15 Best Bars in Rome

Cabaret Voltaire Roma is a cocktail bar for relaxed evenings built around balanced, easy-drinking serves and a calm, atmospheric setting. The menu suits different preferences, from Gin Fizz and Amaretto Sour to drinks where the alcohol stays discreet until it catches up.

Via Panisperna makes it a good destination for an unhurried night, with air conditioning and occasional events adding to its appeal.

The Basement is a subterranean pub in Prati combining beers, wines, shots, cocktails, sports on TV and an energetic social atmosphere. Beer pong and music give it a lively edge, while the spacious service style can work for larger walk-in groups.

It is best suited to an upbeat night with friends rather than a quiet drink, and stays open every evening from 6pm until 2am.

Vino e vinili Roma is a relaxed wine bar on Via del Pellegrino, designed for slowing down over a well-chosen glass and an atmospheric soundtrack. Emanuel adds useful wine guidance and an easy conversational touch, while the selection includes sweet wines alongside more familiar styles.

It suits a quiet aperitivo, a low-key bar stop or anyone who enjoys pairing wine with music talk.

Milea art & food is a Trastevere cocktail bar with a wide choice of cocktails, wine and spirits, set against a classic, comfortable backdrop. Its mixology-led drinks are thoughtful, balanced and creative, while the music stays present without overwhelming conversation.

The result suits both a casual drink and a more focused cocktail evening, especially for groups with different tastes in what to order.

Jerry Thomas Bar Room turns a cocktail night into a theatrical outing, with an interior designed like a luxury train carriage and an entrance that forms part of the experience. The drinks arrive with polished service and a sense of occasion, making the Via del Moro venue especially fitting for dates, celebrations or visitors seeking something beyond a standard bar stop.

Reservations are advisable for the full evening.

Bar do' Brasil is a small, relaxed bar near San Vito where a quiet coffee, beer or drink comes with friendly service and an unhurried atmosphere. Beer is served with snacks, and the team brings a personal touch by remembering returning visitors and helping with local questions.

Italian music stays in the background, making this a useful retreat from busier streets and a comfortable stop at almost any hour.

Sapphire Bar Roma is an intimate cocktail bar on Via Leonina, suited to relaxed conversation and well-made classics in a low-noise setting. The compact room is easy to miss, but the drinks reward a focused visit, with Manhattan and Sazerac among the standout choices.

Friendly bartenders add a personable touch, making it a comfortable option for a quiet drink in a lively central neighbourhood.

The Apartment Cocktail Lounge Rooftop Bar Roma combines cocktails, Italian food, a terrace and a dance floor in a setting built for sociable evenings. It works particularly well for parties, with food available alongside drinks and enough energy to continue after dinner.

The split daytime and evening schedule also makes it flexible for lunch, aperitivo or a late-night gathering near Via dei Marrucini.

The Race Club is a late-night cocktail bar with vintage décor, a hidden-gem feel and a menu centred on specialty cocktails. The atmosphere is distinctive without losing the warmth of its bar team, making it a strong choice for an after-dinner drink or a night that starts late.

Located on Via Labicana, it opens from 10pm and continues until 3am every day.

At Hey Baby Cocktail Bar, the drinks come with a cinematic twist: signature cocktails draw inspiration from Quentin Tarantino films. Set inside Hotel Chapter Roma on Via di S.

Maria de' Calderari, it combines upbeat music with a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and attentive service. A lively choice for an evening with friends, especially if you enjoy inventive menus and bartenders who know their craft.

Rooftop Jim's Bar occupies the top floor of Singer Palace, pairing an eclectic setting with an elevated Roman drinking experience. The terrace is suited to sunset drinks, relaxed dinners and special occasions, with an appealing view, well-prepared food and cocktails, and polished service.

Its Via Alessandro Specchi location makes it an atmospheric stop for anyone seeking a rooftop bar in central Rome.

Bar San Calisto is a distinctly Roman stop on Piazza di S. Calisto, at the heart of Trastevere.

The mood is casual, lively and made for sitting outside, people-watching or picking up an inexpensive drink to continue the evening. Coffee and beers fit naturally into the all-day rhythm, while the street-side atmosphere stays animated late into the night.

L’Angolo Divino Enoteca Wine - bar offers an intimate, old-school setting on Via dei Balestrari for slowing down over a well-chosen glass. Its wine selection is broad, with food available to accompany the visit, while the quiet atmosphere suits a relaxed pause between walks through central Rome.

The attentive, helpful service adds to its character as a traditional wine bar.

Santa Cocktail Club - Roma brings together carefully made cocktails, aperitivo and rooftop terrace settings near Corso Vittorio Emanuele II. The Saffron Gimlet and Spritz are standout examples of its drinks-led offer, while the Sant’Andrea and Pantheon terraces create distinct settings for a quieter evening.

It suits cocktail-focused meet-ups, with a refined atmosphere that keeps the attention on the glass rather than the view.

The Vista Rooftop Roma | Pantheon Terrace Bar & Restaurant is built around sunset aperitivo, dinner and views across Rome’s rooftops, including the Pantheon. Its cocktail menu leans intricate and flavourful, while the kitchen adds a substantial food option for a longer evening.

Located on Via di Torre Argentina, it is especially suited to date nights and celebratory drinks with a memorable skyline backdrop.