Perugia
Follow the lead of students and clued-up locals by searching out this artsy little backstreet bar for an early evening aperitivo. Until 9.30pm you can…
Must-see nightlife in Umbria & Le Marche
Lago Trasimeno
This is the most consistently packed spot on Castiglione del Lago's main drag, and for good reason. Ricardo, armed with a wealth of wine knowledge,…
Perugia
This cool hang-out draws a steady stream of students and trendy urbanites throughout the day, for coffee and bagels at breakfast, light lunches, craft…
Ascoli Piceno
If you're aching for a birra that's not Peroni or Moretti, leg it to Le Marche's best craft-beer bar and choose between the industrial-hip interior …
Umbria
With its industrial-grey decor and youthful energy, this bar provides a burst of modernity on medieval Piazza Bosone. It's named after a legendary rum…
Orvieto
This stylish gourmet deli and wine shop has been pouring the good stuff since 1938, when it was started by grandmother of current host Cesare, who will…
Assisi
A far cry from the medieval-styled wine bars up the road in Assisi, this modern roadside outfit is all about the uncomplicated pleasures of beer and…
Ancona
Slinging cocktails since 1860, this righteously retro bar is one of Ancona's liveliest aperitivo haunts. The Americano and Negroni Marchigiano (with the…
Umbria
One of Umbria's top enoteche (wine bars), here you can mingle among master sommeliers while trying local wines and snacking on platters of cheese (€13),…
Assisi
Aficionados and wine enthusiasts love this inviting, rustic-chic bar. Owner Nila, a highly knowledgeable Ukrainian transplant, will talk you through the…
Perugia
Hophead central in Perugia, this snug pub turned to craft beer a decade ago and has never looked back. Artisanal beer geeks can choose between 10 taps or…
Perugia
With an expansive terrace commanding views of the undulating green countryside around Perugia, this panoramic cafe-bar is at its best in the early evening…
Perugia
Lilla and Lillo are wonderful hosts at this intimate, old-school wine bar serving up a relaxed, local vibe and a wide selection of Italian labels, mostly…
Ascoli Piceno
An Ascoli meeting point on pretty Piazza Arringo, this cheekily named cafe/wine bar draws a fun, artsy crowd for its nightly aperitivo. Its name,…
Urbino
For much of the day this unassuming cafe quietly goes about its business, but come 7pm it springs to life as crowds of students and middle-aged urbanites…
Perugia
Join Perugia's aperitivo set at this trendy hotspot decked out in Scandi-inspired minimalism with plenty of blond wood, clapboard tables and smooth…
Le Marche
If the flavour of your beer counts more than any fancy decor, this dark, atmospheric pub is the place for you. There are eight Italian and international…
Umbria
This small and friendly pub has five taps and one handpump mostly devoted to Italian craft beer, such as Etnia, Free Lions and Birra dell'Eremo. It's…
Orvieto
A tavern from another century – just a simple, unadorned bar and basic wooden tables – this is a convivial spot for a glass or two of wine, perhaps an…
Urbino
A popular student haunt, this is one of several bars and cafes fronting Piazza della Repubblica. It's busy for much of the day but is at its best in the…
Ancona
Enjoying a privileged Piazza del Plebiscito setting, this hophead hangout pours fine ales through eight taps built from imported New York water piping. As…
Le Marche
A small but atmospheric bar dug into Sarnano's medieval walls at the foot of the historic centre. It offers a surprising array of local and international…
Perugia
A classic stone building, live jazz (on Wednesday evenings) and hundreds of wine bottles lining its woody, art-clad interior create a cosy, convivial air…
Ancona
Hidden on a back alley and identified only by a discreet sign, this art-deco-inspired cafe is an atmospheric spot to kick off a night with a cocktail (€8)…
Le Marche
On the main seafront road, Casa Fazi does a wonderful selection of fresh fruit and vegetable juices, shakes and smoothies as well as delectable gelato…
Ascoli Piceno
From the elegant shade of this cafe's portico you can sip a coffee or a glass of its famous homemade anisette as you gaze onto Piazza del Popolo. The cafe…
Perugia
A bright bottleshop doubling as a bar with a few stools and high tables. Choose from the massed rank of bottles (50 or so from Italy, including a wide…
Perugia
Students, professors and all comers flock to this chandeliered, blissfully relaxed hang-out for coffee by day and cocktails to the backbeat of DJ tunes by…
Lago Trasimeno
This tiny craft-beer bar-cum-shop draws an alternative local crowd. There are four taps and a decent selection of Belgian, American and English IPAs,…
Perugia
Down a sidestreet off central Corso Vannucci, this lounge bar spins together frescoed plaster walls and luxuriant rugs with modern art and crazy…
Le Marche
All high ceilings, polished wood and mirrors, this is a classic old-school cafe, just right for a delectable pastry, morning cappuccino or evening…
