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Rome has attracted visitors for over 2,000 years, a city where ancient ruins, grand piazzas, and Baroque fountains sit alongside charming cafés and trattorias. From the Colosseum and Roman Forum to the Pantheon and hidden alleyways, the city brims with history, art, and everyday life. Sip a frothy cappuccino, savour fresh pasta or a creamy gelato, and linger over a glass of wine, Rome invites you to step into the Italian “Dolce Vita.”

Bars & Nightlife

The Bars & Nightlife to Visit

Friends having drinks in a bar in Trastevere, Rome

Bar San Calisto

Bar San Calisto is a long-running neighbourhood bar in Trastevere, known for budget-friendly drinks, old interiors and an easy mix of locals, students and regulars who’ve been stopping by for decades. Order a bottled beer, a spritz, or a coffee granita topped with cream, then take a seat outside to watch the square tick along from morning into late night. The tiles, the worn bar counter and the no-frills menu haven’t changed much since the 1960s, and that’s part of the appeal. Prices stay low, tables fill fast, and the place still feels like everyday Trastevere rather than a produced version of it.

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Martini in cocktail bar

Chorus Café

Chorus Café is a restaurant and cocktail bar inside the Auditorium della Conciliazione, just a short walk from the Vatican. The space is large and dimly lit, with high ceilings, marble floors, and a calm, adult feel that suits a pre- or post-concert stop. Enjoy their elevated Mediterranean food menu or focus on cocktails, especially the Martinis, and expect prices to reflect both the setting and the location.

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Burlesque dancer with red plumage and red short dress, black and red background, on the stage

La Conventicola Degli Ultramoderni

If you want to escape the usual bar scene, this club could be an alternative for you. La Conventicola offers burlesque and variety shows, vaudeville, and theatre in a 1940s-inspired environment all night long. Many underground artists get their chance to perform here, and the cocktails are hugely popular, too.

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Group of friends drinking wine at restaurant

Magazzino Scipioni

Magazzino Scipioni is an enoteca (wine bar), bottle shop, and restaurant situated in an old warehouse. Here you can enjoy seasonal Italian dishes and unique wines from all around the world.

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Barman stir alcohol. process of preparing a cocktail

Pub Cuccagna

Opened in 1972, Pub Cuccagna is a cute little bar next to Piazza Navona. Besides serving affordable drinks, they also offer burgers, homemade pasta, and pizza. On warm nights, you can sit outside and watch passers-by on the cobbled streets.

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The Fiddler’s Elbow

The Fiddler's Elbow is a traditional Irish pub, the oldest one in Italy, offering a great variety of beers, live music, and sports on TV in that friendly and welcoming atmosphere Irish pubs are known for.

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