Must-see nightlife in Trentino & South Tyrol

  • Alois Lageder Paradeis

    Trentino & South Tyrol

    Take a seat at the long communal table, crafted from the wood of a 250-year-old oak tree, at fourth-generation winemaker Alois Lageder's biodynamic…

  • Franzbar

    Bolzano (Bozen)

    A perennial local favourite, Franzbar straddles the wine-bar/beer-hall and student/grown-up divides. Join the crowds for scrumptious tartine (miniature…

  • Café Bistro Thaler Arôme

    Bolzano (Bozen)

    On the top floor of Bolzano's luxe perfumerie and skincare department store, this glamorous bar is a great place to celebrate any time of day, with…

  • Palazzo Roccabruna

    Trento

    For an excellent introduction to Trentino region wines, stop in at this provincial government-sponsored enoteca housed in a historic palazzo, where you're…

  • Brunegg'n

    The Dolomites

    Fire pits and art-school-style video projections give this bar a big-town feel but it's beloved by locals and the staff is fabulously welcoming. The…

  • Temple Bar

    Bolzano (Bozen)

    Well into its second decade and still going strong, Irish transplant Tanya's little slice of Dublin has been awarded a coveted 'best Irish pub outside…

  • Batzen-bräu

    Bolzano (Bozen)

    Dating back to 1404, with a cosy interior with leaded glass windows and a sunny beer garden, this centrally located brewery cranks out an appealing mix of…

  • Fischbänke

    Bolzano (Bozen)

    Pull up a stool at one of the original marble-slab counters decorated with bas-reliefs of fish at this lively streetside bar on the site of a fish market…

  • Pupp Konditorei Cafe

    The Dolomites

    This Bressanone favourite has been in the Pupp family for almost a hundred years. The cosy velvet booths of this oh-so-'80s cafe are perpetually filled…

  • Aperitif Bar Thaler Perlage

    Bolzano (Bozen)

    Fuchsia-hued velvet couches and bookshelf-lined walls set the elegant tone at this champagne bar on the 2nd floor of the Thaler department store. The…

  • Why Not?

    Merano (Meran)

    At this loud, shiny and fun spot in Merano's pedestrian zone, owner-bartender Stefano Urru loves what he does, and most of the cocktail ingredients are…

  • Vinus

    The Dolomites

    A classy dark, low-ceilinged space with an extensive wine-by-the-glass list. Peter offers a nightly tavola calda (a limited hot menu; mains €22) on…

  • Bistro Sieben

    Merano (Meran)

    You'll probably end up staying for a bite at this beautifully sited casual restaurant under stunning vaulted ceilings, but it's a great spot for an…

  • Enovit

    Bolzano (Bozen)

    An older, well-dressed lot frequents this warm, woody corner bar and shop for expertly recommended, generously poured local wine by the glass. If there's…

  • Enoteca Il Bacaro

    Bolzano (Bozen)

    Scurry down the cobbled passageway and poke your nose into this wonderful wine burrow, with a good blackboard selection of regional and pan-Italian wines…

  • Kusk La Locanda

    The Dolomites

    Legendary throughout Val di Fassa for après-ski, this four-way split between a pizzeria, American bar, trash disco and Italian restaurant nevertheless…

  • La Habana

    The Dolomites

    Smart hole-in-the-wall bar that caters equally well to workers sipping morning espresso, those who leisurely spritz mid-morning and students nursing a…

  • Casa del Caffe

    Trento

    Follow your nose to this coffee bar and chocolate shop for Trento's best espresso. Beans are roasted on the premises and the crowded shelves feature some…

  • Locanda Gatto Gordo

    Trento

    A central but very neighbourly bar that attracts a young, relaxed but not so studenty crowd. Spritzes and wines by the glass are well priced and there is…

  • Dolomiti

    Trentino & South Tyrol

    This is a fabulously down-to-earth 'local' bar with big football matches on the TV, panini well into the night and staff that keep the beers flowing with…

  • Hugs' DiscoBar

    The Dolomites

    Genteel San Cassiano is generally light on après-ski, but this drinking hole at the foot of the Piz Sorega gondola kicks on, in season, with a disco from…

  • Osteria della Mal'ombra

    Trento

    Join the university set for good wine and grappa, possibly some spirited political debate, and occasional live music.

  • Pedavena

    Trento

    This sprawling, perennially popular 1920s beer hall (complete with fermenting brew in the corner) is a Trento institution. Beer is the main draw here,…

  • Cafe de la Paix

    Trento

    With its vintage aesthetic and laid-back staff, this hideaway bar is a departure from Trento's conservative norm. Students congregate here for an…

  • Nadamas

    Bolzano (Bozen)

    Bolzano's party reputation got started at this Piazza delle Erbe veteran. If you can make it through the animated crowds thronging the sidewalk terrace,…

  • Caffè Kunsthaus

    Merano (Meran)

    You can while away the hours with morning coffee or afternoon aperitivi in this relaxed cafe attached to the Kunst Meran gallery.

  • Platzl

    The Dolomites

    A pubby sort of day-to-night bar that pumps out the spritz at aperitivo (pre-dinner drinks) hour and does the town's best Negroni cocktail.

  • Wörtz Bäck

    The Dolomites

    A friendly historic-centre bar where locals gather for morning coffee, jugs of beer, and wine – often all at once.

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