Bari Entertainment

  1. Barcollo

    One of the chicest (or most pretentious) bars on Piazza Mercantile, Barcollo is the haunt of the beautiful people. Lounge on blood-red banquettes, supping a cocktail and nibbling exquisitely presented aperitivi.

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  2. Gargà

    This rustic-chic American bar in the old town is the only place where you'll find live music and DJ sets. It starts to fill up around midnight. There's live music on Thursday and Sunday and DJ sets on Friday and Saturday night.

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  3. La Vineria

    A cool place for serious samplers of vino. Minimalist décor is accompanied by a grown-up wine list offering excellent local varieties alongside other regional favourites. The simple menu of cheese, charcuterie and grilled meat is the perfect no-frills side order.

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  4. 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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  5. Teatro Comunale Niccolò Piccinni

    Since the destruction of Teatro Petruzelli, Bari's cultural life has undoubtedly constricted, but the Piccinni theatre still puts on a lively programme of dance and opera. There are a couple of other minor theatres such as Teatro Kursaal and Teatro Kismet Opera. But Teatro Comunale Niccolò Piccinni is the oldest theatre in Bari (built in 1854), and is the cultural hub of the city hosting local and international opera, music and dance seasons.

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