Five bars, chosen on the record: one with Pinnacle Guide pins.
Bamboo Lounge calls itself an urban refuge in the centre of Bologna on Strada Maggiore, where an exotic jungle atmosphere meets quality. Its seasonal cocktails reinterpret drinking traditions from around the world. Food runs through the day from breakfast and lunch into the evening, and happy hour is every day from 5pm to 8pm.
Donkey is a speakeasy on Vicolo Broglio in the heart of Bologna, hidden behind a heavy medieval door and open by reservation only. It favours clean, minimal drinks built on high quality spirits, with whisky, rum and bourbon served alongside cigars. The room is styled as a private salon, and entry is reserved for club members.
I Conoscenti Cocktail e Cucina is a cocktail bar and restaurant in Bologna's historic centre, named after the fourteenth century Palazzo Conoscenti on Via Manzoni. The concept is cocktail and food pairing, with dishes signed by chef Salvatore Amato. The palazzo also houses the guest rooms of Casa Conoscenti, and in summer the team moves to a second site in the hills above the city.
Guero is a cocktail bar on Via Goito in central Bologna, built for cocktail lovers. Its signature list is organised by spirit, from agave and rum to gin, vodka and whisky, next to classics, sparkling drinks and mocktails. Guests can also order tasting flights of agave, amari, rum and other spirits, with tacos, burritos and snacks from the kitchen.
These 5 are the starting point. The full BarMagazine directory covers every listed bar in Bologna, with a map, filters by bar type, and new openings as we verify them.
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