Must-see nightlife in Southern Tuscany

  • Il Bacchino

    Southern Tuscany

    Owner Magdy Lamei may not be a local (he's from Cairo), but it would be hard to find anyone else as knowledgeable and passionate about local artisanal…

  • Bar/Caffè Giulia

    Southern Tuscany

    Overlooking a small harbour framed by slopes of colourfully painted buildings, Giulia is a popular locals' haunt. Its waterside terrace is a picturesque…

  • Cantina L'Ottava Rima

    Southern Tuscany

    Here you'll sip your drink surrounded by carved rock walls – this casual cantina has been hacked out of the tufo. Add rickety tables and it's an…

  • Angiolina Vineria

    Southern Tuscany

    It may be modest in size, but this wine bar is ambitious in its aspirations. There's a small but stellar list of wines by the glass (order the Roccapesta…

  • Baretto

    Southern Tuscany

    One of the few bars in Porto Ercole open year-round, Baretto has a lovely terrace overlooking the marina. In summer, tables here are the most sought after…

  • Caffè Le Logge

    Southern Tuscany

    Tables in the atmospheric logge (loggia) overlooking Piazza Garibaldi are prime people-watching positions, making this cafe the most popular in town…

  • Caffè Ricasoli

    Southern Tuscany

    Old vinyl records may dangle from the ceiling, but the music at this beatnik cafe-bar is bang up to date. DJs spin Italian pop towards the end of the week…

  • Bar Torrefazione

    Southern Tuscany

    Gloria Dini makes the best coffee in town, which is why her Bar Torrefazione (Bar and Roastery) is always busy. The fact that it's the cheapest cup in…