Savannah has always had a bit of a party reputation, so it should come as no surprise that are plenty of ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in the city!
Here are a few favorites…
Enjoy a Dinner Out with Friends
A few of my favorite restaurants in Savannah are offering special prix fixe menus for New Year’s Eve. You absolutely can’t go wrong dining at any of these locations.
Common Thread | Historic District
Common Thread is one of my favorite Starland District restaurants, and the restaurant is offering a five-course meal to ring in 2026. To give you an idea of the options, last year’s choices included raw scallops, potato pave, Carolina crab rice, Georgia beef, chocolate pavlova, and many more!
Dinner starts at $183 per guest, with an optional wine pairing for an additional fee.
The Brice | Historic District
If you want to get all dolled up, The Brice is hosting a Great Gatsby-themed event this year to ring in the New Year. Expect show-stopping performances, flapper girls, an open bar, live DJ, giggle water, chef-curated buffet, and more. They’ll even have a balloon drop at midnight!
Tickets start at $288 per guest and include dinner, drinks, and entertainment.
Fleeting | Eastern Wharf
Fleeting is offering family-style starters followed by four courses. To give you an idea of the options, last year’s choices include butternut squash soup, foie gras torchon, crispy pork belly, truffle-studded chicken breast, bone-in braised short rib, and many more.
Dinner starts at $150 per guest, with four premium add-on options.
Flora and Fauna | Starland District
Flora and Fauna’s NYE dinner begins with family style starters followed by a three-course meal. To give you an idea of the options, last year’s choices included potato gnocchi, citrus salad, redfish, pork schnitzel, Carolina gold rice, and more.
Dinner starts at $110 per guest and includes an optional wine pairing for an additional fee.
Head Down to River Street
River Street is always one of the city’s top entertainment zones, and New Year’s Eve is no exception.
NYE Riverfront Fireworks Show
The biggest crowds gather along River Street to watch the fireworks, which start at midnight and run for 10 minutes straight.
The fireworks originate from a barge near the Savannah Convention Center, so the central section of River Street has the best vantage point. You can also see them from the Plant Riverside District and Eastern Wharf.
Prefer to enjoy the show from your hotel room? There are plenty of hotels on River Street.
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Celebrate on the Water
If you want to celebrate New Year’s Eve out on the water, you can do that on one of Savannah’s famous riverboat cruises.
- New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise – This 2-hour family friendly cruise includes a buffet and live entertainment. It departs at 5:30 p.m. and returns at 7:30 p.m.
- New Year’s Eve Gala Cruise – Formal cocktail attire is encouraged at this event, which includes a plated surf and turf dinner, champagne, and a 3-hour cruise on the river. The cruise departs at 9:30 p.m. and returns at 12:30 a.m.
- New Year’s Eve Party Cruise – This 3-hour cruise includes a cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, and fun party favors. It departs at 9:30 pm. and returns at 12:30 a.m.
Enjoy Fireworks from a Rooftop Bar
There are dozens of rooftop bars in Savannah, so I’ll just list a few of the most popular options within each section of the city.
- Electric Moon | Plant Riverside District: This high-energy spot is known for it’s rooftop slide. In the past, they’ve hosted a “Time Warp” dance party celebrating songs from the 1970s to the 2000s.
- Bar Julian | Eastern Wharf: This classic bar offers one of the highest vantage points along the waterfront.
- Peregrin at Perry Lane | Historic District: Bar Julian overlooks the Historic Savannah Theatre and Chippewa Square.
- The Grove | City Market: City Market is one of the city’s biggest nightlife zones, so this is another high energy spot.
- Lavender | River Street: The city’s newest waterfront rooftop bar is hosting a Mediterranean-American dinner ($80) at 6 p.m. and then a dance party ($25) that starts at 10 p.m.
If you’re afraid of heights and prefer to stay grounded instead, head to the Starland District to enjoy drinks at Sobremesa, Late Air Wine Bar, Smol, or Lone Wolf Lounge.
New Years Day
Looking for a chill way to relax on New Year’s Day?
There’s an oyster roast from 12 – 5 p.m. on De Soto Avenue in the Starland District, and most of the businesses in and around Starland Yard will be open.
Expect oysters from E.L. McIntosh & Son Oyster Co., a raw bar from Tybee Oyster Company, live music by the Patrick Ellington Trio, cocktails at Smol, and much more!
If you have any questions about New Year’s Eve in Savannah, please let me know in the comments below.
Erin authored the Savannah First-Timer's Guide and loves helping first-time visitors plan their trips. She lives in the artsy Starland District and enjoys exploring Savannah's hidden gems, as well as the nearby SC Lowcountry.