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The Rail Pub

4.2 (192 reviews)
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Open 3:00 pm - 3:00 am (Next day)

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Moderate noise
Juke Box
Divey
Casual

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John R.

No frills is a good way to describe it. The porta johns are probably a little better description. Beer menu? Yeah, forget about that. Go to the bar to find out what they really have. Service? Yeah, they do have that. Ambiance? There is a lot of visual candy going on, but I think your level of fun is going to be 100% dependent on who else is there the same time you are.

Abigail P.

I, for one, adore a dive bar. This one in particular as quite a fun experience. The walls are covering in stickers, photo, art, signage, and more. A wonder to embrace visit, grab a beer or other drink of your pleasure, and observe. It was a good place for a non local (from Albany, GA) to hangout in a local spot, just off the main touristy areas of Savannah. I ordered my brother his first pickle back, which brought me g(and continues to do so) endless joy. Engaging bartenders who seem to know everyone who walks into the bar. Quick and to the point customer service. Great place for. pint and soaking in the scenery .

Stacy H.

Met an old friend for drinks at the best dive bar in Savannah. Two stories with music and karaoke nightly. Reasonable prices on drinks and excellent dive bar decor and signage. They do have indoor bathrooms plus the cleanest port-a-potties in Savannah. This is a locals hang out. They don't have food except on Fried Chicken Fridays during a certain time. Once the chicken is gone it's over. Come support this woman owned pub.

Morgan-Emilee A.

We came for karaoke. We were visiting in town and this was the spot people recommended. Karaoke started at 9pm. WE had a great time, but the karaoke girl did not. She just texted and looked annoyed the whole time. Kind of a vibe killer. Thankfully the bartender was able to drown out the sorrows. Kind of dead but great if you want a private jam session with your buddies. It was a Monday so I bet it's more alive during the week or weekend. Drinks were good, bartenders were nice. Usually karaoke host are lively and get the crowd going and people excited and you wanna tip them. Hopefully she's okay.?

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Bryan T.

Small instrument bar reminded me of a place called jackpot in DC very college bar meets local hangout kinda vibe. Darts as well!! Bartender was awesome. They had all day happy hour, and she very much yoked it up with the locals as well as the tourists alike felt super comfortable here despite being told this is a college type of far thoroughly enjoyed it as an early 30 something.

Outdoor karaoke stage
Charles H.

I visited on a Friday night. There was a bouncer to check IDs at the door. I walked from my hotel, so I can't answer any questions about parking. The bar is fairly small at the first entrance. I was served quickly by the bartender and I paid cash. Moving on to larger areas of the bar, there is an outdoor courtyard with additional bar service and karaoke. There are a handful of tables with coverings for sun or rain. They were full and I'm comfortable standing. The karaoke jockey was a little grumpy having to direct singers not to hurdle up onto the stage instead of using steps at the side. If he placed his monitor in the center of the gap, it would create a natural suggested barrier even for mildly drunk singers. There's also an upstairs. It also had karaoke and bar service. I spent time up there with a very packed and jacked up enthusiastic crowd. Very enjoyable despite how packed it was. I paid cash all night. Several patrons paid by card a round at a time. I think three separate groups of bridal parties came through the upstairs. One woman came in and quietly sat at the bar. But man when she sang she was phenomenal.

Nicole K.

Fun public karaoke bar upstairs. A little grimy but that's the charm of the place. The drinks were cheap and it was a fun night. It wasn't crowded but a decent amount of people.

a view of the bar from the top of the stairs
Ashley S.

This was my first time at this bar and I will say, the inside wasn't my style. It was 2 stories and had an outdoor bar. The 2nd floor had karaoke going and one bathroom and people were packed in there like sardines! During COVID. I grabbed a drink and went outside. I will say, these were some of the cheapest drinks I've had in downtown Savannah. A sweet tea vodka and a beer was only $14. Impressive. The outdoor area was spacious, they had a hand washing ratio but all the tables were very dirty. They placed pretty decent music.

Angela G.

It was a great place. There was a live Band, The Gypsy Outlaws. They were fantastic. We will be going there again.

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Nice quiet bar early in the afternoon. The bartender loved our family dogs and was nice enough to offer treats!

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This place Rox. Get a 40 in a paper bag or a top shelf drink. The music is what you make it. Always a good mix and awesome bartenders.

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7 years ago

The people who work here were very rude. Bad vibes honestly. Also, don't go during karaoke night, he's rude too.

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Ok place. Liquor as usual; a handful of beers. The feeling of the same dive bar from wherever you are from...good or bad.

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4 years ago

super yummy food with a cool bar atmosphere and cheap beer. highly recommend the mac n cheese bites

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8 years ago

Sean and Kathy are the best bartenders! You have to stop by the Rail for a few drinks. Monday is Happy Hour all day. The peanuts rock!

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Great place for happy hour. Awesome bartenders. This is simply a great bar! Enough said.

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My favorite bar in Savannah! Great little dive, with good drinks, fun atmosphere and the prices you can't beat.

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Great fun loving outdoor/ indoor bar packed on the weekend with song loving karaoke singing boys and girls.

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Circa 1875 - Lobster special & French Bordeaux at the bar nook!  Not pictured- escargot, crab cakes, crispy potatoes. Everything was delicious!

Lobster special & French Bordeaux at the bar nook! Not pictured- escargot, crab cakes, crispy potatoes. Everything was delicious!

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