The Six Pence Pub Gallery Espresso Savannah, Georgia
It was 57 degrees on a partly sunny January day in Savannah as I strolled through the brick streets under the live mossy oak and Southern magnolia trees. On the corner of West Perry Street and Bull, we dined outside at The Six Pence Pub where the warmth of french onion soup and a fresh garden salad hit the spot.
Who doesn’t love an old red telephone booth and an Irish pub? The place is just cool.
A perfect lunch indeed. Not too heavy, just right.
Provolone cheese is melted over the top of the broth-based soup. On the inside, you’ll find croutons and caramelized onions.
I love the freshness of green parsley, and the little soup bowl atop the white doily is so quaint.
After shopping in the City Market, we visited Gallery Espresso, just up the block from The Six Pence Pub, for some coffee and one giant peanut butter cookie. I’m convinced that every SCAD student and resident of Savannah had the same idea. There wasn’t a seat available in the entire place.
Now I love a good Starbucks, but there’s something special about getting that cup of Joe from a local establishment. Filled with an eclectic mix of chairs and couches, beverages are served in ceramic coffee mugs. Customers play chess, listen to iPods and surf the net on laptops. Cakes and cookies sit covered on the counter top and the smell of coffee grounds and hot tea fill the room. Stacked newspapers and magazines lie around saying, “read me!” The atmosphere has a good vibe and I’d go back to experience the oldest coffee house in Savannah again.
Have you been to The Six Pence Pub or Gallery Espresso? Tell me about your favorite, local hot spot.
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