My favorite bar in Lecce, my favorite bar in Italia... possibly the entire world. Saloon Keeper…read morehits all the marks. Atmosphere: Whether enjoying drinks the Italian way, alfresco in the shadows of an ancient cathedral or inside the sultry little den outfitted with antiques and art from the 1920s, Saloon Keeper has atmosphere in droves. You will feel like you've stepped back, to a better time, clearly the intention. Included: a soundtrack that will deepen the experience (old Italian favorites, so popular, they thought ahead and gave a QR code to their Spotify). The sweet little details are extremely impressive, which includes a menu that is more of a magazine with Prohibition-inspired art (my favorite being the "follow the cat" theme that runs throughout, even outside where you see the outline of a black cat on the side of the building). I wanted to buy the menu and frame it and I'm kicking myself now for not seeing if that was possible. Cocktails are also inspired by this era and we loved everything we ordered, my favorite being Lo Spritz del Gatto Nero. In addition to the Prosecco element of a spritz, they use a raspberry tea syrup that is incredibly delicious. They serve a snack (my favorite snack of Puglia, taralli) but there are also very reasonably priced little bowls of snacks (chips, olives) so if you're looking for the perfect girl dinner, you've found just the place. I loved my time here so much, we visited twice in our brief time in Lecce. I daresay a big reason of why I'd return to this enchanting city is this very business.

Great for a professionally crafted cocktail if you need a break from wine, but their wine was good,…read moretoo. Loved the speakeasy and jazz vibe.

The best jazz cocktail bar in lecce , serving was amazing , ask for Marco…read more ..... .......

Tucked away in a most picturesque alley, with what feels like Moroccan decor (and absolutely zero…read morebreezes), this restaurant was a delight. Food spins mediterranean as opposed to strictly Italian - good for when you need a break from the classics. Some of our favorites included the mackerel with a yogurt sauce and sauteed vegetables and delicious roast pork with a puree and greens. Other dishes, like the baccala with a sweet sauce, didn't quite come together for me. Service is efficient. It fills up - make a reservation.

Querencia Exotic Bar has atmosphere in droves! You'll be marveling as you leave the streets of…read moreMedieval Italy and enter a Tonga-esque paradise. It's a whole other world within. I love a Tiki bar and it's always my mission to hit up the one in whatever city I'm visiting, however in my experience those have largely been located in the states. What a surprise to come across Querencia when watching a Youtube video featuring bars in Lecce. We visited on a slower night (thankfully, as this place gets very crowded, especially on Saturday nights, even in off-season). They will seat you either at a table inside (sensory overload as you behold the tropical ambiance) or in the lush gardens. It's an incredibly huge space and feels so festive, obviously the perfect spot for a celebration of any kind (with enough room for a larger group). We had the entire side room to ourselves and suddenly, it felt like we were in an intimate garden room. The menu seems to have a fair amount of Latin American-inspired cuisine but I can't report on the food as we only ordered drinks. I loved the Flower Paradise so much, I ordered a second one. Just sweet enough rather than cloyingly-so, and not overly potent, usually the hallmarks of a Tiki drink. These drinks are well-crafted. We had a fun time here and I highly recommend to anyone who is looking for an alternative experience to the usual (delightful) Italian wine bar.

Best bartender in Lecce. The kind of guy who makes you feel like he's your friend as soon as you…read moremeet him. Outstanding drinks and fun ambiance. Definitely swing by for a drink if you're in the area.

This bar could easily be located in Miami, New York, San Francisco, Chicago or more and be the…read morecoolest place around. The vibe is authentically Cuban right down to the owner/bartender wearing a fedora and the antique radio behind the bar. The bartender made drinks that were of a quality you would expect at the fanciest of cocktail bars. He was exuberant to share his love of Cuba with us, and made us feel right at home. Definitely a must stop if in town and looking for something a little different than the standard piazza fare. A+.

We had a travel day tired and hungry, we couldn't wait until everything opened at 7:30, found this…read moreplace opened at 6 pm. Very friendly service, helpful with menu, small plates, the parmigiana, lasagna and meatballs all delicious with a great local wine. The spritz made with local bitters.

The Service on Saturday night was great! Get a bottle of…read moregood red, order the meatballs and lasagna... you're in for a real treat! Delicious! Don't skip dessert