Nightlife

Keeping in mind Rome's age, the magnitude of its religious practices and cultural diversity, it is obvious that entertainment in the city transcends the likes of many other destinations. After dark, nightlife is not restricted to visiting a discotheque or attending parties. Performing arts, opera, classical music renditions, dance and live theater are amongst nightlife options. A visit to bars and coffeehouses also fits in as a relaxing option. The wine houses are equally popular apart from the hip and swanky nightclubs. A walk through Rome's well lit streets, a visit to the piazzas, club hopping, watching fire jugglers and being part of poetry orations are all part of its glorious nightlife.

A. Favorite Spots

The Fiddlers Elbow

Address: Via dell'Olmata 43

Tel: 0039-06-4872110

Location: near Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore

Website: http://www.thefiddlerselbow.com

The Fiddler's Elbow, an Irish pub, is so popular that it is reputed to be amongst the ten best bars worldwide. This may be argued but the place surely lives up to its status. The place is mostly packed to capacity, which makes it difficult for people to even stand at times. It is popular amongst tourists and locals, which guarantees an international crowd.

The Piper

Theme: Nightclub

Address: via Tagliamento, 9

Website: www.piperclub.it

The Piper is favorite hotspot and has had visitors as glamorous as the Beatles. Ever since the 1960's to the present times it has never lost out on popularity. The first floor has a large dance floor and the second floor also caters to dancing and lounging. When visiting, it is important to be dressed well, rather fashionable in order to be permitted in as the place has a strict dress code at all times and so the bouncers could refuse entry.

The Drunken Ship

Theme: Nightclub

Address: via Mario de' Fiori, 97

Tel: 06-6784838

This modern styled establishment is famous with tourists and is located on the piazza. Most evenings, DJs play host and the nightclub has happy hours from 5:00p.m to 8.00 p.m.