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 that serves the best pint in Verona. Perfect for watching the footie (English or Italian). Open daily from 5.30pm. Friendly barman, live music and tasty bar food. 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 A newcomer to Verona's expanding pub scene, 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. 3. Terrazza Bar Al Ponte,
via Ponte Pietra 26 With just one beer on draft, la Terrazza is a bar rather than a pub. Pass through the bar to the rear and discover a beautiful terrace overlooking the river and Teatro Romano beyond. One of the best spots in town to enjoy a refreshing beer. Beers: Fohrenburg Do: Grab a terrace seat and enjoy the view. Don't: Feed the birds |
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No. 4. Osteria al Borgho,
via Longhena 29/d Just round the corner from the stadium, Osteria al Borgho is a great choice for a pre-match pint. More refined surroundings than some of the neighbouring bars and a fine selection of beer. Plenty of wines and spirits too and helpful and informative bar staff. Beers: Murphy's Irish Stout, Thwaites Smooth, Moretti and Hofbrau Do: Try a sneaky G n T. Don't: Dance on the tables |
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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! |
