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    Municipal Bar

    4.5 (34 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Romantic
    Classy
    Upscale
    Good for groups

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    Leslie C.

    Municipal Bar in Savannah completely blew me away. I ordered the burger, and without exaggeration, it was the best burger I've ever had in my life--perfectly cooked, insanely flavorful, and worth every bite. I'm still thinking about it. Oh and I can't forget the harsh brown with caviar - so good! On top of the amazing food, our bartender Sam was absolutely incredible. Friendly, attentive, and genuinely made the experience even better. Great atmosphere, top-tier food, and outstanding service. This place is a must if you're in Savannah, and I'll definitely be back.

    Family style cocktails
    Catherine B.

    Nestled along bustling Broughton Street, this cozy, dimly lit hotel bar is a hidden gem. It instantly reminded us of our Austin indie bar-hopping days -- a whole vibe. The food is fantastic (don't miss the $9 hash brown caviar on Mondays and Tuesdays), the service is warm and attentive, and the cocktails are thoughtfully crafted. Trendy without feeling condescending is the best way to describe it. We've visited three times now while in Savannah. My husband travels here for work, and my daughter and I tag along. It's become our go-to stop for post-dinner drinks. On our last visit, we were happily surprised to find happy hour pricing on dirty martinis and old fashioneds. Food highlights: Flatbread: Buttery and flavorful, though a bit oily and parsley-heavy for my taste. I'd love it served more like a dip for dunking. Sourdough dumplings: Melted in my mouth. Persian cucumbers: The creamy, dreamy stracciatella was such a fun contrast. Octopus: The beans absolutely stole the show. My 7-year-old swears by her Shirley Temple and the mint chocolate gelato. Already looking forward to coming back for the burger and pot roast!

    Steak frites with fries
    Claire F.

    Delicious food, great service, amazing ambiance. My mom and I went down to Savannah for the day and enjoyed having lunch here. Converted into a hotel and eatery from an old bank. Be sure to visit the bank vault in the basement.

    Bar
    Samantha L.

    We went here for some drinks on a Monday night before the Saint Patrick's Day parade and it wasn't very crowded so we could grab a seat wherever. The place reminds me of a hotel lobby bar. The waiter was really helpful with giving advice on drinks and everyone seemed to enjoy what they got.

    Interior
    Angela R.

    Food is expertly prepared here. Mussel broth needs bread for dipping so you don't waste a drop. Mortadella sandwich with pistachio-watercress was divine. Fries are thin and crispy. Beautiful interior, once a bank. Loved everything we ordered. Only drawback on cold days is that there's a chilly draft whenever someone comes through the front door.

    Room service burnt bun
    Sarah M.

    You can't beat happy hour at the bar from 3-5PM where they have delicious cocktail specials and you can grab oysters or a basket of French fries to go with your drink! The bar is gorgeous and bartenders were quick to greet us on a busy Saturday and made our drinks with passion. Ambiance is a vibeeeeee- the restaurant is trendy with funky, curvy, green booths, pink puffy chairs and a gorgeous bar! Definitely have to make a reservation on the weekend if you're going to dine in the dining room but the bar you could grab a spot if someone left! Happy hour we tried their daiquiri and old fashioned off the happy hour menu. Both were tasty! I loved how fresh the daiquiri tasted! We snagged some French fries too **they lost a star for me due to the room service we received - I ordered one of their breakfast sandwiches, two lattes, and a cinnamon roll. The breakfast sandwich was actually BURNT. I really couldn't believe someone would consciously serve that to someone. The cinnamon roll was blah- not my favorite. It had more of a biscuit texture than a yeast base. Not a fan. And the lattes were boring and sad imo.**

    Johnny N.

    We walked into Municipal Bar right at happy hour after a long road trip from beautiful Jacksonville, Florida. We made key stops along the way at Buc-ee's, Piggly Wiggly, and Food Lion to stock up on supplies for the journey. We entered into a space that has been expertly converted from a municipal building into a cute trendy cocktail lounge. They kept certain key elements from the municipal building and blended it with modernistic lounge design. I was obsessed. Whoever designed this place deserves some kind of award. We sat at the bar and ordered a couple dirty martinis ($10 at happy hour), fries ($5), oysters ($16) and garden lettuce ($12). My girlfriend soft launched me on her IG story with a picture of my hand and $14 Casio watch holding a martini glass. WE DID IT!!!! The oysters and fries were fantastic, but the garden lettuce was a brick. We just didn't enjoy the dressing at all, but that's more on me for ordering that. I knew better. The martinis were hitting different. I felt like a New York businessman in the 80s, slamming martinis after a long day of yelling at people on the phone slanging penny stocks. IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo

    Municipal Breakfast
    Scott C.

    This bar is set within the old Municipal Bank building in Savannah and recently received an architectural award. The hotel and bar is owned by Death and Company so has many cocktail themes mixed with Southern charm. This is an excellent place to go for brunch especially if you like Bloody Marys-they make a great Bloody Mary! The staff was friendly and helpful to explain the menu and facility. The food was very good and filling. Finish the brunch off with an Affogato-they make an excellent one! We plan on staying at the hotel as well on a future visit.

    Blossom N.

    When you walk in into this place, it is a bit confusing because apparently it is also the front desk of a hotel? However, the inside is very nice. It did take them a minute to see us and come greet us however it was right when they opened so I'm sure they were just getting everything ready. Nothing fake with that. The food in the order came out very nice and quick. Everything was nice and hot. The food could use a little bit more flavoring in my opinion and the toast that came out with the salmon caper was extremely thick and hard. I had to ask if they had a thinner toast because I could not even break through it. The atmosphere is nice though, and the gentleman that took care of us was amazing. And one more thing to keep in mind since it is the front check-in area of the hotel we weren't too bothered by it, but they do have animals coming in and out at the restaurant.

    Municipal Burger
    John C.

    After a long drive crossing the Florida-Georgia line we made our way on the very first stop to the Municipal bar. This place was recommended by a friend who's a local and native in Savannah. They recommended the burger as being one of the best in the city so we took the advice and ordered one per person. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint. The burger was as so tasty and fresh and was well paired with the crispy fries. We also got a polenta-like hashbrown that came with caviar on top - OMG! - I am still thinking about that appetizer. All was paired with a few drinks on the menu but my favorite was the Mezcal Margarita that the barkeep made for us. We sat at the bar to catch-up and we loved the elegance of the bar. We were informed that there was also a new speakeasy like bar that recently opened downstairs so we went and have a separate review of it, so stay tuned. Highly recommend this place for food, service, ambiance, and the drinks!

    Fresh Fruit
    Marilyn B.

    Fabulous! So Glad we found this Savannah gem. Photos are from our brunch but we went back in the late afternoon for cocktails. Both experiences were perfection! The fresh fruit was amazing and very shareable. I had the smoked salmon tartine, pictured in the photo which they kindly served me at ten even though the menu says they don't start serving it until eleven. My husband had the house omelet, which was divine. Later in the day, we came back to meet a friend to have a drink and the house Old Fashioned was excellent (the one with the coconut and macadamia). Service, Food, Total Experience - exceptional! And our server at brunch, Hanni, was wonderful, truly. We're here as tourists but we can't wait to return!

    Tanya J.

    This place is stunning. The attention to detail should not be overlooked. From the ingredients in each drink to the decor and even the staff, everything is one point. The staff here is amazing, very kind and there are tons of people who know how to provide spectacular service. Even though this place is beautiful and newly opened, I will say that the concept is an interesting one in the Savannah area. The lobby for the Municipal Hotel IS the bar and restaurant, not in a separate section of the building or its own space. They do take reservations for tables and the bar (interesting), and I recommend you do make one. We just wanted drinks and desert, but were very confused with the instructions we received from the hostess. We went to sit where we thought we could sit, and she told us those were reserved seats, then we went to the bar and were told again that those were reserved seats. I had to ask for clarification on where we actually COULD sit in the main area, and we were told we could stand off to the side of the walk up car area or in one of the two sets of lounge chairs by the from window, the mezzanine, or downstairs. We went to the mezzanine and it was a cool spot. (The person who explained the seating best to us comped our drinks, so that was very kind) After sitting on the mezzanine level, a table opened and we went down. The seating we were at is NOT the best for eating, very low seats and high tables, but great for drinks! I would recommend getting a booth or the bar to eat comfortably. Being moved that many times dampened the mood. Again, the bar is in the lobby of the hotel. The check-in desk is in the spa w space of all the hubbub. I imagine that might get clunky if people are checking in late, but it seems there's another door to walk through if you're just going to the hotel. Beautiful addition, looking forward to see how they iron out the kinks as they become more established.

    Siesta drink from their menu
    Harry G.

    Decided tonight was night to try this newest venue in Savannah and I am glad that I did. The basement speakeasy is still being built but will be a welcome location to try once open. The bar/restaurant and hotel lobby are beautiful and well attired. They have 44 boutique rooms here so they are likely very nicely apportioned. The bar and the dinner I got were excellent and I couldn't be happier with the food I recieved. The service at the bar is great. James Nowicki the bar manager is phenomenal and his staff it top notch. Marin is a true joy and a great bartender as well. If you have the chance this is a spot to come and enjoy.

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    Service was great. Bartenders are super nice. Drinks were good. Ambiance was great. We were staying as guests at the hotel.

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    Terrible terrible service. waited over 40 minutes for a cocktail that never arrived. the "hostess" made matters worse with her bad attitude.

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