Best Nightlife in Italy

"Serious beer drinkers don’t have to look any further than this tiny pub on small street behind Piazza Trilussa in Trastevere. The craft beer scene has grown significantly in Rome in recent years but Ma Che Siete Venuti a Fa (which translates to “but what did you come here to do?”) was one of the first and remains one of the very best. The laid-back bar staff and patrons are here to drink hard-to-find artisan brews from Italy and Europe and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere where most customers end up chatting outside with a pint in hand when the narrow bar gets too full."

"This tiny watering hole in a cobbled back street in Trastevere marked the beginning of a quiet revolution when it opened in 2001 as the first real craft beer bar in Rome. Even today,  it mostly attracts locals, and mostly hordes of 20-something Roman men who loiter in front of the doorway to smoke while catching a Serie A football match on the TV screens. There’s also the odd well-informed connoisseur of artisan ales, and I’m delighted to say, plenty more female craft beer aficionados drinking here in the last few years."

"With a catchy Roman name that translates to “ What did you come here for?. ”, this tiny pub is always brimming with excellent beer, and people. Located in the middle of the Trastevere neighborhood, Ma che siete venuti a fa offers 16 different beers on tap, and continuously changes its selection to welcome new flavours."

"Once a rustic watering hole in Pigneto in the ‘Twenties, Necci found fame when poet, writer and director Pier Paolo Pasolini put it in his 1961 film, “Accattone”. It has since been popular with local residents for its laid back approach to simple, traditional recipes, cooked in home-style fashion. Nowadays, Necci is a magnet for film culture buffs, hipsters and intellectuals who love to dine on paccheri alla gricia with octopus seasoned with paprika and lemon; or the grilled Cornish hen served with pumpkin puree and confit tomatoes."

"06/07/2021: Bel posto con possibilità di prendere aperitivo immerso nel verde, buono il ristorante, ottimo il servizio con tanta simpatia e disponibilità da parte del personale. 04/07/2021: Un tesoro di bellissimi ricordi,un luogo incantato e piacevole per tutti….che dire non servono molte parole per descrivere questo luogo ci ho trascorso parte della mia infanzia ed ogni volta che mi trovo a passare per lavoro mi riaffiorano alla mente sempre bellissimi ricordi. pescepescaantipastibellissimocarne"

"With a chic interior and rich ambience, Drink Kong is officially one of the most party-friendly places in the city. It would be inappropriate to call this place a bar as it is a perfect blend of everything, from food to mixology, drinks and music, a visitor has the liberty to experience it all in one place. The cocktail bar is a definite stop at the club while you can roam around and feast on the tacos, dumplings, scones and even steamed buns."

"Rome may not have the cool or cosmopolitan reputation of a London, Tokyo or New York but things here are changing. And Drink Kong - the brainchild of cocktail guru, Patrick Pistolesi - brings to the Eternal City a style and concept never seen before. The space sees mixology, food, music, visual art and fun come together."

"Multi-faceted cocktail bar directed by bartender Patrick Pistolesi. His “Japanese Room” is inspired by Tokyo’s hidden bars. Entirely built in cherry wood, the room hosts tastings of cocktails and distillates."

"Santo is a modern bistro and bar tucked away on a quiet street near Piazza San Cosimato in Trastevere. The cocktail list here is creative and fairly priced, and there are often guest bartenders visiting from other top bars in Italy. Santo specializes in inventive bites with fine-dining flair, such as their ginger, anchovy, butter and lemon zest crumble."

"The Galleria Sciarra is free to enter during business hours (the building itself is used for offices today), but the Art Nouveau frescoes painted by Giuseppe Cellini in the late 19th century that adorn the walls are an excellent example of how beauty and exceptional artwork is truly around every corner in Rome. The frescoes have a specific theme: women, or even more specifically, female virtues."

"Once upon a time, it was tradition in Rome – and most everywhere in Italy – for similar stores, studios and vendors to be clustered on one street. The tradition still holds on Via dei Coronari, which is lined with antiques dealers. It’s the place to go for vintage prints and maps, the odd antique Roman bust (or a still-quite-old reproduction), a little piece of estate jewelry or a Biedermeier bedroom set to ship home."

"Situated in the historical centre of Rome, Via dei Coronari is an ancient street that’s 500 metres long and full of character. Oh, and it’s a brill place to get a bit of retail therapy too!. It’s just steps away from the famous Piazza Navona, so you could combine the two during one day of your trip to the Eternal City."

"Thisstreetis in theoldquarter and itisoneofthemostpleasant and beautifulstreets in thecity. Unliketheother shopping streets, Via del Cronaridoesnothavefranchise shops and famousbrands. The shops here are specialist antiques shops whereyou can buyfurniture, sculptures and 17th-century art."

"Sant’Antonio dei Portoghesi is located less than a quarter mile west of the Piazza di Ponte Umberto I. You can walk there from the piazza by exiting south into Via dei Soldati, veering left into Via dell’Orso, and continuing onto Via dei Portoghesi. Sant’Antonio serves as a hub for the Portuguese community in Rome. It was originally built in the seventeenth century, and its interior is a loud Baroque celebration."

"Chiostro del Bramante hosts revolving exhibitions of modern art|© REDA and CO srl / Alamy Stock Photo. The Chiostro del Bramante is a culture and arts center, and is set in a stunning example of Renaissance architecture designed by Donato Bramante (1444-1515). It holds spaces that extend below the surface of the cloister which have been completely renovated, and are now ideal for performances and small exhibitions of young artists."

"Chiostro del Bramante hosts revolving exhibitions of modern art|© REDA and CO srl / Alamy Stock Photo. Designed by Donato Bramante, the Chiostro del Bramante is one of the most important works of Renaissance architecture in Rome. Originally the cloisters of the adjacent Santa Maria della Pace church, the elegant space is now home to revolving exhibitions from the world of modern art."

"Commissioned around 1500, Bramante's square cloister is an extraordinary example of High Renaissance architecture, forming part of the complex of the adjoining church of S."

"The Hadrianeum—the circular construction designed and commissioned by the emperor Hadrian in 130 as his personal mausoleum—was completed by Antoninus Pius a year after Hadrian’s death. The adjoining bridge, Pons Aelius, another of the emperor’s projects, was begun in 136. In 270–75, Aurelian incorporated the tomb within the inner city by means of the fortified walls bearing his name."

"I love the Castel at many different times of day, but mid-morning (like the first few pics below), sunset, and nighttime are my favorites. To be fair, I’ve never been there at sunrise, so it could also be amazing then…. Part of what I love about it is how many different angles you have to play with:"

"The Gallery of the Academy of Saint Luke, or Accademia di San Luca as it is known in Italy, traces its roots back to the 16th century when it was established to boost the work of artists to new heights. Named after the patron saint of painters' guilds, Saint Luke, the Academy has more than 500 paintings on display to guests. Notable artists included in the collection are Raffaello, Canova, and Van Dyk."