Bar Rodriguez

Elba


A local institution, this hybrid cafe-bar on a people-busy square is a quintessential spot to lap up local life over a chill prosecco, cocktail or what is rumoured to be the finest cappuccino in town. Come late afternoon a generous aperitivo is laid out on the bar, much to the joy of locals and visitors alike who flock here.

All-day food and occasional live music, too.


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