Bootleggers it's a great vibe. The bartender are amazing. Mya is one of my favorite. The music they play is a vibe. Friendly people. It's just a good time. read more

Just popped in for a quick drink on the river since they have one of their happy hours from 11-4. I enjoyed a "Speakeasy Martini" at half price which was deliciously sweet! This location definitely gives speakeasy vibes with the brick decor and old school tv shows playing paired with some swing/ electro-swing music. Note: each cocktail on this menu is ~ $18 read more

The Bootlegger - Cocktail menu - $18/cocktail - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

We received coupons from the hotel we were staying at so we had to made sure we used them. The bootlegger gave me the vibe of a speakeasy but more for pirate themed. There was dim lighting and a little hidden. We were able to pick our seat and the wait team were very attentive. They spend a few minutes trying to get to know their customers which I appreciate. My mom and I decided to split the raw oysters and had no complaints. The drinks on the other hand were not my favorite. I asked for an Aperol spritz and it was not good. I had 3 sips and ended up pushing it to the side. Overall it was a nice hangout spot but I may stick with a beer next time read more

The Bootlegger - Aperol Spritz - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

The Bootlegger is a fun, prohibition themed bar located right on the River Walk in Savannah. It's pretty simple to find as there is a giant black boot posted over the front door. Upon walking inside, the bar is dimly lit with multiple TVs playing nostalgic movies and TV shows in black and white. All of the drinks on the menu are standard cocktails, but some of them have a fun twist such as the Old Fashioned being smoked using a fancy skull smoking cover. The taste of the old fashioned was fine, but I think we enjoyed the pain killer a little bit more as it was nice and refreshing. Great spot if you're looking for a delicious cocktail and fun atmosphere near the river! read more

The Bootlegger - Painkiller - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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We had a great time at The Bootlegger this weekend! It's located on the riverfront and claims to have the best smoked old fashioned in town so of course we had to check it out! It's a tiny spot with dim lighting and silly prohibition themed pics hanging on the walls. The atmosphere was relaxed but still kind of upscale, i loved the vibe. Staff were all very friendly as well. Their cocktail menu was definitely enticing, with a great variety of concoctions. We grabbed a couple smoked old fashioned and a their version of an espresso martini and hung out for a bit. The smoked old fashioned was quite lovely, as was the espresso martini. I don't know that the old fashioned was the best i've ever had but it was pretty darn good. We had just eaten but their food menu looked really good! I was tempted to order just because I wanted to try their food! Some of the menu items that piqued my interest were the crab rangoon deviled eggs and the fried green tomato sliders! Next time i'm in Savannah this will definitely be somewhere I put on my list to return to! read more

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This place is fun! A little dark but you can find your way to the bar. The bartenders were Very personable and fun. I got probably the coolest drink I've ever seen in a bar. (See photo). They also have food, maybe next time. read more

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The Bootlegger quickly became my favorite bar in Savannah--so much so that we went back multiple times during our visit. The atmosphere was great, but what really made it special were the bartenders. Bugsby and Big Mike were both incredibly friendly, fun, and made every visit feel like a great time. We didn't eat here, but the drinks were absolutely top tier. I had one of the best espresso martinis I've ever had, and my fiancé said their old fashioned was the best he's ever had. That says a lot. They even had a replacement for his nut allergy since their old fashioned is normally made with almond wood chips. If you're looking for amazing cocktails, great vibes, and bartenders who truly know their craft, The Bootlegger is a must-stop in Savannah. read more

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This place instantly becomes a Favorite just from the intimate and moody vibe that sets the tone for a romantic or chill night with friends. It's tucked away like a true speakeasy. They are known for their creative Old Fashioneds, and they definitely live up to the hype. They are well balanced and crafted with real skill and artistry. If you sit at the bar you get to experience the whole drink making process but to me it felt more like a little show. It makes the cocktail feel more like an event than just an order. I also ordered another cocktail on their Autumn menu It was a pumpkin spice espresso martini. It had all the components i love from a pumpkin spice latte but with a spike. If you love crafty cocktails with a fun atmosphere than go order a drink at the bootlegger. read more

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Grab your finest flapper gear, rest up, and swagger your way to the bar for this adventure in libations and self-control. Lucky will thrill you with a bougie and smooth bourbon concoction, but can also dazzle ya with an espresso martini that will leave you questioning your life choices in the best way possible. Cosmo is a new addition to the bunch. His awesome hair is only rivaled by his equally charming smile and quick service. Mickey must have a local haberdashery to supply his fancy tweed flat cap...it's no Peaky Blinders fantasy come true, but he's a cool guy who aims to please. Bugsy orchestrates a dance behind this bar and can whip up a drink with flair. You're in safe hands with any of these folks. Trust the process. They're experts. We're leaving with memories and lots of laughs. Take a chance with this speakeasy. It'll be a fun night to remember. read more

Happy to see this establishment take over the old Bernie's. Nice remodel and definitely a cool vibe and Prohibition theme. Bar service was excellent, with lots of care given to preparing our cocktails. Smoked Old Fashioned was very tasty. read more

The Bootlegger - Old Fashioned - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

My sister and I discovered the Bootlegger as it was right around the corner of the River Street Inn, where we were staying. The highlight of our vacation were the folks there. Their friendly service, their "Speakeasy Martinis", and the prohibition vibe had us coming back for just about every night of our stay. The brick decor and old B/W tv show playing made for such a fun experience. And getting to chat and get to know personally the manager, bartender and servers made it special. We gave it a huge thumbs up. Do check it out as the martinis and charcuterie board were well worth it. read more

This is a tough one for me. We were recommended to this "speakeasy" which is right on the river and has massive signage highlighting the fact that it's a bar so I don't know how anyone could call it a speakeasy. It is a pretty good craft cocktail bar on the river. Additionally, locals seemed to be very positive about what seemed like a very tourist-trap-ish bar to me, which is out of the ordinary. Now I had a good time, there were only a few minor hiccups with service and the smoked old fashioned with the skull topper was certainly something to behold. A decent craft cocktail bar on the water, yes, but a speakeasy of any kind? Maybe it really was during prohibition or something but when there's a six foot boot with a flask hanging out of it on the front building, well you can do the math. read more

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Update 10/12/2025: Still not contacted by the establishment. I guess they get to keep my 34 dollars plus tax for the crab cakes and fried green tomatoes I didn't order, receive, or consume. Will never return. This isn't going to be my typical review. And once this is resolved, I will update the review and the rating. The vibes were great. Low lit like a real speakeasy. Bubs gave good service as a bartender. The drinks were fine, and once this is fixed, I'll elaborate. The charcuterie board might not be 22 dollars worth, but it was okay too. I have a problem with the fact I was charged for crab cakes and fried green tomatoes that I did not order, coming to a total of 34 dollars not including tax. I was tipsy, feeling good, so I didn't check the bill. In the back of my mind I thought it seemed pretty steep. I've called and left my information with the establishment, and am waiting for a call back. Again, once this is resolved, will update. read more

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Very cool vibe, very cool bartender, very good drinks. Larger group, took drinks to go- beer, a couple of kids strawberry mocktails, a martini, and a smoked old fashioned. Great flavor, craft cocktails and time and effort put into making them all. Next time we'll enjoy our drinks there, along with the atmosphere. read more

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Stumbled on this speakeasy while walking in Savannah. Was immediately taken by the charm and feeling like I stepped back in time and found an underground spot. I had to have an old fashioned of course even though they had really good drink options. The kids (i mean young adults) were allowed to come in as well and have a Shirley temple while the adults sipped on our drinks watching Betty Boop and the 3 Stoges. Our bartender was great as she made our drink and finished the smoking process table side. read more

The Bootlegger - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Fantastic ambiance. You walk in and feel like you're in the 20's. The service was fast and attentive, with the food coming out quickly. Highly recommend the pork belly tacos and the crab cakes, as well as any of the flatbreads. read more

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The ambiance was nice and the drinks were good, but a little pricey. The food, however, was AWFUL and Expensive! Definitely eat before you go there! read more

I love this place and I'm so sad I live in Michigan. Came back from a vacation in Savannah and discovered great bars and restaurants around the place. The Bootlegger was the rare one that was right in my wheelhouse: speakeasy. While it's not a speakeasy with a password and a hidden entrance, it most definitely makes you feel like you're in one. It's dimly lit, high tables, low tables, a bar in the middle and medium sized TVs on the walls playing 1950s shows like the twilight zone (which is my favorite). The drinks were phenomenal! I had the El Jefe which was smoked with this very cool skull smoker you put the chips in, and my wife bought that kit they sell there for me, 1919 Rum Runner and Roosevelt's Smoked Old Fashion. For food I had the Gatsby Charcuterie which had some things I enjoyed but not all were for my tastebud's and the Capone's Crab cakes which were amazing!! Highly recommend those. All of this experience was topped off with wonderful service form our waiter and the manager who was dressed up in flapper attire which added the touch of the era. Next time I come to Savannah, it'll be for a longer stay and each day I'm going here. Thank you to all those who made that place special. read more

This place is awesome! The staff are fun, friendly, and make amazing cocktails. The speakeasy vibe is fun! We went both nights we were in town. Mickey, Bugsy, Cosmo & Lucky really made the night remarkable. Highly recommend!!! read more

Ambiance was great! No seated inside, opted for outside which was nice with the view but of course heavy foot traffic'. Drinks were relatively fast given how busy they were. Self seating at table, high table, or bar**** some people were standing at the bar. read more

The Bootlegger - Views from outside tables - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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Amazing speakeasy experience. Bugsy was such a great host/mixologist. Would recommend to everyone! read more

The Bootlegger - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Recently traveled to Savannah from Phoenix with my best friend. Found this bar just walking around and thought it looked interesting. We absolutely loved the drinks but the bartenders were what made it fantastic. As a server/bartender myself they were amazing and so fun! I think the girls name was Bonnie and I can't remember the guys name but he had a beard. Just thought I'd give a shout out that you all made our trip/night. Thank you so much! read more

The Bootlegger - Our drinks - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Very cool speak-easy in Savannah, GA. Opened in 2023 but it really felt like it's been there for a 100+ years! The building itself is amazing. The decor is great! Our drinks were very good and all the food we ordered (lite bites) were delicious! Worth noting that food is appetizers only- so not a dinner destination but good variety and enough for us after a late lunch. Beer selection coukd be a little better (only had 4 on tap and only 1 of those a local craft) but otherwise a great experience! I would recommend. read more

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What an amazing and special find from busy riverfront. Mickey makes the best smoked old fashioned and the vibe is so relaxed and holiday ish today before Christmas. Mickey have us great recommendations and the I absolutely fell. Love with this place. And did I mention how it smells when you walk in- just so inviting and amazing. read more

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The service here was excellent! Our server came over right away with a smile and took our orders. They have a great variety of beverages with various liquors, and even beer. There's old-timey shows that play on the tvs and photographs all over of people during prohibition. It's a fun place to just sit down and have a drink. I got the blackberry bees knees. It was pretty good. My sister in law got the speakeasy martini, which I liked a lot more than mine. My husband got Roosevelt's smoked old fashioned. I can't say anything about the taste because I do not like bourbon or whiskey, but the presentation was really cool. I truly enjoyed The Bootlegger and would come back if I find myself in Savannah again! read more

Drinks were good when we went we just stopped in quick they had just opened so probably over a year ago now a bit pricey but the cocktails were made correctly had a sidecar and it was great often not done right read more

This place was extremely disappointing. I ordered a whiskey sour (not pictured) and the sour mix was painful to drink. I can't believe that a speakeasy cocktail bar made such a terrible drink. The ambiance was lackluster and service was slow. read more

The Bootlegger - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Great service and great drinks! Bonnie at the bar was super helpful - not only did she make sure to tell us the HH specials, but she also gave us great tips for the rest of our stay in Savannah. We just had a couple of apps - deviled eggs were the highlight, but would go back next visit for a real meal. They really stick w the prohibition theme and the whole place has a great feel. read more

Mickey and Bubs were fantabulous! Lives the drinks and the atmosphere. Random stop in my Savannah venture and I'm so glad I stopped in for a couple drinks!!! Must try the old fashioned and the speakeasy martini (I had them sub the vodka for gin). It was delectable and I plan on making a return! read more

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We had no clue what to expect when we decided to check out The Bootlegger but we were not disappointed. The drinks were on point and the food was delicious. The service was excellent as well. Definitely a spot I'll return to read more

The Bootlegger - Martini - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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What a fun place to have a drink along the riverfront. They lean in heavy to the Prohibition theme which makes it crazy to think about life 100+ years ago. Sorry to my ancestors, sounds terrible! HA, life is so much easier. Enjoy a couple of drinks and be sure to try the Smoked Old Fashioned and watch for their cool bubble gun! read more

Th appetizers were amazing. The drinks fabulous. Mood was super cool. Staff were great. read more

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Service was terrible. Told our friend she couldn't use her breast pumps in the bathroom and told her to go bump outside!!! What type of establishment allows this type of prejudice!? Do not go here. read more

The vibe is very unique, this place is truly a gem. I recently stopped drinking and the bartender was kind enough to make me two different mocktails. read more

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A unique atmosphere à la the1920s. Staff could not have been more friendly and helpful. Menu had great selections a wide variety for a small plates/tapas restaurant. First, the smoked old fashion was the most unique cocktail I've ever had. A skull placed on the glass was ignited to create a smoky effect. Besides the drama the drink was excellent. As were the oysters Rockefeller, flatbread and homemade meatballs. Overall, a 5 star plus. PS parking in savanna is tough but public parking lot across the street from the restaurant. read more

We ordered one appetizer - the meatballs. They were fine, but Came out lukewarm. Service meh. Zero Pleasantries from Waiter. Show me ID is his first question. we're 50... I get that it's a rule however why not say hello thanks for coming in. Can I check your ID please. Drinks do not have prices on the menu. He upcharged me without asking. A $21 drink? Told me I ordered something I didn't and given that he asked not one question I don't see how but .... We watched him handle the ice and cherry with HIS HANDS which is gross. I should have said something. Then he gave us our glasses with his fingers over the top of the glass, again gross! Hold middle to bottom of glassware -no one wants your dirty (or washed) fingers on the rim of glass where we put our lips - bad manners. He was just an order taker. Doesn't make you feel wanted The whole staff just yelled back and forth to each other-chatting while we sat there. It's quite rude. I watched him eat his dinner at the bar too and not Wash his hands after-that was fun. Sure hope he washed them prior to putting ice cubes in my glass with his fingers and not a scooper. Health dept would not like that read more

Super cute hidden in plain site dark speakeasy restaurant/bar have morning happy hours from 11 to 4 Sunday through Thursday had the famous hatchet Bloody Mary with vodka/Guinness fully dressed our waiter Mickey was so patient explained all the menu items and cocktails and did parlor tricks for us read more

The best happy hour in the River. Upscale crafted drinks. Bonnie was fantastic. Super fun, knowledgeable, clearly loves mixing drinks. Cute quant speakeasy. 1/2 martini on a hot day. Don't mind if I do! read more

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Great place to hang out and have a drink. Where the creative mixologists deliver drinks that are not only entertaining but taste delicious as well. While the smoked old fashioned is always fun, be sure to try the speakeasy martini for an unforgettable delivery. Mickey our bartender was the best. read more

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I was a little disappointed in this place considering they have 4.2 stars. We stopped to get a drink and chill for a few before we headed to dinner and there were 2 bartenders and what looked like a waitress talking to another table. Now there was one or two table (which she was talking to) and few ppl at the bar. We sat down, not greeted at all. The waitress was still having a full blown conversation with the table. I think we waited at least 5 min or more for someone to acknowledge us. The male bartender finally came over and took our order of drinks. My bf got the old fashioned and I got the strawberry mojito. My drink was mediocre at best, had strawberry hint but very subtle and the alcohol tasted like it was all at the bottom and the rest lacked so much flavor. His old fashioned looked good and I liked the smoke trip they did as well. The male bartender is the only reason I'm giving a 4 star although it wasn't the best experience. I just hope other customers were dm treated better and at least greeted when they come in . read more

The Bootlegger - Strawberry mojito - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Savannah, Georgia