Old Savannah Distillery
Where Savannah’s Past Meets Its Spirited Future
Savannah is a city that effortlessly blends history, Southern hospitality, and unforgettable experiences. While travelers come for the moss-draped squares, historic homes, and charming cobblestone streets, there’s a new destination adding fresh energy to the city’s vibrant food and beverage scene: Old Savannah Distillery.
Housed in a thoughtfully restored building, Old Savannah Distillery gives new life to a landmark that has long welcomed visitors to the Hostess City. The building once served as the headquarters and trolley depot for one of Savannah’s best-known sightseeing companies, Old Town Trolley Tours, and before that, it was a 1950s auto body shop.
From the moment guests arrive, the atmosphere sets the tone. A vintage car on display creates an eye-catching conversation piece and pays tribute to another era of travel. They add a distinctive character that makes every visit feel a little more memorable and provide plenty of opportunities for photos before even stepping inside.
The restaurant itself delivers the warm, welcoming charm guests hope to find in Savannah. Whether stopping in for lunch after exploring or enjoying an evening meal with friends, guests are greeted by comfortable surroundings and attentive hospitality. The menu complements the experience with flavorful dishes designed to pair perfectly with handcrafted spirits and creative cocktails.
One of the property’s standout attractions is its impressive tasting room. Centered around a stunning indoor tree that creates an unexpected focal point, the space combines rustic elegance with contemporary design. Decorative projection and a thoughtfully designed visual atmosphere add to the tasting room’s character, creating a fun and inviting setting for enjoying a drink and spending time with friends. The space has an easygoing, upbeat energy that feels lively and makes it an inviting stop to enjoy, take in the atmosphere, and make the most of your visit.
Of course, the true stars of Old Savannah Distillery are its handcrafted spirits and imaginative cocktails. Talented mixologists showcase the signature liquors in specialty drinks that balance classic Southern flavors with creative twists. With bold, refreshing, sweet, and smoky flavors, the cocktail selection offers something for every taste. Guests can also sample a variety of spirits through tasting flights, offering an opportunity to appreciate the craftsmanship behind each pour.
Before heading home, visitors can browse both the gift shop and the on-site spirits store. The gift shop offers a curated selection of Savannah-inspired items, unique souvenirs, and gifts to take home or share with friends. For those looking to bring the experience home, the spirits store features bottles of signature spirits along with favorite mixers, cocktail ingredients, and other essentials for recreating a favorite drink. Together, the two shops make it easy to take home a little something that captures the spirit of Savannah and the experience of Old Savannah Distillery.
For those planning weddings, corporate gatherings, rehearsal dinners, or private celebrations, the upstairs event space offers another reason to visit. Beautifully designed with flexibility in mind, the venue combines historic architecture with updated amenities to create a memorable setting. The character of the building provides a distinctive backdrop that reflects Savannah’s timeless appeal.
Old Savannah Distillery embraces the city’s story while inviting guests to create new memories of their own. The building, once home to a trolley parking garage, has been given new life as a place where people gather to enjoy a delicious meal, handcrafted spirits, and genuine hospitality. Today, it continues to serve as a starting point for trolley tours while offering guests a welcoming destination to experience a taste of Savannah.
As Savannah continues to welcome travelers from around the world, destinations like Old Savannah Distillery remind us that history is more than something to admire, it’s something to experience. Whether you’re raising a glass in the tasting room, browsing the gift shop, partaking in a cocktail class, or celebrating in the upstairs event space, you’ll discover a destination that captures the spirit of Savannah in every sense of the word.
What will you try? A cover-worthy Brambletini, perhaps? Or maybe a Hog & Barrel, made with bacon jam fat-washed Blue Note Bourbon, maple syrup, pecan bitters, and garnished not just with a cherry on top, but a slice of bacon, too. We ordered both. Enjoy Savannah and tell them we sent you!