Bay of Naples
From May to September, the floating pontoon bar sets sail to the centre of Lago di Miseno (Miseno Lake) at around 9.30pm each night, with a shuttle-boat…
Must-see nightlife in Campania
Capri
Behind a humble exterior is one of the island’s most famous nightspots, run by the charismatic Guido Lembo. This smooth and sophisticated bar-club…
Sorrento
When love is in the air, put on your best Italian shoes and head for a predinner libation at the Hotel Bellevue Syrene's swoon-inducing terrace bar…
Sorrento
On Piazza Tasso, this elegant cafe with besuited waiters offers a front-row seat for the evening passeggiata (communal stroll). It serves stiff drinks at…
Naples
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…
Naples
Set in a long, cavernous cellar scattered with chesterfields and industrial lamps, this popular centro-storico club draws a mostly 20-something crowd…
Naples
This midcentury bookshop doubles as buzzing cocktail bar, its wine-red interiors drawing a predominantly young, international crowd. Sip a well-crafted…
Positano
Caribbean-style bamboo beach bar that springs up every summer on Positano's smaller Fornillo beach. It rents out sunloungers and serves drinks and light…
Naples
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…
Naples
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…
Sorrento
If you prefer sipping your cappuccinos while gazing out over the Bay of Naples, head to this pleasant, modern cafe in Villa Comunale. While the drinks and…
Naples
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…
Naples
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…
Naples
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…
Sorrento
Guinness on tap, cheapish cocktails, disco beats, fish 'n' chips and all-day breakfasts posing as hangover cures. If you came to Sorrento to meet a Brit,…
Cilento Coast
The encapsulation of Palinuro’s bar scene, this sprawling terrace with perspex furniture and palms creates a glamorous space for live music every Saturday…
Ischia
A surprisingly lively club playing international house music, and with the aesthetic bonus of some pretty, traditional majolica tilework.
