Verona travel guide: where to stay, what to do and where to eat in Verona, Veneto, Italy.
Verona's nightlife is centred on aperitivo and wine bars around Piazza delle Erbe, Via Sottoriva and Veronetta; large clubs sit outside the centre and are mostly active Friday to Sunday.
Evenings start with a spritz or a glass of Valpolicella from about 6PM, continue with dinner, then a late drink around Piazza delle Erbe or Veronetta. Clubs fill after midnight.
Nightlife districts
Where the action happens after dark.
Bars & pubs
Where locals drink.
Caffè Filippini
Cocktail bar on Piazza delle Erbe serving drinks since 1901; very busy on Friday and Saturday nights.
Known for: Historic cafe-bar on Piazza delle Erbe, house cocktail Filippini
Piazza delle Erbe 26, 37121 Verona
Antica Bottega del Vino (wine bar)
Standing bar in a historic wine house; a cheaper way to taste top local wines than the dining room.
Known for: Amarone and Valpolicella by the glass
Via Scudo di Francia 3, 37121 Verona
Osteria del Bugiardo (wine bar)
Wine-led aperitivo spot on Corso Porta Borsari.
Known for: Valpolicella wines and aperitivo
Corso Porta Borsari 17A, 37121 Verona
Terrazza Bar Al Ponte
River-view terrace bar near Ponte Pietra, suited to a sunset aperitivo.
Known for: Terrace views of the Adige and Ponte Pietra
Clubs
For dancing into the early hours.
Dorian Gray
Nightclub just outside the city centre; the floor fills after midnight. Taxi or ride-app is the practical way there.
Cover: Varies by night; confirm locally
Hours: Fri-Sun from about 11PM (confirm locally)
Berfis Pub
Pub in Veronetta with live music on some weekend nights.
Hours: Evenings; live music on selected Fri-Sat nights
Nightlife tips
Stay safe and have fun.
Most venues warm up after midnight — earlier arrivals get easier entry and shorter queues.
Carry ID, even if you look older — bouncers check at most venues.
Plan your ride home before you go out — last transport runs earlier than the clubs close.