KEY2 Pick
Cocktail Bar • $$$
Drink Kong
Neon-Tokyo bar in Monti, permanently on the world's best-bars lists.
Best for: Cocktails / Groups
Best bars in Rome
Cocktail rooms, rooftops and unmarked doors — where to start a night and where to end one.
KEY2 Pick
Hotel Bar • $$$$
Stravinskij Bar
Hotel de Russie's terraced courtyard between the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo.
Best for: Date Night / Aperitivo
KEY2 Pick
Speakeasy • $$$
The Jerry Thomas Project
Rome's original password speakeasy: 1920s dress, pre-Prohibition recipes, membership at the door.
Best for: Cocktails / Date Night
Aperitivo Bar • $
Freni e Frizioni
A former mechanic's garage in Trastevere; the aperitivo buffet spills onto the piazza at sunset.
Best for: Aperitivo / Groups
Questions, answered
What are the best bars in Rome?+
The KEY2 editors' top picks for bars in Rome are Drink Kong, Stravinskij Bar, The Jerry Thomas Project. Every listing in this guide is individually vetted, with hours, prices and booking links.
Where can I find good-value bars in Rome?+
For $$-level bars in Rome, consider Freni e Frizioni.
What are the best bars in Rome for a special occasion?+
For a splurge, the KEY2 guide recommends Drink Kong, Stravinskij Bar, The Jerry Thomas Project. Reserve ahead — the booking link is on each listing.
Do I need to book bars in Rome in advance?+
The most popular bars in Rome fill up days or weeks ahead. Every KEY2 listing includes a direct reservation or booking link where one is available.
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