When on a solo holiday in Italy, you may find that you tire of wine tasting and instead are searching for a nice pint and a lively crowd. You are in luck because Rome has several good Irish pubs to help you quench your thirst properly and plenty of friendly people to enjoy a beer with while telling your outrageous vacation tales. A pub stop in Rome is just the place to find a fun atmosphere if only for a pint or a whole evening.
The Fiddler's Elbow
Around since 1976, The Fiddler’s Elbow prides itself on being Italy’s first Irish owned and run pub. Found at Via dell'Olmata 43, off the beaten path in the heart of "Old Rome," the pub is only a 10-minute walk from the Coliseum. The prices are reasonable in this cosy spot, and food is served as well. You will often see live music playing and can enjoy a friendly game of pool or darts with locals or fellow travelers.
Druid's Pubs
Druid’s Den Pub, located outside of the city center at Via San Martino ai Monti 28, boasts traditional Irish music live every Monday evening. You can enjoy a cheap pint of one of their 8 types of beers while watching your favorite live sports on their TVs. It’s sister pub, The Druid’s Rock, is located in Piazza Esquilino, and is very popular with both locals and tourists. It hosts an international mix of English speaking Europeans, expats, students, travelers, as well as local sports fans. It is also close walking distance to Fiddlers Elbow, making it convenient stop on a pub-crawl.
Finnegan's
Finnegan's is an Irish owned pub, at Via Leonina, 66, where many of the Irish and British expats come to meet.
Great for solo travelers looking to catch a sports game, Finnegan’s shows all English and Scottish Premiership football, Ireland and England Internationals. Additionally, they have BBC1 and show 6 Nations Rugby, Formula 1, American Football and all other sporting events being aired. Finnegan's friendly environment beckons you to go there for a Guinness and game of pool.
Mad Jack's
This pub is located at Via Arenula, 20, in the heart of Rome. It is situated between Campo de' Fiori, Largo Argentina and the Jewish ghetto. Its staff are young, friendly and multilingual. For your drinking convenience, Mad Jack’s is open every day and boasts a large selection of draught beers, as well as spirits, cocktails, liquors and wines. Its large bar, beer posters, stained glass windows, and wooden booths are reminiscent of your neighborhood pub at home. They even offer some tasty pub food. Mad Jack’s big and welcoming terrace is great for socializing and enjoying the mild Roman climate year-round. This pub is also great for watching live sports with other enthusiastic fans.
There are several Italy tours on offer which will take you to explore some of these pubs and places where locals hang out. Whether you’re exploring on your own or joining of the organized tours, Rome is a destination for the thirsty solo travellers.
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