Intimate Bars in Rome worth going out for.

Testaccio and Pigneto get my attention, and I've made peace with never recommending anything near the Trevi again.

I keep track of intimate bars in Rome and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Nite Kong

Nite Kong

Roma • $$

Speakeasy cocktails & chill

Masa Rooftop

Masa Rooftop

Roma • $$$

Middle eastern rooftop dining

Trendy
BLUES JAM & FRIENDS

BLUES JAM & FRIENDS

Wed, Sep 30 · 10:00 PM

Roma • $$

Blues jam sessions

One time only
Meccanismo Happio

Meccanismo Happio

Roma • $$

Cocktails & easy aperitivo

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Blackmarket Hall - Rione Monti

Blackmarket Hall - Rione Monti

Roma • $$

Bohemian speakeasy bar

Orient Express La Minerva

Orient Express La Minerva

Roma

Luxury hotel as theater

Hotel Locarno

Hotel Locarno

Roma

Elegant historic refuge

Städlin

Städlin

Roma • $$

Cocktails in stone cellar

Bar Sogno

Bar Sogno

Roma • $$

Retro aperitivo den

Trendy
Ercoli Trastevere

Ercoli Trastevere

Roma • $$

Roman deli & wine bar

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KARAOKE internazionale + mercatini

KARAOKE internazionale + mercatini

Thu, Oct 1 · 7:00 PM

Roma • $$

Karaoke & vintage market

Bar Locarno

Bar Locarno

Roma • $$$

Glamorous hotel garden bar

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Ocra

Ocra

Roma • $$

Chic hotel cocktail den

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Ruma Bottega & Cucina Agricola

Ruma Bottega & Cucina Agricola

Roma • $$

Farm-fresh cheeses & natural wines

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Gin Embassy

Gin Embassy

Roma • $$

Curated gin & cocktails

Kon'forme Rooftop

Kon'forme Rooftop

Roma

Hidden rooftop cocktails

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Frequently asked questions

How are these intimate bars in Rome chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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