A Different Kind of Nightlife in Rome
Posted by Melissa in Italy
The nightlife in Rome gets a late start. It’s not at all unusual for locals to meet up for dinner around 9:30PM or even 10PM. After dinner, a long discussion will start regarding where to head to for fun for the night. Needless to say, you’re going to need some patience if you’re itching for a party in Rome. You’ll need to decide where to go, where to park, what to order and where that special spot is. The thing is, Rome is quite unique when it comes to nightlife and entertainment and there’s a specific reason for that.
There are a lot of bars and clubs located all over the city but the best way to enjoy the culture, vibe and spirit of Rome is outdoors. The weather is mild in Rome for the most part of the year so every little square patch of the street often turns into a big outdoor bar. The locals love their evening walks around the cobble stone streets, sipping beer while chatting with friends just outside a bar or sitting at a table outside a café. Mind you, the streets are not for walking in high heels. This takes the phrase “seen and be seen” on a whole other level.
Most of Rome’s nightlife and night entertainment areas are concentrated downtown or nearby. Each place has its own distinct characteristic. The area around Piazza Navona and Via della Pace is riddled with wine bars and cafes that make it quite chic. Campo De Fiori is loud and is where tourists mix up with the locals. Trastevere is more on the boheme side. It’s a Roman quality that’s still international in a sense with coffee shops, restaurants, pubs and wine bars. San Lorenzo is where the main university can be found so the nightlife in the area hosts a young, laid back crowd where students hang out in the many bars. The main streets of Monte Testaccio and Via Ostiense and its surroundings are packed with bars - from hip to posh to house music clubs; from salsa bars to gay discos to resto-bars.
Another thing to note about the night line in Rome is that the Romans are found of Irish pubs so you’ll find them almost everywhere. Ironically, the stereotypical Irish drinking can’t be found though as Romans aren’t at all heavy drinkers.
When the night is almost up, locals usually like to indulge in their favorite habit connected with the nightlife in Rome. Romans like to grab a croissant and drink a hot cappuccino on the way back home. Stop in one of the coffee bars still open spread all over the town and feast on a warm croissant before saying goodbye to the night.
Rome can definitely provide you with a whole other experience in nightlife.
Rome for singles: http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/top-european-cities-for-singles/
Shopping in Rome: http://www.europetravelguide.net/2009/shopping-in-rome/
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