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( Via San Martino ai Monti 28; 5pm-1.30am; Cavour)
When in Rome...do as the Romans do and
head to an Irish pub. The Druid's Den attracts a cheerful crowd of young expats and Ro-
man Anglophiles. The atmosphere is convivial, the walls are wood-panelled, Celtic
paraphernalia is everywhere, Guinness is on tap and it shows all the big games.
HANGAR
(
www.hangaronline.it
; Via in Selci 69; 10.30pm-2.30am Wed-Mon, closed 3 weeks Aug; Cavour)
A gay
landmark since 1984, Hangar is friendly and welcoming, with a cruisey vibe. It attracts
locals and out-of-towners, with porn nights on Monday and strippers on Thursday. Feeling
frisky? Head to the dark room.
NIGHTCLUB
San Lorenzo & Beyond
MICCA CLUB
NIGHTCLUB, LIVE MUSIC
(
www.miccaclub.com
;
Via Pietra Micca 7a; 7pm-2am Mon, Tue & Thu-Sat, from 6pm Sun; Vittorio
Emanuele)
At eclectic Micca, pop art and jelly-bright lighting fills ancient, cathedral-like
arched cellars, and there are regular burlesque, drag, swing and rockabilly nights, plus
loads of live gigs. There's
aperitivo
nightly until 10pm, and an admission charge if a gig's
on and at the weekend. Register online for discounts.
LOCANDA ATLANTIDE
NIGHTCLUB, LIVE MUSIC
( 06 4470 4540;
www.locandatlantide.it
; Via dei Lucani 22b; 9pm-2am Oct-Jun; Via Tiburtina, Scalo
San Lorenzo)
Come, tickle Rome's grungy underbelly. Descend through a door in a graffiti-
covered wall into this cavernous basement dive, packed to the rafters with studenty, al-
ternative crowds and featuring everything from experimental theatre to DJ-spun electro
music. It's good to know that punk is not dead.
SOLEA
( 328 9252925; Via dei Latini 51; 9am-2am; Via Tiburtina, Scalo San Lorenzo)
With vintage so-
fas and chairs, and cushions on the floor, this slightly grungy place has the look of a chill-
BAR
