Root Bar Number One

1410 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, North Carolina 28805 USA

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Closed Now

Opens Thu 3p

Independent
Credit Cards
not Accepted
Outdoor
Seating

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“a funky hipster dive without the hipsters”

Funky hipster dive paradise but surprisingly lacking in the hipster type, this is a hardy locals bar in an otherwise strip mall-ish part of the area. They've invented their own game, called Rootball, which is a bit of a hybrid between horseshoes, bocce ball and a drinking game. The Root Bar Number One is East Asheville's Premier Dive Bar! Providing cheap conversation and mediocre experiences to all of our loyal members, and guests!

Reviewed by
Michael E.

November 17, 2023

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... Read more

Reviewed by
John M.

August 11, 2022

Design out front probably describes this place as "The World Famous Root Bar," though I must profess that I have never heard of this place. Still, it is a pretty cool place where the drinks are... Read more

Reviewed by
Virgil G.

November 29, 2016

Located a convenient 306 feet from our hotel room door, this place was great. Local craft beer available, along with everything else you'd expect at a bar. Has the feel of Moe's Tavern (on the... Read more

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