Entertainment in Puglia
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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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Al Pachino Italian Pub
After the evening passeggiata along Corso Vittorio Emanuele it's time to hit the cathedral, or rather, the streets and piazze out front. Music and tables and chairs from the many bars spill into Piazza Duomo and Piazza de Santis, the action hot spot for Foggia's university crowd. Check out the Al Pachino Italian Pub, so un-Italian with its laid-back lounges and chill-out music.
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Nessun Dorma
After the evening passeggiata along Corso Vittorio Emanuele it's time to hit the cathedral, or rather, the streets and piazze out front. Music and tables and chairs from the many bars spill into Piazza Duomo and Piazza de Santis, the action hot spot for Foggia's university crowd. Have a drink in a street box at Nessun Dorma .
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L’Incontro
A funky bar whose name, The Encounter promises a fun night out or at least an interesting time puzzling over the symbolic artwork and stitched-iron plates in the back room. Has a legendary aperitivo - after 11:00 a complimentary plate of homemade hors d'oeuvres is served with your drink.
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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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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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Orangerie
Drink with the beautiful people in Piazza Quercia with a front row view of the port. Although this place is primarily a bar it also has a good restaurant upstairs where trad dishes get an interesting makeover at the hands of Luca Depalo.
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La Lampara
The nearest thing Trani has to a club. Although it has a fairly fancy restaurant, it's best to stick to the neon-tinged bar and dancing, which takes place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. For popular gigs you have to book.
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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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Barcollo
Like most student towns, Bari is good for a night out. At Barcollo, you can lounge on brilliant-red banquettes or sit outside on the twinkling square supping a cocktail and nibbling work-of-art hors d’oeuvres.
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Teatro Politeama Greco
Lecce's only real theatre and the most important in the Salentine, the Teatro Greco hosts an interesting programme of theatre exploring Pugliese and Salentine issues and traditions. It also stages opera and classical concerts.
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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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Mi Svago
Modern Mi Svago is more of a bar than a café. Try the espressino freddo, a delicious variation on espresso which is served cold with fiore di latte (literally 'flower of the milk').
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Caffè Letterario
A literary café stuffed with books, comics and magazines; it hosts an interesting programme of lectures, book signings and concerts. All you have to do to become a member is donate a book.
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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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Caffè Alvino
At the time of research this Lecce institution was closed - sold to the jewellers next door. But we've been reliably informed that it will reopen as a café some time in the near future.
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Ferrarese
Like most student towns, Bari is good for a night out. You can start your evening with an aperitivo at Ferrarese overlooking the harbour on Piazza Ferrarese.
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Joyce
A winebar-cum-Irish pub which serves up Guinness, Kilkenny and Harp. In winter it is a great cosy place to drink, and it's a firm favourite on the student circuit.
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Quartiere Latino
Another tried and tested favourite is Gallipoli's oldest disco, Quartiere Latino. Things don't get going until 23:00 and it stays open until the early morning.
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Riobo
Gallipoli's most stylish venue is Riobo, a huge club set around a turquoise blue pool.
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