R&D Cocktail Bar
open now, until 01:00
Wine bar
A cocktail bar for the neighborhood. Starting as a wine bar and growing to full-fledged restaurant in the middle of Fishtown, Root's cuisine is tailored to compliment the vast array of wines from classic growing areas. The menu will include Italian, Spanish, French and American dishes.
Open 4-11pm Monday-Sunday Update description
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Rich S. 2016-05-15
First time tonight... Very enjoyable and relaxing atmosphere... Great selection of wines and beers... Will be going back to check out the food menu.
First time tonight... Very enjoyable and relaxing atmosphere... Great selection of wines and beers... Will be going back to check out the food menu.
Katelyn F. 2017-04-25
We popped in for happy hour for a few drinks... drinks were great, beautiful place with a super friendly bartender (Maddie)... what more could you ask...
We popped in for happy hour for a few drinks... drinks were great, beautiful place with a super friendly bartender (Maddie)... what more could you ask...
Steven T. 2017-04-15
Lovely space with delicious food that is beautifully presented! Great wine and cocktail list and wonderful service. I highly recommend the chicken...
Lovely space with delicious food that is beautifully presented! Great wine and cocktail list and wonderful service. I highly recommend the chicken...
Donna Maria Zadie S. 2017-03-18
Love this restaurant! The food is amazing and the service is wonderful! Looking forward to going back for a third time.
Love this restaurant! The food is amazing and the service is wonderful! Looking forward to going back for a third time.
R Scott L. 2017-03-14
Excellent food, service, decor, and music playlist.
Excellent food, service, decor, and music playlist.
Ellie D. 2017-03-14
2nd time there for brunch and I'm going back again...workers are the best, food delicious... ambiance contemporary comfy. Highly recommend it.
2nd time there for brunch and I'm going back again...workers are the best, food delicious... ambiance contemporary comfy. Highly recommend it.
Michelle Price T. 2017-03-12
Wow! The honey made by their grandfather was simply beautiful. The cheese, bread, black cavatelli and Cabernet Franc--delicious. I can't wait to go...
Wow! The honey made by their grandfather was simply beautiful. The cheese, bread, black cavatelli and Cabernet Franc--delicious. I can't wait to go...
Tara A. 2017-03-06
My husband and I had to try it hence the name! Greg Root came and introduced himself and turns out there is no relation but was fun to figure it out....
My husband and I had to try it hence the name! Greg Root came and introduced himself and turns out there is no relation but was fun to figure it out....
Phyllis Kesselman S. 2017-02-24
We were celebrating a birthday and enjoyed our dinner. Our waiter was very attentive .
We were celebrating a birthday and enjoyed our dinner. Our waiter was very attentive .
Melantha K. P. 2017-02-21
Great ambiance, excellent staff and delicious food and drinks. No complaints here! I'll definitely be back.
Great ambiance, excellent staff and delicious food and drinks. No complaints here! I'll definitely be back.
Dana R. 2017-02-20
Great food, wonderful atmosphere. Really liked the service. Really friendly staff here. Will definitely be back!
Great food, wonderful atmosphere. Really liked the service. Really friendly staff here. Will definitely be back!
Emily E. 2017-01-09
One of the most amazing meals I have had in the city! Service was great too!
One of the most amazing meals I have had in the city! Service was great too!
Susan Balco Z. 2016-12-10
We stopped there for dinner prior to going to a concert. Loved the ambiance, food, cocktails and the staff was excellent as well. We will be back for...
We stopped there for dinner prior to going to a concert. Loved the ambiance, food, cocktails and the staff was excellent as well. We will be back for...
Tony S. 2016-12-03
Best eggs Benedict I've ever had! The breakfast potatoes are are addictive. Will definitely come back here!
Best eggs Benedict I've ever had! The breakfast potatoes are are addictive. Will definitely come back here!
Bani V. 2016-11-08
My favorite restaurant in Fishtown, by far. I live locally and cannot say enough good things about the cuisine, the chef, the decor and the staff!...
My favorite restaurant in Fishtown, by far. I live locally and cannot say enough good things about the cuisine, the chef, the decor and the staff!...
Christian K. 2016-11-06
Great food great wine selection must try the mushroom croquette!
Great food great wine selection must try the mushroom croquette!
Joyce L. 2016-10-30
Nice wine selection-a decent Malbec. The appetizer with buffalo mozzarella and fennel on toasted bread was delicious. Loved the meatball entree. ...
Nice wine selection-a decent Malbec. The appetizer with buffalo mozzarella and fennel on toasted bread was delicious. Loved the meatball entree. ...
Rich T. 2016-10-29
Excellent is every way! Be sure to try it all!
Excellent is every way! Be sure to try it all!
James T. 2016-10-16
Since this is within walking distance from my home, it's a gem on the Frankford Corridor. Intimate for a date night or a special occasion and the...
Since this is within walking distance from my home, it's a gem on the Frankford Corridor. Intimate for a date night or a special occasion and the...
Jessica M. 2016-10-11
I used to work with the owner so I wanted to go in and check it out. ROOT is beautiful! The staff were so kind and the bartender was super helpful...
I used to work with the owner so I wanted to go in and check it out. ROOT is beautiful! The staff were so kind and the bartender was super helpful...
Updates from R&D Cocktail Bar
ROOT restaurant + wine b. 2017-01-12
Sunny and a high of 65° calls for patio dining!! Join us outside (or inside) tonight! Flip flops are optional. #globalwarming #patiodining #rootphilly #happyhour #fishtown #januaryheatwave
Sunny and a high of 65° calls for patio dining!! Join us outside (or inside) tonight! Flip flops are optional. #globalwarming #patiodining #rootphilly #happyhour #fishtown #januaryheatwave
ROOT restaurant + wine b. 2017-01-11
In the new year, learn more about wine! Check out our Planet of the Grapes classes! Explore various grapes and regions with Jason Wilson. Classes for January and February are going fast. Make your reservations today! #rootphilly #wineordie
In the new year, learn more about wine! Check out our Planet of the Grapes classes! Explore various grapes and regions with Jason Wilson. Classes for January and February are going fast. Make your reservations today! #rootphilly #wineordie
ROOT restaurant + wine b. 2017-01-09
Open at 5 for happy hour! Join us for drink and snack specials! #happyhour #fishtown #rootphilly #interiordesign #designlovers #rootphilly
Open at 5 for happy hour! Join us for drink and snack specials! #happyhour #fishtown #rootphilly #interiordesign #designlovers #rootphilly
ROOT restaurant + wine b. 2017-01-08
Brunch from 10-2pm. ☕️ #sundaymorning #fishtown #rootphilly #brunch #frenchtoast
Brunch from 10-2pm. ☕️ #sundaymorning #fishtown #rootphilly #brunch #frenchtoast
ROOT restaurant + wine b. 2017-01-08
Brunch from 10-2pm. ☕️ #sundaymorning #fishtown #rootphilly #brunch
Brunch from 10-2pm. ☕️ #sundaymorning #fishtown #rootphilly #brunch
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R&D Cocktail Bar has a total of 3961 visitors (checkins) and 1908 likes.
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