Venice
There may be flocks of tourists outside, but the Londra Palace is a haven of serenity and its sleek bar, decked out in wood and white leather, is like a…
Must-see nightlife in Italy
Southern Rome
Tech house, hip-hop, chill music and top DJs rev up clubbers into the night from Wednesday to Sunday. Earlier in the evening patrons can enjoy showy…
L'Osteria di Birra del Borgo Roma
Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
Italy is no longer just about wine: there's a growing demand for locally produced craft beer. Try some of the best at this contemporary brewhouse with its…
La Spezia
An atmospheric spot for a pre- or post-dinner drink, the Resilience Cafe exudes effortless style, with its wine red walls, shelves of books, twinkling…
Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
There are several contenders for the best coffee in town, and the caffè eccellente served at this polished old-school cafe in Prati, which opened in 1919,…
Mediterranean Coast
One of Sciacca's friendliest bars is also a great spot for a wide range of Italian and international craft beers. Four revolving beer taps keep things…
Southern Rome
At home in a former motorbike-repair shop down a bamboo-lined dead-end alley in post-industrial-style Ostiense, Goa is Rome's serious super-club with…
Corniglia
Just off the road that leads down to the station, this vine-covered terrace has pretty views over the vineyards tumbling down to the water, and…
Milan
This sleek American-style cocktail bar serves seriously creative cocktails and classics with a twist. Try the signature 'old-style' negroni with gin,…
Elba
Be it breakfast at dawn, mid-morning coffee and artisan pastries, an afternoon gelato, or cocktails at dusk, this beachfront bar has you covered all day…
Vieste
Vieste's go-to for aperitivi is this popular spot where locals line their refreshing drinks up on a rustic sea wall. Look forward to ocean views on the…
Montepulciano
The decked terrace of this ultrafriendly osteria is the top spot in Montepulciano to watch the sun go down. Inside, squishy sofas, modern art and jazz on…
Sorrento
The wine list at this unpretentious bar with a dark, woody interior includes all the big Italian names and a selection of interesting local labels. If you…
Costa Smeralda
One of the coast’s hottest venues, this is a great place to hang out and watch the sunset. By day it’s a regular bathing club with sunloungers and…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Enjoy fine views of the Spanish Steps over an expertly shaken cocktail at this terrace bar. Ride the lift up from the discreet entrance on narrow Vicolo…
Venice
Get here early for first crack at marinated artichokes and sarde in saor (sardines in sweet and sour sauce), and to claim a few square inches of ledge for…
Positano
This is one of the town’s few genuine nightspots and one of the best clubs on the coast. The venue is dramatically carved into the tower at the eastern…
Florence
The only club in Florence on the European club circuit, with great international guest DJs and wildly popular 'Nobody's Perfect' house parties on Saturday…
Friuli Venezia Giulia
This historic wine bar manned by not one, but two, sommeliers is located in the medieval tower in Tarvisio’s town square. It comes with…an ice-cream…
Milan
In the basement of the Armani superstore, this club has a Japanese–modernist aesthetic, the calm of which you’ll need after the hysteria of getting in and…
Genoa
A Genovese original with delightful staff and an easy-going crowd, A Rumènta serves up local craft beers (nine taps from a changing rotation), alongside…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
On one of Rome's prettiest squares in Monti, La Bottega del Caffè – named after a comedy by Carlo Goldoni – is the hotspot in Monti for lingering over…
Milan
Secreted behind a vast leather curtain at the back of the Sheraton, aperitivo at HClub Diana is one of Milan's most varied. Grab a freshly crushed peach…
Verona
It might look like a ceramics shop from the outside, but open the door and you'll discover a magically minuscule coffee house that's been roasting its own…
Verona
Fragrant with aromatic cocktail ingredients, this side-street micro-bar is one of the best places for a night-launching drink. Imaginative mixology…
Oltrarno
A hip cafe-bookshop with an eclectic choice of vintage seating, La Cité makes a wonderful, intimate venue for book readings, after-work drinks and…
Grado
Drop into this friendly, local wine bar for a coffee, a craft beer or a glass of regional wine chalked up on the board. Locals linger over boards of…
Trastevere & Gianicolo
Named after a football chant, which translates politely as ‘What did you come here for?’, this pint-sized Trastevere pub is a beer-buff's paradise,…
San Polo & Santa Croce
A living room where drinks are served, this locals' hang-out comes complete with creaky sofas, free wi-fi, abandoned novels and the occasional live-music…
Alghero
Revel in romantic harbour views over an evening aperitivo at this chic bar on the sea walls. Overlooking the marina, it has outside tables and an ample…
Agrigento
Since 1948, this simple cafe has been a local favourite for its delicious almond milk, made with fresh-ground local almonds, sugar, water and a hint of…
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo
A mecca for those who enjoy drinking craft beer, this hipster bar stocks artisanal tipples from around the globe and serves simple but tasty global food…
Naples
This richly historic palazzo was gifted to the Venetian Republic in the 15th century as a base for its envoys. The building's 1st floor now houses a small…
Milan
There’s a new micro-roastery cafe on the block and it’s bringing third-wave coffee culture to Milan in a big way. Forget your classic Italian espresso …
Milan
Jazz, cigars and elaborate cocktails are all part of the allure of this exclusive speakeasy with a secret location. Behind a fake shopfront of waving cats…
San Giovanni & Testaccio
Housed in the Palombi Enoteca bottle shop, L’Oasi della Birra is exactly that – an oasis of beer. Offering hundreds of labels – everything from German…
Milan
A homage to Futurism, Milan’s most infamous art movement, Lacerba has dishes from Futurist Marinetti’s kooky culinary manifesto (death to pasta!), as well…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Coffee connoisseurs can’t miss Faro, where the Florentine Marzocco espresso machine concocts a life-changing caffè with 100% Arabica beans, hand-picked to…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Perched on the top two floors of luxury department store La Rinascente, this flirty bar promises plenty of champagne, dishes by Michelin-starred chef…
Venice
Opera composer Richard Wagner had the right idea: when Venice leaves you weak at the knees, get a pick-me-up at Lavena. An espresso at the mirrored bar is…
