Aperitivo & Drinks • Naples 🇮🇹

Aperitivo with a View in Naples 🇮🇹: Sunset Rooftops by the Sea

Volcanic wines from the Campi Flegrei, citrusy Sorrento lemon spritz, warm almond taralli, and Campania DOP buffalo mozzarella finger food with a sea view.

Rooftops & Panoramic Viewpoints in Naples & Amalfi Coast 🇮🇹

Real places, with address and position on the map

9 Places

Spaccanapoli, historic centre — Photo: Luca Aless · CC BY-SA 4.0

Centro Storico & Port'Alba

80%

Historic Literary Den & Hidden Gem€

Perditempo Literary Den & Wine Bar

An authentic counterculture haven tucked away near historic Piazza Dante and the ancient bookstalls of Port'Alba. Filled with floor-to-ceiling indie books, local craft beers, organic Campanian wines, and vibrant street discussions under stone arches.

View: Historic Conservatorio Square & Ancient Arches

Conservatorio San Pietro a MaiellaPiazza DantePort'Alba

Price range:€4 - €8 craft beer, organic wine & taralli

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Centro Storico & San Lorenzo

88%

Renaissance Palace & Cloister Garden€€

Terrazza Chiostro & Roof (Palazzo Caracciolo Napoli)

An aristocratic sanctuary built in 1584 for the Caracciolo royal family. An elevated garden and terrace look over the historical domed churches of old Naples and the bustling Via Carbonara.

View: Chiostro Rinascimentale & Cupole di Napoli

Chiesa di San Giovanni a CarbonaraDuomo di Napoli (spires)

Price range:€16 - €24 per cocktail & Neapolitan bites

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Stazione Centrale & Garibaldi

90%

Vesuvius Panorama & Neapolitan Kitchen€€

Vesuvio Roof Bar & Restaurant (UNA Esperienze)

Perched on the top floor of UNAHOTELS Napoli in Piazza Garibaldi. Offers a welcoming sky garden with comfortable loungers, classic Neapolitan pasta dishes, and an unobstructed view of Mount Vesuvius.

View: Vesuvio & Piazza Garibaldi

VesuvioPiazza GaribaldiStazione Centrale

Price range:€15 - €22 cocktails / €45 dinner

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Il belvedere di San Martino — Photo: Falk2 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Vomero & San Martino

100%

Highest Panoramic Belvedere in Naples€€

Terrazza Belvedere San Martino Sky Lounge

Situated on the panoramic belvedere crest of Vomero hill right below the 14th-century Castel Sant'Elmo and Certosa di San Martino. Enjoy an Aperol or Campari spritz suspended 250 meters above the bay as the sun dips behind the Posillipo cape and city lights sparkle across the Gulf.

View: Mount Vesuvius, Entire Historic Center & Gulf of Naples

Castel Sant'ElmoCertosa di San MartinoMount VesuviusSpaccanapoli

Price range:€10 - €16 spritz, Neapolitan craft beer & snacks

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Riviera di Chiaia — Photo: Baku · CC BY-SA 4.0

Chiaia & Baretti

86%

Bohemian Salon & Courtyard Garden€€

Ba-Bar Secret Lounge & Garden

An intimate, eclectic hidden gem designed like an artist's vintage Parisian salon. Featuring plush vintage couches, curated bookshelves, soft jazz vinyl records, and an enchanting secret courtyard garden for sipping rare spirits and bespoke botanicals.

View: Courtyard Garden & Vintage Living Room Salon

Chiaia Historic AlleysPiazza San Pasquale

Price range:€12 - €18 craft cocktails & charcuterie

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Montesanto & Corso Vittorio Emanuele

97%

Monastery Gardens & Panoramic Pool€€€

Terrazza dei Barbanti (Hotel San Francesco al Monte)

Set inside a restored 16th-century Franciscan monastery along Corso Vittorio Emanuele. Features hanging gardens, centuries-old monk vineyards, a cliffside swimming pool, and an incomparable panoramic terrace overlooking Spaccanapoli, Vesuvius, and Capri.

View: Gulf of Naples, Vesuvius & Historic Center

SpaccanapoliVesuviusCastel Sant'ElmoCertosa di San Martino

Price range:€18 - €28 cocktails / €65 dinner

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Borgo Marinari and Vesuvius — Photo: Poiesia · CC BY-SA 4.0

Santa Lucia & Lungomare

98%

Castel dell'Ovo Front Row€€€

La Terrazza Roof Restaurant (Eurostars Excelsior)

On the top floor of the prestigious Grand Hotel Excelsior on Via Partenope, La Terrazza provides an unparalleled view of the iconic Castel dell'Ovo fortress, Capri island, and the sparkling sunset waters of Santa Lucia.

View: Castel dell'Ovo, Borgo Marinari & Capri

Castel dell'OvoBorgo MarinariFontana del GiganteVesuvius

Price range:€20 cocktails / €65 - €95 Mediterranean dining

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Sorrento Historic Center

97%

Sorrento Sunset Skybar€€€

La Terrazza Lounge Sky Bar (Hotel Continental Sorrento)

An expansive modern rooftop skybar overlooking the picturesque Marina Grande fishing village, Sorrento cliffs, and the turquoise waters across the bay to Naples.

View: Marina Grande, Gulf of Naples & Vesuvius

Sorrento Marina GrandeVesuviusPiazza della Vittoria

Price range:€18 - €26 per cocktail

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Piazza Municipio & Toledo

92%

360° City & Maschio Angioino€€€

Roof Garden Terrazza Angiò (Renaissance Mediterraneo)

On the 11th floor of Renaissance Naples Hotel Mediterraneo near Piazza Municipio. Offers a 360-degree panorama of the historic center, Maschio Angioino castle, and the harbor.

View: Castel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino) & Port

Maschio AngioinoCastel Sant'ElmoVesuvioPiazza Municipio

Price range:€18 - €26 cocktails / €60 dinner

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Cocktail Bars & Aperitivo in Naples & Amalfi Coast 🇮🇹

Locals’ favorite spots in Trastevere, Monti and the historic center

6 Venues

Chiaia / Piazza dei Martiri#1

€16 - €22 bespoke cocktails with hand-carved crystal ice€€€

L'Antiquario (World's 50 Best Bars)

The supreme temple of mixology in Southern Italy. Scarlet carpet, British wallpaper, historic wooden bar, and vintage crystal glassware for an unforgettable evening.

Must try: Lucifero Cocktail with red vermouth and smoked Vesuvius herbal amaro

Local tip: Knock at the wooden door with antique dealer window decals: Alex Frezza and his team welcome you in white dinner jackets.

Via Rione Sirignano 2, 80121 Napoli

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The Gulf of Naples from the Vomero hill — Photo: Matteo Vannacci · CC BY-SA 4.0

Piazza del Plebiscito / San Carlo#2

€12 - €18 monumental aperitivo with savory Campanian delicacies€€€

Gran Caffè Gambrinus (Belle Époque Aperitivo)

The beating heart of Neapolitan intellectual life since 1860. Facing Piazza del Plebiscito and the Royal Palace, it offers the city's most iconic aperitivo ritual.

Must try: Neapolitan Aperitivo with savory mini-sfogliatella, rustic babà, and a glass of Asprinio di Aversa

Local tip: Ask for a table in the gilded Art Nouveau salons once frequented by Oscar Wilde and Ernest Hemingway.

Via Chiaia 1/2, 80132 Napoli

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Castel Sant'Elmo, Vomero — Photo: Hotepibre · CC BY-SA 4.0

Vomero / San Martino#3

€14 - €20 Bourbon Kingdom signature cocktails€€€

Archivio Storico (Bourbon Cocktail Bar)

A luxurious tribute to the 18th-century Bourbon Kingdom of the Two Sicilies on the Vomero hill. Secret doors, opulent oil paintings, and avant-garde cocktails inspired by historic royal decrees.

Must try: King Ferdinand cocktail served in royal porcelain with smoked rosemary

Local tip: Walk past the painting gallery to discover the secret vaulted brick cellar and subterranean cocktail lounge.

Via Alessandro Scarlatti 30, 80129 Napoli

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Chiaia / Baretti#4

€8 - €15 glasses of Campanian volcanic wines and artisan bruschette€€

Enoteca Belledonne 1964

The birthplace of fine wine appreciation in Naples: over 800 labels lining the walls, authentic host counter, and carefully curated regional cold cuts and cheeses.

Must try: Glass of Fiano di Avellino or Greco di Tufo paired with Provolone del Monaco DOP cheese

Local tip: Arrive between 19:00 and 20:30 to enjoy chic aperitivo vibes spilling out onto Chiaia's pedestrian cobblestones.

Vico Belledonne a Chiaia 18, 80121 Napoli

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Chiaia / Lungomare#5

€10 - €15 modern cocktails and vinyl grooves€€

Ba-Bar Chiaia

An intimate cocktail lounge with a Parisian retro soul in the heart of Chiaia nightlife. Vintage armchairs, warm lighting, and a relaxed bohemian atmosphere.

Must try: Ba-Spritz with Amalfi citrus bitter and organic prosecco

Local tip: Browse the vintage vinyl collection that the bartenders spin live while shaking drinks behind the bar.

Via Bisignano 20, 80121 Napoli

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Centro Storico / Piazza Bellini#6

€3 - €5 legendary Aperol spritz served in the lively square€

Bar dell'Epoca (Peppe 'o Bar)

The genuine, vibrant soul of Neapolitan student and bohemian nightlife: friendly prices, energetic buzz, and the most famous gathering place for writers, artists, and travelers in the historic center.

Must try: The classic spritz with a generous orange slice sipped sitting beside the 4th-century BC Greek walls

Local tip: Order your spritz from Peppe at the counter and drink it open-air overlooking the ancient Greek archaeological ruins.

Via Santa Maria di Costantinopoli 82, 80138 Napoli

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Recommended Experiences & Activities in Naples & Amalfi Coast 🇮🇹

Free tours, art masterpieces and wellness, picked by the editors

5 Experiences

Guided Tours

€49 per person3 hours

Spaccanapoli, Veiled Christ (Sansevero Chapel) & Underground Naples

Explore the beating heart of Naples along Spaccanapoli, the miraculous marble veil of the Veiled Christ (Cristo Velato), and descend 40 meters into the Greek-Roman underground aqueducts.

Via San Biagio dei Librai / Historic Center, Naples

Skip-the-line priority ticket to Sansevero Chapel (Veiled Christ)

Underground Greco-Roman cisterns and air raid shelters

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The Faraglioni, Capri — Photo: Abxbay · CC BY-SA 4.0

Boat Trips

€110 per person (or €450 private boat)4 hours / Full Day

Capri & Faraglioni Private Gozzo Boat Experience

Embark on a handcrafted wooden Gozzo boat for an exclusive circumnavigation of Capri Island. Cruise through the Faraglioni arch, discover emerald sea caves, and toast with prosecco and fresh fruit.

Marina Grande, Capri / Sorrento Marina Piccola

Sail right through the tunnel of the Faraglione di Mezzo

Swimming and snorkeling stops in Green & White Grottos

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Cooking Classes

€55 per person2.5 hours

Authentic Neapolitan Pizza Masterclass with a Master Pizzaiolo

Learn the secret art of UNESCO-protected Neapolitan pizza in a historic pizzeria with a wood-fired oven. Knead dough, stretch, top with San Marzano tomatoes and Fior di Latte, and bake to perfection.

Via Tribunali, Naples

Learn dough hydration, fermentation, and slapping techniques

Use certified San Marzano DOP tomatoes and Campania buffalo mozzarella

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Art & Museums

€48 per person3 hours

Caravaggio's "Seven Works of Mercy", Duomo of San Gennaro & Santa Chiara

Discover the intense sacred art of Baroque Naples: stand face-to-face with Caravaggio's colossal masterwork "The Seven Works of Mercy" at Pio Monte della Misericordia, the Royal Chapel of the Treasure of San Gennaro, and the majolica cloister of Santa Chiara.

Via Duomo / Spaccanapoli, Naples

Pio Monte della Misericordia: Caravaggio's greatest Neapolitan masterpiece in its original setting

Duomo of Naples & Chapel of San Gennaro (miraculous blood ampoules and silver busts)

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Unique Experiences

€38 per person2.5 hours

Cimitero delle Fontanelle, Cult of Pezzentelle Skulls & Rione Sanità

Venture into the mystic and mysterious heart of Naples: explore the ancient tufa quarry ossuary of Fontanelle with 40,000 skull relics and the cult of the "Anime Pezzentelle" (adopt-a-skull), Palazzo dello Spagnuolo, and the birthplace of comedy legend Totò.

Rione Sanità, Naples

Fontanelle Cemetery cavernous underground ossuary and skull shrines (Capitano, Donna Concetta)

Learn about the anthropological folk devotion of the Neapolitan purgatory souls

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