Rome Nightlife Guide: Complete Guide
Experience the best bars, clubs, live music venues, and entertainment after dark. Discover the best nightlife experiences in Rome.
Welcome to the ultimate nightlife guide for Rome! Experience the best bars, clubs, live music venues, and entertainment after dark. This comprehensive guide will help you discover the very best nightlife experiences that Rome has to offer, from popular hotspots to hidden local favorites. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, you'll find insider tips, detailed recommendations, and everything you need to make the most of your nightlife adventure in Rome. Our carefully curated selection ensures you won't miss any of the must-see spots while also discovering unique experiences that most tourists overlook.
Key Takeaways
- Rome offers over 62 exceptional nightlife experiences
- Best time to visit varies by activity - check individual listings for optimal timing
- Many experiences require advance booking, especially during peak season
- Local guides and experts provide invaluable insights and access
- Prices range from budget-friendly to premium, with options for every preference
Top Bars & Cocktail Lounges
Craft cocktail bars, rooftop lounges, and unique drinking establishments with great atmospheres.
Jerry Thomas Speakeasy
Highly rated Bar in Rome with 4.5 stars from 1676 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Vicolo Cellini, 30, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
The Race Club
Highly rated Bar in Rome with 4.6 stars from 2041 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Via Labicana, 52, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
The Basement - Pub. Cocktail Bar. Events
Highly rated Bar in Rome with 4.8 stars from 1474 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Via Properzio, 15, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Budget-friendly prices
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Bar San Calisto | Roma
Highly rated Bar in Rome with 4.5 stars from 5245 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Piazza di S. Calisto, 3, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Budget-friendly prices
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Blackmarket Hall - Rione Monti
Highly rated Restaurant in Rome with 4.5 stars from 3422 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Via de' Ciancaleoni, 31, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
FRENI E FRIZIONI
Highly rated Bar in Rome with 4.2 stars from 4206 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Via del Politeama, 4, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Drink Kong
Highly rated Bar in Rome with 4.3 stars from 2214 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Piazza di S. Martino Ai Monti, 8, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
La Botticella of Poggi Giovanni
Highly rated Bar in Rome with 4.7 stars from 1455 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Via di Tor Millina, 32, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Budget-friendly prices
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
The brick space
Highly rated Bar in Rome with 4.9 stars from 153 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 P.za Vittorio Emanuele II, 10, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Rooftop Jim's Bar
Highly rated Bar in Rome with 4.6 stars from 429 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Via Alessandro Specchi, 10, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Ma Che Siete Venuti A Fà
Highly rated Bar in Rome with 4.6 stars from 3591 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Via Benedetta, 25, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Milea art & food
Highly rated Bar in Rome with 4.7 stars from 677 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Via della Lungaretta, 164, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Nightclubs & Dance Venues
Popular nightclubs, dance clubs, and venues featuring top DJs and live performances.
Sharivari
Highly rated Bar in Rome with 3.3 stars from 2821 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Via de' Nari, 14, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Ice Club Roma
Highly rated Bar in Rome with 4.4 stars from 1334 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Via della Madonna dei Monti, 18/19, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Toy RoOm Rome
Highly rated International in Rome with 3.1 stars from 631 reviews.
📍 Via degli Avignonesi, 73, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Room 26
Highly rated International in Rome with 3.9 stars from 1528 reviews.
📍 Piazza Guglielmo Marconi, 29, 00144 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Welcoming atmosphere
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
FullMoonClub Roma
Highly rated International in Rome with 4.7 stars from 170 reviews.
📍 12/13, Via Luigi Santini, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Budget-friendly prices
Piper Club
Highly rated International in Rome with 3.6 stars from 1984 reviews.
📍 Via Tagliamento, 9, 00198 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Welcoming atmosphere
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
101
Highly rated Bar in Rome with 4.4 stars from 1282 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Via Panisperna, 101, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Budget-friendly prices
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Vinile
Highly rated Bar in Rome with 4 stars from 4379 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Via Giuseppe Libetta, 19, 00154 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Circolo Degli Illuminati
Highly rated Restaurant in Rome with 3.6 stars from 2112 reviews.
📍 Via Giuseppe Libetta, 1, 00154 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Welcoming atmosphere
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Shake
Highly rated Bar in Rome with 4.7 stars from 408 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Via di Monte Testaccio, 35, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Live Music Venues
Concert halls, jazz clubs, and venues showcasing local and international musical talent.
Alcazar Live
Highly rated Pizza in Rome with 4.3 stars from 1240 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Via Cardinale Merry del Val, 14, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Pizza cuisine
Auditorium Parco della Musica
Highly rated International in Rome with 4.6 stars from 23292 reviews.
📍 Via Pietro de Coubertin, 30, 00196 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Casa del Jazz
Highly rated International in Rome with 4.6 stars from 2223 reviews.
📍 Villa Osio, Viale di Porta Ardeatina, 55, 00154 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
L'Asino Che Vola
Highly rated Bar in Rome with 4.5 stars from 1335 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Via Antonio Coppi, 12 d, 00179 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
MONK
Highly rated Bar in Rome with 4.3 stars from 4438 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Via Giuseppe Mirri, 35, 00159 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
Highly rated International in Rome with 4.8 stars from 1986 reviews.
📍 Largo Luciano Berio, 3, 00196 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Fonclea
Highly rated Bar in Rome with 4.2 stars from 1664 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Via Crescenzio, 82a, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Vinile
Highly rated Bar in Rome with 4 stars from 4379 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Via Giuseppe Libetta, 19, 00154 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Late-Night Dining
Restaurants and eateries open late for post-party meals and midnight cravings.
Osteria da Fortunata
Highly rated Mediterranean in Rome with 4.4 stars from 28571 reviews.
📍 Via del Pellegrino, 11/12, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Mediterranean cuisine
Tonnarello San Pietro
Highly rated Restaurant in Rome with 4.8 stars from 6497 reviews.
📍 Via del Mascherino, 80, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Osteria da Fortunata - Baullari
Highly rated Mediterranean in Rome with 4.7 stars from 5130 reviews.
📍 Via Dei Baullari, 112, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Mediterranean cuisine
Mercato Centrale
Highly rated Restaurant in Rome with 4.4 stars from 15749 reviews.
📍 Via Giovanni Giolitti, 36, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Cantina e Cucina
Highly rated Restaurant in Rome with 4.6 stars from 16573 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 V. del Governo Vecchio, 87, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Ambrosia Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
Highly rated Italian in Rome with 4.6 stars from 1563 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Via Nazionale, 22/Int.B, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
- 🌃Authentic Italian cuisine
Zuma Rome
Highly rated Japanese in Rome with 4.3 stars from 4283 reviews.
📍 Via della Fontanella di Borghese, 48, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
- 🌃Authentic Japanese cuisine
Ai Tre Scalini
Highly rated Italian in Rome with 4.5 stars from 4770 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Via Panisperna, 251, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Italian cuisine
Entertainment & Shows
Comedy clubs, theaters, and entertainment venues offering nighttime performances.
Alcazar Live
Experience world-class theatrical performances at this Rome venue, featuring talented actors and captivating productions.
- •Book tickets in advance for popular shows
- •Arrive 15-20 minutes before curtain time
- •Dress code varies - check venue requirements
- •Turn off mobile phones during performance
- •Check for student or group discounts
The International Comedy Show
Laugh the night away at this popular Rome comedy venue, showcasing both local and touring comedians.
- •Arrive early for best seating
- •Two-drink minimum often required
- •Be prepared to interact with performers
- •Check age restrictions (often 18+ or 21+)
- •Avoid sitting in front row if you don't want attention
Ellington Club & Restaurant
Experience world-class theatrical performances at this Rome venue, featuring talented actors and captivating productions.
- •Book tickets in advance for popular shows
- •Arrive 15-20 minutes before curtain time
- •Dress code varies - check venue requirements
- •Turn off mobile phones during performance
- •Check for student or group discounts
Rome's Comedy Club
Laugh the night away at this popular Rome comedy venue, showcasing both local and touring comedians.
- •Arrive early for best seating
- •Two-drink minimum often required
- •Be prepared to interact with performers
- •Check age restrictions (often 18+ or 21+)
- •Avoid sitting in front row if you don't want attention
Teatro Brancaccio
Experience world-class theatrical performances at this Rome venue, featuring talented actors and captivating productions.
- •Book tickets in advance for popular shows
- •Arrive 15-20 minutes before curtain time
- •Dress code varies - check venue requirements
- •Turn off mobile phones during performance
- •Check for student or group discounts
Teatro Tirso De Molina
Experience world-class theatrical performances at this Rome venue, featuring talented actors and captivating productions.
- •Book tickets in advance for popular shows
- •Arrive 15-20 minutes before curtain time
- •Dress code varies - check venue requirements
- •Turn off mobile phones during performance
- •Check for student or group discounts
Nightlife Districts
Popular neighborhoods and areas known for vibrant nightlife and bar-hopping.
Jerry Thomas Speakeasy
Explore Rome's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
101
Explore Rome's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
Vinile
Explore Rome's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
Sharivari
Explore Rome's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
Voodoo Bar
Explore Rome's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
Toy RoOm Rome
Explore Rome's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
Essential Tips
- 🌃Check dress codes before heading out
- 🌃Arrive early to avoid long lines at popular venues
- 🌃Use ride-sharing apps for safe transportation
- 🌃Keep valuables secure and stay aware of surroundings
- 🌃Pace yourself and stay hydrated
- 🌃Research cover charges and drink prices
- 🌃Make reservations for popular venues
- 🌃Bring valid ID - many places are strict about checking
- 🌃Start early - some venues close earlier than expected
- 🌃Ask locals for current hotspots and hidden gems
Practical Information
Best Time to Visit
The best time for nightlife experiences in Rome varies by activity and season. Generally, spring and fall offer ideal conditions with pleasant weather and fewer crowds. Summer is peak season with the most options but also the highest prices and largest crowds. Winter can offer unique experiences and better deals, though some activities may be limited.
Average Price
Prices for nightlife experiences in Rome range widely depending on the activity and level of service. Budget options start around $20-50, mid-range experiences typically cost $75-150, while premium and exclusive options can range from $200-500+. Many activities offer group discounts and package deals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rome offers many excellent nightlife experiences, each with its own unique character. The best choice depends on your preferences, budget, and schedule, but our guide highlights the top-rated options that consistently deliver exceptional experiences.
Timing varies by activity, but generally spring and fall offer ideal conditions. Summer is peak season with the most options but larger crowds. Check individual listings for specific timing recommendations and seasonal considerations.
For popular experiences, especially during peak season, advance booking is highly recommended. Some activities have limited capacity and sell out quickly. Booking ahead also often provides better rates and ensures availability.
Requirements vary by activity, but generally bring comfortable clothing, appropriate footwear, sun protection, water, and any specific gear mentioned in activity descriptions. Check individual listings for detailed requirements.
Many nightlife experiences in Rome cater to all skill levels, from beginners to experts. Check individual listings for difficulty levels and requirements. Many operators offer instruction and guidance for newcomers.
Costs vary widely depending on the type of experience and level of service. Budget options start around $20-50, mid-range experiences typically cost $75-150, while premium options can range from $200-500+. Group discounts and packages are often available.
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