The Root

1235 S Milledge Ave, Athens
(706) 395-6278

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josh

This place has an amazing selection of whiskies and bourbons. If you're lucky Maddy will be there, she's the cool bartender.

Prices are crazy reasonable for the selection they have there.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jessalyn Allen-Reyes

Have really been enjoying the biweekly silent disco at The Root! 3 channels to choose from for different vibes. Service can be slow at the bar when they’re busy, but drinks are reasonably priced and there’s always a good mixed crowd. The only bummer is how early they close!

The parking lot can fill up quickly on busy nights.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 4

Deana Harden

Silent disco is awesome.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Taria Sumler

Wow I had such a blast here tonight yall, soon as i walked in fhe atmosphere was amazing. Everyone was so nice i even got a free drink that someone got for me. This is my go too bar for sure. Y’all want great strong drinks. Come to The roots best of place in Athens to drink and get to know our locals. It was my first time being out after dark in a long time and I had such a blast. Thank you wonderful bartenders and to the lovely man Eli who brought me a drink and made me welcomed. I will certainly be here for now on.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

machi Co

great live music and the bar is cleverly sectioned off where you can either hang where it's loud rocking roll or sit at the bar where volume is low enough to carry on a conversation

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Emily Cooley

I’ve done quite a bit of traveling. I think this is the best place in the world. I’ve spent so much time here that it’s almost embarrassing, and I’ve NEVER had a bad time.

The bartenders are all incredible. The food is amazing. There’s so much space. And GREAT food. And DARTS. And they’ve got such wonderful free events (trivia, silent disco, live music, etc).

Root forever 🩵

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Miriam Coonan

Great bar, we love trivia Tuesdays with Meg! Awesome bartenders too, we love the drinks and the atmosphere. The burgers are also amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hamburger

matt presnell

I have traveled the world over and this has to be the best burger out of 12 countries.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Keith B

This is the neighborhood bar you always wanted in your neighborhood!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Keith

This is the neighborhood bar you always wanted in your neighborhood!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Christa Coulter-Scott

We had an amazing time seeing Mix Tape here!Fantastic venue. Really enjoyed the food upstairs and the drinks downstairs.Please fix the bathroom door that doesn't lock! ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Harikrishnan Santhosh

Go to place for pool in 5 points!

a6fanatic

Hidden gem in Five Points with an incredible whiskey selection and unassuming food. Extremely fair prices with great service. A mix of locals and students found here on the weekends. Pool tables, golden tee, and skeet ball for the bonus. A must for the bourbon lover.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hamburger, Pimento Cheese Crostini, Buffalo Cauliflower

Richard Green

Parking was miserable. Beyond that, everything was good. It was a private rental.

James Conklin

Service is amazing! Ansley leads the way! Didn’t get a chance to get the chef’s name ….. food was amazing! Great place

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