Bars in Bologna
57 spots across 6 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
Bologna after dark is best navigated with local intel. These 57 bars and drinking spots across 6 neighborhoods are where the city actually goes — hidden cocktail rooms, natural wine bars, and neighborhood institutions, all rated 4.7★ on average by people who've stood at the bar.
Begin your evening in San Donato-San Vitale and drift toward San Donato as the night goes on. Sour is the crowd favorite — arrive early or expect a wait.
All 57 bars spots in Bologna — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
Sour
Ginepro - Caffè e Gintoneria
Vini e Voglini
La Boutique dell'Eros Sexy Shop, Fetish, BDSM
Bar Sole & Luna
Ritmo Lento - Circolo Arci
BarBeria1
Modo Infoshop
Bar Tito
Caffetteria Del Portico
Bar da Micol
Lux Lounge Bar
Openmind
Barcode Bologna
Bombetta - Braceria e Cocktail Bar
Il Mistico, Cocktail & Wine
Angolo B
Barlume
C'EST LA VIE
Camera A Sud
Salomè Salomè
Enoteca al Risanamento
Bar Asso Di Cuori di Da Pian Elena
Local GuideThe local guide to Bologna
Ciao from Bologna, the food valley! Learn 'attaccabottoni' (a chatterbox), you'll hear it a lot. Forget Piazza Maggiore; Santo Stefano's where the real magic is. Fun fact: Bologna has the oldest university in the world! History and good vibes, always.
Uno di questi giorni
Cardo
Dublo
Gianni Vini in Santo Stefano
Caffetteria Carducci
Bar Santo Stefano
Coffee & Cigarettes
Vineria alle Erbe
Guero
Al-Kantara
Pub Sunshine
Street Bar
La Taglieria
Bar Patrizia
Bar Senza Nome
Caffè Le Favole
Square Cosmopolitan Bar
Fermento
I Conoscenti
Papa Re
Barnaut
GranVia Café Bar de Tapas
Sbando
Bollore - Box 26
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best bars in Bologna?
Polomaps has curated 57 bars spots in Bologna, rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Top picks include Sour, Ginepro - Caffè e Gintoneria, Vini e Voglini. All recommendations come from locals, with tourist traps filtered out.
Which neighborhoods in Bologna have the best bars?
The best neighborhoods for bars in Bologna include San Donato-San Vitale, San Donato, Santo Stefano, Piazza Maggiore. Each has its own character and local favorites — this guide groups every spot by neighborhood so you can explore one area at a time.
How can I find these bars spots near me in Bologna?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every spot in this guide on a live map around you, get walking distances, and save your favorites. You can also search anything specific — the app finds local, well-rated places for any craving, in Bologna or anywhere else.
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