Destination · worth the tripFerrara · FE
Encio's Tiki Bar
Why Smokopolitan
A cocktail bar in Ferrara, selected for a focused cocktail programme and a specialist approach to spirits.
Smokopolitan Places · Emilia-Romagna
The best cocktail bars, wine bars and spirits bars
in Ferrara.
Looking for where to go in Ferrara for cocktails, aperitivo or after-dinner drinks? This guide brings together 8 places selected by Smokopolitan. Each address is here for a specific reason: identity, drinks, atmosphere, setting or the overall experience.
8selected places
4Destinations
5available experiences
15.09.2026page updated
Choose the experience
Where to drink and where to go in Ferrara
Different categories, one guide. Every section points to places that are actually included in the selection.
cocktail bars
Cocktail bars in Ferrara
7 places focused on cocktails, from contemporary bars to hotel bars with a distinctive drinks list.
rooftops
Rooftops and panoramic terraces in Ferrara
1 place selected for the view, terrace or sunset atmosphere. Always check seasonality and access before visiting.
lounges
Lounges, hotel bars and speakeasies in Ferrara
1 place where service, atmosphere and the pace of the visit matter as much as what is in the glass.
wine bars
Wine bars and wine experiences in Ferrara
2 places spanning wine bars, enoteche, wineries and hospitality rooted in the surrounding territory.
spirits bars
Whisky, rum and spirits in Ferrara
2 places with a recognisable identity built around whisky, rum, vermouth, grappa or other spirits.
Full selection
8 places worth your time.
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.
Destination · worth the tripFerrara · FE
LUX Gin Bar & Distillery
Why Smokopolitan
A distillery experience in Ferrara, selected for a specialist approach to spirits.
Destination · worth the tripFerrara · FE
Enoteca La Vineria - I Vini delle Sabbie
Why Smokopolitan
A wine destination in Ferrara, selected for its wine selection and sense of place and food pairing and hospitality.
Destination · worth the tripFerrara · FE
Double Sip Bar
Why Smokopolitan
A cocktail bar in Ferrara, selected for a focused cocktail programme.
Worth a stopFerrara · FE
The Dome Sky Lounge Bar
Why Smokopolitan
A rooftop bar in Ferrara, selected for its rooftop, terrace or panoramic setting.
Worth a stopFerrara · FE
Enoteca Barrique Ferrara
Why Smokopolitan
A drinks destination in Ferrara, selected for its wine selection and sense of place.
Worth a stopFerrara · FE
Me - Pizzeria & CocktailRoom
Why Smokopolitan
A cocktail bar in Ferrara, selected for a focused cocktail programme and food pairing and hospitality.
Local gemFerrara · FE
Messisbugo
Why Smokopolitan
A drinks destination in Ferrara, selected for its wine selection and sense of place and a characterful historic setting.
Quick answers
Before you choose
What are the best cocktail bars in Ferrara?
Strong places in the Smokopolitan selection include Encio's Tiki Bar, LUX Gin Bar & Distillery and Double Sip Bar. The guide considers identity, drinks and the full experience; it is not a ranking based on review volume.
Where can I find wine bars in Ferrara?
The guide includes Enoteca La Vineria - I Vini delle Sabbie and Enoteca Barrique Ferrara. Always check hours, seasonality and access before setting off.
Where should I go at night in Ferrara?
For aperitivo, evening or after-dinner drinks, start with Encio's Tiki Bar, Enoteca La Vineria - I Vini delle Sabbie and Double Sip Bar and compare the full selection by moment.
The Smokopolitan method
Editorial selection, not accumulation.
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 →In the same region
More cities to explore
Continue on Places
Filter Ferrara by moment and experience.
Aperitivo, sunset, tonight, after dinner, cocktails, wine, spirits or Drink + Cigar.
Open Places for Ferrara