bars & nightlife

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The Romans love to meet over aperitivo around 7:30 pm, after which they either go to a restaurant or home for dinner. The drinks need not be alcoholic. Many bars serve light snacks that are included in the price.
After 11 pm most of those looking to party head over to the Testaccio area. Named after the mountain of discarded amphoras, the area is home to many establishments, ranging from small piano bars to bustling discos. Make sure you take at least a night out to experience the bar and club scene in Rome.
Bar San CalistoBar San Calisto is an authentic Italian dive bar, in the colorful and bohemian district of Trastevere, offering cheap drinks, live jazz music, and patio tables in an always lively atmosphere. Great place to grab a drink, meet some locals, and people watch.
Read More...Address: Piazza di San Calisto, 3, Rome
Phone: +39 06 583 5869
Website: barsancalisto.it
Operating Hours: Mon–Sat 6am–2am, Sun 7am–midnight
More Info: Near the Basilica of Our Lady in Trastevere
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Chorus CaféSituated at the prestigious Auditorium della Conciliazione, close to the Vatican City, Chorus Café is an upscale restaurant, cocktail bar, and lounge all at once. Enjoy their elevated Mediterranean food menu, surrounded by marble floors and walls — and don’t miss out on their famous Martini. The atmosphere comes with a price that is justified by a unique experience.
Read More...Address: Via della Conciliazione, 4, Rome
Phone: +39 06 6889 2774
Website: www.instagram.com/choruscaferome
Operating Hours: Tue–Sat 7pm–2am, Sun & Mon closed
More Info: Near Castel Sant'Angelo
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La Conventicola Degli UltramoderniIf 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 theater in a 1940s-inspired environment all night long. Many underground artists get their chance to perform here, and the cocktails are hugely popular, too.
Read More...Address: Via di Porta Labicana, 32, Rome
Phone: +39 340 7996017
Website: www.instagram.com/conventicolaultramoderni
Operating Hours: Thu–Sat 9pm–4am
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Jerry Thomas SpeakeasyJerry Thomas is an intimate and characterful speakeasy offering modern and classic cocktails in a wonderful prohibition-era ambience. To enter the bar, you'll need to know a secret password, so make sure to visit their website to find out. Also, keep in mind that Jerry Thomas is a private club, so you'll have to pay for their membership card.
Read More...Address: Vicolo Cellini, 30, Rome
Email: info@thejerrythomasproject.it
Website: www.thejerrythomasproject.it
Operating Hours: Daily 9pm–4:30am
More Info: Reservations only by phone: +39 3407332980
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Magazzino ScipioniMagazzino Scipioni is an enoteca (wine bar), bottle shop, and restaurant situated in an old warehouse. Here you can enjoy a choice of affordable Italian plates and unique wines from all around the world. Taste some of their wines with suitable cheese and enjoy the chic atmosphere.
Read More...Address: Via degli Scipioni, 30, Rome
Email: info@magazzinoscipioni.it
Phone: +39 06 3974 5233
Website: www.magazzinoscipioni.it
Operating Hours: Tue–Sun 5:30pm–1am, Mon closed
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Qube DiscoQube is a three-story, gay-friendly nightspot providing themed parties and many different music genres. If you feel like getting lost in the music and just dancing the night away, then this is the place to be.
Read More...Address: Via di Portonaccio, 212, Rome
Email: discoqubesegreteria@libero.it
Phone: +39 06 438 5445
Operating Hours: Thu–Sat 11:30pm–5am
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Pub CuccagnaOpened 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.
Read More...Address: Via della Cuccagna, 17/18, Rome
Phone: +39 06 687 4848
Website: https://restaurantguru.com/Cuccagna-Rome
Operating Hours: Tue–Sun 7:30am–2am, Mon closed
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The Fiddler’s ElbowThe 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 a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
Read More...Address: Via dell'Olmata, 43, Rome
Phone: +39 6 487 2110
Website: https://restaurantguru.com/Fiddlers-Elbow-Rome
More Info: Near the Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore
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VinileCome for the aperitifs and stay for the live bands and DJs spinning 80s and 90s dance tunes. Vinile offers that, plus food and a wide choice of cocktails in elegant surroundings.
Read More...Address: Via Giuseppe Libetta, 19, Rome
Email: info@vinileroma.it
Phone: +39 06 5728 8666
Website: www.vinileroma.it
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Gregory's Jazz ClubSince 1996, Gregory's Jazz Club has been famous for two things: jazz performances and whiskey. Located above an Italian restaurant, this jazz institution offers the most attentive service along with the best orchestras playing live, just a few meters from the audience.
Read More...Address: Via Gregoriana, 54/a, Rome
Email: gregsjazz@gmail.com
Phone: +39 351 645 7888
Website: www.gregorysjazz.com
Operating Hours: Tue–Sun 6pm–2am, Mon closed
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Salotto42Salotto42 is a posh cocktail lounge with plush sofas to chill on, fashion photography adorning the walls, and decorative chandeliers. The tiny bar reveals its sophisticated personality through its fashionable furniture, exclusive cocktails, and signature Spritz. Quality music that ranges from breathy soul to jazz to upbeat swing wraps up the night.
Read More...Address: Piazza di Pietra, 42, Rome
Email: bookbar@salotto42.it
Phone: +39 06 678 5804
Website: www.instagram.com/salotto42
Operating Hours: Daily 10:30am–2am
More Info: The bar is located right in Piazza San Pietro, opposite Hadrian's Temple
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Caruso Latin ClubDance the night away to the rhythms of Latin American and Caribbean music such as salsa, merengue, and reggaeton at this hip nightclub in the fashionable district of Testaccio, where the biggest concentration of nightclubs in Rome is found.
Read More...Address: Via di Monte Testaccio, 36, Rome
Phone: +39 327 291 5369
Website: www.instagram.com/caruso_latinclub
Operating Hours: Wed–Sun 11pm–4am, Mon & Tue closed
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