Nightlife in Bologna
Bologna is a vibrant university city with an equally lively nightlife. Bars and clubs congregate round Piazza Maggiore square and the hip University quarter, specialising in cocktails or sedate glasses of wine, the latest techno or cool jazz at clubs like Chez Baker. Most clubs open approximately 9pm-3am and dress code is smart. Many bars serve food and drinks throughout the day and into the small hours.
Cafe de Paris
Cocktails on the terrace
Just off Piazza Maggiore square, popular Cafe de Paris serves inventive
cocktails accompanied by good-quality bar snacks in the early evening and
into the night. Grab a table on the terrace for people-watching to a cool
soundtrack.
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Address
1c, Piazza della Francia, Bologna 40124
Telephone
+39 051 234 980
Le Stanze
Frescoed cocktail bar
Few cocktail bars are as stunningly located as Le Stanze, housed in a former
chapel in the University quarter with Renaissance frescoes on ceilings and
walls. The candlelit ambience, cocktails and laid-back music are a fine
match for the surroundings.
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Address
1, Via Borgo di San Pietro, Bologna 40126
Telephone
+39 051 228 767
Zanarini
Elegant tearoom
The period decor has been given a sleek modern makeover but Zanarini remains
one of Bologna's best-known bars. It's a sophisticated retreat for an
aperitif after shopping in Galleria Cavour next door, and is famous for its
outrageously good cakes.
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Address
1, Piazza Galvani, Bologna 40124
Telephone
+39 051 275 0041
Godot Wine Bar
Fine wine bar
Cosy Godot Wine Bar, in the trendy University quarter, serves fine wines from
near and far. Choose rare and interesting wines by the glass or bottle and
nibble on cheeses or mortadella.
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Address
12, Via Cartoleria, Bologna 40124
Telephone
+39 051 226 315
Kinki
Champagne and house music
Popular Kinki near the Two Towers welcomes a mixed crowd and plays mainly
house music. Make a date with The Basement every other Sunday for laid-back
sounds, welcoming sofas, glasses of bubbly and home-made bar food.
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Address
1, Via Zamboni, Bologna 40126
Telephone
+39 051 266 028
La Scuderia
Renaissance nightclub
Near the Two Towers, La Scuderia is a modern nightclub housed in the former
stable of the Bentivoglio family. The atmosphere is art-gallery cool, with
crowds swinging to smooth jazz and house. Get things started by dining at
the restaurant.
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Address
2, Piazza Verdi, Bologna 40126
Telephone
+39 051 6569619
Teatro Comunale di Bologna
Classic opera theatre
Teatro Comunale di Bologna, north-east of Piazza Maggiore square, is one of
Italy's most significant classical music and opera venues. With its golden
tiers of arched balconies, it's a sumptuous location to enjoy year-round
seasons of opera, symphonies, ballet and concerts.
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Address
1, Largo Respighi, Bologna 40126
Telephone
+39 051 529958
Cantina Bentivoglio
Jazz bar and restaurant
Cantina Bentivoglio is a friendly, upbeat live jazz club near the University
quarter which doubles as a restaurant and wine bar. The lively calendar of
entertainment has attracted such luminaries as Ron Blake, Max Roach and
Wynton Marsalis.
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Address
4b, Via Mascarella, Bologna 40126
Telephone
+39 051 265 416
Chez Baker
New York style jazz
Just south of the train station, the moody New York-style Chez Baker jazz
club hosts seriously good local and international jazz. Eat along with the
music in the basement or dine before the show in the main dining room.
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Address
7a, Via Polese, Bologna 40122
Telephone
+39 051 223 795
