The best cocktail bars in Forte dei Marmi

Fun and exclusivity define every corner here. The nine square kilometres of streets and beaches that make up its urban fabric hold a special place among Italy’s most celebrated seaside destinations. A magnet for holidaymakers, VIPs, bon viveurs and lovers of nightlife and haute couture, set between the Mediterranean waves and the dramatic peaks of the Alpi Apuane, Forte dei Marmi is the undisputed star of Versilia, where nobody rushes and evening drinks and nights on the dance floor shape the memories of summer.

Mornings are quiet and slow, but as the sun sets the town comes alive with an infectious energy. If you are looking to tap into that vibe, here are the addresses you cannot miss to toast the summer and dance right by the beach.

67 Sky Lounge Bar

Viale Ammiraglio Morin, 67

Hotel Principe Forte dei Marmi is home to one of Europe’s most exclusive panoramic terraces. Sitting alongside the Michelin-starred restaurant LUX LUCIS, 67 Sky Lounge Bar completes the hotel’s offer with genuine style and hospitality. It is a versatile spot that takes you from aperitivo through to late evening, all set against sweeping views that stretch from the Alpi Apuane to the horizon. On the menu, expect creative cocktails, a refined sparkling wine list and an impressive selection of spirits.

Riviera Lounge Club Bistrot

Via Achille Franceschi, 6

Emiliano Fontani, owner of one of the coast’s most popular places to be, channels the golden age of Versilia at Riviera Lounge Club Bistrot, bringing together great food, fine drinks and entertainment. This stylish restaurant and club has a distinctly à la page, vintage feel: between portraits of Brigitte Bardot and Mina, you step straight back in time. While dinner showcases the kitchen’s skill, aperitivo and late-night drinks are set to sets from top DJs at the decks, accompanied by excellent cocktails, fragrant glasses of wine, Champagne and the sea just moments away.

Caffè Morin

Via Caia Duilio, 5

A true benchmark for Forte dei Marmi and the whole of Versilia, Caffè Morin has set the pace for bon viveurs since the 1970s, from breakfast until late at night before heading to one of the local clubs. Just moments from La Capannina in the prestigious Roma Imperiale district, it balances tradition, elegance and style. The bartenders, seasoned professionals with international experience, craft cocktails with top-quality ingredients alongside an impressive list of rum, whisky, cognac and Champagne.

Almarosa

Viale Morin, 89/A

Covering around 100 sq m, this is one of the busiest spots in Versilia. Almarosa is an Art Music Bar blending ethnic touches with the rustic feel of a Tuscan country osteria, alongside an enticing food menu and an excellent drinks list. Open until 2am, it draws a fashionable crowd for drinks with friends to a soundtrack of chillout music. The best nights often start right here.

ZANZIBAR Versilia

Viale Roma 22 – Marina di Pietrasanta

The bar at Zanzibar Versilia, a well-known beach club on the border between Forte and Marina di Pietrasanta, whisks you away to an exotic ocean escape. Stylish in design with a distinctly tiki soul, it serves inventive, vibrant cocktails made with fresh ingredients and presented in coconuts and pineapples. If you are looking for a tropical aperitivo or an evening by the sea, this is the place.

Enoteca Giulia

Via Risorgimento, 27-29

Italy meets Spain within the walls of Enoteca Giulia, a spot celebrating the best of both food and wine cultures. The wine list offers an extensive selection of bottles, while aperitivo naturally follows the tapas tradition: sharing plates of cheese, jamón and other Spanish specialities, finished with a Mediterranean twist.

Bambubar

Via Lungomare Roma, 3 – Marina di Pietrasanta

Bagno Gioconda also looks towards Forte dei Marmi from Marina di Pietrasanta and is one of the most vibrant beach clubs in Versilia. Its Bambubar is a relaxed beach lounge serving great drinks under the stars, with your feet in the soft sand. Settle into comfortable sofas and toast to summer from late afternoon well into the night.

Caffè Marguttiana

Via Giovanni Pascoli, 1

A clean, minimalist interior sets the stage for aperitivo at one of the most popular spots in central Forte dei Marmi. In an ideal position moments from Piazza Marconi and the promenade, Caffè Marguttiana serves well-balanced cocktails made with quality ingredients and no fuss. Sip your drink while enjoying the relaxed yet lively atmosphere.

Essenza Lounge Bar

Lungomare di Levante 138-152 (MS)

A few kilometres from Forte dei Marmi, Essenza Lounge Bar is well worth a visit for anyone who loves drinks on the beach against fiery Tuscan sunsets. The bartenders serve crisp cocktails—alongside a solid wine and sparkling list—which at aperitivo hour come with a platter of bites from the kitchen. If you are in no hurry to leave, stay into the night for the DJ sets.