Pub Spotlight: McDonough’s Irish Pub, Savannah
On Thursday, December 21, 2017 Savannah, Georgia lost a legend. Billy Lee was a respected and beloved Savannah native. Lee began his career as a United States Marine; proudly serving his country during the Korean Conflict. After attending Armstrong University, Lee entered the insurance business but realizing insurance sales was not his passion he became a well-known publican in the Savannah community owning local bars such as Rascals, Fosters, and Chuckles. Knowing his community clung to its Irish history and heritage, Lee decided to open another pub on St. Patrick’s Day 1987! Just a few squares off the beaten path, or just a few “to-go” drinks away, from the hustle and bustle of tourist traps in downtown Savannah, Lee opened McDonough’s. Lee and his best friend, Robbie Davis (or “Snake”) had a long running joke about who actually named the [...]