Filou Club

Filou Club is a late-night live music venue on Via Santa Maria della Pietà, a short walk from Piazza Tasso in the centre of Sorrento, Campania, Italy. It is reported to open daily from about 10PM and to close on Wednesdays, so it caters to the after-dinner crowd rather than the aperitivo hour. The audience is mostly adults, from visitors in their twenties to older holidaymakers who want music and a drink in a more intimate room than a large dance club offers. Dress is casual to smart-casual, and the atmosphere is sociable, with the live band or performer as the centre of attention. Programming is typically live music of the kind found in Italian coastal resort venues, often covers and popular repertoire, though the exact nightly lineup should be checked on site because it is not verified here. The drinks programme includes cocktails, beer, wine and spirits, served at mid-range prices ($$). Because the club only starts after 10PM, the busiest period tends to fall between about 11PM and 1AM, with weekends in the summer season the strongest. The cover charge is not verified; some live venues in the area charge nothing at the door and instead sell drinks at a premium, so asking on arrival is wise. Reservations are generally not necessary for general admission, but a group wanting a table may ask the staff to hold one. Bottle service is not confirmed. The club's location near Piazza Tasso makes it easy to combine with an earlier drink at one of the square's bars and a late walk back through the old town. Visitors should note that closing day and opening times can change by season, and that outside the main summer months some nights may be quiet or closed. For travellers who prefer a band to a DJ, it is one of the more distinct late options in central Sorrento.