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Rome: Best Aperitivo Gay Cocktail under Vatican State

Gay Local Tips in Rome

Rome: Best Aperitivo Gay Cocktail under Vatican State

Meet Daniele! A roman architect, living in Rome with his partner, he is all about gay life in Rome and all the cultural attractions of the city. 

 

What makes Rome a favorite gay destination?

Although Italy is not at the forefront of gay rights, Rome, because of its history and traditions, is a highly permeable and openminded city. Here everybody is welcomed. The gay scene also offers a wide range of choices and cute-hot guys. 

 

What is the best gay event that takes place in Rome?

For more than twenty years Rome hosts a great night party called Muccassassina, famous all over Europe. Good sound, plenty of people ... 

 

What is your favorite gay establishment to grab a bite for lunch? a nice dinner?

Mangio Bio, in Via dei Querceti, is perfect for a fast lunch because it is just in the gay area, close to the Colosseum. If I want a nice dinner in a place where i can meet other gay people, I go to "da Giada" a Chinese restaurant in Via Cavour.

 

Best gay bar for a cheap beer?

Sure... MyBar in Via di San Giovanni in Laterano 

 

Best gay bar for a refreshing cocktail?

On Sunday you can take the best Aperitivo Gay Cocktail at "Alterego", in the EUR Zone (in the south part of Rome)

 

Which famous gay person is from Rome?

The imperor Adriano... when the roman empire was at the top of his power. You can still visit the wonderful Villa Adriana in Tivoli that he built for living with his lover, the young and beatuful Antinoo.

 

Ready to go dancing--what is the best gay dance club?

For dancing Electronic music, the best is Amigdala (they change location every year), for a more hipster night you can go to a party called Glamda (location changes), Muccassassina (Qube Disco) and G I AM (Alpheus) are more pop parties.

 

Which gay bar offers the best happy hour on a Wednesday?

During the week the gay scene works mostly at "the skyline" in San Giovanni area, or the Company Club close to termini station. You can go there for adventures or just for drinking. We have just a big party during the week. It is on Monday and is called "bear monday" (different locations).

 

Where to start a gay tour in Rome?

Coming OUT bar and shop in via di san giovanni in laterano (colosseum area).

 

Best place to socialize with the local gay community?

Glamda and G I AM (Alpheus).

 

Best place to be surrounded by the local gays?

Colosseum area.

 

How gay-friendly is Rome?

Always remember we are in the city that hosts Vatican State... So everything is tolerated as long as they do not make a scene.

 

A gay place for brunch on weekends?

I prefer the traditional Italian Sunday Lunch in houses with friends and family.

 

What is gay life like in Rome?

It is just like what life is. Haha. 

 

What are your favourite gay venues in Rome?

There is a very crazy after hours party (sunday from 4 a.m.) called "Frutta e Verdura"...

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