If you're looking for a true Irish pub experience in the heart of Savannah, O'Connell's is the real deal! 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! read more

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Small Irish pub in the heart of the historic Savannah. The bar itself is quite interesting - small, somewhat dark, and fairly crowded. I had a couple of pints of Guinness. Place wasn't loud so we (big family) could still chat. Not sure they had any food. I didn't ask, they didn't offer. All around good time. N*joy! read more

O'Connell's - Cool old bar! Small joint. - Pubs Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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

O'Connell's - Pubs Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

O'Connell's is a glorious little Irish pub, whose high-partition bar counter makes me reminisce of some of the pubs I have frequented when visiting Ireland. You can easily walk inside the pub and feel like you have walked into a pub located in Galway. Perched on Drayton Street in the heart of downtown Savannah, O'Connell's is smaller than you would think when you enter. Inside is fairly boxy, with the high partition bar to the right where you order drinks and can stand and place your said drinks on the addition counter spacing. To the left you will find a long booth with two tables, and a smaller booth next to the bathrooms. The bar offers an extensive array of Irish whiskeys that aren't usually stocked at other bars such as those in the surrounding area, which I dug. I mean when you can look across the bar and see Spot bottles by Mitchell & Sons, you know this pub means business. The staff behind are incredible efficient and friendly. We went there during the St. Paddy's parade and they had drinks made fast with a smile. Our main bartender even took a picture of us in between making and serving drinks. Pretty cool. If you visiting or living in the Savannah area, O'Connell's is a must-stop for bars to visit. read more

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10/10! the bartenders were mean as hell and they tried to hit on my wife even though I think they were gay. favorite bar in Savannah. will be back every night until I die. the chips are the freshest Doritos I've ever had. the ambiance is the perfect spot to black out on car bombs. read more

Bartenders are great! Treat you like friends and make sure you have fun! Definitely an check out if your tour the city

I came with a couple of friends. This place was... fine. I was told by the bartender that there was no Magners on the East Coast when I asked if they had any. Not quite sure that's true since I've definitely had it elsewhere on the east coast before but whatever I guess? It definitely has the look of an Irish pub, but was missing the liveliness. We may have just hit it on a bad day. read more

Neat small venue with an Irish vibe 'of course'. 2 things that bothered me: 1. $15 minimum purchase if using a credit card. Would have been nice to have been informed of this ahead of time as I rarely carry cash with me and was just planning on a 'one and done' beer but forced to buy another b/c already served the first. 2. Sitting at the bar and group of 9 or so came in to sit at tables behind me and they ALL had to be in their 50's/60's and because 1 or 2 did not have their IDs in their possession they could not be inside b/c of a Georgia law so they all left....wow, that would been a rather large tab....lost business. Dominic (bartender) was nice was just enforcing the rules and I get that but with a ton of tourism that this bar and others rely on, it's not a good look. read more

Best pub in Savannah, one of my favorites in the ENTIRE US. If you want a true Irish pub experience look no further than O'Connell's. As someone who comes to Savannah off and on for work since 2017, O'Connells is my 2nd home where the pints are poured perfectly, bartenders, such as Danno,Dirk, Tyler and Sunday(the lads I have met) will make your experience top notch . Be prepared to show your ID (Savannah rule) and engage with the regulars young and old who will make you feel like a long lost friend if you are feeling social. Last night I brought my brand new fiancé there to celebrate our engagement, that happened only hours prior, and a wonderful lad bought us all a shot of lovely Jameson. Cheers ! O'Connell's is what EVERY pub needs to be ! Don't miss out and support this incredible place ! read more

O'Connell's - Cozy nook - Pubs Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

A very traditional small Irish bar in the heart of Savannah! Very cozy and friendly - ambience is amazing with lots of interesting memorabilia giving it an old world charm. For seating , they have benches with high walls that section off one group for another. They also have quirky stools made of large milk canisters! The bar only serves beverages but they do have a lot of variety ! If you intend to eat something, the staff will recommend some great places nearby . This is one of the places you'll see a lot of regulars and make friends ! The service is excellent as well! Location & Parking : The location is great : it's just off Broughton street on Drayton, a step away from Leopold's and Naan Appetite! However, parking is a challenge on weekends - there are paid parking lots which generally fill up beyond 8:30pm on weekends Covid protocols: The bar and rest rooms are very clean. Since Savannah gets tourists from all over the country and no one is masked, the bar now has a divider made of glass as precautions against COVID-19 . read more

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Such a great little pit stop! The bar was amazing and so was the service!! My friends have been here multiple time but this was my first time and absolutely loved it! read more

O'Connell's - a row of stools in front of a bar - Pubs Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

A bit of Ireland dumped in Savannah.We were lucky to pop in on a busy Saturday night (elsewhere)..the pub was very quiet,small,no tv,soft music.Not for nutters!A nice sip and a chat.Good staff.Maybe the place is a bit TOO small,but it has the guts of a real Irish pub. read more

Nice quiet pint! Recommend this for groups who like a place to gather and converse. Not a large pub but authentic read more

Great little bar off the main strip. They specialize in whiskey and beer. They did have a full bar but they had a very large whiskey selection. I'm not a big whiskey drinker so I told him to just make us two drinks. He made us Jamison and Ginger ale and two drinks was 12 bucks Due to Covid there's a big plastic barrier between the bar itself and the bartender and there's a little window so you have to place your orders and pick your drinks up. It's small but the drinks were good and not too expensive and the air-conditioning felt good on a day that the feels like it was 102°. read more

Solid Irish bar. Cool atmosphere, not a lot of custies, lots of construction out front. Cider and Guinness, don't need much else. read more

O'Connell's - a glass of beer on a table - Pubs Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

This little gem has an incredible variety Irish Whiskeys (green, yellow, blue and red spot and red breast to name a few). They pour a proper pint. Cozy wood and a true Irish sitting area. read more

Hey Tyler! Wassup? How is the goth GF? Seriously yelpers, one of the very best hidden gems. read more

Great pub with good music, and bartenders that know how to pour a Guinness proper. If you're into Guinness, give the Walkers Station Stout a go, you won't be disappointed. Some of the local tours stop here so you'll get people coming in and out all night. Great late night spot, open until 3:00 am. read more

O'Connell's - a wall full of irish memorabilia - Pubs Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Bartenders were rude! No a welcoming environment. If u expect southern hospitality don't go there!

We always love coming here for a pint or few great atmosphere in a nice and cozy pub an absolute joy!

The atmosphere is quaint, feels like a small Irish pub. Bar tender that looks like Santa is bitter. They have mandatory ID so if you're visiting with someone who can't produce papers, even if they aren't having alcohol they aren't allowed in. I'd be bitter too. We saw several groups of folks well into their 60's turned away because on or more members couldn't produce iD. Bit of a buzzkill seeing people leave mad. read more

Made us a great Irish coffee. Brewed fresh coffee. Wish I would have taken a photo. Will be back to eat but had already stuffed ourselves on seafood boil prior to. Great little small pub read more

Wonderful little Irish pub! Great spot for a pit stop between bars. Went on a Monday night at 9pm and we were the only people inside. Bartender was helpful. Comfortable seating and nice bathrooms. Loved looking at the decor! Ordered the hard cider and it was delicious. read more

So the proprietor of this fine establishment tells me that yelp says that they have poor to average food here. But that they don't serve food. And that's all good. I'm here to tell you what they do have. A proper pint, pickle back shots, good prices and even better music. What you'd expect. Ramones. Cure. Early 80s synth pop. I'm a fan. read more

Ahh one of the best Guinness I've had, perfectly poured and perfectly cold. It's a quaint classic little Irish pub with some modern touches. Now when I say quaint I want to make sure I emphasis that this place is charming yet small- not uncomfortably so but not place where you'd be comfortable standing around. It is the kind of place you can sit with a couple friends and have a pint or a few. read more

My first serious experience at a bar, and what better way to christen my first step into the pub world than with o'connell's. Bartender was top notch and very helpful with crafting some seriously delicious concoction. We will be returning before the end of our trip for sure! read more

This place is a hidden gem! We stumbled across this bar and we are so happy we did. We both sat at the bar and ordered 2 jack and cokes. The drinks were strong and the bartender was really nice. Maybe it was the alcohol, but he reminded me off Santa (tee-hee). You just can't beat this place. We got two drinks for $8. Yes, they aren't trying to rob you here! They have darts and it is a really chill ambiance. Next time we are back in Savannah, this is where we will drink. It was nice to get away from all of the chaos and just unwind. A++ in my book! read more

Nice take on what a small Irish pub would feel like, complete with various Irish bartenders. A friendly and quaint little bar that is off of the beaten path to get you away from the crowded and loud bars packed for no reason. Reasonably priced drinks and they know how to pour a proper Guinness. This hearkens back to what bars used to be when you would drink, hang out, mingle and talk. No TVs or loud music to distract you from the people that you are there with. Now just stay off your cell phones. read more

I stop in everytime I am downtown. The atmosphere is laid back and I can enjoy conversation with my friends. Patrons are always ready for some good conversation and the bartenders are attentive. I get great service there, now when I walk in I usually have my drink waiting for me if its Tyler or Dirk. Its cozy and reminds me of back home. Had some real fun times in there. Definitely worth a stop in if you don't want loud music and craziness. A place for friends to put the phone down and talk. read more

Had a great night! Stop by every now and then but always love coming in here because of Tyler. I swing by and see who is working and if he is not here I keep walking. Not that the other bartenders are bad but he is more personable. #tyleristheshit read more

This bar is amazing! It's a friendly bar off the beaten path. If you want to have an escape from the River Street craziness come see Orla and Jason at O'Connell's! It's a cute Irish pub with reasonably priced drinks and great service. read more

Run from river street and head here. Small dingy, and just what I wanted. Not Savannah tourist, Savannah real.get here before it gets crazy stupid loved. read more

This is a great little place. Went there last night and had a Killians. Price was great and it was very quiet. Will probably go again before we leave. read more

A great classic pub! A good place to enjoy a properly poured Guinness. I wish there were more small & friendly pubs in the area versus the cookie cutter chain restaurants. read more

Hands down my favorite pub in Savannah. No blaring TVs or obnoxious music pumping through the place. Instead, people have drinks, mingle, and have conversations (what a concept!). You'll find a mixture of locals and non-locals here on any given night, and they blend well. I;d particularly recommend a stop here if you're looking to get away from the electronics for a bit and simply enjoy talking to folks (friends or strangers) face to face. read more

Such a great stop on our Savannah trip. These guys are friendly, and the bar is a no-fuss dive that's still clean and well-decorated. They even have a dart board, which we didn't see at other bars in town. It seemed more like a place locals go for a laid back drink. They also have great prices! read more

My friends and I were probably more excited to go back to O'Connell's than any other bar downtown after we were vaccinated. It's a cool place with a lot of atmosphere and reasonable prices. This time however we decided we may not go back any longer. The bartender on duty has been there for some years, older gentleman with white hair and a bit of a beard. Prior to the pandemic there was another bartender there who was just so outgoing and friendly it kind of made up for the older gentleman being a grouch. But he's there by himself, or has been the last two times we went in. He doesn't smile, he makes you feel like your an inconvenience and not a customer. We actually tipped him quite a bit of money, hoping maybe he'd respond to us by being a bit more friendly, no luck. He told us we couldn't play darts because the city had banned it ( covid )That may be so, I dont know. But we went to three other bars that night that we played darts in. I think he thought we'd stay longer if we did. We were not obnoxious, loud or disrespectful. But we have all decided that for now we'd rather go to the legion at Forsyth park, Abe's at Lincoln, Pinky Master etc - where the staff are so pleasant and we don't feel like we are a burden read more

Great local watering hole. Authenticity! Amazing bartenders. Best hidden bar in Savannah.

My husband and I are from California. We visited this place while on vacation. Great vibe, totally chill compared to the hustle and bustle of River St. Awesome drinks and cool bartender! read more

Amazing ambiance and a truly good selection of Irish products. Only place in Savannah I've been able to find Powers Irish whiskey. Jason is also a great bartender and good conversationalist. You can enjoy sitting at the bar or in one of the intimate booths. Don't miss this spot. read more