The Best Bars In Pigneto Rome

The hip and alternative Pigneto neighborhood feels worlds away from the tourism of Rome’s historic center. This working class neighborhood has experienced a revival over the past few decades, even inaugurating a stop along the new Metro C line, and is beloved by Romans for its authenticity, cheap restaurants and nightlife. With so many funky bars to choose from, you could spend all night hopping from one spot to the next without burning a hole in your pocket.

1. Necci dal 1924

Bar, Italian, Wine, Beer, Cocktails

A classic, Necci is the most famous bar in the neighborhood and arguably helped propel Pigneto’s rising popularity. It was the go-to bar of famed Italian director Pier Paolo Pasolini who filmed his 1961 masterpiece Accattone in this quartiere. Though the bar has been modernized over time, it carries forth much of its original spirit and continues to attract intellectuals and artists who dillydally in its lovely courtyard smoking cigarettes and sipping coffee. Open from morning to night, its a great place to stop by for a bite to eat and a drink at any hour of the day.

2. Cargo

Bar, Italian, Wine, Beer

Another favorite outdoor bar is Cargo, which lies on the pedestrian thoroughfare Via del Pigneto. Though it is surrounded by other venues, Cargo remains the watering hole of choice for its great value and friendly service. Boisterous in the evenings, this bar has a prime position for people-watching and makes an excellent aperitivo platter, so stop by before dinner for some nibbles.

3. Birra+

Bar, Pub, Beer, Pub Grub

If craft brews are the way to your heart, you’ll find yourself right at home at Birra+. This intimate beer bar has a dozen beers on tap ranging across styles and provenances, along with a wide variety of bottled beers that include rare ales and other hard-to-find labels. The illustrations and graphics pinned to the walls are the works of local artists.

4. Il Tiaso

Bar, Italian, Wine, Beer

One of Rome’s coziest wine bars is certainly Il Tiaso. Styled as an old-fashioned enoteca, it has a handful of small round tables and plenty of mood lighting: you can’t beat the atmosphere for an intimate evening chitchatting over vino. The ceiling-high mahogany bookshelves are stacked with books and labels, and the bar offers a fine selection of Italian wines by the glass or by the bottle.

5. Spirito

Bar, Italian, Wine, Beer, Cocktails

If you’re after a speakeasy-style atmosphere, Spirito has got you covered. This hidden bar is located in the back of the Premiata Panineria visible from the street: go inside the sandwich shop and lift the black phone hanging on the wall to be let in. Once inside you’ll find an enormous space with casino-themed decor, a large outdoor patio and a long list of delicious cocktails.