Five cocktail 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.
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 are the cocktail bars specifically. The full Bologna guide ranks the best bars of every style, and the directory lists all 6 with a map and filters.
Best bars in Bologna