Bookshop cafe that turns into a cocktail bar after dark, with an artsy, well-dressed crowd.
Sottobosco combines a bookshop and cafe on Piazza San Paolo all'Orto, a quieter square away from the main student bars. By day it serves coffee and light bites among shelves of books; after dark it becomes a cocktail bar with a calm, artsy atmosphere and a slightly more dressed-up crowd than the Lungarno bars. Cocktails run roughly €7-10 (~$8.05-11.50). It suits conversation rather than dancing. Telephone: +39 050 314 2747.
| Price | €7-10 (~$8.05-11.50) per cocktail |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daytime and evening; call +39 050 314 2747 |
| Address | Piazza San Paolo all'Orto 3, 56127 Pisa |
Good to know
- Signature
- Bookshop cafe and evening cocktails
Location
Piazza San Paolo all'Orto 3, 56127 Pisa
43.7152, 10.4009 View on map
Highlights
- Bookshop cafe atmosphere
- Cocktails after dark
- Quieter square off the main student circuit
- Good for conversation
Tips for visiting
- Call +39 050 314 2747 to confirm evening hours
- Weeknights are calmer
- Combine with dinner on Borgo Stretto, a short walk away
Frequently asked questions
Is Sottobosco a bar or a bookshop?
Both: it is a bookshop and cafe by day and a cocktail bar in the evening.
Is it loud?
No, the atmosphere is relaxed and suited to conversation.
What is the phone number?
+39 050 314 2747.