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7 of the best · Rome, Italy

Bars, Cocktails and Wine Bars in Rome

Speakeasies off the Via Giulia, aperitivo in Trastevere, cocktails facing the Temple of Hadrian, the Hotel de Russie’s garden bar and the old wine bars.

Our 7 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

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Insiders' picks

Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Rome.

  1. A speakeasy

    Jerry Thomas Speakeasy

    Via Giulia·Cocktail bar

    A hidden bar off the Via Giulia, named after the 19th-century father of the cocktail.

    Vicolo Cellini 30, 00186 RomaExplore View on map

  2. In the garden of the Hotel de Russie

    Stravinskij Bar

    Piazza del Popolo·Hotel bar

    The Hotel de Russie’s bar, opening onto its terraced garden.

    Via del Babuino 9, 00187 RomaExplore View on map

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Cocktail bars 5

Classic and creative.

  1. Under the fig tree

    Bar del Fico

    Piazza Navona·Bar

    A café-bar behind the Piazza Navona, named after the fig tree in its square.

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  2. Neon and craft

    Drink Kong

    Monti·Cocktail bar

    A neon-lit cocktail bar in Monti.

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  3. Aperitivo in Trastevere

    Freni e Frizioni

    Trastevere·Cocktail bar

    A cocktail bar in Trastevere, famous for its aperitivo.

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  4. A speakeasy

    Jerry Thomas Speakeasy

    Via Giulia·Cocktail bar

    A hidden bar off the Via Giulia, named after the 19th-century father of the cocktail.

    Vicolo Cellini 30, 00186 RomaExplore View on map

  5. Facing the Temple of Hadrian

    Salotto 42

    Piazza di Pietra·Cocktail bar

    A cocktail lounge facing the columns of the Temple of Hadrian on the Piazza di Pietra.

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Hotel bars 1

Garden and rooftop.

  1. In the garden of the Hotel de Russie

    Stravinskij Bar

    Piazza del Popolo·Hotel bar

    The Hotel de Russie’s bar, opening onto its terraced garden.

    Via del Babuino 9, 00187 RomaExplore View on map

Wine bars 1

By the glass.

  1. A historic vineria

    Il Goccetto

    Via dei Banchi Vecchi·Wine bar

    An old-fashioned wine bar on the Via dei Banchi Vecchi.

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