Spirits with Spirits Happy Hour Walking Bar Pub Crawl

Savannah gets spookier after sunset. This 90-minute walking tour pairs ghost stories with drinks at local pubs, giving you an easy introduction to the Historic District without turning the evening into a full scare fest. You will hear about haunted homes, old hospitals, fires, jails, and tragic characters while walking between several bars.

I like the small group size of up to 20 people and the relaxed pace. I also like that the guide, especially Craig, plays the host as much as the storyteller. He has been praised for being funny, patient, interactive, and good at keeping the group involved. The main drawback is that this is not a serious paranormal investigation. Some stops are more about local history and bar atmosphere than ghosts, and drinks cost extra.

The route begins at The Rail Pub on West Congress Street at 4:00 p.m. It includes seven storytelling stops and several opportunities to buy drinks, with happy hour deals available along the way. The stated end point is Abe’s On Lincoln, although the route also includes City Market and the Marshall House, so I would confirm the exact ending point and timing when you book.

What makes this Savannah pub crawl different

• Charlie’s sad story begins the evening at Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub & Grill, where you can purchase your first drink before the tales begin.
• Savannah’s square system gets a spooky explanation at Johnson Square, including General James Oglethorpe’s city plan and the fires that shaped local ghost lore.
• Wright Square carries a grim nickname, the hanging square, with stories tied to the old jail and Alice Riley.
• Reynolds Square connects famous Savannah stories, including Jim Mercer, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, and the haunted Olde Pink House.
• City Market and the Marshall House add darker history, from grim basement practices to a Civil War hospital.
• Craig’s easygoing style suits people who want stories and social time, not a theatrical fright show.

A casual start at The Rail Pub and Molly MacPherson’s

Your evening starts at The Rail Pub, at 405 West Congress Street, with a 4:00 p.m. meeting time. From there, the route moves to Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub & Grill, where you can buy your first drink.

The drink is not included, so plan to pay for alcohol as you go. That is worth keeping in mind when comparing this experience with a standard walking tour. You are paying for the guide and the storytelling, then handling your own bar tab on top of that. The happy hour deals can help, but the total cost still depends on what you order.

Outside Molly MacPherson’s, the guide tells the sad tale of Charlie, who once lived in an apartment on the second floor. The story gives you an early sense of the tour’s tone: personal, slightly eerie, and more focused on people than special effects.

This first stop lasts about 10 minutes. That short time is useful because it gets you moving quickly, but it also means you should not expect a long visit at each location. The tour works best if you enjoy brief stories, a drink in hand, and a walk through old streets.

Johnson Square explains Savannah’s unusual city plan

Johnson Square is the first major history stop. Here, you learn how General James Oglethorpe planned Savannah around 24 public squares.

The squares are one of the city’s defining features. They break up the streets and create small pockets of green space, but they also play a role in the tour’s ghost stories. The guide explains why fires caused such destruction during Savannah’s first hundred years and how those disasters helped create many of the city’s ghost legends.

You also hear the sad story of Gracie. Her story adds an emotional thread to the tour, since the tales are not only about spooky buildings. Several stories focus on people who suffered, died young, or were caught in difficult periods of Savannah’s past.

Johnson Square receives about 15 minutes, enough time to explain the city plan and set the scene. If you want a detailed architectural lecture about every square, this will feel brief. If you want a clear introduction to why Savannah looks the way it does, it is a useful stop.

Wright Square brings together jail stories and local pop culture

At Wright Square, the guide covers Savannah’s second square to be built. This is one of the more layered stops because it connects early city history, crime, popular culture, and ghost stories.

You learn about the original city jail and what occupies that site now. The guide also explains why Wright Square is known as the hanging square. That grim nickname gives the location a darker feel, but the storytelling remains accessible rather than graphic.

There is also a connection to Forrest Gump, with an explanation of where Jenny worked. That detail gives the stop a familiar reference point, especially if you enjoy seeing how movies use Savannah’s streets and buildings.

The story of Alice Riley is another central part of this stop. Like Charlie and Gracie, Alice is presented through a tragic personal story rather than as a nameless ghost. This approach makes the history easier to remember, though it may feel heavy if you prefer lighter pub entertainment.

Allow about 15 minutes here. Wear comfortable shoes because you will be standing outdoors while listening.

Reynolds Square links books, movies, and haunted buildings

Reynolds Square brings together several well-known Savannah stories. You see the original antique shop of Jim Mercer, a key figure connected with Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.

The stop also includes stories about hauntings in an old movie theater during its renovation. Construction and restoration often provide good material for ghost lore, and this part of the tour uses that setting to show how unusual events became part of Savannah’s modern stories.

The Olde Pink House receives special attention as one of Savannah’s most haunted structures. You do not go inside as part of the listed tour, so think of this as an exterior storytelling stop rather than a private investigation.

Reynolds Square lasts about 15 minutes. I like this section for travelers who want more than old dates and names. It ties Savannah’s past to books, film, restaurants, and buildings you can still see in the city today. The limitation is simple: the tour moves on quickly, so you will not have time to explore each site at length.

Abe’s On Lincoln gives the route a low-key bar setting

Abe’s On Lincoln is both a stop and the stated end point. The bar occupies an old home dating to the 1700s, and the guide explains how it got its name. It is not named after President Lincoln, despite what you might first assume.

The building’s age is the real point here. You get a look at how an old Savannah house has been turned into a casual neighborhood bar, with stories attached to its rooms and past occupants.

The tour description also presents Abe’s as one of Savannah’s older homes used as a bar. That makes it a fitting place for a pub crawl, since the building itself provides much of the atmosphere.

The stop lasts about 10 minutes. If you are hoping to settle in for a long drink, you may find the schedule too tight. The idea is to hear the story, enjoy the setting, and continue along the route rather than spend the whole evening in one place.

City Market adds grim stories beneath the social scene

City Market was once Savannah’s warehouse district and open market. Today, it is associated with restaurants, bars, and evening activity, but the tour points to the darker uses of the area’s buildings.

The guide discusses gruesome practices that were once hidden in basements. The wording suggests a grim part of the city’s past, though the stop is framed as hauntingly fun rather than a graphic history lesson.

You also hear what happened when Poor Larry’s first opened. This gives the stop a more recent bar story to balance the older material. The contrast works well: Savannah’s ghost lore is not limited to colonial homes and Civil War buildings. Bars and businesses have their own tales.

City Market is scheduled for about 15 minutes. This is a good point to remember that the tour takes place in an active part of downtown. You will be walking through a public area, not entering a closed attraction reserved for the group. That keeps the experience informal, but it also means noise and crowds may affect how clearly you hear every word.

The Marshall House closes with war, medicine, and ghosts

The Marshall House is one of the most historically serious stops. Built by Ms. Marshall in 1850, the grand hotel became one of Savannah’s best-known hotels.

The guide explains what happened when Union forces took over the building in 1864 and used it as a hospital during their occupation of Savannah. That history gives the building a strong connection to the Civil War and to the suffering associated with wartime medical care.

The ghost stories here include cats, children, and soldiers. The variety makes this one of the more memorable locations on the route, particularly if you like hotels with long and complicated pasts.

The stop lasts about 15 minutes. It is also a good example of the tour’s balance. You are not simply hearing that a building is haunted. You are getting the events that made the building emotionally charged in the first place.

The stated route information places Abe’s On Lincoln as the ending point, while the listed stops also include the Marshall House. Since the sequence and final location can matter when you are planning dinner or another evening activity, confirm the final walking point with Full Moon Tours before setting a strict schedule.

What the guide style is really like

Craig receives especially strong praise for his delivery. The useful words here are funny, friendly, interactive, patient, and entertaining. He appears to keep the group involved without forcing a dramatic performance.

That matters because a walking pub crawl can quickly become awkward if the guide talks at the group for 90 minutes. A more social style fits this experience better. You can listen to a story, buy a drink, and chat with the people around you as the group moves through Savannah.

The tour is also described as low-key. If you want jump scares, actors, costumes, or a polished theatrical production, choose something else. If you prefer ghost stories mixed with local history and a drink at several neighborhood bars, the tone should suit you.

One practical point comes from the tour’s own structure: not every bar stop has a haunted story. Some places are simply part of the pub route. That is important to know before booking. The tour is not seven consecutive ghost investigations. It is a walking history and folklore experience with drinking stops.

Rain, walking, and group size

The tour runs in all weather, so dress for Savannah’s conditions. Bring rain protection if the forecast looks uncertain, and wear shoes that feel good while standing and walking on city streets.

A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended. No difficult hike is involved, but you will be outdoors, changing locations, and standing for several short talks. The route lasts about an hour and a half, so the physical demand is modest, though less mobile visitors may want to ask the operator for more details.

The maximum group size is 20 people. That is small enough for a personal feel without making the experience private. Your ability to hear the guide may still vary at City Market or other active downtown locations.

The minimum age is 21, and the minimum drinking age is also 21. This is an adults-only experience in practice because alcohol is a central part of the format.

Is the price good value?

No tour price is provided here, so I cannot judge the exact cost. The value depends on how much you want from the guide rather than on the drinks themselves.

Alcohol is not included. You buy drinks along the route, and happy hour deals may reduce the tab. That gives you control over spending, but it also means the final cost can rise if you order at several stops.

I see the best value for someone who wants three things at once: an introduction to Savannah’s squares, a guide-led ghost walk, and a social pub evening. A standard history walk may offer more detail, while a dedicated pub crawl may spend more time in each bar. This experience sits between the two.

The strongest value comes from Craig’s style and the range of locations. You move from old homes to public squares, a market district, a former hotel hospital, and several bars. The route covers a lot in 90 minutes, although the quick pace limits time at each place.

Who should book this experience?

I would choose this tour if you are visiting Savannah for the first time and want a simple way to get oriented. The route introduces major parts of the Historic District while giving you stories to remember when you return to those places on your own.

It also suits couples, friends, and groups who want a relaxed evening rather than a frightening attraction. The reported experience remains fun even in the rain, and the tone is more social than intense.

You may want to skip it if you dislike paying separately for drinks, cannot walk and stand comfortably for 90 minutes, or want every stop to include a ghost story. It is also not the best match if your main goal is a detailed study of Savannah’s architecture or Civil War history.

Free cancellation is available when you cancel at least 24 hours before the 4:00 p.m. start time. Changes or cancellations made later are not accepted for a refund. Confirmation is provided when booking, and the tour operates in all weather.

Should you book Spirits with Spirits?

Book it if you want a low-key ghost walk with drinks, local stories, and a friendly guide. Craig’s approachable style is the main reason this experience sounds appealing, and the route includes several of Savannah’s most recognizable squares and historic buildings.

Go in with the right expectations. You are not signing up for a high-fright show or a bar-hopping night with a long stay at every pub. You are joining a short walking tour where ghost lore, city history, and happy hour stops share the stage. For an adults-only first look at Savannah after work or before dinner, that mix offers solid value.

FAQ

Where does the tour start?

The tour starts at The Rail Pub, located at 405 W Congress St #2410, Savannah, Georgia 31401.

What time does the tour begin?

The start time is 4:00 p.m.

How long does the experience last?

The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Where does the tour end?

The stated end point is Abe’s On Lincoln at 17 Lincoln St, Savannah, Georgia 31401. The route also lists City Market and the Marshall House, so confirm the final stop when booking.

Are drinks included?

No. Alcoholic drinks are available to purchase along the route, and happy hour deals may be available.

What is the minimum age?

The minimum age is 21, which is also the minimum drinking age for the experience.

What happens if it rains?

The tour operates in all weather conditions. Dress appropriately for the forecast and expect to walk and stand outdoors.