Trentino & South Tyrol
Take a seat at the long communal table, crafted from the wood of a 250-year-old oak tree, at fourth-generation winemaker Alois Lageder's biodynamic…
Must-see nightlife in Trentino & South Tyrol
Bolzano (Bozen)
A perennial local favourite, Franzbar straddles the wine-bar/beer-hall and student/grown-up divides. Join the crowds for scrumptious tartine (miniature…
Bolzano (Bozen)
On the top floor of Bolzano's luxe perfumerie and skincare department store, this glamorous bar is a great place to celebrate any time of day, with…
Trento
For an excellent introduction to Trentino region wines, stop in at this provincial government-sponsored enoteca housed in a historic palazzo, where you're…
The Dolomites
Fire pits and art-school-style video projections give this bar a big-town feel but it's beloved by locals and the staff is fabulously welcoming. The…
Bolzano (Bozen)
Well into its second decade and still going strong, Irish transplant Tanya's little slice of Dublin has been awarded a coveted 'best Irish pub outside…
Bolzano (Bozen)
Dating back to 1404, with a cosy interior with leaded glass windows and a sunny beer garden, this centrally located brewery cranks out an appealing mix of…
Bolzano (Bozen)
Pull up a stool at one of the original marble-slab counters decorated with bas-reliefs of fish at this lively streetside bar on the site of a fish market…
The Dolomites
This Bressanone favourite has been in the Pupp family for almost a hundred years. The cosy velvet booths of this oh-so-'80s cafe are perpetually filled…
Bolzano (Bozen)
Fuchsia-hued velvet couches and bookshelf-lined walls set the elegant tone at this champagne bar on the 2nd floor of the Thaler department store. The…
Merano (Meran)
At this loud, shiny and fun spot in Merano's pedestrian zone, owner-bartender Stefano Urru loves what he does, and most of the cocktail ingredients are…
The Dolomites
A classy dark, low-ceilinged space with an extensive wine-by-the-glass list. Peter offers a nightly tavola calda (a limited hot menu; mains €22) on…
Merano (Meran)
You'll probably end up staying for a bite at this beautifully sited casual restaurant under stunning vaulted ceilings, but it's a great spot for an…
Bolzano (Bozen)
An older, well-dressed lot frequents this warm, woody corner bar and shop for expertly recommended, generously poured local wine by the glass. If there's…
Bolzano (Bozen)
Scurry down the cobbled passageway and poke your nose into this wonderful wine burrow, with a good blackboard selection of regional and pan-Italian wines…
The Dolomites
Legendary throughout Val di Fassa for après-ski, this four-way split between a pizzeria, American bar, trash disco and Italian restaurant nevertheless…
The Dolomites
Smart hole-in-the-wall bar that caters equally well to workers sipping morning espresso, those who leisurely spritz mid-morning and students nursing a…
Trento
Follow your nose to this coffee bar and chocolate shop for Trento's best espresso. Beans are roasted on the premises and the crowded shelves feature some…
Trento
A central but very neighbourly bar that attracts a young, relaxed but not so studenty crowd. Spritzes and wines by the glass are well priced and there is…
Trentino & South Tyrol
This is a fabulously down-to-earth 'local' bar with big football matches on the TV, panini well into the night and staff that keep the beers flowing with…
The Dolomites
Genteel San Cassiano is generally light on après-ski, but this drinking hole at the foot of the Piz Sorega gondola kicks on, in season, with a disco from…
Trento
Join the university set for good wine and grappa, possibly some spirited political debate, and occasional live music.
Trento
This sprawling, perennially popular 1920s beer hall (complete with fermenting brew in the corner) is a Trento institution. Beer is the main draw here,…
Trento
With its vintage aesthetic and laid-back staff, this hideaway bar is a departure from Trento's conservative norm. Students congregate here for an…
Bolzano (Bozen)
Bolzano's party reputation got started at this Piazza delle Erbe veteran. If you can make it through the animated crowds thronging the sidewalk terrace,…
Merano (Meran)
You can while away the hours with morning coffee or afternoon aperitivi in this relaxed cafe attached to the Kunst Meran gallery.
The Dolomites
A pubby sort of day-to-night bar that pumps out the spritz at aperitivo (pre-dinner drinks) hour and does the town's best Negroni cocktail.
The Dolomites
A friendly historic-centre bar where locals gather for morning coffee, jugs of beer, and wine – often all at once.
