In ashville from work this past week. Root bar was in walking distance from hotel, that was a plus. This bar has a pool table, darts, and a game out back called root ball which is like a bocce ball horse shoe combined game. Pretty unusual but fun. No food except for taco truck during day. Had live music, the music was good. The vibe felt off for me for the most part. Homeless folks were there, and one of them was not pleasant. I wouldn't recommend to transits passing through. The homeless inhabitants made the experience uncomfortable to say the least. This is why I gave a 3 out of 5.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Richard Acrivos
Nice dive bar, has food truck outside and big outside area.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jacquie Kamradt
There is a food truck with authentic Mexican eats. The best dive bar in Asheville with the best bartenders, great music and fun crowds!! 5 Stars ?
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Anita Kaschak
LOCAL
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Michael E.
Starting my Yelp career in Chicago many many years ago the concept of a dive bar was everywhere. They were great idea rarely is it executed in a way that lives up to such an image. The root bar is definitely a dive bar. But that's not to write that in a negative way because it isn't. The root bar, and in fact, all the bars that have been in that location have continued to keep the looking feel and atmosphere that one would expect in such an establishment in the group are never disappoints.. Eclectic patrons great live music and an outdoor area in the back to enjoy makes it one of the most unique if not best dive bars in the area . As a local in this area, my suggestion is dress down a bit to blend in with the natives
John Elmer
Classic dive bar. No food, cheap beer and friendly regulars. Has a pool table. Is what it is and we enjoy “ The dive”!
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 4
A rare FISH
Dive bar with cheap beer, pool, and root
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Brian Flynn
The Famous Root Bar , my friend Weedywas a bar tender there for a few years ⚡
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
frank rinaldi
Smelled like cigarettes and dirty dogs not my kinda place.
In ashville from work this past week. Root bar was in walking distance from hotel, that was a plus. This bar has a pool table, darts, and a game out back called root ball which is like a bocce ball horse shoe combined game. Pretty unusual but fun. No food except for taco truck during day. Had live music, the music was good. The vibe felt off for me for the most part. Homeless folks were there, and one of them was not pleasant. I wouldn't recommend to transits passing through. The homeless inhabitants made the experience uncomfortable to say the least. This is why I gave a 3 out of 5.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Nice dive bar, has food truck outside and big outside area.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
There is a food truck with authentic Mexican eats. The best dive bar in Asheville with the best bartenders, great music and fun crowds!! 5 Stars ?
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
LOCAL
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Starting my Yelp career in Chicago many many years ago the concept of a dive bar was everywhere. They were great idea rarely is it executed in a way that lives up to such an image. The root bar is definitely a dive bar. But that's not to write that in a negative way because it isn't. The root bar, and in fact, all the bars that have been in that location have continued to keep the looking feel and atmosphere that one would expect in such an establishment in the group are never disappoints.. Eclectic patrons great live music and an outdoor area in the back to enjoy makes it one of the most unique if not best dive bars in the area . As a local in this area, my suggestion is dress down a bit to blend in with the natives
Classic dive bar. No food, cheap beer and friendly regulars. Has a pool table. Is what it is and we enjoy “ The dive”!
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 4
Dive bar with cheap beer, pool, and root
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The Famous Root Bar , my friend Weedywas a bar tender there for a few years ⚡
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Smelled like cigarettes and dirty dogs not my kinda place.
Canned beer, fun folks, good music
Restaurantji Recommends
Excellent place to feel at home. Only day i wouldn't visit is Tuesdays. Musicians are incredible and very talented. Abby & The Echos were amazing.
Great local dive bar... good music some nights. Awesome prices.
Great music and cheap prices
Great folks , good music. This place is awesome
Didn't have a drink and it's still the best dive bar in beautiful downtown Oteen.