Entertainment in Umbria
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Enoteca Properzio
Umbrian wineries aren’t usually open to the public, so one of the only chances visitors have of tasting several wines at once without breaking the bank (or getting sloshed) is to stop off at an enoteca in town. And there’s no better place in Umbria to do so than here, where for €30 you can try a half-dozen Umbrian wines while snacking on cheese, prosciutto and bruschetta. For €144, this enoteca will ship a dozen bottles abroad.
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Paolo Bea
On the road out of Bevagna heading towards Spoleto, stop by Paolo Bea for a true tasting experience. The family creates four special wines, which you can taste along with homemade bruschetta and crostini. They also sell their own olive oil and Parmesan. During the summer, a harp player entertains visitors on Sunday. The winery is also open when the owners are home and not busy.
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Palazzo del Gusto
This Etruscan subterranean wine-cellar is as infused with atmosphere as it is with yeast. Several tunnels have been redecorated for wine tastings and parties. Peek behind the glass doors for a look at ancient Etruscan tunnels. Check with the tourist office if one of the cellar’s many weekend events are open to the public.
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Lunabar
Atmospherically equidistant between New York and Umbria, the city centre lounge off Corso Vannucci spins together frescoed, Venetian plaster walls with a grey and onyx bar and space-age restrooms. Smokers enjoy their own room and the hungry will appreciate the good aperitivo (happy hour snacks) selection.
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La Terrazza
Should you sit in the park and enjoy the view of the sun setting over the Umbrian hillside, or head into a darkened pub for a drink? Well, you can come here for both. On the back terrace of the building that houses the Coop and covered markets is this open-air bar, perfect for an evening aperitif.
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Teatro Mancinelli
The Teatro Mancinelli plays host to Umbria Jazz in winter but offers everything from ballet and opera to folk music and Pink Floyd tributes throughout the year. If you’re not able to catch a performance, it’s worth a visit to see the allegorical frescoes and tufa walls.
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Cinema Teatro del Pavone
Dating back to 1717, the grand theatre plays host to not only films but musical performances and special events. Stop by the lobby to pick up the indispensable Little Blue What-to-Do, a free guide to everything you’d ever want to know about visiting or living in Perugia.
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Bottega del Vino
A fire or candles burn atmospherically on the terrace, while inside, live jazz and hundreds of bottles of wine lining the walls add to the romance of the setting. You can taste dozens of Umbrian wines, which you can purchase with the help of sommelier-like experts.
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Contrappunto
What was a jazz club now opens its doors to all sorts of music. Jazz jams are just on Wednesday, but try live rock on Thursday, disco on Friday and world-famous DJs on Saturdays. Food is available; try the huge antipasto plate for two to four people.
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Perugia Football Team
Perugia Calcio has been knocking back and forth between Serie A, B and C, and ticket availability goes up (or down) with the tide, as does the gossip, a favourite discussion topic for Perugia’s residents. Take bus 9, 11 or 13 to the stadium.
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Cinastik
Feel very much like you're on the Continent in this swanky hot spot. The downstairs is pumping with sultry music and the mixed drinks are flowing. The upstairs is a little quieter (make sure you check out the coolest bathrooms in Perugia).
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Teatro Romano
Southwest of Piazza Quaranta Martiri, off Viale del Teatro Romano, are the overgrown remains of a 1st-century Teatro Romano. In the summer, check with the tourist office about outdoor concerts held here.
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Caffè Morlacchi
Bring your bongo drums and leftist rhetoric to this most hip of establishments. Students, professors and expats nosh on international fare, sipping tea or hot chocolate during the day and cocktails at night.
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Vinosus
In photo-op range of the cathedral’s northwest wall is this wine bar and eatery. Try the cheese platter with local honey for an elegant addition to wine. Open until the wee hours.
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Enoteca Properzio Cantina Medievale
More intimate than Enoteca Properzio, Enoteca Properzio Cantina Medievale around the corner is set in a medieval vault and sells many edibles.
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Velvet
Come to where the beautiful people play. It opens around 10pm, but the well-dressed party here until the wee hours.
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