Bari

Italy

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Bari Restaurants

Cheap (21)

Ai Portici

A traditional pizzeria and osteria that serves up quick and tasty food to busy passers-by. read more
Affordable (21)

Braceria Recchia

In this Monopoli institution, diners choose the cut of meat they'd like and, using traditional methods handed down through generations, the chef will then prepare it for them. read more
Good quality (20)

Al Sorso Preferito

Found deep in the Old Town, Al Sorso Preferito serves up typical Pugliese cuisine. The food is rich, textured, full of flavour and made with fresh local produce - delicious! read more

Bari Nightlife

Chilled (21)

Caff� Mozart

Skip dessert after dinner and pop in to this little caf� instead, where you can round your night off with a slice of one of their famous tortes. read more
Live Music (17)

Garg�

DJ sets, rock bands and other acts can be heard in this eclectic Old Town venue at the weekend. Great cocktails and a varied client�le make for a good atmosphere. read more
Clubbing (21)

Gilda

This weekend club pumps out all the latest Mediterranean rhythms, making it a great spot for some serious dancing. Call ahead to check what's on. read more

This Month in Bari (March):

By Max Keep

Shopping: The Palazzo Mincuzzi is not only a famous building, but also the prime place to splash some cash in Bari. With so many top brands on offer, even the novice shopper could lose an afternoon - and a small fortune - here (85 Via Dante Alighieri).

Sightseeing: You can usually find the fantastic Bari antiques market in the historical town centre every third weekend of the month. Items on offer range from the small and affordable to the large, beautiful and very expensive.

Key areas: The Norman Swabian castle was built by the Normans in the 17th century and is situated right in the city centre, on Piazza Federico II di Svevia. Today, the castle is the headquarters of the Environmental, Architectural and Historical Heritage in Puglia.

Day trips: Head to the idyllic, cliff-top town of Polignano a Mare, just a 40-minute drive from the city. As well as gorgeous beaches, blue sea and pretty white houses, there is also a luxury spa offering all manner of fabulous pampering treatments (borgobianco.it).

Bari News & Gossip

II Giardino Segreto, Brindisi and Bari

Join Milan’s fashionistas this summer in Puglia’s trendy cave bars and on its pristine beaches by booking this exquisitely renovated 15th-century monastery in Galatina. It sleeps six and has a roof terrace with film projector for private film screenings – a summer bargain at only €160 a night.

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Bari Trivia

March: In the territory of Barletta you'll find the archaeological site of Canne della Battaglia, where the huge Roman army suffered a disastrous defeat by Hannibal in 216 BC. Even today, it's still considered one of the greatest feats in military history.
February: Bari was originally founded by the ancient Greeks well over 2,000 years ago. Up until the turn of the last century you still found Greek speakers everywhere, and in the town of Galatina, Greek was still the first language spoken.
January: Negroamaro is the oldest grape strain in Puglia's 4,000 years of wine making, providing fine wines for locals and exporters alike.