Beneath the Surface: How Bowl & Brew is Redefining Broughton Street entertainment

March 10, 2025

Broughton Street has always been a place of reinvention, a historic artery that pulses with Savannah’s unique blend of Southern charm and gritty resilience. It’s a street where the past whispers through cobblestones, and the future hums with neon lights. And now, in the shadow of Leopold’s Ice Cream and a stone’s throw from the SCAD Library, a new chapter is being written: Broughton Street Bowl & Brew.

Nestled below what was once a humble Subway sandwich shop, Bowl & Brew is no ordinary entertainment spot—it’s a bold statement. A neon-lit haven of craft beer, cocktails, duckpin bowling, and live music, it promises to shake up Savannah’s nightlife scene in ways this city hasn’t seen before. Open until 2:00 a.m., it’s not just another bar; it’s an experience—a place where locals, SCAD students, and curious tourists collide.

Walking into Bowl & Brew feels like stepping into a secret tucked beneath Broughton Street’s historic façade. The air buzzes with energy: the clatter of bowling pins mixes with the hum of conversation and the low thrum of live music. The space is intimate but electric—a kaleidoscope of neon reflections bouncing off polished lanes and glasses filled with amber ales or jewel-toned cocktails.

The duckpin bowling lanes are the centerpiece here—shorter and scrappier than traditional lanes, they invite you to loosen up and embrace the imperfections.

Bowl & Brew

Photos by Brett Bigelow

There’s something poetic about it: in a city so steeped in history, where every building has a story to tell, even the bowling here feels like it carries a bit of soul. It’s not about perfection; it’s about connection.

The crowd is as eclectic as Savannah itself. At one table, you might find SCAD students sketching ideas on napkins between sips of local craft beer. At another, a group of locals debates the best late-night food spots in town while sharing plates of elevated bar snacka.

But Bowl & Brew isn’t just about food and drink; it’s about atmosphere. The live music lineup is carefully curated to reflect Savannah’s diverse musical soul. The stage is small but mighty, its presence commanding attention without overwhelming the room.

Bowl & Brew feels like exactly what Broughton Street needed—a fresh take on entertainment that respects Savannah’s past while boldly embracing its future. It’s not trying to be Charleston or New Orleans; it’s unapologetically Savannah. And in a city where history often takes center stage, this place dares to step into the spotlight with something entirely new.

As you leave Bowl & Brew in the early hours of the morning—your ears still ringing from the music, your fingers smelling faintly of bowling alley wax—you can’t help but feel like you’ve been part of something special.

Bowl & Brew Dish

Photos by Brett Bigelow

Maybe it’s just another night out, or maybe it’s something more—a glimpse into what Broughton Street could become as it continues its latest renaissance.

So whether you’re rolling strikes on those duckpin lanes or simply soaking in the atmosphere with a drink in hand, one thing is clear—Bowll & Brew isn’t just another stop on Broughton Street; it’s part of what makes this street come alive again. And isn’t that what Savannah has always been about? Finding life in unexpected places?

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