Dance clubs, live music, rooftop bars, speakeasies, LGBTQ+ venues, listening bars and late-night dives in Savannah.
Dance clubs, live music, rooftop bars, speakeasies, LGBTQ+ nightlife, listening bars and late-night dives across Savannah, with where to go and what is worth the late night.
Club One opened on Jefferson Street in 1988 and moved one block to Williamson Street in April 2026, with an upgraded performance space and sound system. Drag shows, dance floor, Savannah's LGBTQ+ institution for 38 years; The Lady Chablis was the first stage performer.
Tip: Drag shows Thursday through Sunday; arrive by 22:00 for headliner performances. 21+ after 22:00.
The Wyld on the Herb River in Thunderbolt hosts live music many nights, with outdoor decks over the water and boat tie-up. Local Lowcountry seafood from the casual kitchen.
Tip: Live music Thursday through Sunday; arrive by 18:00 to beat the rush.
Bar Julian on top of the Thompson Savannah is the city's tallest rooftop, eye-level with the ships on the Savannah River. Hand-crafted cocktails, Mediterranean small plates, daily sunset happy hour.
Tip: Sunset happy hour daily; live music Tuesdays, vinyl Fridays, DJ Saturdays.
Peregrin on top of the Perry Lane Hotel runs a crafted-cocktail and mocktail program with a pool deck and skyline views over Broughton.
Tip: Pool deck open to hotel guests; bar open to public. Arrive by 17:30 for sunset.
The Lost Square on top of the Alida Hotel has casual rooftop seating with Savannah River and Hutchinson Island skyline views. Lighter casual feel than other rooftops.
Tip: Sunset seating fills fast; arrive by 17:30 on summer evenings.
Artillery sits in an 1896 Georgia Hussars armory with Venetian-Gothic ceilings, leather menus and call-light service. Speakeasy-style cocktail program with seasonal rotations.
Tip: Mon-Thu 16:00-23:00; Fri-Sat 16:00-24:00; closed Sunday. Reservations not required but smart on weekends.
Club One is Savannah's LGBTQ+ institution since 1988, with drag shows (The Lady Chablis was the first stage performer), dance floor, multiple bars across two levels. Moved to Williamson Street in April 2026.
Tip: Drag shows Thursday through Sunday. 21+ after 22:00; cover applies.
Lone Wolf in Starland leans listening-bar with vintage records, vinyl-DJ nights, and a sound system focused on craft cocktails over conversation. 2025 James Beard Outstanding Bar semifinalist.
Tip: Mon-Thu 11:00-01:00; Fri-Sat 11:00-03:00; closed Sunday. Late-night kitchen.
Pinkie Masters on Drayton is Savannah's reference dive bar, open since 1953. 1950s nostalgia, cash only, jukebox.
Tip: Cash only. Open late nightly until last call.
Abe's on Lincoln runs cheap beer and well drinks until 03:00, with walls of Abraham Lincoln portraits and a jukebox. Local-favorite dive.
Tip: Daily 17:00-03:00. Cash or card.
The Rail on Congress is Savannah's reference Irish pub late, with a deep whiskey list and back-room darts and pool. Local regulars and SCAD students.
Tip: Daily late close, typically 02:00-03:00. Whiskey flights at the bar.