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18 and over / 20s / 30s / 40s / Bar
Party Earth Review Established in 2001 as a football bar, the theme at the amusingly named Ma che Siete Venuti a Fa’ (What the Hell Are You Doin’ Here) was originally based on the two owners’ amicable rivalry between Rome’s two football teams, an idea still apparent in the collection of jerseys and scarves that line the walls next to posters ... more
Via Benedetta, 25
00153 Rome
20s / Bar / Club / Clubwear / DJ / Flirty
Party Earth Review A narrow, cosmopolitan lounge featuring a wide range of music and various theme nights, Anima attracts a diverse international crowd that keeps the place jumping late into the night. Gold gilt walls and huge chandeliers give way to a dance floor, bar, and lounge, while an upstairs seating area with comfy couches and day ... more
Via di Santa Maria dell'Anima, 57
00186 Rome
30s / 40s / Ambient / Bar / Café / Chic
Party Earth Review Situated on a charming corner near Piazza Navona, and with Donato Bramante’s famous 16th-century temple tucked off to one side, the ivy-covered Caffè della Pace definitely stands out as a particularly romantic spot in a city full of picturesque nooks and crannies. The cozy two-room café features a simple décor that recalls ... more
Via della Pace, 3/7
00186 Rome
20s / 30s / Absinthe / Bar Food / Café
Party Earth Review A homey and distinctly English bar in an unbeatable location, The Bulldog Inn is one of the most popular pubs in Rome and overflows with a young and boisterous English-speaking crowd just about every night of the week. Once past the oak entrance and amber lanterns, patrons are met with classic wooden fixtures, high arched ... more
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 107
00186 Rome
30s / Bar / Budget-friendly / Pasta
Party Earth Review A staple of Rome’s bar scene for over twenty-five years, Miscellanea is a casual and comfortable neighborhood hangout with a loyal following of both local regulars and international students. In fact, Miscellanea prides itself on taking particular care of study-abroad students, not only by providing a home away from home ... more
Via della Palombella, 34/35
00186 Rome
18 and over / Boisterous / DJ / EDM
Party Earth Review A Scottish bar turned disco, the quirky Nag’s Head integrates medieval swords and armor with flat-screen TVs tuned to sports and pulsating dance music, and draws a loyal year-round crowd of outgoing English speakers. Decked out in typical pub fashion with lots of oak, checkered fabric, mirrors, and faded prints, the bar ... more
Via IV Novembre, 138/b
00187 Rome
30s / 40s / Belly Dancing / Casual
Party Earth Review A Middle Eastern hookah bar just off Campo de’ Fiori, Sciam is a peaceful haven in the midst of chaos. Sensual Syrian music, the sweet smells of flavored hookah tobacco, and an exotic décor intermingle to create the perfect environment for both relaxed and lively conversation. Divided into various levels and nooks, the ... more
Via del Pellegrino, 56
00186 Rome
20s / 30s / 40s / Aperitivo / Beer / Pop
Party Earth Review From the outside, La Pinta looks like any other student-centered bar in the neighborhood, brimming with patrons that crowd the entrance, fill the outdoor tables, and spill onto the sidewalk. Once guests finally shimmy their way past the chaos, however, they’ll find themselves in a kitschy nautical-themed restaurant and ... more
Via degli Equi, 39
00185 Rome
30s / 40s / Bar Food / Casual / Expats
Party Earth Review One of the most popular Irish bars in town, Druid’s Rock packs in sports-loving patrons attracted by the foosball and pool tables available in the upstairs game room, the frequent noisy bar games, and the dozen or so big-screen TVs where they can catch their favorite European sports. Although the long main bar on the ground ... more
Piazza dell’Esquilino, 1
00184 Rome
30s / 40s / Beer / Beer Lovers / Pasta
Party Earth Review With its authentic feel, dark wood paneling, and all of the standard Irish beers on tap, this classic Irish bar near Piazza Navona is the perfect pit stop for a pint or two while catching the score. Although inspired by Dublin’s historic Abbey Theatre – and decorated with portraits of illustrious actors, writers, and directors ... more
Via del Governo Vecchio, 51/53
00186 Rome
30s / 40s / Aperitivo / Buffet / Jazz
Party Earth Review Whether patrons are well versed in the intricacies of wine appreciation or just simply love il vino Italiano, Ferrara is the place in which to indulge – or discover – a passion for fine wine. Easy to miss among all the other wine bars and restaurants in the area, Ferrara is distinguished by the signature decals from nearly ... more
Piazza Trilussa, 41
00153 Rome
20s / 30s / 40s / All Ages / Ambient
Party Earth Review The first of a proposed international chain, Ducati Caffè opened in 2008 as the official bar for motorcycling enthusiasts – though a regular dive biker bar this is not. Instead, the themed bar and restaurant has set itself up to reflect the exclusive, high-end Ducati motorcycles for which it is named, and features a chic ... more
Via delle Botteghe Oscure, 35
00186 Rome
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All roads don’t really lead here, but that doesn’t mean bars in Rome don’t line the streets. The nightlife begins slowly, after the requisite aperitivo that is such a fundamental part of Italian culture, and shifts outside to the streets and piazzas as the ever-fashionable partiers wander from bar to bar.
If hanging out in a piazza surrounded by picturesque ancient walls and fountains is too staid, those looking for a bit more action can take refuge in the energetic expanse of Rome bars. Testaccio is a great area to enjoy a lively bar scene, with just one winding street home to several cocktail spots and some great Italian dive bars, though the dive bar scene in Rome probably enjoys its highest concentration in Pigneto.
Stylish wine bars are the norm in Monti and the areas from Piazza di Spagna to Piazza Navona, while a rowdier younger crowd usually congregates at the bars from Campo de’ Fiori to Piazza Navona.
Makeshift bars pop up along the Tiber River during the summer, but those looking to escape the tourist crunch should head to San Lorenzo, an artistic neighborhood where anything goes, everything is encouraged, and young creative revelers let loose in festive bars.
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