BEST BEER IN ROMA- not sure why they don't have as many people as they should !…read more I can assure you they have the best selection of craft beers - we come from San Diego/Tijuana craft brewery scene and as much as we love wine , we were missing some good beer. But we found it ! Alessandro was super nice to let us have 2 there and two to go haha since he was closing up. It's a little hidden from the main Trastevere walk but I hope more people notice it !

We are staying in a nice AirBnB and heard the music walking back to it. They have nice atmosphere…read moretasty beers and great service English friendly

As a beergetarian, I had to stop in the Cortona craft brewery during our visit. Overall, I think…read morethis is worth a stop when you are here. I tried the NazionAle, a blonde ale, and the ColoniAle, an IPA. The NazionAle was easy drinking, what we would call a lawnmower beer in Florida, something for hot days, or socializing without getting messed up. The ColoniAle was a decent IPA, a little less hoppy than the typical IPA that I am used to drinking in the US. There is a full menu available, but we had already eaten earlier, so settled for fagioli cannellini alla'olio (cannellini beans in olive oil), and a pretzel (brezen) with nutella. The beans were good; the pretzel was seemingly stale, and a little tough to eat. The place is warm and intimate inside. There are some seats at the bar, but seating is typically at tables. Service was typical of what we have experienced in Italy, which is to say, not very attentive; I had to flag down a server to get a second beer. But, it is something I am used to having travelled to Europe several times.

My wife and I visited due to the close proximity to our hotel. It was down a hill and just a block…read morefrom the main piazza in Cortona. The restaurant is quaint, charming, and cozy and located in quieter part of town. An expansive selection of craft brews as well as wines were offered. My wife and I ordered the insalata mistas, Ravioli di Pecorino Salvia, and the Pici Al Ragu. We were very pleased with our selections and the all the dishes met our satisfaction. The ravioli was served hot and fresh with a pecorino cheese, sage, and walnuts. A nice change, creative, and delicious. My Pici was al dente with a very tasty red duck sauce. Perfect combination of Ragu and pasta. The service was very good and friendly. The prices were reasonable. Overall, it was a very good dining experience and worth the visit.

Need a break from too much wine and craving great cool beer in a small brewery - local…read moreenvironment?? This is (still) the place! Open Monday - Saturday at 4:30/5pm (if door is closed drive around back and check office to open up), also check out their facebook page for more info. Wifey, doggy. and I give this an easy 5 beer-mug rating !!!

Nice location to sit out on the plaza to eat, drink and people watch. Servers were very friendly…read moreand the food was delicious.

The Last Supper. (eurotrip style)…read more My very last meal in Europe. This is a small bar/lounge on the side of the market that is popped up during the day but of course me and my friend are eating near midnight because we are still on Vegas time. This was one of the closest places to us that had an open kitchen. They invited us in for drinks and a great time. I ordered a ginger ale because I wasn't feeling well and my friend ordered some Coke. We took a look a quick look at the menu and my friend decided to order a pizza. She meant to say just cheese but instead order a 4 cheese pizza with no sauce. I took one bite and noticed 1 of the 4 cheeses taste very weird. I then ate only the crust. The best part of this place was the people.They employees were dancing around and having fun. They were really relaxed and just hanging around with the locals. Again the place is a lounge. They had music inside, EDM (which I was very pleased with) and they had girls dancing and some of the employee couldn't help but stare. These girls were in tight small shorts and then the fun began. One employee took the girls attention while the other took a picture of her butt. Usually i would be mad and angry but it was really funny and the guy saw me see him and they showed me the picture, it was blurry and dark but he then proceeded to hit on me and my friend. Hilarious way to end my trip.

Got in to hotel late. This place was around the corner. Staff is super friendly. Really good beer…read moreselection. First and last night in Rome for this trip, thought I'd see what american they had to offer

After exploring Rome, we were looking for somewhere to relax a bit and enjoy an adult beverage or…read moretwo. Open Baladin was on my list of the most popular bars in Rome on Yelp (in terms of number of reviews) and it was close to where we were at, so we made out way in the afternoon on a Friday. Ambiance (4/5): Open Baladin looks a lot different than your typical Roman establishment. Bright colors, quirky decor, and a beautiful bar area are some of the highlights here. We sat at a table as we wanted to avoid the bar stools (no back support so I've never been a fan). Service (3/5): Typical Italian service. Not terribly attentive or friendly but gets the job done. We had to track down our waiter once or twice to order a beer and close out but that's standard fare in Europe. Food (3/5): My partner in crime had a burger while I had a sandwich with proscuitto and cheese. Pretty much your typical Italian sandwich. Fresh and adequate. Though a bit overpriced. Drinks (4.5/5): This is the highlight. Open Baladin has a fantastic selection of beers including those that I would qualify outside of your typical run-of-the-mill. They have a Belgian beer section of the menu which is always an indication that a bar takes their beer seriously. And most interestingly, for me, they have grape beer . . . say what?! I had never heard of it either. Beer made with grapes, that's a first. While it's not something I would order often, I very much enjoyed trying something new and unique like this. And here I thought grapes were just used to make wine! If you're looking for a cool spot to grab a brew, with a fantastic beer list, and a different vibe than your typical Italian bar, make sure to check them out!

My brother is a beer drinker, and though I'm not the biggest one I do partake every once in a…read morewhile. That being said, he wanted to try some beer bars during our time in Italy so we put a few on our agenda to check out. Open Baladin was one of these spots, and since we had some time before our dinner reservation we stopped here for some beer. Walking in, I was really impressed with the space - it's large with a combination of high tops and tables throughout the dining area. The back wall housed the bar which had bottles stacked up to the ceilings - this made for a really striking focal point. The color scheme was mostly dark woods and warm colors which fit well for being a beer bar. The menu had a large selection of beer, I decided to go with one of their holiday varieties which was quite good. They had a small food selection, and I specifically noticed they had a variety of homemade chips. These seemed like the ideal snack so I ordered some of their original variety which came with homemade ketchup. These were great - not greasy and the ketchup really made it something special. Service was good, everyone was friendly and overall we had a great experience at Open Baladin. Even if you're not the biggest beer drinker, there's enough variety to find something for most people, and the food shouldn't be overlooked.