In this article we’re going to talk about where to go out in Rome, what to do and, above all, the alternatives for experiencing the Italian capital to the full. For a stay in Rome, it’s important to know where to go and, above all, how to have fun with friends and family. If this Italian city makes you dream, you’ll enjoy it even more if you’re prepared!
There are plenty of options to suit all tastes. For example, you can choose to devote yourself to knowledge and enjoy cultural events in the evenings, such as theatrical performances or night tours that make the atmosphere of museums unique.
You may also prefer the more festive atmosphere of clubs, pubs, discotheques and so on.
In the end, it’s up to you, but keep in mind that the choice of neighborhoods is very important! Each place is unique and has its own identity.
Let’s discover the city’s most important districts and, above all, the best places to go out in Rome.
In this article we’re going to talk about where to go out in Rome, what to do and, above all, the alternatives for experiencing the Italian capital to the full. For a stay in Rome, it’s important to know where to go and, above all, how to have fun with friends and family. If this Italian city makes you dream, you’ll enjoy it even more if you’re prepared!
There are plenty of options to suit all tastes. For example, you can choose to devote yourself to knowledge and enjoy cultural events in the evenings, such as theatrical performances or night tours that make the atmosphere of museums unique.
You may also prefer the more festive atmosphere of clubs, pubs, discotheques and so on.
In the end, it’s up to you, but keep in mind that the choice of neighborhoods is very important! Each place is unique and has its own identity.
Let’s discover the city’s most important districts and, above all, the best places to go out in Rome.
When the sun goes down, this city shines even brighter with its sparkling lights, but it also reveals its shadows.
Rome is more than just “La Dolce Vita”, this city has so many different facets, it’s sparkling and wonderful both in its historic center and in its suburbs.
From the glamour of the Spanish Steps to typical Roman suburbs like Centocelle, like all the world’s capitals, it never fails to seduce the onlooker.
On a day-to-day basis, it’s often easier to put together a program of activities, but it’s often in the evening that it’s more complicated to know where to turn among the infinite number of proposals: from the poshest clubs to the cultural venues we’ve often mentioned in our guides.
So how can you have fun in Rome if you’re well prepared?
Certain districts, in particular, are renowned for their entertainment. These are Rome’s true party districts. It’s in these locations that you’ll often find a variety of street parties, a sparkling movida that’s fun to enjoy all year round.
If you’re looking for a fun and unforgettable evening, we recommend the Campo de Fiori and the whole of the Trastevere district.
But also Testaccio, the Ostiense area and – for younger people and university students – we recommend the San Lorenzo district.
Another outstanding district, also for its recent redevelopment, is Pigneto behind Porta Maggiore between Casilina and Prenestina. Together with the San Lorenzo district, Pigneto is a favorite area for young people to enjoy pleasant experiences and try out the popular clubs also frequented by actors and directors.
Via Veneto is really the best.
Indeed, it represents Rome’s “Dolce Vita”, with its refined, timeless charm and numerous exclusive, Michelin-starred restaurants.
In recent years, one of Romans’ favorite places to enjoy an aperitif is in the Monti district, right next to the Colosseum. The center – from Trastevere to Piazza Navona – is a favorite hangout for young and old alike. The center of Rome offers a wide range of venues, including cocktail bars and the many places where you can enjoy a good drink.
The evening generally begins around 6:00 – 7:00 pm with a good aperitif, especially in the central clubs. In the more outlying districts, the evening continues late into the night for those who wish.
In our guide to this district, we talked about the pleasures of an evening in Trastevere. It’s a wonderful place, full of artistic, cultural and gastronomic landmarks.
In Trastevere, in fact, there are many excellent places to try and sip a good aperitif in Rome’s own neighborhood bar.
Trastevere – considered the best place to have fun in Rome – is located on the west bank of the Tiber. Romans themselves love to take long strolls and are always discovering something new in this district, an authentic symbol of Romanity.
Trastevere is also famous for its Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere, home to numerous bars and clubs where you can spend an unforgettable evening.
And here, many tourists delight their palates with traditional dishes.
Nearby, however, we mustn’t forget Piazza San Callisto, where you’ll find numerous restaurants, including typical Roman taverns where you can sample traditional dishes.
The dish we recommend you try in Trastevere with your friends is undoubtedly Pasta Carbonara.
However, a little outside Trastevere, there’s Piazza Trilussa: famous for the many osterias that populate the maze of narrow streets that surround it. A favorite meeting point for young Romans is undoubtedly the Fountain of the Hundred Priests (Fontana dei Cento Preti).
A meeting place, but not only: it’s also the neighborhood’s favorite spot for a drink.
The Campo De’ Fiori is a very atmospheric place, the ideal place to spend a high-class Roman evening. Feeling alone in Rome, especially in this neighborhood, is truly impossible. In fact, tourists mingle perfectly with young locals, and there are also many non-European tourists who love the area precisely because it’s full of ideas and things to do.
There are plenty of bars, perfect for sipping fine Italian wines in company and, above all, admiring the streets full of boutiques with your friends or as a couple.
We’ve talked about it before: rione Monti is certainly one of the most beautiful areas in which to live in the Italian capital. So many typical Roman streets and so many taverns and inns give it a certain vintage charm.
Today, the district is enjoying a new lease of life, as tourists and Romans alike flock to the beautiful Piazza Madonna dei Monti for dinner and aperitifs.
It’s also an ideal area for a romantic evening for two, as the atmosphere is truly incredible. What’s more, there are numerous osterias offering typical or revisited dishes from many world cuisines.
It’s an artistically rich district with a multitude of art stores, antique dealers, painters and craftsmen who never stop working with the old tools of tradition.
A visit to the Monti district is a great way to immerse yourself in Roman and Italian culture and spend an unforgettable evening.
Some of the neighborhood’s streets are quite special, such as the beautiful Via Panisperna with its many ivy-covered period buildings: a perfect spot for photography enthusiasts, or the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, which can be visited.
For evening shopping, a visit to the beautiful Via Leonina, with its many workshops and craft stores, is a must.
From here, you can also reach Salita del Grillo, home to the palace of the same name, famous for Mario Monicelli’s film “Il Marchese del Grillo” starring legendary Italian actor Alberto Sordi.
It’s a historic district mainly because of what it brings and what we learn from the bombings that took place during the Second World War.
Today, San Lorenzo is a rich and active neighborhood, and has certainly not lost its partisan spirit.
Being a university district, it is generally recommended for young people to spend a pleasant evening. The main reasons are certainly the many small bars where you can have a drink for a few euros, but not only that.
We think it’s also a good place for young adults to spend a pleasant evening in one of the many taverns, spending very little.
For those who wish, you’ll also find legendary international clubs and discos, as well as bars serving unique aperitifs that you won’t find anywhere else in Rome.
Most of the clubs and discos are located in the Testaccio district or in the Eur zone.
Among Rome’s most famous nightclubs, we’d like to mention: the historic Piper nightclub, founded in 1965 and the venue for some of the biggest musical events of recent years.
This nightclub is located in Via Tagliamento 9. Another special venue – a former industrial building – is Lanificio 159, located in Via di Pietralata 159. Inside, there are plenty of opportunities to be had, such as evening painting classes, drawing, and you can also enjoy an excellent Sunday brunch.
But what really sets it apart is the metropolitan vegetable garden on the building’s terrace: an unexpected surprise for tourists.
Conclusion
Nightlife in the Italian capital is always surprising. And above all, going out at night in Rome is a real must for tourists staying here, even for just a few days.
There are plenty of entertainment venues, clubs and bars where you can spend your evenings in company, but also alone, because in Rome it’s really hard to feel like one.
It’s well worth the effort, as it allows you to live like a local and fully enter into the spirit of the Italian movida. And, why not, to better understand the timeless charm that makes Rome truly unique in the world.