Perugia
Follow the lead of students and clued-up locals by searching out this artsy little backstreet bar for an early evening aperitivo. Until 9.30pm you can…
Must-see nightlife in Umbria & Le Marche
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Lago Trasimeno
This is the most consistently packed spot on Castiglione del Lago's main drag, and for good reason. Ricardo, armed with a wealth of wine knowledge,…
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Perugia
This cool hang-out draws a steady stream of students and trendy urbanites throughout the day, for coffee and bagels at breakfast, light lunches, craft…
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Umbria
With its industrial-grey decor and youthful energy, this bar provides a burst of modernity on medieval Piazza Bosone. It's named after a legendary rum…
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Orvieto
This stylish gourmet deli and wine shop has been pouring the good stuff since 1938, when it was started by grandmother of current host Cesare, who will…
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Assisi
A far cry from the medieval-styled wine bars up the road in Assisi, this modern roadside outfit is all about the uncomplicated pleasures of beer and…
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Ancona
Slinging cocktails since 1860, this righteously retro bar is one of Ancona's liveliest aperitivo haunts. The Americano and Negroni Marchigiano (with the…
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Umbria
One of Umbria's top enoteche (wine bars), here you can mingle among master sommeliers while trying local wines and snacking on platters of cheese (€13),…
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Assisi
Aficionados and wine enthusiasts love this inviting, rustic-chic bar. Owner Nila, a highly knowledgeable Ukrainian transplant, will talk you through the…
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Perugia
Hophead central in Perugia, this snug pub turned to craft beer a decade ago and has never looked back. Artisanal beer geeks can choose between 10 taps or…
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Perugia
With an expansive terrace commanding views of the undulating green countryside around Perugia, this panoramic cafe-bar is at its best in the early evening…
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Perugia
Lilla and Lillo are wonderful hosts at this intimate, old-school wine bar serving up a relaxed, local vibe and a wide selection of Italian labels, mostly…
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Perugia
Join Perugia's aperitivo set at this trendy hotspot decked out in Scandi-inspired minimalism with plenty of blond wood, clapboard tables and smooth…
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Le Marche
If the flavour of your beer counts more than any fancy decor, this dark, atmospheric pub is the place for you. There are eight Italian and international…
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Umbria
This small and friendly pub has five taps and one handpump mostly devoted to Italian craft beer, such as Etnia, Free Lions and Birra dell'Eremo. It's…
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Orvieto
A tavern from another century – just a simple, unadorned bar and basic wooden tables – this is a convivial spot for a glass or two of wine, perhaps an…
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Ancona
Enjoying a privileged Piazza del Plebiscito setting, this hophead hangout pours fine ales through eight taps built from imported New York water piping. As…
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Le Marche
A small but atmospheric bar dug into Sarnano's medieval walls at the foot of the historic centre. It offers a surprising array of local and international…
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Perugia
A classic stone building, live jazz (on Wednesday evenings) and hundreds of wine bottles lining its woody, art-clad interior create a cosy, convivial air…
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Ancona
Hidden on a back alley and identified only by a discreet sign, this art-deco-inspired cafe is an atmospheric spot to kick off a night with a cocktail (€8)…
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Le Marche
On the main seafront road, Casa Fazi does a wonderful selection of fresh fruit and vegetable juices, shakes and smoothies as well as delectable gelato…
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Perugia
A bright bottleshop doubling as a bar with a few stools and high tables. Choose from the massed rank of bottles (50 or so from Italy, including a wide…
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Perugia
Students, professors and all comers flock to this chandeliered, blissfully relaxed hang-out for coffee by day and cocktails to the backbeat of DJ tunes by…
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Lago Trasimeno
This tiny craft-beer bar-cum-shop draws an alternative local crowd. There are four taps and a decent selection of Belgian, American and English IPAs,…
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Perugia
Down a sidestreet off central Corso Vannucci, this lounge bar spins together frescoed plaster walls and luxuriant rugs with modern art and crazy…
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Le Marche
All high ceilings, polished wood and mirrors, this is a classic old-school cafe, just right for a delectable pastry, morning cappuccino or evening…
