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Craft cocktail on the bar at The Bootlegger Speakeasy in Savannah, GA

The Bootlegger Speakeasy
- A Hidden Escape on River Street -


Bold cocktails, rich flavors, and the spirit of Savannah come together in an intimate speakeasy experience.

Step into The Bootlegger Speakeasy, a one-of-a-kind cocktail bar and dining destination in Savannah, GA, where Prohibition-era style meets modern Southern hospitality. Our carefully crafted cocktail menu features creative favorites like the Speakeasy Martini, Roosevelt’s Smoked Old Fashioned, 1933 Prohibition Punch, and our signature “Hatchet” Bloody Local.

Pair your drink with elevated small plates including Seared Pork Belly Tacos, Crab Cakes, Shrimp & Artichoke Dip, homemade Italian meatballs, and a selection of indulgent desserts. Whether you’re enjoying a date night, exploring Savannah nightlife, or looking for a memorable place for cocktails and conversation, The Bootlegger delivers an experience worth discovering.

Red leather booths and brick walls inside The Bootlegger Speakeasy

Our Story

A different side of Savannah awaits below. Tucked along Savannah’s legendary River Street, The Bootlegger Speakeasy channels the secrecy and rebellion of Prohibition, pairing Savannah’s storied past with the kind of experience worth talking about… maybe just not too loudly.

Candlelit tables set for a private event at The Bootlegger Speakeasy

Private Events

Host something they won’t stop talking about. Birthdays, celebrations, cocktail gatherings and private affairs take on a different character behind closed doors at The Bootlegger Speakeasy in downtown Savannah. Tell us what you’re planning. We’ll help keep the details between us.

Welcome To The Bootlegger Speakeasy


A Different Side of Savannah Awaits Below.

Hidden beneath Savannah’s legendary River Street, The Bootlegger Speakeasy brings together handcrafted cocktails, Southern-inspired bites, entertainment and the forbidden spirit of the Roaring Twenties.

Step inside one of downtown Savannah’s most distinctive cocktail bars, where the lights stay low, the pours stay strong and every visit feels like discovering a secret you probably should not tell everyone about.

Whether you are looking for a speakeasy in Savannah, a craft cocktail bar on River Street or a memorable stop in downtown Savannah nightlife, you have found the right door.

Smoked cocktail served over flame at The Bootlegger Speakeasy

Cocktails With A Past

There’s a reason The Bootlegger Speakeasy ranks among Savannah’s most talked-about bars. From smoked Old Fashioneds to handcrafted cocktails with a Prohibition-era twist, this River Street hideaway pours drinks worth seeking out.

The Gatsby Charcuterie board with cured meats, cheeses and olives

Come For The Spirits. Stay For Supper.

Southern flavors, shareable plates and indulgent favorites make The Bootlegger Speakeasy more than a stop for cocktails. Pull up a chair, order something for the table and settle in. Secrets always sound better over good food.

Spirits Of Savannah


Every Old Building Has Stories. Ours Just Refuses to Keep Them Quiet.

River Street has lived many lives. Warehouses. Merchants. Sailors. Smugglers. Travelers passing through; and according to some, a few who never quite left.

Explore haunted Savannah, River Street history, Prohibition legends and the unexplained stories surrounding The Bootlegger Speakeasy in one of downtown Savannah’s most storied neighborhoods.

Guests in 1920s attire raising cocktails at The Bootlegger Speakeasy

Roaring 20’s Night

For one night each month, the Roaring Twenties return to Savannah’s River Street. Dress the part, step inside and enjoy 20% off drinks.

Coupe cocktail garnished with citrus at The Bootlegger Speakeasy

Happy Hour

Happy Hour hits differently behind closed doors. Slip away from River Street for discounted martinis, wine, champagne and drafts at The Bootlegger Speakeasy.

Frequently Asked Questions


Everything You Wanted To Ask Before You Find The Door.

What are you known for?

We are known for Speakeasy Martini, 1933 Prohibition Punch, Savannah Morning News, “The Hatchet” Bloody Local, Roosevelt’s Smoked Old Fashioned, Bootlegger’s Pain Killer, Seared Pork Belly Tacos, Shrimp & Artichoke Dip, Georgia Peach Cobbler, Craft Cocktails, Prohibition-Era Speakeasy Atmosphere, Signature Whiskey Cocktails, Small Plates, and Georgia-Inspired Desserts

What meals do you serve?

We serve Lunch and Dinner

Where are you located?

We are located in Savannah, GA at 115 East River Street

What areas do you serve?

What Happens Behind Closed Doors Doesn’t Always Stay There.


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