Osteria del Bugiardo (wine bar)

Osteria del Bugiardo operates as a wine-led aperitivo spot at Corso Porta Borsari 17A, on the street that runs from the Roman Porta Borsari gate toward Piazza delle Erbe in the Centro Storico of Verona, in the Veneto region of Italy. The bar focuses on Valpolicella wines and the early-evening ritual of aperitivo, when glasses are paired with small bites. The crowd is a blend of locals finishing work, wine enthusiasts and visitors exploring the old town, generally in their late twenties through fifties. There is no formal dress code and the atmosphere is convivial, with conversation at the counter and tables rather than a dancefloor. Music, where played, is background only. The drinks programme concentrates on regional reds from Valpolicella, including Valpolicella Classico, Ripasso and Amarone, alongside local whites such as Soave and the classic Veneto spritz. Prices are in the mid-range band, with house pours at the lower end and Amarone higher. Hours are listed as evenings, and the exact opening and closing times should be confirmed locally because the pattern can differ between weeknights and weekends, with Friday and Saturday typically staying busier and later. A cover charge is not typical for an osteria-style wine bar, reservations are mainly useful for groups or when eating, and bottle service in the nightclub sense does not apply; bottles are usually ordered to share at the table. The street is a pedestrian-friendly shopping axis lined with Roman and medieval buildings, so the venue fits easily into a walking evening that links Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signori and the Arena. Visitors wanting a wine-focused alternative to the busy cocktail terraces on the main squares often choose a venue of this type.