Barz8

Barz8 is a cocktail bar at Corso Moncalieri 5 in Turin, Piedmont, Italy, on the road that runs along the Po river on the eastern side of the city. The bar has no fixed cocktail menu. Instead, bartenders make drinks to the guest's taste from a very large spirits list of about 600 labels, which makes the venue a destination for people who like to talk through flavours, strength and style rather than choose from a list. Typical briefs include something dry and citrus-led, smoky, bitter or sweet, and the bar can steer guests toward whisky, rum, gin, mezcal or Italian amari and vermouths. The crowd is mainly adults from their late twenties upward, cocktail enthusiasts, couples and groups of friends seeking a calmer alternative to the loud bars of San Salvario. Dress is smart-casual and no dress code is reported. The atmosphere is relaxed and conversational, with music kept in the background. Prices are in the upper band ($$$), and because drinks are made to order, cost depends on the spirits chosen. Specific prices are not verified. No cover charge is reported. Opening hours have not been verified; the bar is reported to open in the evenings, and days should be confirmed before going. Friday and Saturday nights are the busiest, while earlier-week evenings give more time with the bartender. Reservations are advisable for groups and weekend evenings, since a bar built around personal service has limited capacity. Bottle service is not a documented feature. The location by the river makes it a pleasant stop after a walk along the Po embankments or a visit to the Valentino park, and the bar sits a short distance from the centre by foot or taxi. Visitors can tell the bartender their preferred spirit, strength and mood and let the bar decide.