What’s the vibe?
Known for its cheap drinks and committed clientele that is a mix of artists, lifelong Romans, college students, and visitors, Bar San Calisto is perennially busy from day to night. Finding a table outside requires a bit of persistence and a dash of luck, but spillover crowds are welcome to mill around the square outside the bar with beverages in hand.
What are the prices like?
Bottled beer and pre-mixed spritzes are just €2.50, which explains why the place is usually completely rammed until close (around 2am).
What should I order?
Want to blend in with the locals? Large bottles of Peroni (66 cl) are the drink of choice here.
What’s worth visiting nearby?
On the weekends there are usually street musicians playing for the crowd at Piazza San Calisto but the neighborhood’s best music venue – Live Alcazar – is just a three minute walk away. Before leaving the area, be sure to wander by Santa Maria in Trastevere with its gilt glory illuminated after dark, or stroll down Via del Moro to shop the area’s small boutiques during the day.
Time Out tip:
Don’t expect any menus or table service at Bar San Calisto. Head inside to pay at the cash register, then take your receipt to the bar in order to redeem your drink.
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