CORTONA
Aperitif and Fun
NIGHT LIFE
Below you will find a selection of venues in Cortona, perfect for every moment of the evening:
From the best places to enjoy an aperitif overlooking the squares of Cortona, to the ideal places to relax after dinner with a good drink, up to the liveliest meeting places for those who love to live the night until late by moving to Camucia, Castiglion Fiorentino and in Umbria near Lake Trasimeno.
Bar with Bohémien Style
La Saletta
La Saletta bar is a charming bar that recalls the atmosphere of a bohemian Parisian café. With its wood paneling, it offers a warm and welcoming environment. Outside, the tables overlook Via Nazionale, the beating heart of Cortona, creating a perfect place to relax and enjoy the city stroll.
Aperitif/apericena
From Thursday to Sunday
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Address: Via Nazionale 26, Cortona
Italian Classic Bar
Caffè Vittoria
Caffè Vittoria, located in the heart of Cortona between Piazza della Repubblica and Piazza Signorelli, is an authentic Italian bar where tradition and quality meet. The venue offers a wide selection of fine wines, refined grappas and quality whiskies, accompanied by a rich aperitif with local specialties. Guests can choose between the welcoming atmosphere of the interior spaces or enjoy the view from the outdoor tables, perfect for admiring the historic center of the city. Caffè Vittoria is an ideal place for any time of day, from the morning espresso to the evening aperitif.
Classic Aperitif
From Thursday to Sunday
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Address: Piazza Luca Signorelli 16
Vintage Bar
Sottovoce
Located in the heart of Cortona, in the central Piazza della Repubblica, Sottovoce is an elegant and welcoming bar, perfect for relaxing and enjoying an aperitif. With an intimate atmosphere and a style that combines vintage and contemporary details, the venue offers an exclusive selection of fine wines and a wide range of quality spirits.
Smart aperitif
All week
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Address: Piazza Repubblica 6/7
Update on 2025
The Night Life
Cortona’s nightlife comes alive in its charming historic center, where the numerous bars and pubs represent the heart of the evening entertainment. Among the ancient streets of the city, the historic venues offer a lively atmosphere with frequent live music events and DJ sets.
For those who want to extend the evening beyond midnight, a few kilometers from the center, beyond the Umbrian border in the Trasimeno area, several locations offer a variety of clubs and discos that remain open until late at night, making Cortona an ideal starting point for a complete evening, from the pre-evening in the historic center to the nightlife in the lake area.
POP BAR
Il Solco
Piazza della Repubblica
Overlooking the splendid Piazza della Repubblica, it is a lively venue that represents the beating heart of Cortona’s nightlife. With its unmistakable pop style and its brightly colored designer furnishings, the venue stands out for its contemporary and trendy atmosphere. A point of reference for evenings in the city, Solco offers a rich calendar of weekly events with DJ sets and live bands, offering its guests a unique experience that combines mixology, music and modern art in the historic center of Cortona.
VINTAGE BAR
Globe
Piazza Luca Signorelli
Globe is a Music Cocktails & Food Lab, located in the historic Piazza Signorelli, the beating heart of Cortona’s youth. This Vintage Bar, expertly created inside an old warehouse, blends the charm of history with a contemporary and captivating style.
A favorite meeting point for twenty-somethings, the venue is famous for its weekly events ranging from live music to DJ sets, from aperitifs to special events. Equipped with numerous tables on the square, Globe offers the perfect setting to experience Cortona’s evenings, combining entertainment, refined cocktails and an informal atmosphere.
Enoteca (wine Bar)
Caciobrillo
Piazza Luca Signorelli
Overlooking the charming Piazza Signorelli in Cortona, Enoteca Cacio Brillo is the ideal place for lovers of good wine and Tuscan specialties. This small wine shop welcomes its guests with a selection of local wines, accompanied by cured meats, cheeses and the inevitable ciaccia, perfect for an authentic aperitif.
Vibrant and lively, the place comes alive especially on summer evenings, when live music creates a unique atmosphere under the stars, making it a point of reference in Cortona’s nightlife. An unmissable experience for those looking for genuine flavors and a welcoming environment.
Enoteca (wine bar)
Enotria
Via Nazionale
Located at the beginning of Via Nazionale, right in front of Piazza Garibaldi, Enotria is a meeting point for those who love authentic, convivial atmospheres with a cultural and informal character. The wine shop often offers themed evenings with live music, creating a stimulating environment that attracts a curious clientele who love sharing.
The selection of wines is excellent, accompanied by a wide choice of cured meats, cheeses and some first courses. The schiacciata is unmissable, to be customized with the ingredients you love most. A place where good food, good wine and a lively exchange of ideas find their perfect balance.
EVENTS BAR
Fortezza del
Girifalco
SPRINGS / SUMMER
The Fortezza del Girifalco, a medieval jewel from the 1500s that dominates Cortona from its highest point, transforms into a lively cultural center during the summer.
This unique space, accessible both on foot and by car, offers a charming summer bar where evenings of live music, cultural events and discos alternate, all framed by a breathtaking view of the Valdichiana and the ancient walls of the Medici fortress.
Nearby
A few kilometers from Cortona, the nightlife extends to places like Camucia, Castiglion Fiorentino and the suggestive area of Lake Trasimeno, where there are ideal places to spend pleasant evenings. Between pubs, lounge bars and restaurants with live music, there is no shortage of options for those looking for good food, drinks and fun.
BAR
L’Angolo Caffè
CAMUCIA
L’Angolo Café, located in the heart of Camucia just 3 km from Cortona, is the hub of the winter nightlife in the area. A place where the art of mixology meets music, thanks to a team of specialized bartenders who create sophisticated and innovative cocktails.
The gastronomic proposal ranges from traditional dinner to aperitifs with attention to the smallest details, allowing customers to choose the experience they prefer. The atmosphere is always lively thanks to the live DJ sets that accompany every evening, transforming L’Angolo Café into a dynamic meeting point where the quality of the beverage and food blends with musical entertainment.
Late Night Spot
“The night is more alive and more richly colored than the day.”