Most Haunted Restaurants in Savannah

Posted: 04.22.2025 | Updated: 04.22.2025

Savannah, Georgia. If you’ve ever been down there (or up there if you live in Florida), you know that it’s a veritable Mecca of food and foodies. Everything you could ever want from barbecue to Southern style cooking to international, all of it can be found in the heart of Georgia. 

Better yet, it’s all absolutely delicious too. 

However, some of these restaurants have more cooking up behind closed doors than just good food. Indeed, some of them are just as well-known for their ghosts as they are for their grub, and we’ve compiled a list of three of the most haunted restaurants in all of Savannah.

Keep reading on to learn just who these ghosts are and where they’re known to eat, drink, and be merry. After you’re done, we’re sure you’ll want to learn even more about haunted Georgia. The best way to do that is by booking an in-person ghost tour with us at Savannah Terrors.

What is the Most Haunted Restaurant in Savannah?

We’ll let you decide between these three decidedly haunted eateries. From pirate ghosts to Revolutionary War mystery men, a case for “most haunted Savannah restaurant” could be made for any of these three fine establishments. 

Six Pence Pub

The first up on our list of haunted restaurants in Savannah is the Six Pence Pub. Located in Savannah’s historic district, this building has been a pub in some form or another for almost a century. 

It was originally known as “Wally’s Sixpence” after one of its owners, Wally. Wally and his wife Doris were the main operators of the pub – Wally was the face of the place and in charge of orders and hospitality – while Doris would whip up her famous Irish cuisine in the kitchen for the bar patrons. The bar would only close after all of Doris’ food was eaten, whenever that was. 

Eventually, the place would be purchased in 1999 by a couple of local guys. While they kept the Old World charm, they expanded the place’s beer and liquor selection. But it’s not just delicious food, good beer, and fun times that this place is known for. 

Civil War Hauntings

Rumor has it that this building was once used as a morgue during the Civil War. Some soldiers who were killed in action and moved to this morgue apparently never left the building.

Many of the pub’s workers have reported seeing men dressed in Civil War era uniforms enjoying a pint or two with regulars (who normally just assume they’re some kind of historic district reenactors). Sometimes, the ghosts will even have spirited discussions about politics and the current economy, too! 

Those soldier-ghosts aren’t the only ones said to haunt the Six Pence Pub either! Some of the bar’s patrons have spotted some shadow figures supposedly lurking around up on the ceiling or in the back during the wee hours of the night while others have felt cold breezes blow through, even on the warmest of Georgia days.

And fans of 90s romance movies will recognize it as the place where Julia Roberts caught her husband two-timing her in the film Something To Talk About.

Olde Pink House

Next up is the Olde Pink House, renowned for its famous underground vaults, which store wine, as well as its delectable cuisine.

Also located in an old part of historic Savannah, it was built in 1771 for James Habersham Jr. and was, at the time, known as the Habersham House. However, while it was a beautiful house, Habersham was tormented by it due to its famous pink color.

It was built with red bricks and had white plaster laid over it. However, no matter how much plaster was applied, the pink hue from the bricks would inevitably bleed through and make the whole thing a bright shade of pink. 

Habersham hated pink and constantly repainted it, but it was of no use – the thing would constantly turn pink. Perhaps, this is why his ghost is said to have haunted the Olde Pink House – to continue his crusade against the color pink. 

You see, after Habersham died in his basement, the building changed hands a number of times. It was, at various points, a bookstore, an office, a tea shop, and even a temporary Civil War headquarters. 

The owner of the building in 1900 was tired of the constant struggle to repaint it and simply decided to leave it pink. Evidently, Habersham’s ghost has been a little dissatisfied with the current management, as it’s reported that his ghost is constantly tidying up, straightening chairs, and looking disdainfully at the pink walls of his former home. 

He’s not the only ghost who posts up there either. A ghostly Revolutionary War soldier is said to appear and raise a toast to guests before vanishing, often being mistaken for a costumed tour guide until he fades away into thin air. His connection to the property is still unknown at this time. 

The Pirate’s House 

Lastly, all ye landlubbers need to hear the tale of The Pirate’s House! Yet another historic building in Savannah, this haunted restaurant is renowned for its seafood, nautical decor, and pub fare. 

Founded in the mid-1700s, the inn was designed to serve as a haven for traveling sailors. Rumor has it that it also saw its fair share of smugglers and pirates pass through its doors. A secret tunnel leading up to the docks confirms this theory. 

Although there’s never been an official sighting, many people swear that the spirits of some of those old buccaneers still dwell in The Pirate’s House. Many report feeling unnatural chills on cold nights when the candles flicker and the wind is howling outside. Mayhaps, it’s those bloodthirsty corsairs, coming into the inn to seek shelter.

There’s also a glass case containing some fake skulls and piratical props, ostensibly used as decor for the pirate-themed restaurant. However, some people have reported experiencing a strange feeling of unease and dread when they pass by these skulls. 

Maybe the old pirate ghosts flock towards the artifacts that remind them of their previous life? Or maybe, just maybe, those skulls aren’t as fake as the restaurant claims! 

Haunted Savannah

So, if you’re craving a bite to eat in Savannah the next time you’re there, make sure you’re on your best behavior. After all, you never know which ghost may be watching you dine…or may take offense at some rude table manners! 

If you liked this story and want to learn similar haunted tales, check out our Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. They spotlight other offbeat ghost stories all over the United States. Checking our blog is another good way to stay up-to-date with all the latest ghost stories and haunted spots in Georgia 

If you want to explore Savannah ghosts specifically, a ghost tour with Savannah Terrors is the best way to do that. Our guides are knowledgeable and enthusiastic and can provide even more information on the area. 

Sources:

• https://visitsavannah.com/article/8-haunted-savannah-restaurants
• https://savannahfirsttimer.com/haunted-restaurants-in-savannah/
• https://www.savannahnow.com/story/entertainment/columns/2020/10/13/haunted-savannah-restaurants-with-good-food-and-ghostly-guests/43048323/