Rome's hidden bars cluster in Centro Storico. The 10 below show how Rome does the speakeasy form.
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The 10 best hidden gem bars in Rome
01 · Rome
Centro Storico
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Speakeasy · Email for password
You email for the password. Unmarked door near Campo de' Fiori.
Order: A Sazerac, made the long way
02 · Rome
Centro Storico
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Speakeasy · Hidden
Hidden speakeasy near Campo de' Fiori.
Order: Bartender's choice with Italian amaros
03 · Rome
Centro Storico
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Speakeasy · Through a deli
Through the back of a deli.
Order: A signature Italian-spirit cocktail
04 · Rome
Pigneto
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Speakeasy · Hidden
Hidden Pigneto speakeasy.
Order: Bartender's choice with their reserve amari
05 · Rome
Monti
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Tokyo-meets-Rome · Modern
Patrick Pistolesi's modernist room.
Order: Whatever's the seasonal Italian-spirit signature
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06 · Rome
Esquilino
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Hotel bar · Colosseum view
At the Palazzo Manfredi hotel. Direct view of the Colosseum.
Order: A martini with the Colosseum visible
07 · Rome
Trastevere
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Wine bar + cocktails
Trastevere hybrid wine and cocktail bar.
Order: A glass of Lazio wine + an Italian-amaro cocktail
08 · Rome
Trastevere
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Aperitivo + late-night
In a former mechanic's garage.
Order: A negroni + their aperitivo plates
09 · Rome
Centro Storico
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Aperitivo · Sidewalk
Iconic central Rome aperitivo bar under a fig tree.
Order: A Spritz under the fig tree
10 · Rome
Centro Storico
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All-day · Cocktails
Coffee in the morning, cocktails by night.
Order: A negroni at any hour
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How Rome hides its best bars
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