Savannah Georgia

Savannah Georgia Escape: Trails, Taps, and More!

Ready for a Savannah Georgia adventure that blends outdoor exploration with refreshing drinking holes? Look no further! This Trails & Tap article isn’t just for hardcore hikers – it’s for anyone who wants to balance fresh air with a diverse drink in the Hostess City of the South. Whether you crave scenic trails, a trip to the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge, or charming city strolls, this feature will lead you to the perfect spots to explore Savannah GA.

Here are our recommendations for places to go drink:

The Bamboo Room: The Bamboo Room is a hidden gem. This bar is located on top of a restaurant called Sorry Charlie’s off of Congress Street. Walk into Sorry Charlie’s and find the elevator. Once you step off, you are immediately transported to a Polynesian paradise. This bar literally feels like a tiki hut on the beach! It is amazing! We sat at the Bamboo Room’s giant bar.

They have several specialty cocktails available at The Bamboo Room. Jesse got the Pina Colada, which he really enjoyed. I got the Lowcountry Luau, which was a blend of rum, peach, pineapple, orgeat, and lime. This drink was perfect – not too sweet or bitter. The bartenders take pride in their drinks, decking them out with swizzle sticks and other fun things. Savannah is also a city that allows open container. So appropriately, we got to-go Kona Big Wave beers. We 100% recommend The Bamboo Room. It was a highlight of our trip!

Moon River Brewing Company: There are so many reasons to visit Moon River. If you like beer, good food, history, and ghosts, add this to your Savannah bucket list. Moon River is in a historic building that was originally built in 1821 as a hotel. Historically famous guests include the Marquis de Lafayette and James Audubon. Ghosts are said to haunt this brewery, which makes sense since it is so old. Unfortunately, we did not see a ghost, but I am hoping upon my next visit I will find one. If you are interested in its haunted history, you can read about it here.

Moon River has some creative beers. I ordered Taterlicious, a sweet potato harvest ale. This beer also came with a “tater spice” rim. I will have to say, this is the weirdest beer I have ever had. But it was actually really good! For my second beer, I got the Wild! Wacky Wit, an orangy Belgian style wheat beer aged in white wine barrels. This beer was so so so good. It was one of the best beers I have had from a brewery in a long time. Jesse got Yoga Pants, a Southern pale ale. He also got Savannah Fest, a German marzen lager.

Moon River also supports other craft breweries by serving their beers. Some of the other breweries represented at Moon River are Silver Bluff Brewing, Savannah River Brewing, Tucker Brewing, and Southbound Brewing. We also ordered brisket nachos to share, which was a great pairing with our beers.

When you visit Savannah, you have to visit River Street. We grabbed a drink at a few different places.

Rusty Rudders Tap House: This location has a large bar counter. Lots of beers and liquor drinks are offered – it is your typical River Street bar.

Myrtle & Rose Rooftop Bar: We stopped by this bar while walking down River Street on a Saturday afternoon. This bar is located on top of a Marriott. It is much more upscale than the other bars we visited. For a vodka cranberry and a 12 oz Bud Light, it was $30. I would not necessarily recommend this place. But the breezy rooftop has great views of the Savannah River. It was a nice place to cool down and watch the boats and birds go down the river.

The Warehouse Bar and Grille: This bar claims to have the cheapest beers on River Street. We both got to-go Abita Purple Haze beers for $7 apiece. I also liked this bar because right at the front there is a counter set up conveniently for grabbing to-go beers. The Warehouse would be our #1 recommendation for grabbing a cheap cold beer on River Street.

If you are visiting Savannah and you have time to spend some time in nature, we recommend traveling to Hardeeville, South Carolina to the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge. This refuge is operated by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. From historic Savannah to Hardeeville, it is only a 14-minute drive. The Savannah River is the border between Georgia and South Carolina, so crossing over to South Carolina is not a far drive whatsoever. Although this isn’t a typical hike, it is still worth going to.

Instead of hiking, we drove all 4 miles of the Laurel Hill Wildlife Drive. This road goes through marsh and wetlands. While we were there, we saw many different bird species, a large variety of wildflowers, and a 6-foot-long alligator. There are also a few historic sites along the Wildlife Drive. I loved this “trail” because it is accessible for everyone – you don’t have to worry about steep hills or rocky terrain. This is a way for everyone to enjoy and access wildlife.

There is truly something for everyone in Savannah Georgia! From ghosts and gravestones to wildlife, everyone can find something to do in the Hostess City of the South. If you visit, we hope you are able to enjoy it just as much as we do!

Tips for your trip:

• Enjoy the open-container law! Savannah is a great city for walking. We were able to responsibly enjoy our to-go drinks this way.
• Moon River Brewing has a dog friendly beer garden (that is where we drank).
• Go on a ghost tour! Savannah is the most haunted city in America. If you have the opportunity to go on a tour, do it! If a ghost tour isn’t in your budget, consider visiting Bonaventure Cemetery or the Colonial Park Cemetery.
• Savannah National Wildlife Refuge is not pet friendly. In fact, it is a safety law at the refuge. Do not bring your pets there!

Happy Trails!
– Katie & Jesse