OUR STORY

Roots started with one simple idea: to create a bar where people could come and stay all day. We wanted a place that offered fresh juices, breakfast, and brunch in the morning, but also a space that came alive with cocktails and good vibes at night. The challenge? If we opened a breakfast bar, nobody would come in the evening. And if we opened a cocktail bar, nobody would come in the morning.

So we created something different – one bar, two vibes. A place that seamlessly transitions from day to night, from fresh and vibrant to bold and spirited. That was the beginning of Roots.

We opened our doors in April 2019, and the first few years were tough – especially with COVID and two lockdowns. But what seemed like a setback turned into an opportunity. One night, while ordering a Penicillin cocktail, a friend joked about ordering a “Pfizer” or an “AstraZeneca” instead. That moment sparked an idea that would change everything.

We launched a cocktail menu inspired by COVID vaccines, each drink made with ingredients from the country of its origin. AstraZeneca (UK) was gin-based, Sputnik (Russia) had vodka, and so on. Every cocktail came with a syringe for guests to add their final ingredient, and we even handed out “vaccination cards,” stamping them with every drink ordered. The concept went viral – literally and figuratively – and that’s when Roots truly found its identity.

We’re not trying to change the cocktail scene or do anything revolutionary – we just want to be the best bar we can be and create a place where people can enjoy great mornings and even better evenings.

We don’t know what the future holds, but we do know one thing – we hope that whoever is reading this will be a part of it.

Welcome to Roots. One bar, two vibes.