My family had only brought along IPAs (pretty much the only beer I won't drink!) on our trip to Savannah, so I needed some beer of my own. Luckily this place was a very short walk from my AirBnb. My sister, mom, and I decided to walk since it was a nice afternoon. I was expecting more of a bottle shop but it was more of a taproom. It was a Wednesday afternoon and there were only about 4 men (and a dog!) in there, watching the world cup. My sister and I went to the coolers to pick out some beer. At first I thought the selection was a bit sparse, but both of us quickly found something we wanted to try. There were 6 packs, 4 packs, and singles available. The bartender was nice while we were checking out. I did not unsafe or uncomfortable in the slightest. If the rest of our family had not been waiting for us back at the house, I definitely would have sat down for a pint. Very cool artwork and awesome vibes. Just how I like a bar! read more

Lovely little neighborhood beer spot in Savannah. They do have other options if you aren't a beer drinker, but if you are, they have a great selection. They have about 15 beers on tap and a cooler section for packaged beers, etc. They've got some games and a couple tv's so things to do while you hang out. I'm glad we stopped in, it was a great relaxing way to start our Friday night. read more

Friendly service Wide selection of draft and cooler cans... Wine, beer, cider Local art on walls. One bathroom Get your drinks to go and walk to the park read more

White Whale Craft Ales - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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Friendly service with great air conditioning for hot days Pretty good selection of beers! The haunted house dark ale and the imperial smoothie sour were both good! Pretty close to the park so it's nice to stop in after a visit to the Saturday market read more

White Whale Craft Ales - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

I love White Whale Craft Ales! Great brews and location. They are conveniently located just a short walk from Forsyth Park. Hubby and I have enjoyed brews inside, outside and to-go. Nothing like enjoying a great brew on a bench at Forsyth Park. It's one of my favorite things to do while in Savannah. The milkshake IPA and sours are my favorite. I've had a few different ones here. read more

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Decent selection of beers. Not much else to say besides they have shuffleboard and some TVs. Located close to the park. read more

White Whale Craft Ales - A cider - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Located near Forsyth Park is this friendly, local craft beer spot. My friend and I were visiting for a wedding and came in around 2:30 pm on a Saturday. Our bartenders were incredibly friendly and kind. I love the whale decor and the chill atmosphere. We sat at the bar and played card games while we sampled some local craft beers. Everything I tried was AMAZING! I don't typically enjoy IPAs but I tried one here and it was delicious. This is clearly a local spot with many regulars. Every worker and customer was friendly and engaging with us. Things got a little more crowded around 3:30 pm (start time of the Georgia game) but it was never loud or overly crowded. It didn't feel like a sports bar, but you could watch the games there. They also had a child/ family friendly atmosphere. I can't wait to visit on our next trip! read more

White Whale Craft Ales - Oktoberfest - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Chill and relaxed brewery next to Forsyth Park that makes it a great place to visit. It has limited draft picks, but all of them are very delicious and well picked. Their theme is 'whale' so you'll probably get your brew in a glass stamped with a magnificent whale on it. Overall, can't complain. Just a good ol' bar next to a park! read more

White Whale Craft Ales - Cherry Street Brewing Coconut Porter - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

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Loved this spot nearby/walking distance to Forsyth park. The customer service was amazing and just wish I could've gotten the name of the bartender and she was so welcoming and nice, and even recommended other local spots to check out in savannah. This place offers a variety of Craft beer's and is also pet friendly! Offers both indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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I went to this establishment expecting a craft beer company's taproom, what I found was something entirely different... Located beside one of the larger or largest parks in Savannah, this non-descript place, from the outside, is indeed a taproom. However, it's not the tap room to a single brewery, instead, it's what I would call a "craft beer bar". Decorated with high tables and chairs, plenty of board games to play, and a couple of pinball machines, this taproom hosts craft beers, and craft beers alone, from many of the local and within the state. They only have about 10 taps, but what they offered covered the gamut of what you would expect in any taproom. Service was super friendly, they even gave me the option of trying my choice, instead of just pouring it out, and the prices were very reasonable. I walked away wondering why I had until this day come across a place like this. I wish where I lived in FL we would have a place like this. read more

This place was excellent. Great selection on tap too. They had shuffleboard inside, some seating in and out, and a nice bartender. This was right by the park so relatively central and chill. A must for beer lovers. read more

White Whale Craft Ales - a glass of beer - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

First place I went to in Savannah was Forsynth park. Second place I went to was White Whale Craft Ales. After walking around the park, a need to quench the thirst began. This place is about a three minute walk from the south side of the park on Bull Street and such a good place to have picked. Like many places, they were dog friendly and as I joked to my friends, human friendly too. Not only did I get a nice cold beer, I was met with the most hospitable peeps who ended up giving me recommendations and tips for the rest of my trip. I want to say they had about 10-12 beers on draft. I picked the sour which was really sour but that's right up my alley. They have some arcade games and shuffle board inside and three tables you could sit at outside if you wanted. Overall seemed like where locals go more so than tourist. Glad this made it to the list of places I checked out. read more

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This was one of the best stops on our trip to Savannah, but my husband and I are beer nerds. You can find many local beers to purchase here, as well as a few not-so-local ones. There are also several beers on draft, which you can drink at the bar or carry out with you while you explore the neighborhood. The bartender was extremely cool and friendly. Expect to hear great music and see some amusing décor here. 10/10 would recommend! read more

My favorite taproom to grab a beer! They're always supporting local community members by hosting live music, displaying artwork, and through different events. A couple Wednesday a month they host a drink-and-draw event which is awesome a fun time! Also, must say, all dogs love coming here because they truly have the coldest floors in Sav read more

White Whale Craft Ales - Dog friendly - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

This is a really cool local place to get some local beers! The lady who was working at day was so nice and friendly. I don't normally drink craft beers so I didn't know what to order. I ended up getting the Scofflaw tropical Pog which was SO GOOD! You can either get single cans or get a 4-6 pack. Great environment to hang out with friends! (Prices $4-$15 range) read more

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Great craft beer shop on the south end of Forsyth park. My wife and I were doing the tourist route walking down Bull St and through Forsyth, and I realized we were by White Whale. I always love visiting beer stores in other cities so I can see how they differ. The bottle/can selection here had a lot of solid all around options with a few Georgia local options thrown in; the curation of it was very smart, particularly sours, brown ales, and lighter ales. IPAs were there but not omnipresent, which is exactly how I like it. The beer list was also curated well, however the options were 75% local from Georgia, including sours. The owners had clearly tried every beer on the menu and could make intelligent recommendations/notes on each. I had the Athena from Creature Comforts brewery in the end, which is a berliner weisse brewed with guava and passion fruit. It tasted pitch perfect like strawberry guava I had fresh off the tree on the Big Island of Hawaii; maybe one of the best sours I've ever had. Between the beer list and the knowledge of the people working here, I wish I had this store in my neighborhood. read more

Poor selection, high prices, and rude condescending goth bartenders, this place isn't a brewery, it isn't a bar, it's unbelievably grimly and dirty, wayyy better places to go in the area. Won't go back. read more

Interesting craft beer selection the bartender was knowledgeable and fun to talk to. Fun atmosphere with several activities to keep you occupied . Definitely will be going back read more

This place was just what we needed on a warm Friday afternoon toward the end of February. Walked down from Forsythe Park for a cold one and were greeted by some furry friends and an even friendlier bartender! We ordered up and sat down at the bar and spent a few more rounds passing the afternoon away chatting with our bartender- who knew everyone that walked in - as well as another gentleman who gave us a locals perspective on the area. A wonderful way to pass part of our afternoon. Beer selection was a combination of crafts from near and far - both on draft and in the cooler. Stop in and enjoy the local atmosphere! read more

Great neighborhood bar with wonderful selection and amazing staff.

Meeting folks who love their job with a good product to boot spreads the love around. This small friendly spot has beers on tap or pre-packaged. The tap selection changes weekly so you can, in theory, have a different beer every night. It does not have a large selection but I was able to find some of my Michigan microbrews. Mostly US craft beers. It is nice to taste before you buy. The deposit on the growler keeps you coming back. Grab a taco down the block and take a beverage home. They recently acquired a license to serve and sell by the pint, so you can bring a crew and chill. Two tables for about six people each. read more

Good beer bar. Seems like a neighborhood bar with locals playing board games. Short but good beer menu especially if you like stouts and dark brews. Ten choices on tap overall. Worth going to. read more

A Savannah treasure! Great beers on tap. A very knowledgable staff! Got questions about beer? About how it's made? What to look for?What to try? They've got answers and some great options. Some very nice canned selections. Usually some great tall boy specials. Actually.... I think I need to fill up my growler. read more

This is definitely one of the best craft beer stores right in downtown Savannah. More specifically, the Forsyth Park area and midtown. They have an amazing selection of craft beers. If you are into dark beers like stouts and porters like myself I highly recommend you come here and try some of their stuff out. They also have growler refills with rotating beer options. They also let you taste all their beers before you buy one. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable of beer. They also have specials throughout the year. Most recently they were offering a Falcons and Patriots beer pack for the Super Bowl. They also sell a ton of growlers so if you forget yours or want to buy one, you have plenty to choose from. This place is awesome and it's great to have a craft beer place like this in the area! I will definitely come back with my growler! read more

White Whale Craft Ales - Atlanta Falcons specialty pack for $11.99!! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

So friendly! Extremely knowledgeable about in store Brews, and quick to research if you bring up a question about a beer they don't currently sell. 12 taps. Tastes welcomed. Growler fills. I found the inventory to be slightly thin, although we did visit post-Irma when they were having shipment issues. I would love to see a larger variety of beer styles & breweries. I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves growlers and the craft community feel. read more

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The first place I went when we arrived in Savannah was here since we were getting pizza for dinner and what's better than pizza and beer. Unfortunately I mistakenly left my mask where we were staying and it was to close to closing time for me to walk back and get it. The server said he couldn't serve me with out a mask but was very nice and said he could help me if I waited outside so I told him what I wanted a fill of and he got it for me and brought it outside. The selection was great and they all styles from all sorts of GA breweries. Next time we come I'll be back, with my mask lol and I'll have my new White Whale growler to get filled again! read more

This is hands down the best craft beer spot in town. Not only do they have a jaw dropping selection of mouthwatering brews giving the full range of glorious international beer talent, they also complete their perfect package with a knowledgeable, friendly staff who will take all the time needed to match you with your ideal, hoppy soulmate. On top of perfect service and selection, The Whale offers a world class range of rotating taps that is sure to excite even the most avid fan of fermentation. They are literally the best. read more

This is basically the only good beer store in Savannah. Also it's a local business that should be supported. In comparison to any other spirit store in the area this has the best beer available. read more

Neat little place to grab a pint of something not found elsewhere around town. Their location also makes them a bit of an oddity. The reason to come here is to fill a growler, as there really isn't much of an atmosphere, but woman behind the bar was super friendly and informative. The shelves seemed a little sparse, so maybe I caught them on a low inventory Saturday afternoon. Perhaps if they moved a few things around and created more seating/standing space it would be more of a destination. Great name, mostly room temperature products, and a solid tap lineup. If you are in Savannah and don't have time to visit any of the local breweries or want to grab something you wouldn't find at a grocery store, check this place out. read more

Friendly staff. Great beer selection. Must go to. Be sure to try them out. Outstanding.

Great addition to Savannah since the only other craft beer store in the area closed. The owner is super friendly and let's you taste the beers on tap, which in most cases are really good beers. The beers on tap change regularly. You can get your own growler or buy one here to fill up with these beers. You can also creat your own variety six pack. Great location, walking distance from Forsyth park. The place definitely needs to work on their selection since it's limited right now. Would love to see more beer selection. read more

Nice little spot. Can get beers on draft and drink inside or growlers Togo. They got cans and bottles as well. You're gonna get only amazing craft beers here folks. Kind knowledgeable staff. read more

We stopped in since I found out they fill growlers and that is a rare thing in Savannah.It's tough coming from Washington where there are over three hundred craft breweries with liquor stores offering a couple dozen crafts on tap and dozens of brands on the shelf to the state with the fewest in the US, but i digress. They only have twelve beers on tap, but they taste to be well chosen, though I am particularly fond of our west coast IPAs like those brewed by Elysian, Lazy Boy, Diamond Knot, North Sound, Boneyard, Ninkasi, Loowit, et al. and with the exception of Elysian Space Dust, are virtually non existent here. Anyway, there growlers are only $5 (glass only) but that is cheaper than anywhere else I've been to, including rural Montana. The growler fill isn't too expensive considering their location relative to the city center; $14. They have a good variety of beers on the shelf, though I didn't spend much time perusing the selection. Owners are friendly and helpful. read more

We were staying at an Airbnb nearby and stumbled upon this place walking through the neighborhood. This is a unique little shop with a few interesting things on tap. The shelves were a little empty but maybe they had a run on inventory before a busy weekend. We sat at the bar and ordered beers that we had never heard of for us, some nice local things we hadn't seen on menus around town. The name is great and the atmosphere is relaxed. read more

Super excited about this place! Go and get yourself a growler!!! Excellent craft beer selection and super friendly owners. read more

White Whale Craft Ales - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Awesome stop in Savannah! Went in twice while visiting - it was that good. Staff are super friendly and seem to know everyone. It's a nice and welcoming environment when you walk in. If you're not sure what kind of beer you want, the bartenders know just the questions to ask to get you the perfect beer. I little far from "downtown" but 100% worth the visit! read more

Great selection. You will not disappointed. Walking distance to Forsyth park... If you like IPA, I recomend two tides.

Condescending, snippy and short are words to describe the bartender at this small bar. I took my two children inside briefly while visiting Savannah on vacation with my wife to check it out; we bought a flight of beer while my son played with the pin ball machine nicely, and my wife held our 7 month old daughter. There was one other person inside at the time other than my family and while I was picking up our flight of beer to sample, the bartender asked me to move our baby bag because it was "his point of sale"... there was no one but us and another man at the far side of the bar and it was 4:30 pm. Stay clear of this rude and non family friendly place ** to follow up on the owners response... our stroller was no where near the register, as we were near the pinball machine and not the register which is on the far side of the bar, and also there was one other person inside the entire bar. So In fact, you are disenchanted to believe that I am disingenuous. read more

These people know beer!!! Incredible selection, super helpful people, and great beer- what more could you want?

This is what Savannah needs, a place to grab good craft beer that is convenient to Starland and Forsyth Park. The owners are very friendly and super knowledgeable about craft beer. Plus they offer samples of the beers that they sell by the growler. The selection of beers are not only from the Savannah area, but also all across the country. If you are a craft beer nerd, then go. read more