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Looking for where to go in Trieste for cocktails, aperitivo or after-dinner drinks? This guide brings together 12 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.
10 places focused on cocktails, from contemporary bars to hotel bars with a distinctive drinks list.
3 places selected for the view, terrace or sunset atmosphere. Always check seasonality and access before visiting.
2 places 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.
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 rooftop bar in Trieste, selected for its rooftop, terrace or panoramic setting, a distinctive view and a focused cocktail programme.
A drinks destination in Trieste, selected for its wine selection and sense of place, a characterful historic setting and food pairing and hospitality.
A rooftop bar in Trieste, selected for its rooftop, terrace or panoramic setting and its wine selection and sense of place.
A wine destination in Trieste, selected for its wine selection and sense of place, a characterful historic setting and food pairing and hospitality.
A drinks destination in Trieste, selected for a distinctive view, its wine selection and sense of place and a characterful historic setting.
A cocktail bar in Trieste, selected for a focused cocktail programme and a characterful historic setting.
A speakeasy in Trieste, selected for a specialist approach to spirits.
A cocktail bar in Trieste, selected for a focused cocktail programme.
A wine destination in Trieste, selected for its wine selection and sense of place and food pairing and hospitality.
A cocktail bar in Trieste, selected for its wine selection and sense of place, a specialist approach to spirits and a characterful historic setting.
A cocktail bar in Trieste, selected for a specialist approach to spirits.
A cocktail bar in Trieste, selected for a focused cocktail programme.
Strong places in the Smokopolitan selection include Greif Hotel & Spa - Lounge Bar & Rooftop, Antico Caffè San Marco and Pier The Roof. The guide considers identity, drinks and the full experience; it is not a ranking based on review volume.
The guide includes Greif Hotel & Spa - Lounge Bar & Rooftop, Pier The Roof and Bastione Sunsets - Bar Bastione. Always check hours, seasonality and access before setting off.
For aperitivo, evening or after-dinner drinks, start with Greif Hotel & Spa - Lounge Bar & Rooftop, Antico Caffè San Marco and Pier The Roof 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 Trieste