Where to drink in Prati
From cocktail bars and rooftops to wine bars and live music venues, Prati has plenty of places for an aperitivo, after-dinner drink or night out with friends.
Alexanderplatz
Via Ostia, 9
Daily 8.30pm – 1.30am
alexanderplatzjazz.com
Just a few streets from Ottaviano metro station, Alexanderplatz is Rome’s oldest jazz club: a down-to-earth venue that would not feel out of place in New York’s Greenwich Village.
Many of the most prominent jazz, blues and soul music artists have performed at Alexanderplatz, including Wynton Marsalis, Brad Meldhau, Red Rodney and Freddy Cole. Founded in 1984, this jazz club hosts daily live concerts from 9.30pm accompanied by dinner and a concise list of drinks. Check out their program for the full calendar or book your seat on the button below.
Paparazzo Bar & Rooftop at Le Meridien Visconti Rome
Via Federico Cesi, 37
Mon-Sun 6pm-1am
paparazzorooftop.com
Located at Le Méridien Visconti, Paparazzo is a rooftop cocktail bar that brings the spirit of 1960s Rome back to life. Its cocktails pay tribute to the city’s golden age while remaining playful, contemporary and highly Instagrammable. Created by Bar Manager Edoardo Arcesi, they are made with high-quality spirits and designed to evoke the glamour of the Sixties through their names, presentation, flavors and creative serving styles.
Argot Prati
Via Alessandro Farnese, 2
Mon – Fri 12pm – 2am; Sat – Sun 4pm – 2am
argotprati.it
Welcome to the realm of mixology. Argot Prati strikes the perfect balance between cocktail bar and glamorous bistro. Set across two levels, the space recalls the atmosphere of the 1930s, while the menu focuses on cocktail pairing and the dialogue between food and carefully crafted drinks. It is a concept still relatively uncommon in Italy, inviting guests to pair dishes not only with wine, but also with cocktails, often with surprising results. Occasional DJ sets add to the atmosphere, especially later in the evening.
La Zanzara
Via Crescenzio, 84
Daily 12pm–1am
lazanzararoma.com
La Zanzara is perfect for an early evening soiree. Pop by this stylish restaurant and bar for aperitivo to indulge in this amazing Italian ritual. From finger food to small tasting plates, there’s a lot to order from the menu. Definitely don’t miss out on their zucchini flower tempura! But if there’s one thing that beats the food, it’s their drinks! With some exemplary bar skills, it’s no wonder why La Zanzara is a go-to for after-dinner drinks. The best place to sit? Their outdoor area!
Il Sorpasso Vin Café e Cucina
Via Properzio, 31
Mon-Fri 9am–1am; Sat 9.30am–1am; Sun closed
sorpasso.info/home-page
From breakfast to dinner and drinks, this shabby-chic locale is the ideal neighborhood retreat for any time of the day. But no one beats Il Sorpasso for aperitivo, where a heavenly selection of Italian and Spanish cured meats and hand-cut prosciuttos await you. If you’re a wine lover, you’re in the right place: wines are their forte, with a good selection of wines by the glass. Once you try this place, it’s no doubt you’ll become a regular.
Solovino
Via Rialto, 25
Mon–Sat 11am–11pm
solovinoenoteca.it
Located near Cipro metro station, Solovino is one of Prati’s most interesting addresses for natural wine lovers. Relaxed, welcoming and approachable, it offers around 2,500 labels from across Europe, with a strong focus on Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Austria and Slovenia. Founder Lorenzo Macinanti and his team guide guests through a selection that ranges from easy everyday bottles to rarer “natural unicorns,” with a by-the-glass menu that changes almost daily. The food follows the same sustainable philosophy, with simple snacks, bruschette, tramezzini and dishes such as artichoke lasagna and eggplant parmigiana.
The Appuntamento
Via Pompeo Magno 12c
Everyday 9.30am – 2am
theappuntamento.it
Everything is pink, geometric and filled with floral notes. The Appuntamento is a chic, colourful spot with a strong visual identity and a rich calendar of events and workshops, from ceramics and flower bouquet classes to social media masterclasses and Tuesday tarot readings. More than just a bar, it’s a creative meeting place designed to help you slow down and reclaim your time. Perfect for aperitivo or after-dinner drinks, with cocktails named after iconic Italian songs from the 1960s.
Fonclea
Via Crescenzio, 82/a
Daily 6pm – 2am
fonclea.it
Fonclea has developed a strong profile on Rome’s music scene and is now well known for its consistently exciting program. Since 1977, this restaurant and pub features a broad range of musical acts. Rock, jazz, Latin-American, Folk, and Bluegrass are just a few of the many options. Serving drinks and Italian and American-style dishes, the music line-up has something to offer everyone, every night.
Passaguai
Via Pomponio Leto, 10
Mon – Fri 10am – 2am, Sat – Sun 6pm – 2am
passaguai.it/home-page
Footsteps from Piazza Risorgimento, you’ll find that Passaguai is very much like its sister bar Sorpasso. It’s a cozy enoteca and restaurant perfect from lunch to aperitivo, dinner and drinks. Step inside to indulge in delicious cured meats and cheese platters, or stop by for dinner to taste their yummy parmigiana. The one thing that can’t be missing each time you visit Passaguai is a glass of wine. That’s right, they have an excellent wine selection, and it shouldn’t go to waste!
Bukowski’s Bar
Via degli Ombrellari, 25
Mon – Wed 5pm-2am, Thu-Sun 9am-2am
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Art, dinner, drinks, and leisure are just around the corner from the Vatican. Vintage finds, bohemian Roman style décor, a library of books and pop culture references will certainly appeal to your senses. Odes to Fellini, Bukowski and even Star Wars, are carefully placed throughout while art shows grace the walls. The highlight? Bukowski Bar offers 12 different kinds of spritz! And wine lovers, go for the good stuff with Bukowski’s wine selection of Italy’s tastiest.
Emerald’s
Via Crescenzio, 91
Mon-Tue 6.30pm until late; Wed-Sun 12.30pm until late
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Step inside Emerald’s Bar, a stylish “living room” in the heart of Prati where vintage charm meets contemporary mixology. With eclectic interiors, antique furnishings, cozy corners, soft lighting and equatorial-inspired details, this neighborhood cocktail bar offers an intimate yet sophisticated atmosphere. It’s the perfect spot for aperitivo in Rome, with bespoke cocktails, creative twists on classics, tropical drinks and gourmet international bites to enjoy before a night out or during a relaxed evening with friends.
Terrazza Les Etoiles
Via Giovanni Vitelleschi, 34
Daily 10am – 1am
terrazzalesetoiles.com
This beautiful rooftop terrace offers one of the most spectacular views of Rome and St. Peter’s Basilica. Relax on the couches or under spacious umbrellas and enjoy cocktails alongside a selection of finger food. The best time to go is around sunset, when the city softens below and the last rays of light warm the rooftops of the Eternal City.
Il Baretto di 40
Via Duilio, 1
Mon–Sat 3pm–10.30pm; Sun closed
instagram.com/ilbarettodi40/
Il Baretto di 40 is one of those tiny neighborhood bars you notice immediately. First, for the bright yellow building it is tucked into; then for the crowd of locals spilling out onto the street; and finally for the small red Ape usually parked out front. Come here for simple cocktails, natural wines and small Italian producers, but also for the relaxed neighborhood atmosphere that makes it feel unmistakably Prati.
Ercoli Prati
Via Montello, 26
Daily 8am – 12am
ercoli1928.com
Welcome to a page of Roman gastronomic history. The first Ercoli shop opened in the Parioli area almost 100 years ago, and today the name is still associated with some of the city’s finest food and wine. Ercoli Prati offers a global culinary experience: here you can buy everything from everyday essentials to treats for special occasions, stop for lunch or dinner, or enjoy a drink at the cocktail bar, whose concept focuses on Champagne-based cocktails.
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