Shake It! Cocktail Bar

Shake It! is a cocktail bar in San Benedetto del Tronto, the southernmost coastal town of the Marche in the province of Ascoli Piceno, famous for its broad sandy beaches and the thousands of palm trees that give the seafront its name, the Riviera delle Palme. Set in the centre of town a short walk from the palm-lined promenade, the bar focuses on cocktails, from polished classics to contemporary creations, served alongside beer, wine and spirits in a relaxed, modern setting. The crowd is a sociable mix of San Benedetto locals, summer holidaymakers and a younger set out for the evening, with an easygoing, casual atmosphere and no strict door policy. The cocktail list is the heart of the offering, complemented by aperitivo snacks, and the bar works well both as a pre-dinner aperitivo stop and as a place to settle in for the evening. Prices are moderate, typical of a resort-town cocktail bar, and the mood is liveliest in summer when the town fills with beach tourists and the seafront comes alive after dark. Hours run from the aperitivo into the night, busiest in the warm season and at weekends. There is no cover charge, and the central location makes it easy to combine with a stroll along the Riviera delle Palme, where palm gardens, beach bars and lounges line the front. For visitors, Shake It! offers well-made cocktails in the heart of one of the Marche's most popular seaside resorts, a good base for an evening out on the southern coast among the palms and the summer crowds.