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Ancient Rome
Cavour 313
WINE BAR
( 06 678 54 96;
www.cavour313.it
; Via Cavour 313; 12.30pm-2.45pm & 7.30pm-12.30am, closed
Sun summer; Cavour)
Close to the Forum, wood-panelled Cavour 313 attracts everyone
from tourists to actors and politicians. Sink into its pub-like cosiness and while away hours
over sensational wine (more than 1200 labels) accompanied by cold cuts and cheese (€8 to
€12) or a plate of pasta.
Caffè Capitolino
CAFE
(Piazzale Caffarelli 4; 9am-7.30pm Tue-Sun; Piazza Venezia)
The charming rooftop cafe of
the Capitoline Museums is a good place to relax over a drink or light snack (
panini,
salads
and pizza). Although part of the museum complex, you don't need a ticket to drink here as
it's accessible via an independent entrance on Piazzale Caffarelli.
BAR
0,75
(
www.075roma.com
;
Via dei Cerchi 65; 11am-1.30am; ; Via dei Cerchi)
This funky bar on
the Circo Massimo is good for a lingering drink, weekend brunch (€15; 11am to 3pm),
aperitivo
(6.30pm onwards) or light lunch (pastas €7 to €8.50, salads €5.50 to €7.50). It's a
friendly place with a laid-back vibe, attractive exposed-brick look and cool tunes. Free wi-
fi.
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Centro Storico
Caffè Tazza d'Oro
(
www.tazzadorocoffeeshop.com
;
Via degli Orfani 84; 7am-8pm; Via del Corso)
A busy, stand-up
bar with polished wood and brass fittings, this is one of Rome's best coffee houses. Its es-
CAFE
