Photo of Bar Chinotto. Brescia , the city of the renowned Pirlo cocktail : a real institution for the aperitif of Brescia and beyond! His recipe is now well known: still white wine, Campari or Aperol and sparkling water . Both in the city and in the province there are very nice places for an aperitif, some of which offer buffet food . Let’s find out the list of the best places for happy hour in Brescia & neighborhood !
1 – Bar Chinotto
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- Address: Corso Palestro, 25122 Brescia
- Average price: € 5
- Contacts: https://www.facebook.com/Bar-Chinotto-170526625839/
Historic bar in the historic center of Brescia, near the Church of S. Francesco . For over 20 years and renowned for its aperitifs: pirlo, soft drinks, goblets with the addition of a buffet consisting of various types of canapés, pizzas, chips . Small inside, it has a nice space on the street outside.
2 – Duomo D’Elite
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- Address: Piazza Paolo VI, 24, 25121 Bresci
- Average price: € 5
- Contacts: tel. 338/3839465, https://www.facebook.com/Duomo-DElite-622238424573120/
The younger brother of the renowned Elite Cafe in Via Crocifissa, the Duomo D’Elite has been open for a couple of years and is located on the splendid Piazza Duomo, opposite the Duomo Vecchio . Excellent pirli for € 5 with a buffet consisting of canapes, chips, vegetables, pizzas . Large open space to relax and enjoy the wonderful architecture of the square.
3 – Ripasso
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- Address: Piazza Statuto, 5, 25049 Iseo BS
- Average price: € 6
- Contacts: tel. 030/981040, https://www.facebook.com/RipassoIseo/
We move from the city and go to Iseo, about 20 minutes from Brescia. In the main square of the capital of the lake of the same name there is the Ripasso restaurant, very large, modern and specialized in breakfasts and aperitifs . Rich buffet with dishes prepared at the moment. The Tropical Mojito is highly recommended.
4 – Mondo Liquido
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- Address: Largo Torrelunga, 4, 25121 Brescia
- Average price: € 8
- Contacts: 030/2808637, https://www.facebook.com/MondoLiquido/
Liquid World is one of the most popular places for young people from Brescia and beyond. With a large space both inside and outside, it provides different aperitif formulas: from pirlo + cutting board for € 6 to pirlo + cutting board + pizza for € 10 . Other formulas are also available, such as aperidolce . It is located in the beautiful location of the Parco dell’Acqua , near Piazzale Arnaldo.
5 – Beach
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- Address: Via Nicostrato Castellini, 14, 25123 Brescia
- Average price: € 6
- Contacts: 030/3752271, https://www.facebook.com/lapolveriera.beach/
Not far from Mondo Liquido, in front of the Castellini car park , there is the Beach, adjacent to the La Polveriera restaurant. The beach specializes in aperitifs and bars , and during happy hours it offers a large buffet with both hot and cold dishes.
6 – Piano Zero
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- Address: Via Avis, 22, 25032 Chiari (Brescia)
- Average price: € 8
- Contacts: 030/7012101, https://www.facebook.com/pianozeroclub/
Easily accessible from Brescia thanks to BreBeMi, Piano Zero in Chiari is a must for those who love Milanese aperitifs . Well-stocked buffet of snacks, first and second courses both cold and savory (pasta, risotto, stews, vegetables, pizza …), the happy hour includes different formulas in the evening: € 12 pirlo + buffet , € 15 pirlo + buffet + water + sweet + coffee . Reservation recommended.
7 – La Corte
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- Address: Via Luigi Apollonio 72, Brescia – Inside the Hotel Master
- Average price: € 7
- Contacts: tel. 030/5233025
Barely visible restaurant / place for aperitifs, but really excellent: it is located between the gallery and via Crocifissa, inside the Hotel Master on the street corner. The Pirlone costs € 7, and the drink is accompanied by a simple but very good buffet, consisting of sandwiches, canapés, sandwiches . Elegant location and also recommended for business aperitifs .
8 – Viselli
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- Address: Via Tosio, 25, 25121 Brescia
- Average price: € 8
- Contacts: tel. 030/44990, https://www.facebook.com/visellibar/
Small place near Piazzale Arnaldo known for the historic Champagnone , a renowned cocktail with a secret recipe . Since there is a small space, usually the tasting takes place on the outside, standing. The place is always crowded, so: be patient! Buffet snacks available .
9 – Colibri
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- Address: Via Brescia, 19, 2505 Rodengo Saiano (Brescia)
- Average price: € 7
- Contacts: tel. 030/610196
Famous place for aperitifs and evening parties, including karaoke , just 15 minutes from Brescia. The place is very spacious and the cocktails are accompanied by a cutting board with some appetizers . Well-stocked Franciacorta wine list .
10 – Caffetteria Zerotrenta
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- Address: Via XXV Aprile 58, Brescia
- Average price: € 5
- Contacts: tel. 030/5058352, https://www.facebook.com/Caffetteria-Zerotrenta-372261132956628/
Very particular small place in front of the prisons, furnished as a living room with many books to read . Large buffet of snacks .
