Langhe, Roero & Monferrato
This friendly enoteca is run by passionate young staff who will talk you through their good stock of local wines – from a cheap and cheerful Nebbiolo or…
Must-see nightlife in Piedmont
Turin
Founded in 1763, with an exquisitely simple boiserie interior dating to the early 1800s, this one-room cafe takes its name from its signature drink, a…
Turin
Named for its most famous barfly, the ubiquitous Count Cavour, this beautiful historical room combines a magical, mirrored setting with a great collection…
Turin
Cambio Corner – home to one of Turin's best restaurants, not to mention bars – also has this 'informal' but glamorous all-day space, set within an old…
Turin
Hidden in the southern reaches of San Salvario, Vinarium has a laid-back, free-spirited ethos, with beautifully balanced wines by the glass (from €2.50 to…
Turin
Pouring some of the best espresso in town, Orso is a cosy coffee-lover's den with reclaimed wood furnishings, coffee gadgetry galore (Chemex, Syphon, cold…
Alba
What started as a wine shop in 2014 has quickly morphed into an elegant wine bar and restaurant. The variety is astonishing, with more than 400 types of…
Alba
A 15-minute walk from the old town, this microbirrificio e ristoro (brewery and restaurant) is also one of the city's liveliest places for a drink. Join…
Langhe, Roero & Monferrato
Join Neive's winemakers and restaurateurs here for a wine and a generous aperitivo plate; if the weather's warm, you'll all boisterously spill out onto…
Turin
Set in an 18th-century palazzo, Floris House has fragrances from around the globe, scented candles and jewellery scattered in a warren of plant-filled…
Turin
Location scouts looking for a neighbourhood bar from Turin's midcentury glory days would jump on this little place. A crew of local shopkeepers, creatives…
Alba
Hidden on a tiny lane just south of Piazza del Risorgimento, Monviso pours the best coffee in town. Amid low-playing indie rock, recycled furnishings and…
Turin
The excellent, and not ridiculously priced, wines here are poured after a discussion about your likes, mood and whims. While wine is the raison d'etre, it…
Asti
A festive spot for a negroni or a creative gin cocktail in the evening, Il Cicchetto also has some excellent wines by the glass (Barbera, Barolo and some…
Turin
Come to this Vanchiglia triangle stalwart for good wine served by serious wine pros at reasonable prices. Plus you get to hang out with some of the…
Turin
This Vanchiglia local is everything you could want in a neighbourhood bar: come for coffee, have a bite to eat, drop in for a good wine or nicely made…
Turin
Garner literary inspiration in Mark Twain's old window seat as you contemplate the gilded interior of a cafe where 19th-century students once plotted…
Turin
This chandelier-lit showpiece opened in 1903. A brass plaque of the city's emblem, a bull (Torino in Italian means 'little bull'), is embedded in the…
Turin
This easy-going bar in San Salvario spreads one of the best apericena buffets in the city. You'll find salads, pastas, pizzas, baked dishes, grilled…
Turin
Elbow your way to the bar or hope for a seat at one of the five wee tables at this art nouveau gem, where regulars sink espresso in piedi (standing)…
Turin
A cute take on Paris in the '60s, this day-night bar has a loyal local following. Young Torinese come for big weekend brunches, a nightly aperitivo spread…
Piedmont
A nicely urban-feeling pub up in the shopping mall that stays open later than some and has good wine and cocktails, as well as a super-cheap tapas menu if…
Turin
This legendary dance club features everything from folk and punk to tango and techno. Check the website for specific opening hours and details on the…
Langhe, Roero & Monferrato
A stylish little wine bar and shop where you can taste the region's best wines. Their motto is 'drink wine not labels'. Pick up local chocolate and…
Turin
A jewelbox-sized beautifully decorated neighbourhood drinking den where you can join locals over vermouth-fuelled sessions most nights. There's also a…
Turin
A Quadrilatero favourite that's been here for over two decades, Tre Galli is spacious and rustic, cool but warm. It's a fine spot for a drink at any time,…
Alba
Squeeze through the door of this friendly spot and sift through a list of over 350 varieties or, if in doubt, have a Barolo. Come at lunch or dinner for…
Turin
Perhaps the most gilded of the gilded, this glittery cafe dates from 1822. You'll get neck-ache admiring the weighty chandelier and pay for the privilege …
Alba
This nondescript corner bar packs in the ragazzi (guys) every night: perfect if you're done with fine dining and upmarket enoteche. Wine choices are still…
Turin
Occupying an old pharmacy, La Drogheria's vintage sofas are coveted by a laid-back, studenty crowd who enjoy drinks and a decent aperitivi selection…
Turin
This side of the river attracts an older crowd who escape the Po-side madness and come for expertly made cocktails. Outside tables in summer have…
Turin
Beneath the trees on Piazza Savoia, the terrace here is a favourite place for an apericena – its buffet banquet is one of the best in the town centre.
