Must-see nightlife in The Italian Riviera

  • Fratelli Klainguti

    Genoa

    Pre-dating cappuccinos, Klainguti opened in 1828 and its Mittel European charms, and presumably its strudel and pastries, had Verdi and Garibaldi coming…

  • Café degli Specchi

    Genoa

    A bit of Turin disconnected and relocated 150km to the south, this tiled art-deco showpiece was (and is) a favourite hang-out of Genoa's intellectuals…

  • Bar Berto

    Genoa

    Piazza delle Erbe's sliver of bars is the place for Genoa's youth to enjoy an alfresco drink. The tables of various bars merge in the cobbled square, but…

  • Cafe' Du Centre

    San Remo

    A lively if sophisticated bar once you've had enough seaside fun for the day. Friendly staff, excellent wines and great aperitivo snacks draw the locals.

  • Caffè Piccardo

    Riviera di Ponente

    Standard city bar with a good pasticerria selection.