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Bars & Nightlife The guide was updated: 2024-04-07

Parma boasts a lively before-dinner scene. Many bars have happy hours of all kinds, often accompanied by substantial snacks and good music. For that authentic aperitivo experience, go for a bowl (yes, a bowl) of Lambrusco — fruit-forward sparkling red wine typical Emilia-Romagna region.

The actual Parmesan party scene starts in Via Farini later at night. People merrily drift from one wine bar to another, and later continue to dance or enjoy live music in clubs situated both in the centre and outside the city.

Gavanasa Club

Gavanasa Club

Gavanasa Club is a must-go party spot for people of all ages: happy hour bar, a restaurant and a lounge bar. You can enjoy non-stop music from 7pm on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, accompanied by delicious cocktails made by the expert bartenders.

Bacco Verde Circolo Arci

Bacco Verde Circolo Arci

This rustic cantina boasts a varied range of Italian wines, which it serves with typical Parmesan food. The place has two big rooms inside its tavern, and a seating area outdoor where you can relax and have a glass of wine enjoying a breath of fresh air.

Ombre Rosse

Ombre Rosse

Ombre Rosse serves typical dishes from all Italian regions. Its unique strength is the range of wines and spirits, as well as the delicious cocktails. The service is professional and the menu is reasonably priced.

Osteria Rangon

Osteria Rangon

Osteria Rangon is an excellent restaurant that you can also visit after dinner to taste some of its 150 national wine labels. It is located in the ancient city and serves traditional food to accompany its impressive wine selection. Stop by at the weekend for live music concerts.

Enoteca Dal Lino

Enoteca Dal Lino

Dal Lino wine bar proposes typical specialties to accompany a good selection of national and foreign wines. Pick from a wide choice of spirits and local liquors such as nocino and bargnolino. The friendly atmosphere created by the owners and the staff will make you feel like you are among friends.

Le Malve

Le Malve

Le Malve, located in the city centre on a pedestrian street is not only a patisserie, restaurant and pizzeria. By night you can also enjoy delicious cocktails and wine labels. Pick some appetisers to accompany your beverage, there are always abundant and various snacks to choose from.

Tabarro

Tabarro

This cantina/bar is well-frequented by the glamorous youngsters of Parma. Enjoy a very nice aperitivo either indoor or outdoor, with a varied selection of wine and craft brews. Tabarro is perfect for a visit after dinner to try one of the numerous artisanal spirits. Open also for lunch on Saturday.

Birreria Vecchie Maniere

Birreria Vecchie Maniere

Vecchie Maniere beer pub is the ideal meeting point for enthusiasts of good home brew. It was also the first Indi-Bar in Parma. There is no age limit at the Vecchie Maniere, since every night something different happens, from tasting nights to live concerts and DJ sets.

Bastian Contrario

Bastian Contrario

Bastian Contrario pub welcomes you in a lively and rustic atmosphere. Try delicious home brew and much more. Beyond the wide range of artisanal beers, you can also enjoy the most important sport events while eating the specialties of the house. Check the schedule of live music events and theme party nights.

Jamaica

Jamaica

Every night is different at this disco pub: reggae on Tuesday, Latin dance on Wednesday, quiz game on Thursday, Caribbean music on Friday and commercial dancehall on Saturday. At Jamaica, you can also enjoy pizza every night and move to the beat on the outdoor dance floor in the summer.

Enoteca Fontana

Enoteca Fontana

Enoteca Fontana is located under the porticoes on Via Farini in the centre if Parma. Locals head to this osteria to have a drink and break bread with strangers at large communal wooden tables — just like in the olden days. Stop by for lunch or for an aperitivo in the evening. Fontana's specialty is the Principe al culatello bread topped with culatello (a type of Prosciutto made with white wine) and Parmigiano. Wine pairings are immaculate, of course.

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