The Wayward
Historic District, Savannah
Bar in Savannah, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
The Wayward is a practical Savannah pick for a low-pressure late-evening stop rather than a destination meal. Choose it for smart-casual drinks, flexible timing, downtown convenience; cross-shop Artillery Bar for a more defined cocktail room or Sorry Charlie's Oyster Bar for a stronger food-led bar plan.
About The Wayward
The Wayward is a Savannah venue with a simple set of confirmed planning details: it is open every day from 5 PM to midnight, the dress code is smart casual. Those facts make it easiest to evaluate as an evening option rather than a lunch plan or a detail-heavy destination built around a specific cuisine, menu, or drinks program.
Because the public details are limited, plan around what is confirmed: Savannah location, nightly hours, smart-casual attire. If you need specifics such as menu format, outdoor seating, service style, pricing, or dietary accommodations, confirm directly with the venue before making it the center of the evening.
A low-friction Savannah stop for later in the night
The Wayward’s clearest practical strength is its daily 5 PM to midnight schedule. That makes it easier to consider for an evening plan, especially when the group wants a direct Savannah option with predictable hours.
Smart casual dress is enough, so it does not require especially formal planning. If you are comparing different kinds of Savannah nights out, Artillery Bar, The Original Pinkie Masters, Peregrin, Sorry Charlie's Oyster Bar, Common Restaurant are other named options to consider depending on the style of outing you want.
Who should choose it over nearby alternatives
Choose The Wayward when the priority is a Savannah venue with confirmed evening hours and a smart-casual dress code. It is a better fit for plans where flexibility matters than for decisions that depend on a cuisine, specific signature dish, published price point, or confirmed special service.
The practical verdict: keep The Wayward on the shortlist for an evening in Savannah when the confirmed basics are enough.
Planning details
- Location
- 257 E Perry St, Savannah, GA 31401
- Website
- waywardsavannah.com
- Phone
- (912) 559-8362
Venue details
Ambiance
Refined but offbeat, with casual elegance, rebellious decor, and a secluded hotel-bar atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Punk, Glam, Garage, and Rock and Roll Inspired
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to Go If You Can’t Get In
For a sharper cocktail plan, go to Artillery Bar. For a food-first alternative nearby, choose Sorry Charlie's Oyster Bar. Both give the evening a clearer purpose than The Wayward when convenience is not the main requirement.
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How The Wayward Compares in Savannah
Peregrin is the better choice when the night calls for rooftop energy and a more polished setting; The Wayward is easier to use as a casual late stop. If ambiance is the priority, Peregrin has the clearer identity. If flexibility matters more, The Wayward is the lower-friction pick.
Artillery Bar is the stronger cross-shop for cocktails and a more intentional bar experience. The Original Pinkie Masters is better for a classic Savannah dive-bar mood. The Wayward sits between those lanes: less formal than Artillery Bar, less divey than Pinkie Masters, easier to fold into a mixed-plan evening.
For food-led plans, Common Restaurant and Sorry Charlie's Oyster Bar are safer anchors. Choose Common Restaurant for a broader meal, Sorry Charlie's for oysters and drinks, The Wayward when the goal is a simple downtown stop after the main booking.
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How It Compares
Peregrin is stronger for rooftop atmosphere; The Wayward is more useful when the group wants an easy, smart-casual stop without making the whole night revolve around the room. Artillery Bar is the better bet for a more deliberate cocktail outing.
The Original Pinkie Masters gives a more classic Savannah bar feel, while Sorry Charlie's Oyster Bar and Common Restaurant make more sense when food is central to the plan. The Wayward is the pragmatic middle option: easy, central, better as a later stop than a headline booking.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Wayward have happy hour deals?
The confirmed planning detail is that The Wayward is open daily from 5 PM to midnight in Savannah.
Is The Wayward good for groups?
It may work for a group that is comfortable planning around basic confirmed details: Savannah location, daily 5 PM to midnight hours, a smart-casual dress code. For group size, seating, or reservation specifics, confirm directly with the venue.
Is the food good at The Wayward?
If dinner is the main reason for going out, compare your options carefully and confirm current details with The Wayward or with alternatives such as Common Restaurant or Sorry Charlie's Oyster Bar.
Is The Wayward good for a date?
It can fit a low-pressure evening plan if the confirmed basics match what you need: Savannah location, smart-casual dress, daily 5 PM to midnight hours. For a more specific date-night experience, confirm current details directly before choosing it.
Is The Wayward open late?
Yes. The Wayward is open every day from 5 PM to midnight.
What's the best time to go to The Wayward?
The schedule is the same every day: 5 PM to midnight. Choose a time within those hours based on your plans, confirm directly with the venue if timing is critical.
