joecraigfanclub Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 As it says on the label. Arriving on the Thursday night. was there at new year so know a few places but nowhere special. Can recommend restaurants more than bars. Any other tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Blackheart Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Trastevere area has a few good bars and restaurants. Can't remember the names, but they were pretty lively. If you google that, you'll find a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolhibby Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Alas no, wanted to go. Went in 2010 and it was one of my most favourite trips, both football and rugby. Went to the Lazio v Fiorentina game after watching Scotland lose. FYI Lazio Are playing at home on the Sunday at the Olympico. Just remember to take your ID When buying tickets. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossy Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 I'll be there. AS DB says, Trastevere is a good area to go go eating and drinking in. We've got a restaurant booked there for the Friday night....plenty of good wee bars to head to afterwards as well. There's one called 'Bir & Fud'....which sounds perfect for Scotsmen.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Q Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Heading over on the Friday too. I've really no idea why Trastevere is so popular but it clearly is, so enjoy it if you go there. Easily my most popular rugby weekend now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossy Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Heading over on the Friday too. I've really no idea why Trastevere is so popular but it clearly is, so enjoy it if you go there. Easily my most popular rugby weekend now. I think it's because Trastevere is a relatively compact, atmospheric area with lots of nice wee bars and restaurants. You can walk around for 10/15 minutes and you'll be guaranteed to find somewhere suitable for whatever kind of night you're wanting. I agree with you that Rome has become the best trip of any 6 Nations year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Q Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I've always found Trastevere to be full of irritating Yanks and Brits pretending to be bohemian and artistic, flouncing around spending daddy's money. In much of it English speakers seem to outnumber Italians by about 10 to 1. Personally, and each to their own, I prefer Monti or San Lorenzo, but that's maybe just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolhibby Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 All this chat is gutting me. Just Cardiff this year. Looking to go to Paris and Twickers next year. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecraigfanclub Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 I've always found Trastevere to be full of irritating Yanks and Brits pretending to be bohemian and artistic, flouncing around spending daddy's money. In much of it English speakers seem to outnumber Italians by about 10 to 1. Personally, and each to their own, I prefer Monti or San Lorenzo, but that's maybe just me. Am in total agreement. went round it for the second time at new year and the bird said it was still a cowp. Came back and was told we made the mistake of going in daytime!!! That bir and fud place has a vast range of beers but is mainly designed for dining. The bar area is small and people have to queue to get in at busy periods. Will be giving Testaccio area a good go this time, especially for eating. Been to the Stadio Olympic for football in the past so might be going Div 4 on the Sunday for something a bit different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossy Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I've always found Trastevere to be full of irritating Yanks and Brits pretending to be bohemian and artistic, flouncing around spending daddy's money. In much of it English speakers seem to outnumber Italians by about 10 to 1. Yeap, that's me ! You're right about the irritating Yank part, as there's an American university in Trastevere. They're all out at night being loud and fat-arsed and obnoxious. Can't say I've noticed a hige number of Brits the times I've been there. Thing is, Rome is a big place and it can be really difficult to pin down a good night out (as we know it) with everything in walking distance. Trastevere is handy because it's compact, and we usually stay in a wee hotel just across the river near the Campo di Fiori (another tourist nighspot mecca of course). I agree that areas like Monti are more authentically Italian, but when you're with a group of lads for the rugby and only have 2 nights, I'm happy to have lots of bars and restaurants all within a 10 minute walking radius of each, no matter how touristy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecraigfanclub Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 If you fancy the area of Testaccio which is also lively, this is a good bar L'Oasi della Birra, Piazza Testaccio, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy. Thats the address on google. More of a proper bar than bir and fun with a wide range of beers. Not a micro brewery or a craft brewery but the closest you might get to a normal boozer in Rome outwit the Irish pubs. Lots of good eats around there as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pool Q Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I'd second the recommendation for L'Oasi della Birra. Worth a couple of hours outside in the sunshine (hopefully) with a beer and some scran. There are other good places around there, and late at night several clubs for the young people (ie not me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartanlad Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Going to this it will be our first trip to Rome for the rugby. Flying out to Ciampino from Stansted on the Thursday and back to Stansted from Ciampino early Sunday morning.Looking forward to it heard good things about Rome for a rugby trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazerbob Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 I'm heading over Thursday to Sunday via Dublin. Taking the wife and laddie for their first rugby trip. I've been to Rome before and hated it for a number of reasons but always wanted to give it another go. Friiday is sightseeing day and Saturday is rugby day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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