Found El-Rocko in Yelp based on reviews that described it as a dancing place with great music. So for NYE after the River Boat Cruise the plan was to check it out. Thankfully it was open! AND has a roaring good party!!! Mostly themed around the roaring '20s (rather fitting to reign in the new decade lol) The one suggestion I'd have is that maybe bathrooms be added ... otherwise this place is just great!! There were Go-Go dancers amping up the crowd and balloons released at midnight from the ceiling. The music was just fantastic dancing music and everyone was definitely having a roaring good time!! I know I was!! I'd love to go back... super fun place and great Mexican food right next door for the midnight munchies! Jajaja read more

This "establishment" grossly overcharged my card for a pair of drinks, so I emailed and called multiple times to straighten it out with zero response. I had to resort to disputing the charge with my bank. That's just bad business. Not to mention there's dozens of MUCH cooler bars in the surrounding area, so why even bother with this place? Do better. - Lou Sassle read more

Great and unique eclectic bar. The bar has some very unique regulars who are super cool and friendly. The drinks are very affordable and the vibe is awesome. The bartender is super cool too. read more

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Cool Swanky place! They had poutine on the menu which is cool, and the owner is a cool guy. Lo is the best bartender. read more

I love Rockos! Everything about the place except for the scary owner who literally chased everyone with a metal chained baseball bat all night on Halloween. The bartenders are so sweet and patient, which is nice considering it's mainly blacked out college students parading the place. But that makes it fun. The DJ is usually good they've been playing some cool techno ish stuff, and the occasional Taylor swift bomb. Vomit. But yeah, very dancey and fun, one dollar drinks on Thursdays (the pina coladas are so good) read more

Went in and was denied service due to not having a "US id". We had Puerto Rico licenses and were told by the bartender that the owner specifically denies service to anyone who doesn't have an id from the United States, despite explaining that PR is a part of the United States. Either the owner and/or the bartender are rascist and ignorant read more

I had said in my previous review that the decor here isn't something that makes me want to relax and come back repeatedly, but apparently it was. I came in at the same time every week for like four weeks in a row. Each time the bartender was Alex, who's incredibly awesome and will instantly charm you into another drink or six. I always came in around 2-4:30 and was usually the only person there. Sure, there might have been stragglers, but for the most part, I felt like this shiny disco ball of a bar was all mine. I'm back home now in Chi-town but will miss El-Rocko and the quirky bartender. If you're ever in the area, pay tribute to this super weird but awesome place. Hopefully, you will have as good of a time as I did. read more

This is a popular bar in Savannah especially one that underage SCAD students go to. Last weekend I accidentally left my wallet there and when my friends and I went to pick it up we only received my cards. We were told that they were not able to give us back my physical wallet or cash that I had. Instead of helping us, their social media manager decided to blame me instead of help me in this situation. Here is proof. read more

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If you're over 21...it is probably not for you. If you are over 25, don't even give it a glance. Stopped in for a a quick drink with my girl and it was underage idiot central. Blonde, thin bartender would not even look at us and it wasn't busy at all. Never serves us...served ever on else, so...we walked out before I found myself losing my...well, you know. Served her underage buddies though! I'm sure the place will stay in business as long as law enforcement confines to turn a blind eye eye to it. read more

This place looked neat and different so I just had to give it a chance! When I walked in it was everything that I expected it to be so I was really happy. One star was removed for the server not being the best. For how busy they were (not) I would have expected better service and less time to get a drink. Second star was removed because I tried two drink specials that they recommended and I was far from impressed. They were just really sweet and not my cup of tea. Definitely a neat place worth checking out though if you have some time to kill. read more

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Iconic bar, great bartenders, drinks are affordable and actually contain the right amount of alcohol. Personally I'm tired of all the upscale overpriced bars , this place is perfect read more

Went here on a Friday night and was immediately kicked out. No dress code violation, no altercation, just told to leave. I'm very confused. I didn't even get a chance to buy a drink, I need answers read more

Kellie and Gabe are the best bartenders in all of the Golden Isles! The decor is delightfully tacky and could only come out of the mind of the owner, who we met personally, because we were reviewing a movie he was in. Spoiler alert, he dies with a ninja star to the cranium on a beach in Amazon Hot Box. The Happy Hour was awesome and amazingly well priced; we stumbled out of there to join our Drag Show Pub Crawl for under $20. read more

It's not awful, as far as clubs go. Bar service is pretty quick. This is the place that underage college students go with fAkes, so the standards are a little low. The bathroom situation is the biggest issue. It's one person bathrooms so if you need to go you'd almost be better off leaving and going to a bar read more

El-Rocko Lounge is a fun, eccentric bar on the outskirts of the standard bar scene in historic downtown Savannah. The decor draws you in- the bar is sparkling gold and the place has a swanky, Great Gatsby sort of feel to it. There is a large dance floor, which is often bustling due to a band or DJ. The place may be quirky, but they have a full bar with amazing drink specials! The bartenders are always friendly, and it's a great place to grab drinks after work. I've never seen a huge crowd in El-Rocko, but I hope it makes it. It's a wonderful addition to the Savannah bar scene! read more

Recently, I took my parents to El Rocko for an after dinner drink. We were celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary so expectations were high. Boy, did El Rocko deliver! The staff was accommodating and the champagne was chilled to perfection. The disc jockey played some rocking tunes and by the end of the night, my father's toe was tapped out. I've been to the most elegant spots in town and El Rocko is numero uno! For service,tunes and fun they are the gold standard! read more

Came during the daytime, and it was a really nice place to chill for a drink or 3. I love the gold and glitter that was everywhere. Made you feel like you went back in time. Bartender was very attentive and made a good recommendation. Highly recommend it if you like trying something different to drink. They also have beer for all the beer lovers. read more

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#Such a great looking place. Good people working there. Saw some #really cool bands and then it turned into a dance party.

Great place for drinks and soon music! I used to love the old Hangfire bar and I'm so glad the owner opened E Rocko!! read more

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I really love the way this place is decorated. It's unlike any other bar I've ever been to before. The ultra-modern seating with gold accents reminds me of Baz Luhrmann's take on the Great Gatsby. They also have amazing shows! There is always some hip and happening concert going on here, and many are FREE. More money to spend on band merch! The crowd is usually pleasant earlier on in the evening. Late at night on the weekends it becomes too club-like for my taste but I'm usually at home in bed by that time anyways! I'm surprised by the raving reviews of the bartenders because I have always found the service to be less than stellar. Most (if not all) of the bartenders I have interacted with were un-attentive d-bags who probably think of themselves as "mixologists." The drinks are also overpriced--you're better off flasking it if you're here to catch a show and rather than indulge in over-priced foofy drinks. read more

I have been here a few times and haven't had an issue but tonight, I watched an employee try to physically fight a girl. I don't normally feel the need to make these reviews, but after the bouncer shrugged his shoulders when I brought up my concerns of an employee trying to strangle a girl, I felt it was necessary. If you decide to go to this bar, please look out for aggressive bartenders that may try to choke you/ fight you. So scary read more

so I feel so unbelievably DISGUSTED at the moment. I just watched a EMPLOYEE of this establishment try to STRANGLE a girl. I am quite sober and I just watched a girl trying to walk into the bar (which I had seen previously in the lounge) & a bartender walked up and grabbed this girl BY THE NECK. I have never been so disturbed. This is a bar that I have been too several times & I will never return. This girl was a skinny, white female with long brown hair working behind the bar. I would love to speak to a supervisor about this event that several people witnessed. Another bouncer had to PULL this girl off of her. so gross & while on the clock. disappointing that I even have to write this review. read more

Went to order drinks at the bar for the five of us on Nov 6th in the evening, we were totally ignored by the bar tender as she talked with her friends. Waited for about 20 minutes and then went to bar next and were served immediately. read more

This venue is a great place for social dancing. Since it's off Broughton and on Whitaker, it probably takes a lot to draw a crowd, especially on a weeknight. I only heard about Tuesday night Latin dancing the morning of, and completely by accident. This is a lounge so drinking, music, and dancing is all you can expect here. The DJ played primarily salsa music but infused bachata and even cha cha! I will be back and look forward to seeing it grow. read more

Lively, friendly, and great service! The band took a minute to get their sound checks but overall this was a great place! Drinks were reasonable and there was live music read more

lo is the hottest and baddest bartender this side the mason dixon, she'll fight a stupid scad, she'll fight yr local frat.... she'll make you the tastiest drink in the south. we want local love or get the f*ck out ! read more

Kellie and Lauren were amazing. They gave us such a great time during our vacation. We had to come back a couple more nights. This place was the highlight of our trip!! read more

Friendly staff, great drinks. DJ was on point. Great little spot off the beaten path. read more

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Not an honest establishment. I went with my friends for a girls weekend, we ordered 4 drinks from the drink specials list. They charged me $10 extra and kept the change assuming it was "tip." I realized that they were not giving me my money back so I asked for a receipt in which they were extremely disrespectful and rude. I would not recommend this bar at all. read more

Worst DJ Luckily the bartenders are great or the place would drown. Doesn't take request for the five guests he managed to keep for the 30 mins we stuck around. read more

This place is awesome... Craft cocktails - great vibe and a little local vibe... Tried the Manhattan drink as well as the twisted tea... Both where great.. Service was spot on and very helpful... My humble opinion got a two month old place is go try it before it becomes too popular... read more

This might be my favorite bar in Savannah. I was a little worried at first because all of the people here are younger than me but the Bartender, I think his name was Alex, started up a conversation and walked me through some of the cocktails that they had on tap. The pachinko machines are pretty cool too. I wish the nut machine had nuts in it. Only complaint. read more

It's an old 70's gangster movie. The drinks are amazing and our bartender Jules was fantastic. The 70's vibe was sustained by an amazing vintage jukebox. You had me with the photo booth and the gold glitter countertops. read more

Wes did it again. Scorpion Tea better than ever and the aesthetic is insanely good. Great service, pachinko machines and great cocktails.

This bar makes me feel great! The decor is stunning! Drinks are fantastic! A good Time was had here!

Stunning interior - a refreshing break from the 20s Speakeasy trend sweeping the nation. My only issue was that the live music does NOT match the venue. It's not a grunge rock place so the music was so awful I left before getting a drink. I went back earlier the next day and it was much better! read more

Went here while on vacation-first time in the south and in Savannah. We went in on a Wednesday night and we were the only people there + one hipster that gave me the douche chills. The bartender was awesome, very friendly & cool. But the empty bar & the hipster made our experience weird and unfriendly. I wish I could recommend the bartender, but not the bar. read more

Dope bar. Gold glitter everywhere and cocktails on tap. They make a negroni with bourbon instead of gin. I forget the name. Ask Alex the bartender to make it and he'll hook you up with it. He's awesome. Def one of my favorites in Savannah. read more

Good crowd on Friday and Sat nights. I really hate the barstools. You can't turn around to see your friends or check out dudes (or chicks). Fix the barstools then this place gets more stars. Hope the owner reads yelp... read more

Draft cocktails were not drinkable. Neither my boyfriend or I could finish our drinks because the flavors were not quite right and all over the place. One was way too strong, another way too sweet, and totally not described well on menu. They should go back to individual drinks to have control over flavor profiles. Decor was nice and staff friendly. read more