Speakeasies, rooftops, and craft-cocktail rooms: where Savannah drinks well, by consensus.
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Speakeasies, rooftops, and craft-cocktail rooms: where Savannah drinks well, by consensus.
Artillery Bar (Historic District)
A sophisticated craft cocktail lounge in a restored 1896 Georgia Hussars armory on Bull Street, known for inventive drinks using lesser-known spirits and an extensive bourbon list. The Moroccan-inflected industrial interior and live acoustic music on Wednesdays make it the city's most polished cocktail room.
Alley Cat Lounge (Historic District)
A laid-back Historic District cocktail bar in a narrow alley setting, drawing a relaxed local crowd with a well-curated drink list and an intimate atmosphere. One of Savannah's most approachable craft cocktail stops.
Smol (Starland District)
A small-format Starland District bar with a tightly focused cocktail program and a cozy, neighborhood-facing sensibility. One of the city's newer entries in the craft cocktail scene, quickly embraced by locals looking for something beyond the Historic District.
Lone Wolf Lounge (Starland District)
A Starland District dive-cocktail hybrid with creative drinks at dive-bar prices and a dark, comfortable room that pulls an artsy, neighborhood crowd. A reliable off-the-beaten-path option for well-made drinks without the Historic District markup.
The Peregrin (Historic District)
A rooftop cocktail bar in the Historic District with sweeping views over Savannah's skyline and a seasonally rotating menu of classic-leaning cocktails. One of the city's most visually dramatic drinking destinations.
Baobab Lounge (Plant Riverside District)
A cocktail lounge in the Plant Riverside District hotel complex, known for an African-influenced drink program and striking decor. A destination bar that draws both hotel guests and locals drawn to its distinctive concept.
The Fitzroy (Historic District)
A Historic District cocktail bar with a British-inflected identity, known for a well-edited spirits list and a convivial atmosphere that rewards lingering. A consistent entry on Savannah's best-bar lists for its balance of craft and comfort.
Congress Street Up (Historic District)
An elevated Historic District cocktail bar known for its creative seasonal menu and intimate upstairs room. One of the city's hidden gems for serious cocktail drinkers who know to look for the entrance.
Repeal 33 (Historic District)
A Prohibition-themed Historic District bar named for the constitutional amendment that ended Prohibition, serving well-crafted, era-inspired cocktails in an evocative setting. One of Savannah's most popular destinations for cocktail tourists and locals alike.
Peacock Lounge (Historic District)
A velvet-and-mirror cocktail lounge in the Historic District with a theatrical, maximalist interior and a drinks menu that matches the drama. One of Savannah's most visually striking bars and a perennial recommendation for first-time visitors.
Ranked across 5 sources: Culinary Travels Magazine · 10 Cocktail Bars 2024 (unranked); Nightflow · Best Cocktail Bars in Savannah 2026 (unranked); Visit Savannah · Where to Find Craft Cocktails 2025 (unranked); Yelp · Ranked by Rating (May 2026); Google Reviews · Ranked by Rating (May 2026). Full scoring is on the Methodology tab above.
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