The Root

Name: The Root
Address: 1235 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA, 30605, US
Telephone: +17063956278

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1235 S Milledge Ave
Athens, GA 30605
+17063956278
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About

The Root is a basement bar in Athens offering craft cocktails, beer, and whiskey alongside pub games and big-screen TVs.

Located below The Pine Bar, this venue features handcrafted seasonal cocktails and a curated selection of craft beers and whiskeys.

Guests can enjoy pub games and big-screen TVs in a space designed for relaxed gatherings and neighborhood ease.

Known for

Handcrafted seasonal cocktails
Craft beer selection
Pub games and TVs
Happy hour daily

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Eat Around Town4–6 points per $1
AAdvantage Dining1–5 miles per $1
SkyMiles Dining0.5–5 miles per $1
MileagePlus Dining0.5–5 miles per $1
Atmos Rewards Dining0.5–5 points per $1
Dine Out with Wyndham1–5 points per $1
Rakuten Dining5% back
TrueBlue Dining1–3 points per $1
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Hours

Monday	6 PM – 12 AM
Tuesday	4 PM – 12 AM
Wednesday	4 PM – 12 AM
Thursday	4 PM – 1 AM
Friday	4 PM – 1 AM
Saturday	4 PM – 1 AM
Sunday	4 PM – 12 AM

Location

1235 S Milledge Ave · Athens, Athens

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Details

Features

Full bar
Happy hour
Outdoor seating
Reservations recommended

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Dinner

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El Barrio Tacos & Tequilas
up to12%
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up to6%
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up to6%
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The Pine Bar

El Barrio Tacos & Tequilas

Mediterranean Grill - Athens

ZZ & Simone's

5&10

Savannah Room