Italy Guide
Piemonte and Valle d'Aosta
Drinking
1 1870 Huntsman Pub Corso Vittorio Emanuele II 43/D. A sprawling British-style establishment offering a clubby atmosphere and a full menu. Opening time: Open daily from lunchtime till the wee hours
2 Centralino Via delle Rosine 16 Basement club with jazz concerts and avant-garde productions; Sun night is gay night; membership card required. Opening time: Closed Mon
3 Hiroshima Mon Amour Via Bossoli 83 Live music, alternative theatre and cabaret in a converted school near the Lingotto centre. Cover charge depending on the event. Opening time: Closed Mon
4 Jumping Jester Via Mazzini 2 Old-fashioned wooden interior with huge TV screen on which football matches are shown live. Serves a great pint of cold Caffreys or Tennants. Opening time: Closed Sun
5 Las Rosas Via Bellezia 15 Trendy cantina-style taqueria. Drinks and tacos served until 2am to the sounds of world music. Opening time: Closed Sun
6 Lobelix Via Corte d'Appello 15 (Piazza Savoia) Wine and cocktail bar with techno music, named for the obelisk that adorns the piazza. Opening time: Closed Sun
7 Magazzino di Gilgamesh Piazza Moncenisio 13/B Birreria and coffee shop, plus an international restaurant on the third floor, with jazz, Latin, classic and rock music in the background. Opening time: Closed Sun
8 Roar Roads Via Carlo Alberto 3 Despite the dubious name, this is a very passable pub just off Via Po that pulls in both locals and foreigners. Opening time: Closed Sun
9 Tre Galli Via Sant'Agostino 25 Busy vineria that used to be an Agnelli (Fiat founder) hangout, with a long wine list of local and Italian wines by the bottle or glass (for the latter, ask for a mescita a calice) as well as plates of cheeses, ham, salami and home-made grissini (breadsticks). Laid-back atmosphere and tables outside on the piazza in summer. Opening time: Open until 2am. Closed Sun
10 Zoo Bar Corso Casale 127 Out past the Ponte Regina Margherita, this loft bar hosts live rock and pop gigs. Opening time: Closed Sun