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    O'Connell's

    4.3 (45 reviews)
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    Closed • 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    O'CONNELL'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Live music
    Quiet
    Good for groups

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    Jeff N.

    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.

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    D H.

    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 !

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    Preeti M.

    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 .

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    Emilie W.

    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!

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    Aaron R.

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

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

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

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

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

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    “Location & Parking : The location is great : it's just off Broughton street on Drayton, a step away from Leopold's and Naan Appetite!”

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