6 bars Updated September 29, 2026

Parma bars

Wine bars, a brewpub and a cocktail room

Wine bars on Strada Farini, a brewpub in an old cellar and a fourteen-seat cocktail bar, with what a glass costs.

A glass of dry, frothy new-wave Lambrusco, deep purple with a pink foamWorth it

Enoteca Tabarro

The wine bar that started Strada Farini's alternative enoteca scene: grower wines, new-wave Lambrusco, cured meats and a few Peruvian touches, open until 1 a.m. Glasses about €7; pours can be small.

Grower wines by the glass Mon–Fri 5:30 p.m.–1 a.m. Strada Farini 5/b
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A hazy, pale gold sur lie sparkling Malvasia from Crocizia in the province of ParmaWorth it

Ombre Rosse

An enoteca and restaurant with one of Parma's deepest natural-wine lists, updated April 2026: sur lie Malvasia and Lambrusco from Parma-area producers, salumi boards €12–€20, tortelli €13.

Natural and sur lie wine list Bottles from €16, boards €12–€20 Borgo Tommasini 18
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An amber stirred cocktail in a coupe glass with a twist of orange peelWorth it

Choice Cocktail Bar

A tiny, dark cocktail bar opened in 2020 steps from the Pilotta. Homemade infusions and cordials, a whisky-heavy back bar, cocktails around €12 and a drink list that changes twice a year.

Cocktails about €12 From 6 p.m., to 2 a.m. or later Borgo della Cavallerizza 7/A
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A flute of Franciacorta Satèn, pale gold with fine, creamy bubblesWorth it

Enoteca Fontana

The old-school enoteca on Strada Farini where Parma toasts on Christmas Eve: long shared tables, cheap glasses of Lambrusco and Franciacorta, and a culatello sandwich called the Principe.

Glasses reported at €2–€3 Pouring since 1967 Strada Farini 24/A
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A hazy golden rye ale, citrusy and dry, in a tall glass with a thick white headWorth it

Bastian Contrario

Parma's craft-beer pub and brewery: 11 taps and 2 hand pumps in a cellar on Strada Inzani, its own beers brewed across town, open seven nights a week. Order Agosto 1922, brewed for the 1922 barricades.

11 taps and 2 hand pumps Every night from 6 p.m. Strada Inzani 34/A, Oltretorrente
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Espresso topped with whipped cream and a swirl of Nutella, served in a small glassSkip it

Caffè Cavour

An all-day café-bar on Strada Cavour, open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Its own menu shows the table surcharge: espresso €1.30 standing, €2 seated; spritz €6 or €7. Useful, not a destination.

Espresso €1.30 bar, €2 table Daily 7 a.m.–9 p.m. Strada Cavour 30/B
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