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Monday 4pm - 12am Tuesday 4pm - 12am Wednesday 4pm - 12am Thursday 4pm - 12am Friday 4pm - 1am Saturday 4pm - 1am Sunday 4pm - 12am

The Root Basement Bar Athens

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Neighborhood bar below The Pine Bar in Five Points. Refreshing seasonal cocktails, variety of craft b**r, limited release and premium wh***ey choices.

Neighborhood basement bar below The Pine. Along with an extensive craft b**r selection, we offer an assortment of seasonal cocktails and an impressive wh***ey selection. Our small plate menu, provided by The Pine, has dishes perfect for sharing.

10/19/2026

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10/08/2026

🎉 BINGO THURSDAY IS BACK AT THE ROOT! 🎉

Grab your crew, grab a drink, and get ready to win some 💰

🍻 Bingo starts at 7:30
🎟️ Free to play
🏆 Prizes + Root gift cards
🌮 Tacos & bites from El Barrio
🥃 Drinks flowing all night

Come early, get settled in, and let’s play some Bingo!

10/01/2026

You know what day it is 👀🎱🍹💥🇺🇸🔥

We start at 9:30 🤘🏻

09/29/2026

🚨 THE ROOT IS HIRING! 🚨

We’re looking to add some great people to the team!

🍸 BAR MANAGER
We’re looking for an experienced, energetic leader to take the reins at The Root. Nights + weekends, leading a small team and helping us keep the basement rocking.

🍻 BARTENDERS
Experienced bartenders who love hospitality, cocktails, wh***ey, b**r, music, and a good crowd — we want to hear from you!

If you’re a team player, know how to take care of people, and want to be part of the next chapter at The Root, shoot us a DM or send your resume to [email protected]

Know somebody who would be a great fit? Tag them below! 👇

📍 The Root — Five Points, Athens

09/26/2026

OPEN @ 3:00 for the DAWGS!!

Followed by SILENT DISCO at 9:00

Epic Fall Saturday in Athens

09/25/2026

The Guys Are Back!

Around The Fern tonight at 9:00 … free show so come grab a bite & some cocktails upstairs The Pine Bar to start then head downstairs for late night!

Let’s have a weekend

09/19/2026

🏈 GAME DAY BABY!!!! We’re OPEN at 11:30! 🍻

We’ll be ready for the Dawgs with Drink Specials + Tacos from our friends at el Barrio 🌮

Come early, grab a drink, get some tacos and LET’S GO DAWGS! ❤️🖤

See you at The Root!

09/18/2026

TONIGHT WE PARTY. TOMORROW WE OPEN AT NOON. 🍻

That’s right… tonight we welcome Altwave back for a FREE live music show! 🎶

Then tomorrow, we’re opening the doors at NOON for the Dawgs! 🐶🏈

Drink specials, rocking atmosphere, and plenty of football energy.

LET’S HAVE A WEEKEND!

09/15/2026

🍻 TRIVIA TUESDAYS JUST GOT A LOT MORE FUN!

We’ve teamed up with Carbliss this fall to sponsor The Root Trivia every Tuesday!

🥇 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners
🎁 Plenty of Carbliss merch giveaways
💰 And some BIG prizes coming over the next few months — including a NEON SIGN, COOLERS & CASH MONEY!

How do you get in on the giveaways? Grab a Carbliss!

$4.50 each or 5 for $20.

🧠 Trivia starts every Tuesday at 7:30.
🍴 Snacks & Bites available from The Pine Bar

Come play. Come drink. Come win. 😎

09/10/2026

WHAT A DYNAMIC DUO… 😂🍊
Handsome level at an ALL-TIME HIGH! 🤣

You already know what day it is…

🍊 $8 SPRITZY THURSDAY The Pine Bar
🕓 4–11 PM
The perfect pregame spot to kick off the weekend!

Then head downstairs…

🎱 Sun Cruiser & Chica Chida Sponsored Bingo
🎉 Starts at 9:30 PM

Weekend starts TONIGHT!! 🔥

Address

1235 S Milledge, Avenue
Athens, GA
30605

Opening Hours

Monday	4pm - 12am
Tuesday	4pm - 12am
Wednesday	4pm - 12am
Thursday	4pm - 12am
Friday	4pm - 1am
Saturday	4pm - 1am
Sunday	4pm - 12am

Telephone

+17062080059

Website

http://www.therootathens.com/

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