekend only. They also had popcorn.“

“We'd walked by twice and kept saying we needed to stop in. we were so glad that we did. The food was amazingly delicious and the service was friendly and fast. We'll definitely go back the next time we're in Savannah.“

“Absolutely love Treylor Park Pizza Party, the staff is outstanding and the girls at the bar are great Mindy and Conner keep it lively and the mood is always great! Love coming here for Eagles 🦅 games as well, this place turns into a EAGLES NEST!!!! GO BIRDS“

“This place is awesome! The staff are fun, friendly, and make amazing cocktails. Lucky makes a DELICIOUS espresso martini!! The speakeasy vibe is fun! We went both nights we were in town. Mickey, Bugsy, Cosmo & Lucky really made the night remarkable. Highly recommend!!!“

“Tucked away off abercorn is one of (if not) THEE, best burgers in Savannah. My only issue is how small the area is and you may have difficulty parking. French fries are THICC and crispy, burger is seasoned and cooked exceptionally. If I wasn’t bringing food home for my family I could’ve spent hours there sitting at the bar and enjoying myself. Laughed with strangers both bartenders were friendly food came out pretty quick. What an amazing hiding spot. I’m definitely coming back. Oh and the prices are good.“

“Coming from Texas, this is some of the best Tex-mex we’ve found in Sav. Fundido cheese app is good and the 3 combo tacos allow u to mix n match a variety of choices. Drinks & drink specials (margs & Paloma’s especially) definitely worth trying. Highly recommend.“

“Our third year at Creekfire. It's absolutely wonderful having a dining area in the property to go to. The food is delicious and the staff goes above and beyond to make you feel special (I even had happy birthday sung to me by a trained opera singer two years ago!!)

We've enjoyed several meals there, highly recommend the fish. We have only had issues with one meal and the staff went above and beyond to rectify the problem.

A definite highlight to our Creekfire stays!!“

“Quaint bar - part of Two Tides Delicious beer and they offer their own version of cocktails. Excellent service“

“I’m traveling, staying in local hotel. I was in the mood for a burger, but not an average one. I ordered online. It was done exactly when it was supposed to be. And the burger was delicious. I’ll be returning tomorrow to try something else.“

“I get a call from my wife and she was with bursting with excitement to share an experience at Wexford. She and 2 of our grandsons had lunch there today.

Jake promptly served their every need with enthusiasm and he remained fully engaged in their experience. He even found himself as part of their conversation as my wife spoke to the boys about them setting boundaries with their friends.

Jake, thank you so much caring for my family in my absence! They enjoyed every moment and as they left, the boys said, “we want to come soon but only if Jake is here!”

They can’t wait to return and I know it will be soon because our youngest constantly says we have to eat at Wexford because they have best Shirley Temple’s in town! It’s all in the cherries, Jake! Thank you!!!“

“Palmer was our first introduction to Savannah (other than the airport). Her attentiveness, sense of humor and helpful hints kicked off our trip perfectly.“

“The Lost Square and Alpine Village at the Alida Hotel provided a delightful experience. The food was delicious, drinks were great and service was excellent. The rooftop yurt, designed like a ski lodge, offers an intimate setting. The rooftop bar right outside the yurts is first come first serve and boasts beautiful scenery, heaters for colder days, and live music, making it a well-rounded and enjoyable venue. A friendly reminder to adhere to reservation times for the Alpine Village Experience as there’s a 90 minute reservation time and if you do not leave at the requested time, someone is waiting right outside the yurts and it throws everyone’s reservation off and it’s not only inconvenient for the guests but also the wait staff because they need to reset the yurt before you can be seated, which includes cleaning, sanitizing, new candles, blankets, etc. Recommend the Port City Spritz, which may be my new favorite drink, the ceviche, cheddar drop biscuits and the fried chicken. Make sure and add the S’mores bar as a final treat! The food was seriously my favorite part. Overall a great experience and I look forward to seeing what the Lost Square has next year for the holidays.“

“drinks were very good, atmosphere was very nice“

“The atmosphere is very dark and sexy located at the bottom of the Alida Hotel. The service was friendly, but sometimes could lack attention. But the food quality surpasses everything, and it is definitely worth a visit. The prices are not that high you would spend just as much money as going to a P.F. Chang's or a Cheesecake Factory. This was a little bit too salty for me but for the appetizer we got CRISPY CALAMARI BANANA PEPPERS, CALABRIAN CHILIS, PARSLEY, CILANTRO, ROSEMARY AIOLI. My main entree was the best burger I have ever had. It was the first time I could eat a burger without it sliding off the bun. From the bun to the sauce to the cheese and pickles everything was perfection. RHETT SMASH BURGER TWO BEEF PATTIES, AMERICAN CHEESE, RED ONION, PICKLES, NORFOLK SAUCE, OLD BAY FRIES. And dessert was just okay for me to much cream not enough banana. BANANA PUDDING WAFERS, VANILLA PUDDING, CREAM“

“we ate there for dinner. tried a few different dishes, the pork belly guacamole was awesome. they have. large selection of tacos, burritos, quesadillas and much more for build your own. i had a scallop taco it was delicious. wife had rib tacos kids had shrimp quesadillas. the options to customize was great too. the coconut flan and tres leches was the "icing on the cake " it was all around delicious“

“A good tiki style bar. They make creative twists on classic tiki cocktails. The bartenders are knowledgeable, and can help guide your selection to fit your pallette. If there is a tiki classic you want that is not on the menu, odds are that they can mix it up for you.
The rum selection is out of this world. They have an extensive collection of rums from all over the world. They represent all the various expressions of rum, from agricole, to solera, to funky high hogo and overproof rums.
This bar is a highlight for us when we visit Savannah. We love that they share the space with the oyster bar below. It makes for a great dinner downstairs then drinks upstairs experience.“

“Great menu, fast service, fun venue“

“Great place to dance and enjoy yourself“

“everything 🍹 the bartending the people pool table outdoor atmosphere“

“Can’t remember what their names were but the 2 guys that worked the night of 8/17/24 were phenomenal customer service men. I could go on and on but the fact that my husband and I, along with another couple showed up at the last 5 mins before closing, and was pleasantly served as if it was 5:00 pm, with patients and servitude. We were really impressed.We will be sure to stop by for a cold drink whenever we visit Savannah ❤️“

“Very expensive. The desserts were delicious though luckily!

There wasn’t another soul in there when we were there. We wanted to sit down & eat our dessert but that requires you to have a server? So we didn’t really ask & just went outside & ate our desserts after asking for them to-go.“

“Our family had a wonderful dinner early Sunday evening, with a spectacular thunder storm as background. There is nothing like their view for dining in Savannah, and the food lives up to the view! Their salads and pizzas are top of the list! But I’d like to add a special thank you to their staff. A young woman in our party lost her ring and was devastated when she was flying away and discover it was gone. I called and left a lost and found plea with their staff. They found it and called me!! Good job all around, Bar Julian!!“

“Even if it's cold outside, you must get a frozen drink to slurp! Great mixed concoctions, but strong! Fun experience and way to tour the town and sightsee. Reasonably priced for the amount, recommend samples to figure out what you like first!“

“We had a beautiful dinner here tonight. The Fried Chicken Caprese and Short Rib plate were both amazing! The Banana bread pudding dessert was out of this world. The service was spot on. We hope to come back on our next visit to Savannah!“

“Highly recommend! Great atmosphere! Great staff!“