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Choosing among Rome’s pubs depends on the kind of evening you want: darts and informal drinks in Monti, traditional gastropub surroundings in Trastevere, or Guinness and pub food close to the Colosseum. This guide also covers craft beer, live music, televised football, late opening hours and when booking ahead makes sense, so you can pick a pub that fits your plans and location.
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#1The Surge is an Irish pub on Via della Madonna dei Monti, 83, with a relaxed bar atmosphere, darts and a broad drinks selection. It works well for a casual afternoon or evening, whether you want a game, wine or a livelier weekend setting with live music.
Opening hours run daily from 1pm until 1am.
#2British-style gastropub atmosphere
Real ale, beer and whiskey
Treefolk’s Public House brings a British-style gastropub atmosphere to Viale di Trastevere, 192, with dark wood, chandeliers and a classic old-school interior. Real ale, beer and whiskey are central to the experience, while the spacious seating suits evening gatherings.
It opens from 6pm, until 1am on most days and 2am on Friday and Saturday; booking ahead is advisable.
#3A short walk from Colosseo and Fori Imperiali metro
Daily opening from noon until 2am
Shamrock Pub Roma brings an Irish-pub atmosphere to Via del Colosseo, 1c, in Rome’s historic centre, a short walk from Colosseo and Fori Imperiali metro . The bar serves Guinness and other beers on tap alongside Italian pasta, pinze, pizzette, burgers and nuggets, making it flexible for groups and families.
English- and Italian-speaking staff, a lively setting and daily opening from noon until 2am make it a convenient stop near the Colosseum.
#4Morrison’s is an Irish-style pub on Via Ennio Quirino Visconti, 88, serving burgers, onion rings, prosciutto plates and a beer selection with a strong UK focus. The atmosphere suits both daytime drinks and late evenings, with opening from 10:30am until 2am every day.
For dinner seating, reserving ahead is the practical choice, particularly during busier periods.
#5live comedy on Thursdays
drinks are commonly around €5
The Fiddler's Elbow is an Irish pub on Via dell'Olmata, 43, with a generous drinks selection, live comedy on Thursdays and a lively welcome for tourists and groups of friends. Its late schedule—until 1:30 am on Fridays and Saturdays—fits a relaxed night out, while drinks are commonly around €5 .
The pub also features live music and televised sport.
#6Open daily from 5 pm to 2 am
The Druid's Den brings a classic Irish-pub atmosphere to Via di S. Martino Ai Monti, 28, tucked along a side street in central Rome.
Its evening offering combines Guinness, competitive beer prices, live music and a lively indoor-and-outdoor setting, with service that keeps pace when the pub fills for major sporting occasions. Open daily from 5 pm to 2 am , it suits relaxed drinks, matchday gatherings and late-night pub sessions.
#7Alvarado is a Rome pub on Via Attilio Mori, 27, with a strong focus on craft beer and match-day atmosphere. Its beer selection is especially appealing for anyone who enjoys trying a style before choosing, while the food includes smoky pulled-pork nachos and tasty tacos.
A large screen makes it a natural choice for watching major football matches with a drink and something substantial to share.
#8Finnegan Irish Pub on Via Leonina, 66, is a spacious meeting point for football, Guinness and easygoing evenings in central Rome. Multiple screens show English and Scottish Premiership football plus Ireland and England internationals, with Sky Sports available.
The atmosphere welcomes varied groups, and opening runs from early afternoon or noon through late evening, depending on the day.
#9A casual focus on beers, burgers and hot wings
Best suited to visitors with time to spare
Mister Hyde Pub is a Rome pub on Largo Vercelli, 7, with a casual focus on beers, burgers and hot wings . Prices are described as decent, making it a straightforward choice for an informal drink or comfort-food stop.
Service can be uneven, with reports of slow ordering and food delays, as well as an abrupt interaction at the bar. It is best suited to visitors with time to spare rather than a tightly scheduled meal.
#10Open daily from 9am to 1:30am
The Flann O’Brien on Via Nazionale, 17, combines a lively Irish pub setting with food, drinks and an unusually broad events programme. Expect sport on TV, live music, pub quizzes and private-event options, alongside pizza, salads, beer and cocktails.
Open daily from 9am to 1:30am , it works for lunch, an early drink or a late evening.
#11Open daily from 6:30am to 8pm
Bull Bar is a compact bar on Via dei Fienili, 54, suited to an early breakfast, quick coffee or uncomplicated sandwich. The menu also includes pastries and a broad collection of bottled drinks, with different pricing for takeaway and eating in.
Its doors open daily from 6:30am to 8pm , making it more daytime café-bar than late-night pub.
#12Bar DEl PARI is a straightforward daytime bar on Via Venti Settembre, 24, offering coffee, orange juice, croissants and tasty sandwiches. Friendly service and an easy breakfast format make it useful for an early start or a light lunch rather than a late-night outing.
It opens from 6am to 9pm Monday through Saturday and closes on Sunday.
Summary
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | The Surge | 4.6 | 429 | drinks and informal evenings in Monti |
| #2 | Treefolk's Public House | 4.5 | 605 | Evening drinks in a traditional pub setting |
| #3 | Shamrock Pub Roma | 4.4 | 2,615 | pub food and a lively stop near the Colosseum |
| #4 | Morrison's | 4.4 | 1,987 | Pub food and late-night drinks |
| #5 | The Fiddler's Elbow | 4.4 | 1,178 | Casual drinks and live entertainment |
| #6 | The Druid's Den | 4.4 | 1,046 | live music and lively matchday drinks |
| #7 | Alvarado | 4.5 | 374 | Craft beer |
| #8 | Finnegan irish pub | 4.3 | 1,704 | Watching English |
| #9 | Mister Hyde Pub | 4.3 | 935 | Informal beers and burgers |
| #10 | The Flann O'Brien | 4.2 | 5,257 | Flexible all-day pub visits and organised events |
| #11 | Bull Bar | 4.4 | 186 | pastries and daytime refreshments |
| #12 | Bar DEl PARI | 4.7 | 54 | Breakfast and light daytime meals |
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Use the map to see how the pubs are spread across central Rome and beyond. Monti and the Colosseum area work well for a drink after sightseeing, while Trastevere and other neighbourhoods may suit a dedicated evening out. Check the route and closing time before setting off, especially when planning a late visit or a busy match night.
Finnegan on Via Leonina is a strong choice for English and Scottish league matches as well as Ireland and England internationals, with several screens and Sky Sports. Alvarado also suits major football fixtures, especially if you want craft beer and casual food alongside the match.
Shamrock Pub Roma is on Via del Colosseo, close to the Colosseum and Fori Imperiali metro. It combines Guinness and other beers with pasta, pinze, pizzette, burgers and nuggets, making it practical for groups with different food preferences.
Several venues open into the early morning, with some staying open until 2am and others extending later on Friday or Saturday. Opening times vary by pub and day, so confirm the schedule before travelling, especially if you are planning a final drink after dinner.
Yes. The options include burgers and onion rings, prosciutto plates, Italian pasta and pizza-style snacks, as well as tacos and pulled-pork nachos. Check the individual menu if you need a full meal, a late snack or food suitable for sharing.
The Fiddler’s Elbow includes Thursday live comedy, live music and televised sport. The Surge and The Druid’s Den are also suited to livelier evenings, with music and a social atmosphere. Schedules can change, so check the planned entertainment before visiting.
Booking is sensible when you want dinner seating, are visiting with a group or plan to go during a busy evening. It is particularly worth considering at Treefolk’s Public House and Morrison’s, where reserving ahead is practical for popular dining periods.
