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Gambrinus is Naples' oldest and most venerable cafe, serving superlative Neapolitan coffee under flouncy chandeliers. Oscar Wilde knocked back a few here…
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If you take your cocktails seriously, slip into this sultry, speakeasy-inspired den. Wrapped in art nouveau wallpaper, it's the domain of Neapolitan…
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Housed on the 1st floor of the Lanificio – a Bourbon-era wool factory and 15th-century cloister turned culture hub – Spazio Intolab draws an easy, arty,…
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What was an old printing shop (note the vintage printer-drawer tabletops and bookish wallpaper) is now the city's first speciality-coffee cafe. The…
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Swinging, candlelit Ba-Bar is a solid all-rounder, punctuated with quirky vintage objects and pulling a friendly, mixed crowd. It's a top spot for a pre…
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From street level, stairs lead down to this softly lit, buzzing garden bar, where grown-up, fashionable types mingle among birdcage seats and vintage…
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Great for a piazza-side graze, this savvy little deli–wine bar sits at the top of sweeping Piazza San Domenico Maggiore. Offerings include niche and…
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Kesté, which translates as ‘this is it’ in Neapolitan, is a historic venue in the vivacious piazza of San Giovanni Pignatelli. The bar curates an ongoing…
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This richly historic palazzo was gifted to the Venetian Republic in the 15th century as a base for its envoys. The building's 1st floor now houses a small…
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The chances are you'll find warm, wise owner Nelli behind the counter at this tiny, sunny cafe, making cappuccinos, gluten-free hot chocolates, or freshly…
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This pocket-sized cantina and grocery store has become an unlikely hotspot thanks to next-gen owner, Francesco Sepe, and his on-tap local vino, sold at €1…
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One of Naples' best (and best-loved) coffee bars – even the local cops stop by for a quick pick-me-up – is a retro-tastic combo of old-school baristas, an…
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Bottle-lined timber shelves set a cosy scene at this classic Chiaia wine shop and bar. Swill, sniff and eavesdrop over a list of well-chosen, mostly…
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Aptly skirting bohemian Piazza Bellini, this whitewashed gallery features its own cafe-bar speckled with books, flowers, cultured crowds and al fresco…
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Cappuccinos come with complimentary arias at this sweeping, kitschy cafe, set inside Teatro San Carlo. Settle into a Chesterfield and sip away to Verdi,…
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Cantine Sociali is hugely popular, drawing a stylish, mixed-age crowd to its timber deck each night. The wine list is extensive and competent (if not…
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The northern Italian tradition of aperitivo is slowly spreading to the south of Italy. Every evening inside the cavernous Buco Pertuso, trays of riso…
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The cool and simple interior of this bar allows its signature bacchanal buffet to take centre stage during the aperitivo (pre-dinner drink) hour. Mingle…
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Despite the sloppy service, this ivy-clad literary cafe on Piazza Bellini is a good spot for some square-side downtime. Browse limited-edition books on…
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You can slurp your coffee at the bar or at a table at friendly Centrale, decked out in recycled timber and industrial accents. The place serves its own…
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You're not here for the drab decor and sallow lighting but for Piazza Bellini's hottest bargains: €1.50 bottles of Peroni and €2 spritz. These cut-price…
Il Tempo del Vino e delle Rose
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This is the fairest of all the cafes on Piazza Dante, with pleasant piazza-side tables and an indoor stage for regular poetry readings and cultural events…
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Under Tibetan prayer flags, shabby Shanti draws a cosmopolitan crowd of arty and indie types, both local and foreign. While the place serves lunchtime…
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Should you swill a barrel-aged saison from the Veneto's Crak, a Tasmanian IPA from Lombardy's Hop Skin, or jump the border and down a Pannepot Grand…
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Groove away at this Vomero favourite, a hybrid music shop/cafe/bar. Hunt for new and used vinyl and CDs spanning electronica and classic rock to jazz,…
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Beer fiends will find their happy place at this intimate Chiaia favourite. Its ten taps and rotating selection of bottled brews showcase unique drops from…
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They may be a little older, but the ’90s kids are still partying at this tiny veteran bar, tucked away on a centro-storico side street. Here, well-mixed…
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Turn left down the steps as you walk towards Borgo Marinaro and you'll find this unpretentious waterfront bar. Plonk yourself by the water and gaze out at…
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Set in a long, cavernous cellar scattered with chesterfields and industrial lamps, this popular centro-storico club draws a mostly 20-something crowd…
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This midcentury bookshop doubles as buzzing cocktail bar, its wine-red interiors drawing a predominantly young, international crowd. Sip a well-crafted…
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This humble, piazza-side bar is named in honour of La Sanità's most famous son, the late comedian Totò (lovingly nicknamed 'The Prince'). While it lacks…
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Market shoppers refresh with a bargain spritz at this outdoor kiosk, surrounded by the produce and bustle of Vomero's Mercatino di Antignano. Prices range…
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This threadbare bar has developed a cult following for its €1 Aperol spritz, drawing hordes of students and travellers wanting to get happy on the cheap…
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Al fresco tables, water pipes, and cafe nosh spanning hummus to ful (a fava-bean dip) and felafel: this Italo-Arab bolt-hole is laid-back, raffish and the…
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Proud waiters in waistcoats serve potent espresso and cool Camparis to cross-legged businessmen and chichi shopaholics. Take a seat on the terrace (no one…