The Original Pinkie Masters
Eat It and Like It calls it 'THE Savannah dive bar': 'Pinkie's (named for original owner Luis Christopher Masterpolis, more widely known as Pinkie) has been pouring PBRs since 1951.' The same piece corrects the famous story. Jimmy Carter did not announce his run here. On a 1978 visit he slipped out a side door of the DeSoto Hotel, walked the 30 yards over, stood on the bar and thanked Pinkie for his support. A star marks the spot. Savannah Magazine readers voted it Best Dive Bar in Best of Savannah 2026.
- Address
- 318 Drayton St, Savannah, GA
- How to find it
- It is at 318 Drayton Street, about 30 yards from a side door of the DeSoto hotel.
- To-go cups
- This address is inside Savannah's to-go cup zone on the city's own map. Ask at the bar if they pour to go.
- Readers' picks
- Savannah Magazine Best of Savannah 2026: Dive Bar (winner)
- Phone
- (912) 999-7106
- Website
- theoriginalpinkies.com
- Good to know
- Late Night, Long Running, Institution
- Verification
- Details researched October 6, 2026. Hours and offerings change, so confirm with the venue before visiting.
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- Street address on file: yes
- Neighborhood assigned: yes
- Phone number published: yes
- Website on file: yes
- Hours published: no Hours drive the most time-sensitive question in local search.
- Cuisine or specialty described: no Without a stated specialty a venue only matches generic queries.
- Photography on file: yes
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- Hours published on site: pass
- Address published on site: pass
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Website checks last run October 6, 2026 against the venue's own site.
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