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
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Trento
Join the university set for good wine and grappa, possibly some spirited political debate, and occasional live music.
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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,…
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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…
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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,…
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Merano (Meran)
You can while away the hours with morning coffee or afternoon aperitivi in this relaxed cafe attached to the Kunst Meran gallery.
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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.
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The Dolomites
A friendly historic-centre bar where locals gather for morning coffee, jugs of beer, and wine – often all at once.
