Nightlife in Rome
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 Auditorium Parco della Musica in Flaminio. Clubs open from around 11pm, and don't close until 4am or later.
Bars
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1. Il Goccetto - Bars
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
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2. Antico Caffe della Pace - Bars
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
Address
3/7, Via della Pace, Rome 00186
Telephone
+39 06 686 1216
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3. Freni e Frizioni - Bars
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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, attracts 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 45497499
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4. Café Friends - Bars
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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
60, Via della Scrofa, Rome 00186
Telephone
+39 06 6861416
Transport
Spagna Metro station
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5. Bar Rosati - Bars
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
Clubs
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6. Piper Club - Clubs
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Going strong since 1965, Rome's famous Piper Club regularly invites guest DJs from the top ranks of the Italian, European and US music industries. Depending on the weekly programme, this Porta Pia club plays underground, house, dance and jungle music.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
9, Via Tagliamento, Rome 00198
Telephone
+39 06 8555 398
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7. Caruso Café de Oriente - Clubs
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
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8. Micca Club - Clubs
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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
Address
7a, Via Pietro Micca, Porta Maggiore, Rome 00185
Telephone
+39 06 87 4400 79
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9. Gilda Bar - Clubs
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Famed in Rome, Gilda Bar, near the Spanish Steps, is a glitzy cross between a club and piano bar. House and hip-hop 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
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10. Goa - Clubs
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 from Thursday to Saturday.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
13, Via Giuseppe Libetta, Rome 00154
Telephone
+39 06 574 8277
Entertainment
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11. Teatro Palladium - Entertainment
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
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12. Teatro dell'Opera - Entertainment
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The 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
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13. Auditorium Parco della Musica - Entertainment
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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
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14. Teatro Olimpico - Entertainment
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
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15. Alexanderplatz - Entertainment
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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
