Boomy's

Great place! Food was delicious! So good we went twice on our five day trip to Savannah!!read more

Hi Everyone, So…read moreyou're dressed for the concert and maybe your seeing and are anticipating your delight while you listen to John Cougar Mellencamp, KC and the Sunshine Band, Chicago, Joe Bonamassa, Steve Martin and Martin Short, or the Motown All-Stars (e.g. "Holy Mackerel Ethel, we have to check out the Johnny Mercer, it's got some great shows." Rolling her eyes as if to say, who knew? As she has been saying this for years, as she utters, "Good idea, Geddes.") at the Johnny Mercer Theatre that starts at 7:30 PM. But where to eat, how to get to the restaurant, and back to theatre on time for the concert while making it easy, no stress, fun, relaxing, taste enthralling, thrilling, care free, laid back, exciting, entertaining, safe, and logistically possible? Well, let's see Sweetpea. How about we arrive at 4:30 PM, and park at the Liberty Street Parking garage, right accross the street from the Johnny Mercer Theatre. Easy, check. Next we get an Uber to the Six Pence Pub. Why? No stress, check. We start our meal, with one of their adventuresome, tasty, cocktails which are all fantastic. "But how about getting to the Concert?" Right now, we're having some fun hanging out with our friends and catching up. Fun, check. Please remember Poindexter (I.e. my name for my conscience), we're not driving until after the concert is over which leaves us about five hours to recover from our cocktail before dinner, or two, you Devil you! Relaxing, check. We next get to experience eating some of the most delicious food in Savannah, GA. From the Crab Cake, to the Scotch Eggs, to the Smoked Salmon to their bombastic Broiled Portabella, their appetizers were both savory and palette pleasing. Then our companions had their outstanding, tastebud tintilating, French Onion and Chicken Noddle soups which are both made from scratch. Yea, yea, French Onion and Chicken Noodle soup, big deal. If you have not had it, I am here to tell you, there is nothing ordinary about either, as both were very delicious. We then dined on their Open Roast Beef, their Tender Pot Roast, their Atlantic Salmon all of which offered a very pleasing, tremendous taste in their own right. However, the Broiled flounder stuffed with shrimp and scallops was so exceptional, we ordered another two of these entrees so we could all share this dish as part of each of our meals. Taste enthralling, check. Please note, I did not write the words, "Pub Food" above as the Six Pence Pub's fare will thrill your tastebuds right down to the last morsel. Thrilling, check. Our Server was exceptional, timely, and personable. Care free, check. Our ambience was simply Pub delightful! Laid back, check. But then the bill came and lo and behold our friend had to stand and do a little Irish jig, or did he have to go to the bathroom?... Nah, it was the very reasonable pricing that pleased us all as we scampered to catch our Uber. No, wait a minute, we did not dine and dash. We would never dine and dash. We tipped our Server handsomely, paid our bill, and then we all scampered to catch our Uber as we were all feeling wonderful. Exciting, check. We made the show with twenty-five minutes to spare, which left us enough time to buy our lovely dinner companions a show Tee Shirt to memorialize our evening together. Our show was extremely entertaining which thrilled us all, to no end. Thanks Steve and Martin, you're the best! Thrilling, and entertaining, double check. Logic dictates that when we were able to throughly enjoy our evening while having an easy, no stress, fun, relaxing, taste enthralling, thrilling, care free, laid back, exciting, entertaining time that it is, in fact, logistically possible. Logistically possible, check. And yes, we were safely able to enjoy our ride home while we all talked about how much we enjoyed our evening together. Safe, check. So what is the acronym or memory mnemonic here? ENSFRTETCFLBEESL But how do you pronounce it? Ya'll figure it out. I did almost all the work here in writing this review, lol. Enjoy!

Beers on tap

Shepherd's Pie with Caesar Salad

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Six Pence

Churchill's

3.8(834 reviews)

0.3 mi

We needed a quick bite to eat and found Churchill's a block away. They have an open air, rooftop…read morebar with seating which can be nice depending on the weather. We were there at 5:15 PM on a Thursday afternoon and it was 82 degrees Fahrenheit with a nice breeze so the rooftop was perfect. I ordered the Ale Braised Shepherds Pie with of course, an ale! The ale was quenching and the pie made a good appearance! There was a perfectly baked pastry on top. It was light and crunchy and was a nice twist over a mashed potato-based pie. Unfortunately, it was a bit too salty. It wasn't so bad that I wanted to send it back but it was definitely more salty for my taste. There were nice chunks of beef but the larger pieces were slightly dry and chewy. Our server Matt took good care of us (like our request to rearrange the tables and chairs to accommodate our group) so kudos to him.

I haven't had good fish and chips in years and Churchill's delivered…read more Finally a good place to get some great British pub food! The staff was very friendly and helpful. The wait after we ordered to get our food was a bit long. But overall a great time.

Side Room

French Onion Soup and Pretzel appetizer

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Mimosa flight

The Original Pinkie Masters

4.8(117 reviews)

0.5 mi

We were on a walking tour when we stopped at this spot. I had heard about this bar back when I was…read moreinitially researching bars and restaurants in downtown Savannah. But I had never made it to Pinkies until this most recent visit, which came with the department from my company. Our guide gave us some history of the bar, including how former President Jimmy Carter paid a visit or two during his presidential campaign in the 70s. When you walk inside, there is a definite local and historic vibe to the bar. Dark green booths with a U-shaped bar as you walk inside. Framed photos cover the walls of locals from years past, including President Carter's. Drink-wise, they have some excellent cocktail specials. I ordered a Negroni, which I could take out with me since Savannah has an open-container ordinance where you can walk around town with alcoholic beverages so long as they are in a plastic cup. Very cool spot. But do note, it's cash only so make sure you bring cash. They do have an ATM on-site but you would do better going to the bank to do a withdrawal if you don't want to deal with additional ATM fees.

Cool spot to grab an adult beverage while touring Savannah. During your visit you'll hear some…read moremusic from the jukebox at a level that makes you tap your feet. The service is good and bartender friendly. Bring cash as that is the only way you'll be able to pay! It's worth the walk to experience Pinkie Masters!

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$2 - and a $3 tip for a great bartender

O'Connell's

4.3(44 reviews)

0.4 mi

If you're looking for a true Irish pub experience in the heart of Savannah, O'Connell's is the real…read moredeal! It's located on Drayton just off of E Broughton. This no-frills pub is everything an authentic Irish pub should be--warm, welcoming, and filled with character. The original Irish décor makes you feel like you've stepped right into any part of Ireland , with every corner telling its own story. The prices are unbelievably reasonable, especially considering the quality and atmosphere. It's the kind of place where locals and visitors alike can relax, have a perfectly poured pint, and enjoy good conversation without any pretense. Nothing fancy here--just genuinely good vibes, great drinks, no TV, and no food, but oozes classic Irish charm that's getting harder to find these days. O'Connell's is hands down one of Savannah's best hidden gems and this is coming from an Irish Yelp reviewer who despises so called Irish pubs, thot are not Irish at all. Sláinte!

If you want an authentic Irish bar, this place is for you! It's a small quaint bar and the seating…read moreis not comfortable. We stayed for two drinks. Found this place by accident.

The best

Grab a pint!

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Cozy nook

The Crown & Anchor Pub

4.5(116 reviews)

7.7 mi

Fish was cooked just right great outer coating and fish itself was white and delicious…read more Gravy is excellent. Just what I was wanting for dinner.

First time here and we were very pleased with food and service…read more A very nice atmosphere and since we just returned from a British isles trip we felt like we just hit another British pub. We ordered Fish and chips. The fish was lightly breaded and perfectly deep fried. The chips we thought could be a little more crisp, and was the weak point here. Our server was excellent, all smiles and answered all our menu questions. We are out of towners, but would return here for sure

Interior seating

SGT Pepper Burger

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Private room for large parties and events

The Rail Pub

4.2(192 reviews)

0.0 mi

The service was fantastic and the ambiance was awesome. The night we were there, they had a live…read moreband outside but you could still casually talk.

Great fun loving outdoor/ indoor bar packed on the weekend with song loving karaoke singing boys…read moreand girls. Drinks were strong and reasonably priced. Decor was fun and interesting.

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Free shots for brides and birthdays

Abe's on Lincoln

4.2(202 reviews)

0.5 mi

Fun as always. Dive with hand drawn photos of Abraham Lincoln all over the walls and ceiling…read more Decent selection of beer and liquor. Friendly staff. Early Saturday night no wait.

My friend Matt and I decided to stop here after dinner and it was wonderful. It is about a 5 to 8…read moreminute walk from the Kempton hotel is where we had dinner tonight. They had open mic night; and each artist was able to do three songs what I love about this bar is they have fantastic drinks as well as a great ambience. Or bartender/server his name was gizmo and his real name is John and he is great! The ambience is what really makes this place special. It is a great spot for tourists and locals alike!!! I had a whiskey Coke for eight dollars and it was great!!! 10/10

Unique spot.

Cheers

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Abe Lincoln drawings Far as the eye can see

The Little Crown by Pie Society

4.4(539 reviews)

0.1 mi

Found this spot by chance while on the trolley tour, either stop #10 or #2. We also came after…read moregrabbing a slice at Vinnie Van Go Go, so I was still pretty full. Had I seen this spot first, I definitely would've gone for the shepherd's pie and a lot more... maybe even a drink! The bar had a relaxed, easy England vibe, which I loved. Service great! Of course, we had to try something even though I was stuffed. We ended up getting the breakfast sausage roll, strong notes of sage, but overall very tasty. Just a little mustard or ketchup would've made it perfect! Such a cute spot, definitely worth a visit.

Cute little bar and pie place (sweet and meat)- inside seating with a couple tables outside as…read morewell. Greeted right away and service was quick. Took our drinks and pie to go. Tried something new with a butter beer, sweet but not too much to enjoy. Husband tried a cider- Widow. Also tried the French Silk pie, decadent and about 4 split each large slice for just enough dessert. Definitely worth a try!

Steak + Mushroom

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Pimm's Cup

Circa 1875

4.0(552 reviews)

0.2 mi

•$$$

As a local, I just love Circa! The atmosphere is cool. The service is always great. It's perfect…read morefor a date night. They also have a nice wine menu. Their steak prices have gone up a bit, but the quality matches the price. I started with the French onion soup, a must. It's a hearty portion it a nice size crock. For the entree I had the steak frites + truffle fries. The filet was one of the best I've had in a while. It was a nice, thick cut. Prepared perfectly with a nice sear on the outside. The fresh cut fries were delish. Restaurants come and go in Savannah, but Circa 1875 is a staple!

We visited Circa 1875 during our short time in Savannah. There were so many restaurant options and…read morewe decided for this one based on availability and good comments. I definitely do not regret our decision as we had a great meal. The interior ambiance of the restaurant truly transports to another place, it is truly beautiful. Our server was so gentle and gave us many recommendations on things to try and even accommodated some of requests. We started with the Espresso Martini and non-alcoholic French 75 (my first time) and these were both great. For appetizers, we had the crab croquettes (cakes), escargots and caesar salad. Everything was delicious (including the complimentary bread) , and to our surprise the Caesar salad had a nice crunch with the addition of fried frog leg pieces (if I'm not mistaken). The main entrees were the stars of the night, while we were originally inclined to try their Steak & Frites, our server recommended the steak tips sautéed over mushroom sauce with pasta and this was the perfect match instead of the classical French fries pairing. We also had the Supreme Roasted Chicken with caramelized veggies and everything was cooked to perfection. We did not leave without dessert and tried their Créme Brûlée, and while it was runnier than usual, the flavor was there. We thought it needed more time. Overall a great experience while in Savannah!

Lobster special & French Bordeaux at the bar nook! Not pictured- escargot, crab cakes, crispy potatoes. Everything was delicious!

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Downstairs wine cellar

Molly McGuire's

3.7(103 reviews)

8.0 mi

Our server (Sarah) was fantastic. Food was good. It was trivia night and we played. Had funread more

Yes you should go here. Hands down one of the best places in all of Georgia. The food is amazing…read moreand the vibes are even better. They outdoor area is so amazing there's a stream with fish and frogs, they have live music, they have the game on and Adam Sandler movies all while enjoying some of the freshest blue crap dip you'll ever have. I went last night and I'm going again for lunch. Day or night this place is just perfect. If you're reading this review just go here and stop wasting time.