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Looking for where to go in Bologna for cocktails, aperitivo or after-dinner drinks? This guide brings together 15 places selected by Smokopolitan. Each address is here for a specific reason: identity, drinks, atmosphere, setting or the overall experience.
Different categories, one guide. Every section points to places that are actually included in the selection.
13 places focused on cocktails, from contemporary bars to hotel bars with a distinctive drinks list.
Another 3 places appear in the full selection below.
1 place selected for the view, terrace or sunset atmosphere. Always check seasonality and access before visiting.
1 place where service, atmosphere and the pace of the visit matter as much as what is in the glass.
3 places spanning wine bars, enoteche, wineries and hospitality rooted in the surrounding territory.
1 place with a recognisable identity built around whisky, rum, vermouth, grappa or other spirits.
3 places where drinks and cigar culture meet. Always confirm availability and the current smoking policy with the venue.
List position is not an absolute ranking. Destination, Worth a stop and Local gem indicate how strongly a place can justify a detour or a dedicated trip.
A spirits destination in Bologna, selected for a specialist approach to spirits, food pairing and hospitality and its Drink + Cigar dimension.
A cocktail bar in Bologna, selected for a focused cocktail programme.
A wine destination in Bologna, selected for its wine selection and sense of place.
A cocktail bar in Bologna, selected for a focused cocktail programme.
A cocktail bar in Bologna, selected for its rooftop, terrace or panoramic setting.
A cocktail bar in Bologna, selected for a focused cocktail programme and a characterful historic setting.
A speakeasy in Bologna, selected for food pairing and hospitality and its Drink + Cigar dimension.
A drinks destination in Bologna, selected for its wine selection and sense of place.
A rooftop bar in Bologna, selected for its rooftop, terrace or panoramic setting and its wine selection and sense of place.
A cocktail bar in Bologna, selected for its wine selection and sense of place and its Drink + Cigar dimension.
A cocktail bar in Bologna, selected for its identity, drinks programme and overall atmosphere.
A cocktail bar in Bologna, selected for a specialist approach to spirits.
A cocktail bar in Bologna, selected for a focused cocktail programme.
A cocktail bar in Bologna, selected for a focused cocktail programme.
A cocktail bar in Bologna, selected for a focused cocktail programme and a characterful historic setting.
Strong places in the Smokopolitan selection include Sentaku Izakaya, Bar Volare and Ragū & Draft. The guide considers identity, drinks and the full experience; it is not a ranking based on review volume.
The guide includes Bottega Botlé, Camera con Vista Bistrot and Roof Garden 5° Floor - Hotel Metropolitan. Always check hours, seasonality and access before setting off.
For aperitivo, evening or after-dinner drinks, start with La Porta Restaurant - Cigar Room, Sentaku Izakaya and Bottega Botlé and compare the full selection by moment.
Places prioritises identity, considered drinks, atmosphere, hospitality and context. Hours, access and policies can change: always check with the venue before visiting.
How to recognise a Smokopolitan place →Aperitivo, sunset, tonight, after dinner, cocktails, wine, spirits or Drink + Cigar.
Open Places for Bologna