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Savannah Happy Hour

Five spots for the after-work drink, from a hidden cocktail den to a rooftop with a view.

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1. Alley Cat Lounge

Tucked away and playful, with a cocktail menu built for people who enjoy choosing a drink as much as drinking it. The list rewards a little browsing, so don't rush the decision. Head down when you're in the mood to explore something off the obvious path and let the bartenders steer you somewhere interesting.

Cocktails at Alley Cat Lounge in Savannah
Alley Cat Lounge · source
2. Savoy Society

Looser and more social, with the easy feel of a room you can sink into after work. It fits a low-pressure first stop just as well as a lingering one, with no rush to be anywhere. Good for the kind of drink that doesn't demand a plan, whether you're decompressing or warming up before dinner.

3. Repeal 33

A downtown bar-and-restaurant where cocktails come with the option of something to eat. That makes it the spot for the happy hour that quietly turns into dinner without anyone having to move locations. Settle in when you're not quite sure whether the evening is one round or the whole meal.

The bar at Repeal 33 in Savannah
Repeal 33 · source
4. Peregrin

The rooftop move, perched at Perry Lane, where the view does most of the work before the first round even arrives. Go when being up high and looking out over the city is part of the appeal. Save it for clear evenings when you want the skyline as a backdrop to your drink.

Peregrin rooftop lounge in Savannah
Peregrin / Perry Lane Hotel · source
5. Artillery

A grown-up cocktail room set inside a restored historic armory, built for a composed drink rather than a loud bar crawl. The setting asks for a little attention, and the drinks reward it. Come when you want somewhere handsome and unhurried to actually taste what's in the glass.

Cocktail room at Artillery in Savannah
Artillery · source