Entry No. 3 — the Savannah file — filed under: alley entrance
Alley Cat Lounge
Below street level in an 1870s building, reached down an actual alley off Broughton Street — exposed brick, low light, and what regulars call Savannah's deepest library of spirits, all served without pretension by a bar manager who insists it's 'just a bar in a basement.'
The story
You don't access Alley Cat Lounge from Broughton Street proper. You turn into Broughton Lane—a brick service alley running behind the main retail strip—and locate the unassuming staircase dropping subterranean into an 1870s building cellar. There is no neon marquee ushering you down, just a set of stairs leading into a space that feels cut off from the humidity and street noise above.
Underneath the timber beams and century-old brick walls lies what local spirit enthusiasts treat as Savannah's deepest bottle collection. The menu reads less like a cocktail list and more like a dense printed directory of whiskey, rum flights, and culinary-driven drinks. Yet despite the classic subterranean setup and serious spirit library, the staff keep things completely unpretentious, treating the cellar like an everyday neighborhood joint.
What it's like
You will duck into a narrow alleyway to find the stairs down. Inside, low light and exposed brick set a quiet, subterranean tone that fills up fast late on weekends. If you want to take your time flipping through the extensive cocktail catalog or ordering a rum flight without fighting for elbow room, arrive right around their 4:00 PM opening.
The move: Duck down the alley entrance and split a whiskey or rum flight in the brick-walled basement, working through the extensive culinary-driven cocktail list together.
- 📍 Historic District
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 207 W Broughton Ln, Savannah, GA 31401
Hours: Added 2026-07-20 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- Mystic Apothecary — Climb three floors above Broughton Street for medium readings and oddities before taking the alley stairs down into the basement.
- Conjüre912 — Explore the tarot odditorium along the Broughton corridor before ducking underground for a spirit flight.
- Congress Street Up — Compare Alley Cat's subterranean spirit library with a 1920s speakeasy built inside America's Prohibition museum just two blocks away.
Good to know
How do I find the alley entrance?
Look for Broughton Lane running parallel to West Broughton Street. The entrance stairs drop down directly from the alley pavement into the basement at 207 W Broughton Ln.
What are the bar's hours?
Alley Cat Lounge opens daily at 4:00 PM. It runs until 1:00 AM Monday through Thursday, and stays open until 2:00 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Is food available downstairs?
Yes, they serve a small menu of bar bites alongside drinks, including options like mushroom preserve sliders.
Do I need a password or door code to get in?
No passwords, door codes, or reservations are required. Despite its hidden basement location, it operates as an open, first-come-first-served lounge.
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Further reading: Official site · cntraveler.com · savannahmagazine.com
last checked: 2026-07-20