Pub entertainment in Italy
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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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Stalingrado
The pub might be a popular notion in Milan but Stalingrado is one of the few that gets what a messy, beery proposition a pub actually is. Scottish ale is on tap, football is on the big screen and a tented footpath area is erected for warmer nights. Milanese sports fans demand comfort as well as beer; you’ll have to book for a set sit-down dinner to secure a viewing position for high-profile matches.
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Rive Gauche 2
Inexplicably named after Paris's legendary left bank, this is one of the most popular pubs in San Lorenzo. Nearly always full of students, foreigners and assorted friends, it's a vibrant and animated spot that creates a genuinely infectious buzz. Be warned, however - it's a big place, gets very full, and has only one tiny loo.
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Miscellanea
American students and their fans love to hang at this down-at-heel pub-bar, tucked near the Pantheon. It has spindly tables and chairs on the cobbled street, while inside has TV screens showing sport and a dingy, informal atmosphere, with conviviality fuelled by reasonably priced beer and cheap dishes and pizzas (€6).
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Artù
Housed in an old parsonage, this diminutive, dark-panelled birreria (brewery) with stained-glass windows and an open fireplace is a favourite of thirsty expats. A good spot for a lingering beer and a long natter over a candlelit table, it also serves pretty good food, including pastas and sandwiches.
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Fiddler’s Elbow
Near the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, the granddaddy of Rome’s Irish pubs sticks to the formula that has served it so well over the last 25 years or so: Guinness, darts, crisps, and football and rugby showing when there’s a big game on, attracting a mix of Romans, expats and tourists.
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Finnegans
At first glance this seems like an Irish pub anywhere in the world, but look closer and it has some Italian twists – the clientele are well-groomed expats and fresh-faced Romans, and you can order Bellinis as well as Guinness. It’s Irish-run and shows all the big football and rugby games, and there’s occasional live music.
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Trumpet
Another good drinking den popular with the football crowd because of its enormous wide-screen TV. It fills up with regulars late in the evening. Aside from the huge glasses of wine, you can get an excellent meal here. The grilled steak, potatoes and salad is more than enough for two people.
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Druid’s Den
An Irish nook of a pub, the Druid’s Den attracts a crowd of young expats and Roman Anglophiles. It meets all your Irish pub needs: the atmosphere is convivial, the walls are wood-panelled, Celtic paraphernalia is everywhere, Guinness is on tap, and it shows all the big games.
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Trinity College
A big lively pub just off busy Via del Corso, Trinity College has an ample selection of imported beers and bar food, and a few outdoor tables. It gets packed to overflowing at weekends, when men might have trouble getting past the bouncers.
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Cluricane Pub
Touting itself as a Guinness bar, this is really a warm, dark, drinking cubicle, with a fan over the bar and Latin music. But the Guinness (warm and cold) and Kilkenny are there. A handful of tables are set up outside in the warmer months.
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Pub Aragonese
Another English-styled pub with dark wood, dim lights, leather chairs and an 'outdoor lounge' which sits right on the water's edge. The location is inconvenient but the cheap drinks and waterside location are worth it.
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Big Ben
An English-style pub decked out in all the typical trappings, Big Ben is one of the most popular places in town to grab a beer. Local brews run to about around €3 with brand names at €5 to €7.
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Barge
Join the effortlessly hip young crowd inside this approximation of an English pub or enjoy the breeze on one of the trio of boat-shaped waterfront terraces. It also functions as a piano bar and restaurant.
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Over Time Pub
A unique place in the city, Over Time brings out real poker tables on Monday nights and the local crowd puts their poker faces on and comes out to play. Check it out, it's quite fun just to watch.
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Premiata Norcineria
The older crowd tend to hide out in small bars in the new part of town, although you'll always find a good group of people at the bars around Largo Adua like the cosy pub Premiata Norcineria .
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Joyce
Joyce is an Irish pub where you can enjoy pints of Guinness in a pleasant courtyard. It's quite a popular place and quieter than the wacky Waxy's across the street.
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O'Seven Irish Pub
Tucked behind the Torre dell'Orologio is this pleasant pub with outdoor seating - perfect for watching the passeggiata (evening stroll).
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Crispi's
This is a restaurant that, from 22:30, converts into a pub, where you can have an evening tipple among a primarily young crowd.
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Fiddler's Elbow
Not far from Stazione Santa Maria Novella, this is one of many Irish pubs popular with an expat and foreign-student set.
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Morgan Pub
A hip and cavernous cellar pub with outside tables in the summer.
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English Inn
The vast upstairs garden terrace, with its orange trees and dazzle of bougainvillea, is a delight and attracts a primarily expat crowd who head here for the disco beats and karaoke nights, accompanied by Guinness on tap. The party atmosphere continues late into the night, while the bacon-and-eggs breakfast is a suitable reviver.
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