Fun and entertainment Turin

A nightclub at the frame set in a former boat hangar along the Po. The Jam Club also offers live concerts from time to time. Between p. m. and p. m. you can dine.

If you like the ska rhythms, rock, house and wave, that's the right place. Concerts in the week.

Minimal décor, contemporary art exhibitions, a flat screen constantly connected to the avant-garde site - www.arte2000.net - This perfectly new York-style bar-restaurant has quickly become one of the most connected steps in the city.

A cosy atmosphere for this literary coffee in the San Salvario district where you come to enjoy a drink and read books and newspapers (books are on sale). A nice aperitif buffet, sometimes animated by small concerts and cultural evenings.

Inspired by a famous Tanger tea salon, Hafa serves traditional couscous, tajines, mint tea and Arab coffee.

A very warm wine bar where you can relax while enjoying local specialities. You can be served indoors or outdoors in the summer. Many people and a lot of atmosphere.

Located in the Borgo Dora district, Sapor di Vino has quickly won over the Piedmontese, seduced first and foremost by its summer terrace. The setting is more that of a wine bar than a restaurant, and the menu follows the changing seasons: raclette in winter, mushrooms in autumn, vitel tonné in summer... The wine list is, of course, a delight, but the traditional Piedmontese dishes are not to be outdone, succulent and hearty. An excellent trattoria to visit regularly for good times with friends!

La Drogheria cocktail bar is a must in Turin. Its setting, first of all, is both warm and elegant, designer yet accessible. Secondly, the cocktails served are truly remarkable, prepared by ultra-competent bartenders. Finally, it's possible - and recommended! - to accompany your drinks with tapas or gourmet aperitif boards, as everything you taste here is made with top-quality products.

A wonderful café to visit at any time of day, and one that takes part in two must-try activities typical of Turin. Firstly, the Merenda Reale®, the royal Turin snack in an ^18th-century version with hot chocolate or in a ^19th-century version with bicerin and all the sweets that go with it, in the afternoon every weekend, bookable in advance. And then the Extra Vermouth™ ataperitivo with three glasses of vermouth in different flavors and small savory dishes to accompany the tasting.

A place with character, steeped in tradition, just the way you like it, to spend a lovely evening with friends. This friendly birrificio (beer factory), housed in an old disused factory dating from the 1900s, retains all its character and produces its own craft beers. The beers here are "alive", fresh and fragrant, with a dozen or so available in white, blonde, red or brown. They can be enjoyed on their own or accompanied by grilled meats and burgers, indoors in a typical setting or on the porch in fine weather.

Bonus: one of the cheapest aperitivi, or rather apericene, in Turin. Between 6 and 10 p.m., you'll be served glasses of wine (over a hundred labels), pints (twelve types of beer) and cocktails (over a hundred to choose from) for €10, followed by a complimentary buffet and a plate of hot gnocchi automatically brought to you. Minus: the crowds are sometimes a little too oppressive, and the quality of the buffet isn't always top-notch. But at this price, you can't be too demanding...

Nestled in one of the Quadrilatero Romano's picturesque alleyways, Le Bicyclette will console those nostalgic for France. Here, you can breathe in the air of a bistro and enjoy sweet and savoury crêpes accompanied by a bowl of cider. But the Turinese appreciate above all its cocktails based on pastis and crème de cassis, as well as the more traditional mojito, daiquiri and bloody mary, to be sipped late into the night while contemplating the amusing décor of old bicycles suspended in the air. And the prices are really quite low...

The place to start the evening in Turin, FreeVolo attracts passers-by with its fine French cuisine. It's the perfect place to enjoy a real beef entrecôte or a succulent Tarte Tatin... The place even celebrates Beaujolais Nouveau! Popular with Turin's directors and actors, you're likely to bump into a few of them on the terrace at aperitif time or for an evening cocktail. The atmosphere is young and pleasant, and gets livelier as night falls...

There's an air of countryside about the Valentino park, with its feet in the river. Once a place for stowing away boats, today it's an informal place to drink a beer at any hour, stretch out on the hammocks and make new acquaintances. Students go there to work, thanks to the wifi, nibbling a croque-monsieur or its Mediterranean counterpart with fried zucchinis and smoked scarmoza. Order at the bar, sit back and enjoy! The wide opening hours are really appreciated.

This is the bar that launched San Salvario, a few years ago, as one of Turin's liveliest districts. Could it be for its selection of over 270 rum labels? Indeed, its name, far from evoking the world of childhood, is an acronym of bibere, Latin for "to drink", and the Spanish word ron, "rum". Somewhere between ethnic and vintage, the setting is ideal for a good glass of rum or a cocktail, before or after dinner, often to the sound of jazz. What's more, the staff are extremely friendly!

Housed in the former Fiorio tannery, it's "the place to be" for lovers of traditional beers. An essential part of the "Piazza dei Mestieri" project, Birrificio La Piazza is the heir to the former birrifici torinesi Bosio & Caratsch (the first Italian birrificio ) and Metzger. On the terrace, musical entertainment, cabarets and shows are regularly programmed. The interior hides a well-kept secret: the laboratory where the beer is made. Guided tours available. In addition to craft beers, simple but well-crafted cuisine.

This is the best place in Turin's historic center to nibble on Spanish tapas and enjoy a glass of wine or beer as an aperitif. Run by a team of Spaniards who have imported their culture to the heart of Piedmont's capital, you'll be served Iberian charcuterie, cheeses and original assortments: it's typically Spanish, in short the perfect place for a late afternoon that goes on and on... Paella by reservation only.

Four Turinese opened this wine bar in 2014. It's a really friendly, unpretentious place, frequented by both Vanchiglia students and teachers. You can taste all sorts of wines, including natural ones, a nice touch if you're allergic to sulfites, for example. You can accompany your glass with charcuterie and cheese, in an informal atmosphere typical of this cultural district. Bottles are also available to take away, and the choice of Piedmontese wines is considerable.

The lighter attached to the front door and left at the disposal of customers, the buffet offered in exchange for a simple tip and the comings and goings of artists and young people give us a good idea of the atmosphere at Funkiglia, certainly the funkiest place in the Vanchiglia district, which is nonetheless overflowing with them. In this little café with its red walls and musical instruments hanging everywhere, quality concerts are held on a regular basis. Finally, the Funkiglia team will be happy to advise you on Piedmont wines...

The ultra-modern little house in the center of Piazzale Valdo Fusi is home to a veritable craft beer paradise for enthusiasts of this beverage. Blonde, amber, pale ale, IPA... At Baladin, you'll be spoilt for choice with dozens of beers from all over Italy (and beyond), including a dozen on draught. They also prepare tasty burgers and other brasserie dishes, in a warm atmosphere with friendly staff. An Italian-style pub!

This historic patisserie, founded in 1866 probably just to sell bread, is now more popular for its aperitivo than for its cakes. It has to be said that it's very attractive! Every day, customers who choose the aperitivo formula can enjoy a plethora of varied and tasty tartines and tapas for a modest sum, with their glass of wine or cocktail. The atmosphere is friendly, with students arriving in the late afternoon. A great place for a break!

A neighborhood bar ideal for a morning coffee with a sweet treat, an afternoon drink or homemade ice cream, or an aperitivo at the end of the day. Prices are very reasonable and the atmosphere is very friendly and welcoming. You might want to avoid going at lunchtime, as it's very crowded: the local workers come here to get their sandwiches, and we can understand their enthusiasm, as everything here is very good, both sweet and savoury. Nice choice of cookies. Please note: the place is closed on Saturdays and Sundays!

This friendly vintage bistro is a real landmark in the heart of Quadrilatero Romano. Decorated in the style of the 1960s, Pastis offers a well-stocked buffet of quiches, focaccia, cold meats and cheeses, as well as fine wines and cocktails. The terrace, under the trees, is one of the most pleasant in the area, and the waiters are very friendly. If you dine here, the dishes are very well prepared and varied with Sicilian influences, for a very affordable price.

A friendly, colorful wine bar in the heart of Quadrilatero Romano. At aperitif time, in addition to wine or cocktails, you'll be served appetizers, usually tempting assortments of cold meats, cheeses and small sandwiches. In winter, the vaulted interior is very welcoming, while in summer you can enjoy the lovely terrace on Piazza Emanuele Filiberto, which can seat over a hundred people. The menu features some 200 different labels, also on sale at the counter.

Located in the old sheds that were used to repair locomotives, it is an understatement to say that the gigantic industrial setting of this café-restaurant, which can accommodate hundreds of guests, is truly spectacular. And the hamburgers are worth the detour! Possibility, at the end of the day, to indulge in the Extra Vermouth™ formula foraperitivo, with the tasting of three different nectars accompanied by plenty of little things to nibble on, to discover the variety and richness of this Piedmontese drink par excellence.

This is undoubtedly the best that Italy has to offer... In a rather chic neighborhood with the prices that go with it, this café is the prototype of the simple, authentic place where everything is delicious and inexpensive, off the tourist circuit. Open from 6am when everyone else is still asleep, you'll be served a super-creamy cappuccino with brioche. At lunchtime, simplicity and quality continue with tasty slices of homemade pizza or dishes based on fresh produce, to enjoy alongside the Turinese working in the area. La vera Italia !

In the lovely setting of Parco del Valentino, in the San Savario district, this is one of the city's most conveniently located clubs, and has been in existence since 2005. It's one of the few surviving places to party and dance not far from the banks of the River Po. The clientele of this discotheque is, on the whole, fairly young, with few people in their thirties and even fewer beyond... The place isn't very big, so there may be a wait at the entrance. Plan to come when it opens to be sure of getting in.

Famous club in the center of Turin for partying and dancing the night away. There are a number of different areas, each with its own musical ambience, to cater for all kinds of audiences, or to change the atmosphere as the evening progresses. Numerous themed evenings are held throughout the year, with a number of guest DJs. The place is very busy, so be warned: you may have to queue a bit, especially for the Friday Bananamia night (gay and student night). Good cocktails, with or without alcohol.