Phoenixville wins again with this awesome micro- brewery. Huge modern industrial space with a classic hip hop flare. Exposed brick and ventilation. Graffiti, pinball, and Cornhole. They have a large selection of beers to try and a kick ass menu with all of your favorite foods. BBQ (smoked daily), tacos, small plates, and sandwiches. Go here! read more

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it was okay. great beer selection. i had a cheesesteak, which again, was okay. light on the steak and would have liked a selection of cheeses rather than the cheese sauce. Not much ambiance. Probability won't be back. read more

Hit this place one Friday night. Very friendly crowd. Decent food. A little disorganized in terms of food ordering and table delivery. Cool staff. Great music but lousy acoustics - created a very loud, cacophonous environment. Not a beer man but my friends loved their selection. Wine list - meh. read more

Interesting place. Decor appear to suggest a hip hop, early 1990's MTV focus. There is spray paint (intentionality) on some walls and some interesting other decorative choices. Having said that, when I was there the clientele was mostly middle aged working class people. The bartender was friendly and attentive. He knew their beers, asked about my preferences, and made suggestions. The beer was very good as well. I did not try the food so I cannot comment on that. Overall, the theme of the brewery would not have been my choice, but it was not overpowering and I was comfortable there. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The beer was very good. I would certainly stop by again if I was in the area. Ps- they appear to have different events. Including drone racing through the bar. The next one is a Monday night but I would love to stop by and witness that type of event. read more

The tables are seat yourself, and there are no waiters for food. The bartenders come to your table and take drink orders. It's a huge space with lots of seating and a large game room in the back. We came on a Saturday night, and there was plenty of seating left. They were out of tortilla chips. The chicken tacos were good, but the short rib tacos tasted unseasoned. I didn't eat the Reuben sandwich, but it looked a little thin on ingredients. I was told it was good, though (by someone I was with). The tacos were expensive ($9) since you only get two. They were only 6 inch tortillas, and they weren't overflowing with ingredients. I think I ate mine in 3 or 4 big bites. The beers were pretty average. I had the Flavor Clouds DIPA and tasted the Grit Lager. They tasted like your standard DIPA and lager. The flavor wasn't distinct at all. read more

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Really excellent time at Root Down. Went as location two on a date and was a fan. It was loud and boisterous on a Friday evening and it was popping - the bartenders were super friendly and even apologetic but it was busy and service moved as fast as they could. Nice, original list and good brews. The Red White & Blue and the Flying Guillotine were my personal faves but everything we tried was good. The music was loud but awesome - old school hip hop all night which was a trip. Food looked good but we had just eaten - next time for sure. Nice atmosphere and ambiance, really good stuff. Excited to check it out again soon! read more

This is only about the wings. And perhaps my wrath upon them is because: 1. they say you get a pound for $12 2. we got 6 3 and 3 split wings which to me is 3 wings whatever 3. then don't ever order their curry rub.... it's like celery salt on steroids 4. as usual the beer is great ... meets multiple taste buds but the wings were so bad and over priced that I have to worn the masses... It may take some time till I go back read more

This place is awesome! Great beer! Great staff! Large ipa selection which is what I like. Also has good vegan and veggie menu options for bar food. Average cost for drinks and food together is around 25-30 dollars. The flights are slightly expensive at 20 dollars but worth it if it is your first time here. read more

4 stars for the vibe, the friendly servers and of course, the beers. Hubs liked all of the beers he tried...and between him and my dad, they made a serious dent in the beer list. Thank god for us designated drivers. My parents split a panini, which they enjoyed. My deviled eggs were good, but the poutine? Oh lord. Seriously awful. You'd think it would be hard to mess up potatoes, gravy and cheese, but they pulled off that feat. At least the beer was a tasty way to cleanse the palate. I'd still go back, but would stick to other food options on the menu. read more

Fun place with a solid beer selection. I liked the casual atmosphere and venue as a whole. Nice vibe.

Super cool lighting/atmosphere, good beer, and shockingly tasty apps and plates! Grabbed food and drinks with friends and couldn't say enough good things. The tacos are awesome, and the bacon Mac and cheese was a huge portion and delectable. Definitely coming back. read more

Great place with a lot of beer selections and friendly staff. We made our first visit 2 days ago and the bartender was extremely helpful and even offered us samples when we were confused which one to drink. The food is good as well. Would definitely recommend this place! read more

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Stopped by today after seeing the new additions to the specials. The half rack of short ribs is fantastic. The greens with them taste like nothing I've had before, in a positive way. Corn bread was also solid. Beer wise, try the Cosmic Brimley and thank me later. read more

Wow this place is great. Stopped in here after a bike ride and had delicious beers and amazing food. Staff was pleasant and conversational. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying more food and beer. Of note, I had the duck breast pastrami Reuben. Wow. And my fiancé had the Cuban, so good! read more

I tried Root Down twice in the span of three days last week and am not even close to tired of it yet. My first visit was on a Sunday afternoon, and I took that opportunity to sample a few hoppy-but-not-too-high-on-alcohol varieties recommended by our server. The follow-up experience took place on Tuesday evening, and at that time I opted for a regular sixteen-ounce pour of "New Beginnings," a clean and tasty American pale ale. I liked all the beers I tasted over the course of my two visits, though I can't say any stand out in particular, and I already can't remember the cutesy names of any others besides the New Beginnings. I'm curious to try some of their higher-alcohol offerings but plan to save those for an occasion on which I am not driving. Service is extremely friendly and the atmosphere is relaxed, just as a brewery should be. Although Sunday afternoon brought in at least a few cyclists off the very nearby Schuylkill River Trail, I was surprised to find that the brewery was much more crowded on Tuesday. I'm not sure this is attributable to any particular craving for craft beer that the Phoenixville crowd develops on Tuesdays so much as the fact that neither Bluebird Distilling nor Crowded Castle are open then. (Your move, future Conshohocken Brewing outpost.) I haven't tried any food yet, but the tacos are high on my list, thanks largely to other Yelp reviews and my nosy staring as servers passed by our table with various plates for other patrons. (Incidentally, the food menu may be reason to choose Root Down over Crowded Castle for any outing calling for that.) All in all, a solid addition to Phoenixville's ever-expanding craft brew scene. Will continue to return and recommend. read more

Stopped by Root Down Brewing to buy some beer and support the Colonial Theater. What a great idea and a great beer. That you for the effort to support the community!! read more

Stopped in for the first time while in town last night. Hopping place around 3:45/4:00 which is a good sign. Packed bar but tables were open so we grabbed a seat. The staff was nice, helpful to get our beer but even though there is table service for beer there isn't table service for food. Not a big deal, just not sure why not. We tried 4 beers in a flight planning to get a second flight and try more of their options however after the first four we weren't excited to try any more and opted to close our tab and head home. My taste favors the bolder flavors of the other local breweries like Stickman, Hidden River and Tuned Up. read more

These guys are off to a really promising start. I would have never known they were in their second week of operation had the bartender not told me. Their beers are more expensive for flights than the other Phoenixville breweries. Their flights are served to you in 4 5 oz pours for $12. Presentation of the flights was good, served in a wooden holder with each beer you choose clearly marked. The bartenders were extremely attentive, informative, knew their beer, and were the friendliest of the staff I encountered at all the Phoenixville breweries. I didn't try any food, but would definitely do so in future visits. The Flying Guillotine and Flux were excellent IPAs, the Three Legged Rabbit a nice selection for those who like slightly bitter. read more

Really great food!!! I'm so happy that they have vegan options. Everything in the restaurant was spaced out and clean. I felt very safe in this environment. read more

Went to the grand opening for some beers and again the next night to try some food. The sweet potato biscuits and guacamole were fabulous. Love the lime cider as well! Service was great except someone at the bar shut me down when I tried to ask a question about the beers. Maybe they were just too busy. Anyway bonus points for the cool graffiti and star trek pinball!!!! Will definitely return :) read more

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Welcome to P'ville, Root Down! You were well worth the wait. They have been open a week and I have found a way to have 3 visits already. Last night, I actually had some grub, so it was time to write a review. First off, the space is ginormous and the artwork (can I call it graffiti when it is intentional and inside? Sure!) is phenomenal. Hostess just as you walk in to explain the process. Super friendly from the second you walk in. A lot of bar space (estimating 24 seats) with tables all around with a smaller counter parallel to the bar itself. You will find a place to park yourself on almost every visit. You order your food in the middle of the space, on the left side and they hand you a number and ask where you are sitting. Food comes out quick if the place is not slammed, but the busier it gets, your food may take 15 minutes to find its way to you, so plan accordingly. They have really come prepared regarding the staff. Plenty of friendly workers all around, ready to service you. That is huge. My wife had the pulled pork tacos and she enjoyed them very much. They come with salsa and a small side of guacamole too. It is the super whipped kind, but tons of flavor. Tacos are small, so I would suggest 2 orders if you are starving and want to leave full. Otherwise, perfect snack without overdoing it. I had the Hippie Picnic Panini (portobello mushroom caps, roasted red peppers, sauteed onion, pepper jack cheese and chipotle mayo on ciabatta). I really liked this sandwich and for $10, it was well worth it. Again, not a monster sandwich, but I did not leave hungry. Came with a side of chips and a few pickle slices. For the beers, they have a nice variety. For the hopheads, they have an unfiltered IPA and a cleaner/crisper IPA, plus a lovely Pale Ale. If you like an everyday beer and are not too adventurous, try their Gioia (Farmhouse Ale) or Soul (Belgian Wit - think Allagash White). If you like Saisons, their Stay Gold is excellent. Like dark beer? Their new Cosmic Brownie (Choc. Milk Stout) is outstanding. They also have a couple unique ciders and wines from Stone & Key. Reasonably priced. Open Tues-Thurs. 4-10, Fri. and Sat. 11am-Midnight and 11am-8pm on Sundays too. read more

Visited Friday, 09/08/2017, met up with my friend Chris Beerman (not his real last name) and tried all 16 beers via flights. The place was huge, with a pseudo-industrial feel to it, a gargantuan bar, huge area behind the bar with a lot of tables, and a huge area in the back with some pinball machines and video games. The clientele was a mishmash, but mostly professional types, as I saw very few rednecks or ham and eggers all evening. The beers were solid, with the IPAs standing out, and ranged from a solid hefe to an outstanding BA stout. The only food I had was the pretzel twists, and they were fresh, puffy, hot, and delicious, just like I prefer my women's nether regions. The mustard and spicy cheese dipping sauces were also delicious. The servers were great; very prompt, friendly, beer-savvy, and I immediately recognized several of them including former 7-year Craft Ale veteran Justin, a huge beer geek, home brewer, and friend to many in the area, except an MFer here and there. Oh well, you can't win 'em all. The restrooms were immaculate, which is a variable that often falls flat. Overall, this place made a great impression on Doc Lock, and that doesn't happen often. Once I try more food and the next array of beers, I will happily add the 5th star. Go here today, you won't regret it! read more

Beer and food is great but we were disappointed the last time we went in because we were told they didn't have any high chairs. Most craft beer drinkers in town are probably ages 25-40, the age at which many of us have young families. Every other brewery/restaurant in town has high chairs and kids menus, why can't RD accommodate young kids like Rec Room, Bistro, and others do? read more

My new favorite brewery in Phoenixville! Not a huge selection of beer, but the ones I have tried have been good- I especially like the cosmic brownie and 3 legged rabbit. The place is huge so it isn't hard to get a table unless you go on a First Friday. The graffiti all over the walls gives the place some color so it doesn't look like a boring old factory. But the highlight of the place for me is their tacos. For $6, you get 2 homemade pulled pork tacos, chips and a side of guacamole which pair perfectly with their beers....you can't beat that deal! The pecan bars for dessert are also top notch. The staff is super friendly and willing to help with anything. My husband and I have now become regulars and will bring friends here to try it too! read more

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I love mostly everything about this place from the atmosphere to the service to the food. They have an amazing variety of vegan options. I would love to rate them five stars but unfortunately, as a beer focused establishment, there isn't a large enough variety of beer styles for me. While I can definitely taste that the beer is of high-quality, the menu is mostly IPAs & related beer types which are not my taste at all. They recently had a sour for a while that I was absolutely in love with. But I find the menu does not often stray from their tried & true offerings. If IPA is your go-to beer, there is nothing you should dislike about this place. I want to love them even more but I just need a little more variety to fit my taste! read more

Cool atmosphere. Personally, I thought it smelled kind of weird when I walked in. If you do not understand/like beer, try it but ask questions. I needed a translation of the beer menu. read more

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One of the best breweries in the Philadelphia burbs. Top notch beer and enjoy the nachos very much

Amazing brewery in the heart of Phoenixville! Great prices and selection. We love the interior design and clean bathrooms. The arcade games are great and the food is great as well. read more

Disclaimer: I try the ribs at any restaurant I go to. My rib rating for this place is 2 stars. Didn't think it was fair to judge on that alone so 4 stars for being a clean restaurant with very nice waitstaff. read more

Beers were in the OK to good range. Korean wings were awesome, but $10.50 for 6 wings seems a little steep.

The beer alone separates Root Down from the competition in Phoenixville. One word of caution their beers are more on the hoppy IPA side which is my particular choice but if you like lighter beers this may not be the best selection. The food has always been great although the ordering process is a bit different since you walk to the kitchen to place your order instead of table service. Plus they have golden tee and air hockey! read more

Went to this place before we moved away from Phoenixville. Really cool place! You feel like you are walking into an old distribution center and all of a sudden you're being welcomed into a modern rustic bar. Great atmosphere and a cool staff and they sometimes have live music. Oh.. and the beer is great too read more

Stopped in during Blobfest and was very impressed. Bartender highly recommended Phive, a refreshing saison style which is a collaboration from four brewpubs and Bluebird Distilling (great to see local businesses working together). It was easily one of the best beers I've ever consumed. read more

With so many breweries in town, Root Down is my favorite. Love so many of their beers from the stouts to IPAs. And the bbq is great. Love the fresh guacamole! read more

Beer is great. Dining way below average. Bartender was indifferent and failed to tell us about the specials. We only heard about these when he described them to our neighbor at the bar. Will not return. There are other breweries with great beer and good food. read more

First time coming here. Staff was friendly and helped us pick beers. They ARE a handicapped accessible venu. It was a very chill vibe and huge inside so plenty of room on a Saturday afternoon. The food was great and they had video games to play while you waited. read more

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Written that they give take out but they can't even take a phone call and put the food in a box. Pretty amateur job over there.

Just moved into town and came here for both lunch and dinner today. The beers are great. Lots on tap. Got wings, nachos, some sandwiches and tacos. Everything was fantastic. Awesome set up, really cool vibes. read more

Good beer but the food is way too salty. So much so much salt, it's like I'm a deer at a salt lick.

Fun place to grab a drink. Very nice atmosphere. Food was ok though. Their poutine was not like regular poutine. More like potato wedges with gravy and 6 globs of cheese curds. The pretzel was ok but the cheese dip was like jalapeño flavor. They did have a variety of beers on tap. read more