Genteel as it may be, Savannah is also known as a party town—and City Market may be one big reason why there is a fabulous night life. Hear lots of live music indoors and out, some by local street musicians and some by renowned concert bands. Better yet, if you’re thirsty, you can stroll from place to place with Savannah’s famous “to go” cups. And if you find yourself out until long after dinner’s digested, drop into an after-hours eatery. Savannah hosts many premier night clubs sure to suit your urge to dance the night away. Premier night clubs with DJs and great music spin the hits nonstop across town. And don’t forget our famous piano bars and upscale lounges sprinkled through the city. No matter where you are, a Savannah night club isn’t too far! When the sun goes down in Savannah, the fun has just begun. Thanks to the lively Savannah nightlife, there are plenty of things to do in Savannah after dark. Grab a plastic “to-go” cup and carry your drink from bar to bar throughout downtown Savannah and River Street! You’ll find dance clubs, pubs, bars, live music, outdoor concerts, and late night hotspots all within the 2 square mile historic district of Savannah! Plus, you may even catch a fireworks show!
Savannah’s Nightlife . . . Being that Savannah has one of the largest Celtic populations in the south, it stands to reason that there’d be plenty o’ Irish and Scottish pubs like that of Molly McPhereson’s in which to find yourself welcomed by kilt wearing waiters, live entertainment, Highland brews and a large selection of single malt whiskeys. Other bars and pubs in Savannah come with live entertainment and pub fare as well; many with pub games: darts, pool, etc. The relaxed atmosphere of the pub is just one of many to enjoy yourself while in Savannah. Whether vacationing with friends, enjoying romance on your honeymoon or in town for some business, the nightlife in Savannah is diverse and lively. You’ll find dance clubs with varied themes for example at the Mercury Lounge, upstairs is for a mature crowd catering to an earlier era of music and downstairs offers a more collegiate party scene so two differing groups of patrons can leave the same establishment absolutely satisfied.
There are alternative life style dance clubs like Club One in Savannah, though all are welcome some bars cater to customers drawn to cabaret and drag show type amusement. Other forms of entertainment can be found in Savannah as well. The piano bar has been taken up a notch with dueling piano teams at Piano Smiles, with fun and entertaining sets often involving audience and wait staff alike to provide an inclusive atmosphere. Of course you wouldn’t really feel like you’re in the south unless there is a lick or two of blues guitar drifting on the nighttime air the likes of which you’ll find at Bay Street Blues.
Yes, you’ll find blues clubs here as well as live jazz and lounge music at popular places like Jazz’d Tapas where you can eat, drink and enjoy the show. Naturally any city worth a look will have these bars and lounges with the ethnic flair, dance floor, dueling piano gig, and other types of live entertainment that will ensure your good time in Savannah but there is also something to be said for plain and simple fun of meeting and mixing with other people, both local and visitors alike in a casual comfortable bar atmosphere with a great reputation for good drinks, fun bartenders and friendly clientele that you’ll find at the regaling, Rail Pub. Savannah, bustling with tourist, shopping, site seeing and historical quests by day, friendly, hopping, happening and hot by night.
Savannah is a smorgasbord of flavors that will keep you salivating in savory selections as you vacation in the city. Down home breakfasts, cafe lunches, elegant dinners and midnight pleasures, tempting you with the eclectic sweet, hot, crispy salty combo that dissolves your resolve and lures you to give in and indulge your gustatory desires with sweet abandon. Savannah’s kitchen is always open and ya’ll ‘re always welcome. Consult our Dining Guide to select the perfect dining spot to hit the spot for you.
Night Life
- Pour Larry’s bar has the title of being one of Savannah’s best bars and Savannah’s originator of beer pong. They have been featured on multiple spooky bar crawls. The Bar crawl tours through the shadier side of Savannah life and they are one of their prime stops for eerie haunted history.
- The Bar Bar’s
- Tree House is a really neat place to hang out and listen to the local music all while overlooking city market.
- Wet Willie’s serves a variety of exotic as well as classic frozen daiquiris and are always working on exciting new flavors to keep things interesting.
- Wild Wing is the perfect spot to stop and grab a bite to eat. They also have live music outside frequently which attracts many people. This is a must do in City Market.
