First edition of Rome Cocktail Bar & Restaurant Week

The first edition of Rome Cocktail Bar & Restaurant Week (RCRW) kicks off from February 16 to March 2, 2026, and from March 16 to 30, 2026. Inspired by New York Restaurant Week, the event dedicated to the world of restaurants and the art of mixology invites Romans and visitors to discover the capital's best food and drink destinations.

The menu ranges from internationally recognized cocktails to Michelin-starred restaurants, historic venues, hidden gems, and the most exciting new openings - some located in five-star hotels - for enthusiasts to discover. Rome Cocktail Bar & Restaurant Week involves a selection of restaurants, cocktail bars, hotel bars, and historic venues, offering the public special menus and dedicated options: aperitifs, exclusive drinks, brunches, lunches, or dinners at discounted rates compared to the usual tasting menus. During the event, attendees can book directly at participating venues by mentioning Rome Cocktail Bar & Restaurant Week or by using the acronym RCRW as a keyword to access the special menus.

Among the first venues announced are leading names in the Roman scene such as: AcquaRoof, Hey Baby Cocktail Bar at Hotel Chapter Roma, Drink Kong, Nite Kong, Wisdomless Club, Culto Trastevere, Checchino Dal 1887, Ch1887, Oro Bistrot, Antela, Terrazza Monti at The Glam, Freni e Frizioni, La Punta Expendio de Agave, Argot Prati, Argot Campo, Il Marchese, Ruby Giulia Hotel Rome, Chorus Café.

Photo: official poster of the event