Naples
Gambrinus is Naples' oldest and most venerable cafe, serving superlative Neapolitan coffee under flouncy chandeliers. Oscar Wilde knocked back a few here…
Must-see nightlife in Campania
Agropoli
The best place for an afternoon pausa (break) in Agropoli is the leather-seated, art deco-tinged Nero Café, although the intended ‘pause’ could turn into…
Naples
If you take your cocktails seriously, slip into this sultry, speakeasy-inspired den. Wrapped in art nouveau wallpaper, it's the domain of Neapolitan…
Sorrento
Welcome to a new and very Italian concept: a cocktail bar doubling up as an interior-design store. That elegant sofa you’re sipping a negroni on is for…
Naples
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,…
Naples
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…
Naples
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…
Naples
From street level, stairs lead down to this softly lit, buzzing garden bar, where grown-up, fashionable types mingle among birdcage seats and vintage…
Naples
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…
Positano
Dating back to 1950, this is the quintessential Italian terrace, draped with foliage and flowers. Flanking the terrace is La Zagara's superb pasticceria …
Naples
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…
Sorrento
The wine list at this unpretentious bar with a dark, woody interior includes all the big Italian names and a selection of interesting local labels. If you…
Positano
This is one of the town’s few genuine nightspots and one of the best clubs on the coast. The venue is dramatically carved into the tower at the eastern…
Naples
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…
Pompeii
Friendly, laid-back Campana is Campania's first speciality-coffee roastery, the passion project of young maverick roaster Paola Campana. Sip and slurp…
Naples
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…
Naples
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…
Naples
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…
Bay of Naples
Right on Miseno's sandy beach, Beach Brothers is a blissful spot to kick back with a beer or spritz and watch the sun set lazily over Procida and Ischia…
Naples
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…
Sorrento
Hogging Piazza Tasso's busiest spot, the Syrenuse is where locals pile in before, during or after the evening passeggiata for an piazza-side aperitivo …
Naples
Aptly skirting bohemian Piazza Bellini, this whitewashed gallery features its own cafe-bar speckled with books, flowers, cultured crowds and al fresco…
Naples
Cappuccinos come with complimentary arias at this sweeping, kitschy cafe, set inside Teatro San Carlo. Settle into a Chesterfield and sip away to Verdi,…
Naples
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…
Sorrento
Despite its location on a busy road, contemporary Cherì is a fine place to chill, with potted lavender and rosemary at the front and a smart, lemon-tree…
Ischia
One of the oldest bars on the island, founded in 1925 and located near the harbour. The atmosphere here is one of languid gentility: waistcoated waiters…
Naples
The northern Italian tradition of aperitivo is slowly spreading to the south of Italy. Every evening inside the cavernous Buco Pertuso, trays of riso…
Naples
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…
Naples
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…
Naples
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…
Naples
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
Naples
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…
Positano
Sporting a steely grey-and-white interior, regular art exhibitions and a terrace with sea views, this is a fine spot for a pit stop. While it serves…
Naples
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…
Naples
Under Tibetan prayer flags, shabby Shanti draws a cosmopolitan crowd of arty and indie types, both local and foreign. While the place serves lunchtime…
Sorrento
Think locked-eyes-over-cocktails time. This is the place to impress your date with cocktails (€8) on the candlelit terrace, surrounded by orange, lemon…
Naples
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,…
Naples
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…
Naples
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…
Capri
On a street flanked by tasteful shops and near two lovely piazzas, this is the best place in Anacapri to park your gluteus maximus for a bit of tourist…
