Time for a pint
Full of beautiful enoteca and surrounded by lush vineyards, Verona is really a wine-drinking city.
But sometimes wine just doesn't quite hit the spot.
Here are some of my favourite places to enjoy a decent pint, watch the match or just hang out.
But sometimes wine just doesn't quite hit the spot.
Here are some of my favourite places to enjoy a decent pint, watch the match or just hang out.
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No. 1. The Celtic Pub,
via Santa Chiara A snug little bar not far from the city centre. Beers: McEwans, Guinness, Bombardier and Charlie Wells as well as regular guest beers Do: Chat to the friendly locals Don't: Ask for a mojito |
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No. 2. Iter,
via Sturzo, 7 This epic birreria is located just a stone's throw from the stadium. A full range of draft beers and a lively atmosphere, it's the perfect place for a pre-match bar meal and pint. Beers: Guinness, Fürstenberg Pils, Bombardier, Paulaner Hell, Paulaner Zwickl, Charlie Wells, Johann Dunkel Weiss, Hoepfner Porter Do: Try a whisky, cocktail or gin Don't: Complain about the massive foamy head on your pint! |
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No. 4. Birreria Santa Maria,
Via Santa Maria in Chiavica, 6 A relative newcomer, just round the corner from Piazza Erbe the Birreria Santa Maria has an amazing choice of local craft beers, including their own brews. A fantastic central location and a great place to watch the world go by. Beers: Santa Maria, Masso Alto as well as regular weekly specials. Do: Try the tasting menu. Don't: Ask for a pint of Guiness. It's craft beer all the way here! |
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No. 5. The Den
Piazzale Olimpia, 36 A popular newcomer, this English style boozer is conveniently located across the road from he stadium and has a lively atmosphere pre and post match. Beers: Guiness, bionda, weiss Do: Check out the Shakespeare quotes on the wall and the historic maps of Verona. Don't: Skip the queue for the bathroom on match day! |
