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You can visit this bar after seeing Riverfront Plaza. Nicely cooked fish are served here. Some guests recommend delicious draft beer or good liqueur at Rusty Rudders Tap House.
The cozy atmosphere of this place allows visitors to relax after a hard working day. A lot of people find that the staff is efficient here. Fast service is something that people note in their comments. Many reviewers highlight that prices are affordable for what you get. This spot is ranked 4 within the Google grading system.
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Maddi
3 months ago on Google
buck is the best bartender! so personable and attentive! has the best music taste. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Price per person: $10–20
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Graceland buildings of Kingsland Joanne Mastroianni
3 months ago on Google
Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Price per person: $20–30
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Charles Franklin IV
a year ago on Google
Dear Community Members, This is responding to the owner below, their lying. Of course you jump to miss behaving outside, and we simply were not. My ID was a real ID. I’m grown man, 32 years old. It was very clear that my ID was real. I presented the bouncer with it and also had enough one. You should prioritize taking accountability and training your staff. I’ve reported this to multiple agencies, and I hope the investigation finds that you all are racist. By the way, other people have left reviews about YOUR BAR being Racist prior to US! DO BETTTER! Racism is an illness. I am compelled to share a deeply troubling experience my friends and I had at Rusty Rudders Tap House, located at 303 W River St, Savannah, GA 31401, on February 7, 2025. As touring actors, we looked forward to enjoying Savannah’s hospitality but were instead met with blatant racism and hostility at this establishment. Upon arrival, I presented my valid, state-issued ID to the bouncer—a heavyset white man—who immediately claimed it was fake and demanded additional identification. Despite my ID being unquestionably legitimate, he refused to provide any explanation for denying us entry. Our group consisted of myself, a Black man, and three other people of color. The bouncer’s dismissive attitude and refusal to engage in a reasonable discussion strongly suggested racial bias. The situation escalated when my friend, a woman in her mid-20s, politely questioned the bouncer’s actions. He became verbally aggressive, threatening her with physical harm and shouting, “This is a dictatorship, not a democracy.” His aggressive demeanor was both unprofessional and intimidating. Two other staff members—a slim white man and another heavyset Black man—joined him, further gaslighting us and upholding the denial of entry without any valid reason. Throughout this encounter, we remained sober, calm, and simply sought clarification. Instead of addressing our concerns, the staff’s collective behavior was confrontational and discriminatory. Disturbingly, our experience aligns with other reports of racist conduct at Rusty Rudders Tap House. A review on TripAdvisor recounts a similar incident: “No man should be kicked out of a bar because of the color of his skin. Then when another guy in our party confronted him about it, and asked him for his card he …”  It’s disheartening that such discriminatory practices persist. The manager’s dismissive suggestion that we patronize other bars in the area, stating, “You can go to the other bars around here, but not this one,” further underscores the establishment’s exclusionary stance. I urge Black individuals and allies to avoid Rusty Rudders Tap House. Such behavior is unacceptable, and I am committed to reporting this incident to all relevant outlets. The bouncer’s proclamation of “a dictatorship, not a democracy” was not only politically charged but also indicative of a deliberate intent to demean and exclude. Let this serve as a warning: Rusty Rudders Tap House does not welcome people of color. Stand against racism and choose establishments that respect and value all patrons. -Charles. Food: 1 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 1
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Response from the owner
a year ago
The job of a bouncer is to check for ID’s that are fake, expired, or not issued to the person presenting it. If they suspect any of those things are happening, the bouncer will refuse you entry. If you or someone in your group is misbehaving outside while waiting or already over served, you will not be allowed entry. No bar is required to allow entry to everyone. However, Rusty Rudders Tap House does allow entry to everyone, of all sizes, shapes, colors and ages who are of sound mind and have a valid ID. Too often, the defensive nature of the person denied entry is to blame the bar. Even more often, is for them to say the bar is prejudice or racist. It isn’t about race. It can just be about you. If you walk back by, don’t stop and try again, but take the time to notice our diverse staff and customers.
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303 W River St, Savannah, Georgia, USA
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Outdoor seating
Сredit cards accepted
No delivery
No takeaway
No booking
Wheelchair accessible
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Opening hours
| SundaySun | Closed |
| MondayMon | 12PM-12AM |
| TuesdayTue | 12PM-12AM |
| WednesdayWed | 12PM-12AM |
| ThursdayThu | 12PM-12AM |
| FridayFri | 12PM-2:45AM |
| SaturdaySat | 12PM-2:45AM |
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