East Of BolognaEntertainment

Entertainment in East Of Bologna

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    Al Brindisi

    The oldest osteria in the world (according to Guinness), this atmospheric wine bar was already an established drinking den in 1435 – Titian drank here, Benvenuto Cellini dropped in on occasion and Copernicus studied in the room upstairs. Alongside the substantial wine list there’s a strong selection of grappas and whiskies, plus a full menu of pastas, mains and snacks. Fixed-price lunch menus start at €13.

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    Balebùste

    Sequester yourself under the brick arches in the cosy interior rooms, or mingle with the masses on cobblestoned Via Vittoria at this lively corner bar. Although wine holds centre stage here, it’s worth sticking around for the wide-ranging food menu, featuring traditional Ferrarese dishes and daily chef’s specials.

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    Disco Bar Coconuts

    Flaunting its prime waterfront location, Rimini’s most centrally located disco exudes a summer-beach-party atmosphere, with palm trees sprouting from the wooden deck and a ‘flower power’ VW convertible parked out the front.

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    Caffè Cavour

    This swish cafe on Rimini’s main square attracts a well-to-do aperitivo set who lounge inside on leather chairs in winter, then decamp outdoors on balmy summer evenings to enjoy the fine Piazza Cavour views.

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  5. Velvet Club

    The Velvet, located 8km southwest of the centre of Rimini, features DJs, big-name rock acts and dancing till dawn. The adjacent Velvet Factory is a live-work space for international visual and performing artists.

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  6. L'Altromondo Studios

    The futuristic décor gives no hint of Altromondo's heritage - Ray Charles and James Brown have both partied here. Nowadays, the sounds are commercial and the crowd's young.

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    Taverna della Vecchia Pescheria

    In the historic fish market, this rustic pub with little wooden tables and chairs is elbow-to-elbow with locals enjoying draught beer and free snacks at aperitivo time.

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    Gotha

    An intimate lounge bar for 1000, on the waterfront halfway between Rimini and Riccione, Gotha swings to a Latin beat in winter and a commercial soundtrack in summer.

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    Caffè Turismo

    Not the tourist trap its name might imply but a cool bar with video projections on the mellow green walls and a young, good-looking staff.

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  10. H

    Barge

    A magnet for modish 20-somethings, this seafront pub offers an irresistible combo: draught Guinness, regular DJs and frequent live music.

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    Locanda del Melarancio

    A charming 16th-century stone and brick building enlivened with bold red walls forms the backdrop for this smooth, looks-conscious bar.

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    Cocoricò

    Dance under a glass pyramid at one of Italy’s most famous clubs, 12km south of town in Riccione. Underground, techno and house rule.

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    Paradiso Club

    Disco never dies in paradise. One of Rimini's mega-clubs, the Paradiso is heaven for up to 2500 dolled-up, anything-goes dancers.

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    Casablanca

    All chandeliers, velvet and dark corners, this decadent bar in the fashionable former fish market draws a glamorous crowd.

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    Cabiria

    A wine bar that hums like a Friday-night pub, Cabiria is a local favourite, popular with the 30-something crowd.

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