Drinking in Savannah
Savannah, Georgia is serious when it comes to talking, consuming, or even the production of alcohol. Savannah hosts many different drinking scenes such as a local brewery/pub, English and Scottish pubs, a bar to fix a certain sweet tooth, and even a bar on wheels that tours through the historic downtown district. Within the historic downtown district, there is an “open container” law, allowing guests and locals to consume an open alcoholic beverage on the sidewalks (must be in a plastic cup that is usually provided by bartender).
The current location of Moon River was once one of Savannah’s original hotel sites, and is the only brewery/eat-in pub that has been brewing and serving house beers for over 10 years. Rumors state that a ghostly presence haunts Moon River to this day.
Types of House Brew:
Swamp Fox IPA
Captains Porter
Wild Wacky Wit
Slo-vannah Pale Ale
Savannah Fest Bier
Claire de Lune Kolsch (Silver medalist at the Great American Beer Festival in 2005)
Road Trip Hard Cider (Fall Seasonal)
A low-lit atmosphere with British influences resting on Bay Street in downtown, Savannah. The focal point of Churchill’s is a darkish oak bar that stands in the center of the pub. Churchill’s Pub offers over 20 draft lines and serves more than 50 bottled beers. Some of the brews include:
Drafts:
Hobgoblin Ale
Corsendonk Ale
Monty Python’s Holy Grail Ale
Franziskaner Hefeweizen
…and many more
Bottled Beer:
St. Peters Ale
Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout
Black Sheep
Old Peculiar
…and many more
MOLLY MACPHERSON’S SCOTTISH PUB AND GRILL:
Molly MacPherson’s Pub is easily noticed from Congress Street by the MacPherson’s clan crest hanging above the entrance. This pub offers Single Malt Scotch, several draft taps, and closer to 40 bottled beers. The center piece of Molly’s liquor repertoire is their selection of over 120 Single Malt Scotch drinks to choose from.
A Few Listings of Single Malt Scotch:
Highlands:
Aberfeldy (12 year/21 year)
Balblair (1978)
McClellands (16 year)
Speyside:
Aberlour (12 year/16 year)
Lismore (21 year legend)
Lowlands:
Kincaple (10 year)
Dalwhinnie (15 year)
…and many more
Lulu’s Chocolate Bar is known for “everything desserts” including dessert beverages. This bar offers alcoholic beverages ranging from chocolate beer to spiked hot chocolate. Mostly, Lulu’s serves up an impressive Martini list.
Dessert Drinks:
Espresso Martini
Raspberry Truffle Martini
Chocolate Cake Martini
Dreamsicle Martini
…and many more
Savannah Slow Ride is a fifteen person bicycle ride that tours through the historic downtown district of Savannah. The bicycle consists of a bar-like atmosphere, allowing one to drink while pedaling.
