Bar San Calisto

Rome

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Bar San Calisto

Bar San Calisto is a long-running neighbourhood bar in Trastevere, known for budget-friendly drinks, old interiors and an easy mix of locals, students and regulars who’ve been stopping by for decades. Order a bottled beer, a spritz, or a coffee granita topped with cream, then take a seat outside to watch the square tick along from morning into late night. The tiles, the worn bar counter and the no-frills menu haven’t changed much since the 1960s, and that’s part of the appeal. Prices stay low, tables fill fast, and the place still feels like everyday Trastevere rather than a produced version of it.

Information

addressPiazza di San Calisto, 3, Rome
moreInfoNear the Basilica of Our Lady in Trastevere
openingHoursDaily 6am–2am
phone+39 06 583 5869
websiteVisit website

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