10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Italy

"Vicolo del Cedro, 26 (Trastevere)Sundays, 12pm – 3.30pm Price: a la carte. To start your Sunday on the right foot, head to Il Maritozzo Rosso for their delicious brunch. There’s an a la carte brunch menu with everything you have ever dreamed of: from the Benedict Maritozzo, spongy omelettes, pancakes with maple syrup and vegetable woks, to carrot cakes, pancakes and cheesecakes, and of course, the classic maritozzo with whipped cream and more!"

"A maritozzi con la pannais a sort of raisin studded bun (not dissimilar to a brioche), sliced in half and filled with enough whipped cream to warrant a pie-in-face slapstick sketch. Where: These are a common Roman pastry but those at Regoli Pasticceria are renowned. They also recently celebrated their centenary anniversary, a testament to how good their simple but surprisingly moreish buns are."

"Located in one of the more vibrant squares of Rome, Beer Company is a safe bet when it comes to beer selection and a good time. Great for aperitivos or dinners, Beer Company will leave you smiling throughout your meal. Thanks to the nice seating arrangement (both inside and out) and the international list of beers to choose from, you’ll be in great company here."

"A piazza is a town square, but each town or city doesn’t have only one – piazzas are everywhere. Some simply have grizzled old men sitting around playing cards. Others thrive with streams of people coming together to gossip, and colourful cafés full of fresh pastries and coffee."

"BrewDog, the rapidly expanding Scottish multinational brewery and pub chain, opened its first location in Rome in 2016 and has already generated a cult following in the Eternal City. Located just around the corner from the Colosseum, BrewDog specializes in its eponymous beers though it has a number of other international craft beers available on draft as well. With 20 taps, you’re sure to find something to suit your preference."

"Few travelers venture south to Garbatella but with its neighborhood feel, charming architecture and great eateries, it’s a veritable diamond in the rough. Beer lovers visiting this area should head to HeyHop for a cold pint served with a lot of heart that can be enjoyed with an exclusively local crowd. HeyHop has an international selection of beers and just under a dozen beers on tap, as well as bottles for sale alongside tools to brew your own ale at home."

"Not just a place to buy cool craft beers to take home, AntiGalleryis a great place to sit (also outside in the little piazzetta), sample, and enjoy a brew. Typical of the hidden gems in Monti, this cute shop is easily missed by passers-by, however it’s definitely worth stopping in for a cold one. We recommend: Seta Special Bergamotto (BEL)"

"Located a few minutes’ walk from the Pantheon, Pizza E Mozzarella is a tiny blink-and-you-miss-it pizzeria that’s the epitome of casual Italian dining. Perfect for eating in or just grabbing a slice to munch as you explore the city, this family-run eatery boasts some of the best pizzas in Rome, and that’s saying something!. Go for a classic with a thin-base Margherita, try something new with a potato pizza, or choose from the selection of toppings available and create your own."

"Now housing the French Embassy, the Palazzo Farnese contains the famous Farnese gallery with its fresco cycle depicting the loves of the gods by artist Annibale Carracci. Tickets should be booked online (here) at least a week in advance. The Colosseum and the Vatican Museums are two attractions that don’t require you to buy tickets in advance, but you may be able to reduce your time in line if you do: Short lines for sights in Rome, Italy"

"The most beautiful Renaissance palace in Rome, the Palazzo Farnese is fabled for the Galleria Carracci, whose ceiling is to the Baroque…"

"Up to a third of the Vatican is covered by the perfectly manicured Vatican Gardens, which contain fortifications, grottoes, monuments, fountains, and the state's tiny heliport and train station. Visits are by guided tour only – either on foot (two hours) or by open-air bus (45 minutes) – for which you’ll need to book at least a week in advance.After the tour you're free to visit the Vatican Museums on your own; admission is included in the ticket price."

"Occupying the entire western part of the Vatican, the verdant Gardens of Vatican City are a collection of urban parks and gardens officially owned by the pope. A few buildings like the Governor’s Palace and Radio Vatican dot the gardens, as well as several sculptures and fountains. The Gardens of Vatican City are one of the top Vatican City tourist attractions."

"Formerly accessible only through the church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo, this important ancient Roman excavation was opened in 2002 as…"