2 Best Bars in Emilia–Romagna, Italy

Bravo Caffè

North of Piazza Maggiore

Rub shoulders with artsy celebs, locals, and visitors who dine while listening to intimate jazz, funk, rock, and pop artists from Italy and beyond. It can be a special, intimate place to see legends like Luca Carboni, Tullio de Piscopo, Nicola Conte, Suzanne Vega, Lisa Stansfield, Billy Cobham, and Roy Ayers.

Cantina Bentivoglio

University area

With live music including jazz staged nearly every evening since 1987, Cantina Bentivoglio is one of Bologna's most renowned nightspots. You can enjoy light and more substantial meals here as well.