Tales, Tiki, and Tropical Sips at Water Witch

Long before it became Savannah's most spirited tiki bar, Water Witch was a Union sidewheel gunboat shrouded in superstition. Sailors believed she was doomed from the start—haunted by omens like red sunrises, shark sightings and a ghostly whistle in the wind. Captured, then set ablaze off the Savannah coast in 1864 to avoid recapture, her fate became folklore. Today, the legend lives on in every cocktail poured beneath her namesake. Raise a glass to the myth, the mystery and the maritime mischief.

Indoor palm trees, wicker seating, themed throw pillows and bamboo-lined walls set the scene - Water Witch Tiki Bar is dressed in island decor and steeped in intentional lore. It's the kind of place that calls you in, whether you're wrapping up a long workday, planning a weekend rendezvous, craving a solo escape, sharing secrets over mai tais or gathering your own Friends-style crew. Before long, this tropical hideaway will feel like your go-to refuge.

A carefully balanced composition of spirits, mixers and fresh ingredients reflects the unapologetic artistry behind Water Witch Tiki Bar’s "spirited" flair. From inventive house creations like the Honey Don’t Rum and Margo Diablo to timeless staples like daiquiris and painkillers—not to mention a thoughtful selection of wine, beer and mocktails—every drink tells a story.

But what truly sets Water Witch apart are the creatives behind the bar.

Don’t call them bartenders—these are storytellers, memory-makers and mixologists who serve up drinks and hospitality in equal measure. From torched garnishes to spot-on recommendations, they turn every visit into a personal invitation to return.

As if the cocktails and ambiance weren't enough, Water Witch Tiki Bar turns up the energy with incredible live performances that feel as organic as the drinks and as personal as the crowd. From cosmic folk to ambient rock, experimental soul to island-inspired sets, the artists here don't just entertain—they transport. Each week from 8 to 11 p.m., the bar becomes a stage for rising creatives whose sounds are as unexpected and genre-blending as the bar itself. Whether you're swaying to a dreamy melody or vibing to a bold new rhythm, Water Witch delivers an effortlessly electric escape.