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AL VINO AL VINO

Connoisseurs of fi ne booze will love this bar specialising in distillati, offering scores of top-quality whiskies, grappas and other spirits. There are also over 500 wines to choose from, which you can sip amid the contemporary paintings and rustic interior.

Address: 19 VIA DEI SERPENTI. | Tel: +39 06 485 803
CASA BLEVE

Spread across the colonnaded ground floor of a 16th-century palazzo, this sumptuous enoteca is one of the finest in Italy. Visit the basement wine vault, filled with top vintages, and sample their great selection of first-rate organic and biodynamic wines too.

Address: 48/49 VIA DEL TEATRO VALLE. | Tel: +39 06 686 5970
CINECAFFE

Perfect for those who know their Fellini from their Bertolucci, this stylish café is set inside a popular cinema. Sip on a coffee as you look out onto the Villa Borghese gardens and fi ght the urge to dive into the Trevi Fountain to re-enact La Dolce Vita.

Address: 1 LARGO MARCELLO MASTROIANNI. | Tel: +39 064 201 6224
HOTEL LOCARNO

For cinematic romance, head to the glamorous bar of this 1920s-style hotel, which is renowned for its Number 10 cocktail. The drinks list is changing as we go to press, but you may find such gems as a golden Martini (vodka, Sauternes, gold powder).

Address: 22 VIA DELLA PENNA. | Tel: +39 06 361 0841
Libreria del Cinema

If you can wax lyrical about Italian neorealism, or at least feel comfortable wearing a stripy jumper, then join fellow film buffs for a coffee or aperitivo at this teeny Trastevere café-bar. There's loads of movie merchandise for sale, too.

Address: 31D Via dei Fienaroli. | Tel: +39 06 581 7724
Pigneto Quarantuno

Black-and-white photos and low-key art pieces adorn the walls of this cosy yet hip Pigneto bar. There's a strong selection of Italian wines, while the food menu boasts dishes such as carbonara and duck breast in a port reduction.

Address: 41-43 Via Del Pigneto. | Tel: +39 06 7039 9483
Roof Top Lounge Bar

The terrace bar of the five-star boutique St George Hotel has relaunched, with a hot new drinks list being introduced as we go to press

Address: 62 VIA GIULIA. | Tel: +39 0668 6611
SANT EUSTACHIO

Original 1930s mosaic floors and furnishings, combined with the smell of wood-roasted (fair trade) coffee, make this one of Rome's best-loved coffee shops. Indulge in a “Monachella” (whipped cream and chocolate) while admiring the views.

Address: 82 PIAZZA SANT’EUSTACHIO. | Tel: +39 06 6880 2048

Rome: Bars

Connoisseurs of fi ne booze will love this bar specialising in distillati, offering scores of top-quality whiskies, grappas and other spirits. There are also over 500 wines to choose from, which you can sip amid the contemporary paintings and rustic interior.

Spread across the colonnaded ground floor of a 16th-century palazzo, this sumptuous enoteca is one of the finest in Italy. Visit the basement wine vault, filled with top vintages, and sample their great selection of first-rate organic and biodynamic wines too.

Perfect for those who know their Fellini from their Bertolucci, this stylish café is set inside a popular cinema. Sip on a coffee as you look out onto the Villa Borghese gardens and fi ght the urge to dive into the Trevi Fountain to re-enact La Dolce Vita.

For cinematic romance, head to the glamorous bar of this 1920s-style hotel, which is renowned for its Number 10 cocktail. The drinks list is changing as we go to press, but you may find such gems as a golden Martini (vodka, Sauternes, gold powder).

If you can wax lyrical about Italian neorealism, or at least feel comfortable wearing a stripy jumper, then join fellow film buffs for a coffee or aperitivo at this teeny Trastevere café-bar. There's loads of movie merchandise for sale, too.

Black-and-white photos and low-key art pieces adorn the walls of this cosy yet hip Pigneto bar. There's a strong selection of Italian wines, while the food menu boasts dishes such as carbonara and duck breast in a port reduction.

The terrace bar of the five-star boutique St George Hotel has relaunched, with a hot new drinks list being introduced as we go to press

Original 1930s mosaic floors and furnishings, combined with the smell of wood-roasted (fair trade) coffee, make this one of Rome's best-loved coffee shops. Indulge in a “Monachella” (whipped cream and chocolate) while admiring the views.