Nightlife in Rome
Bars, clubs, entertainment
Traditionally, Roman nightlife focuses on the bustling bars and cafés around Campo de' Fiori or Trastevere. Although these are still popular, hip locals dance all night in Testaccio clubs, or drink in chic piano bars like Gilda. Italian opera is performed at the grand Teatro dell'Opera, and concerts take place in the new Auditorium Parco della Musica in Flaminio. Clubs open from around 11pm, and don't close until 4am or later.
Bars
Expand all1. Freni e Frizioni - Garage turned trendy bar
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Freni e Frizioni means 'brakes and clutches'. This former garage on the riverside in Trastevere has become a vibrant bar. The eclectic interior, with chandeliers and contemporary prints attarcts a young crowd, who tuck into mojitos and abundant aperitivo snacks.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
4-6, Via del Politeama, Rome 00153
Telephone
+39 06 583 34210
2. Café Friends - Art and cocktails
Show moreLocated between Piazza Navona and the Pantheon, Café Friends is one of Rome's trendiest bars. A clean and modern look, dominated by steel, glass and art exhibitions, tempts a sophisticated crowd with chocolate Martinis and creative snacks until 2am.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 7.30am-2pm; Sat from 8am; Sun from 10am
Address
60, Via della Scrofa, Rome 00186
Telephone
+39 06 6861416
3. Il Goccetto - Italian vintages to sample
Show moreWine-lovers taste a wide selection of Italian vintages by the glass at Il Goccetto. This small enoteca, near Campo de' Fiori, has a dark wooden interior and a cellar containing Chianti, Brunello, Barolo and many lesser-known wines.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
14, Via dei Banchi Vecchi, Rome 00186
Telephone
+39 06 686 4268
Transport
Electric bus 116/116T to Campo de'Fiori
4. Antico Caffe della Pace - Glamorous Piazza Navona spot
Show moreRome's beautiful people gather to drink and gossip at this late 19th-century ivy-clad bar near Piazza Navona. The Antico Caffe della Pace's terrace gets busy in summer. Dress to impress to attract the harried waiters.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
8.30pm-2am; Mon 4pm-2am
Address
5, Via della Pace, Rome 00186
Telephone
+39 06 686 1216
Transport
Electric bus 116/116T to Piazza Navona
5. Bar Rosati - Drinks with the literati
Show moreThe softly-lit interior of Bar Rosati has long attracted artists, actors and the Italian literati. Its location in pretty Piazza del Popolo makes it popular for late night drinks. The outside tables are full on hot summer evenings.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
5A, Piazza del Popolo, Rome 00187
Telephone
+39 06 322 5859
Transport
Flaminio Metro station
Clubs
Expand all6. Ex-Magazzini - Bar with glass dancefloor
Show moreJoin Rome's bright young things at Ex-Magazzini, a hyper-trendy disco in Testaccio. A funky glass floor/ceiling divides the upper and lower bars. There are comfy sofas to chill out on, when not dancing to DJs spinning rock or drum'n'bass.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 6pm-4am
Address
8, Via dei Magazzini Generali, Rome 00154
Telephone
+39 06 575 8040
Transport
Pyramide Metro station; bus 23 or 702 to Via Ostiense
7. Gilda Bar - Piano bar for celebrities
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Famed in Rome, Gilda Bar, near the Spanish Steps, is a glitzy cross between a club and piano bar. Italian and Latin music are the norm. A good place to spot visiting celebrities, in summer, Gilda moves to the beach.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
97, Via Mario de' Fiori, Rome 00187
Telephone
+39 06 678 4838
8. Micca Club - Club in a cellar
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Once a huge wine cellar, Micca Club is an unusual addition to central Rome's nightlife. There's a programme of DJs, radio transmissions, visual arts, and even a Sunday market. Music is jazz, funk and soul, and the crowd is arty.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Thu-Sun 10pm-3am; closed Jun, Jul & Aug
Address
7a, Via Pietro Micca, Porta Maggiore, Rome 00185
Telephone
+39 06 87 4400 7920
9. Caruso Café de Oriente - Latin dance club
Show moreExperienced salsa lovers and novices dance till they drop at Caruso Café de Oriente, in Testaccio. This sultry club hosts live acts almost nightly, often with Cuban and Latin American musicians, followed by DJs.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
36, Via Monte Testaccio, Rome 00153
Telephone
+39 06 574 5019
10. Goa - Trendy techno-disco
Show moreSteel decor with bright colours and techno sounds combine to give a sharp industrial feel to Goa, a popular club in the Ostiense area. DJs spin jungle, hip-hop and electronic for a trendy crowd. There's a gay night each Tuesday.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
13, Via Giuseppe Libetta, Rome 00154
Telephone
+39 06 574 8277
Transport
Garbatella Metro station
Entertainment
Expand all11. Teatro dell'Opera - Rome's grand opera venue
Show moreThe Teatro dell'Opera, near Termini Station in central Rome, is Rome's principal opera house. The unprepossessing facade hides a lavish 19th-century interior, with lashings of red velvet and gold. Maria Callas once performed here. Ballets are also on the programme.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
7, Piazza Beniamino Gigli, Rome 00184
Telephone
+39 06 481 60 255
12. Teatro Olimpico - Modern concert hall
Show moreThe Teatro Olimpico is a modern concert venue, in the Flaminio district. It's the home of the Accademia Filarmonica Romana, who play classical and chamber music. The Teatro also hosts touring Broadway musicals, like Stomp.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
17, Piazza Gentile de Fabriano, Rome 00196
Telephone
+ 39 06 326 5991
13. Alexanderplatz - Charming jazz club
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Alexanderplatz, out in the Prati district, claims to be the oldest jazz club in Italy. Musicians from the past 40 years have left messages and autographs on the walls of this dingy, but charming, venue. Book ahead for big names.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
9, Via Ostia, Rome 00192
Telephone
+39 06 583 35781
14. Auditorium Parco della Musica - Cultural hub in Flaminio
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With three concert halls and an open air arena, the huge new Auditorium Parco della Musica is a cultural hub. Situated out in the Flaminio district, performances range from the Tokyo String Quartet, to The Who musical Tommy.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
30, Viale Pietro de Coubertin, Rome 00196
Telephone
+39 06 802 41281
15. Teatro Palladium - Experimental performances
Show moreThe Teatro Palladium, close to one of Rome's universities in the Testaccio district, is a beautifully-restored early 20th-century theatre. Lively experimental productions take place here, including mime and a cinematic shorts festival.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
8, Piazza Bartolomeo Romano, Rome 00154
Telephone
+39 06 5733 2768
