Rome has a number of distinct nightlife zones, each with its own particular feel. Two of them are the Old Rome and Aventino - Testaccio. Best night clubs are located here and this tour is the perfect opportunity to visit them all.
1) The Drunken Ship
The Drunken Ship is a club-bar in Campo de Fiori. Among the Campo bars it is reputedly the most popular (particularly for the tequila nights) and is definitely the right thing for those who not seen dead drinking wine. The bar meets all the top-shelf standards.
2) La Maison
Don’t look too closely at the décor or model-types (like Naomi Campbell) that frequent this urban hip-hop club and sushi lounge. Wearing around the edges, the black-and-white tile entry and red-painted walls leading to the bi-level nightclub is showing signs of stress. The ‘80s Versace décor features a multitude of massive, not always matching chandeliers with Venetian plaster walls and low-flung seating areas. The walls speak of high-end champagne endorsements and logos of hip-hop culture. The club is also home to a sushi-style restaurant, known as the Sushi Sofa, featuring a long knee-level dining table with Moroccan style seating area of upholstered pillows and uncomfortable stools. What is spot-on is the crowd consists of leggy fashion types and dressed-up 20-spmething millionaires on hand for weekend hip-hop nights that remain unrivaled in the city.
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3) Bloom
In an alley in Rome’s historical centre, close to Piazza Navona, you will find the trendy club Bloom. The interior is golden with a touch of Asian. Most people get here around midnight or later. In the small room that is part of the dining area, a small dance floor often appears spontaneously in front of the bar. Upstairs there is a sushi restaurant and the DJ stands in an extended part of the staircase. According to Bloom, this is the favorite club of Victoria Silverstedt, a Swedish model, actress, and singer who is very popular in Italy partly due to the fact that she hosts a quiz show on TV. The club is closed from June to September.
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4) Anima
Anima is a club-bar which, unlike other clubs, has no entrance fee. It is decorated in post-modern style with divan seats, beds and tyres. The played music varies from funk and soul to house and jungle. The place serves sushi.
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5) Antico Caffè della Pace
The refined Antico Caffè della Pace, situated close to Piazza Navona, has been the favourite haunt of artists, writers, poets and comedians since the 18th century. The cosy interior is adorned with gilded antiques and mismatched tables while the ivy-clad facade backs a quintessential summer terrace. Come early for aperitivo with Campari.
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6) Jonothan's Angels
Jonothan's Angels, located in Centro Storico, is decorated in all manner of colorful kitsch. Live music is played here regularly and the invited artists frequently ask the audience to join in their performances.
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