The best lounge bars Italy

Located near the old Port'Alba town gate, in the rue des bouquinistes. In the evening, this second-hand bookshop transforms into a lively bar with a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine in a worn armchair or perched on a stool, to the sound of alternative music. Please note: the books that cover the entire walls of the premises are for sale, so you need to ask permission to leaf through them to avoid damaging them. Concerts and DJ evenings are sometimes held at weekends.

Elegant, modern but unpretentious, this trendy bar is located in an extraordinary square, piazza di Pietra, just opposite Hadrian's temple. From the terrace, the setting is enchanting! Salotto 42 is run by an Italian-Swedish couple. The decor features soft armchairs and sofas in a private club atmosphere, and the small terrace is just as pleasant. The aperitif from 7pm to 9pm is very popular with young Romans, and the cocktails are excellent. A trendy address for a drink in central Rome.