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Rosa Rose, piazza Re Enzo. The sister café to the trendy bar-restaurant in via Clavature this is a chic new bar with animal print sofas and designer lamps.

Roxy Bar, via Rizzoli 9, T 051-233746. Immortalized in a song by the famous local-born Italian rocker, Vasco Rossi, this bar is a place of pilgrimage for his fans as the graffiti in the shrine-like toilets testifies. Under the arcades beneath the two towers, this is a small and unremarkable but good place to start the day. In the evening, in tune with the song's lyrics, it is known for its selection of whisky, port and sherry. Translated as 'A Life on the Edge', Una Vita Spericolata by Bologna-born rocker, Vasco Rossi became the angst anthem for Italian youth in the late 1980s. In it the singer tells of his desire to shake free from the claustrophobic conservatism of modern Italy, dare a little and have the life of a film character, specifically 'a life like Steve McQueen'. The chorus then dreams of how he would meet up in the Roxy Bar in Bologna with his friends, all similarly would-be McQueens, and exchange tales of their exploits.

Bricco d'Oro, via Farini 6, T 051-236231. Very good hot chocolate topped with mountainous cream. Also a broad selection of bites at aperitif time.

Dei Commercianti, strada Maggiore 23/c, T 051-266539. Mon-Sat until 2200 Extra special and varied coffees, from liscio (straight) to turchetta (with with a shot of liqueur) to sbagliato (literally “wrong”) – with a drop of chocolate – as was in vogue in the 18th century. Popular with up-and-coming arty types, British Council teachers, writer Umberto Eco and ex-prime minister Prodi. Great spot for frizzantini and tiny crustless sandwiches. Also popular at aperitif time for its wines and cocktails.

Morandi, piazzetta Morandi 1, T 051-342734. An anonymous bar that serves perhaps the best cappuccino in town: thick and creamy and full of flavour due to a slightly more patient preparation than elsewhere.

Sorbetteria Castiglioni, via Castiglioni 44, T 051-233257. 1730-2345. Closed Tue. Locals will cross the entire town for the ice-creams here, which are just that bit creamier, subtler and naughtier than elsewhere. Highly recommended late at night.

Zanarini, piazza Galvani 1, T 051-261891. At the time of writing closed for refurbishment but long famous for its long drinks, pastries, cakes and great coffee, Zanarini had perhaps fallen from grace locally in recent years or was at least yesterday's Café de Paris, frequented by a more staid clientele. It is still well worth a visit for its elegant salon with period furnishings and sofas, or a post-passeggiata aperitif.

Majani, via De' Carbonesi 5, T 051-234302. A Bolognese institution and the sweet equivalent of Tamburini: an elegant and mouth-watering art nouveau shrine to the city's famous chocolcate-maker Signora Majani, as it was when the shop was founded in 1834. For the proverbial child in a sweet-shop.

Pielle, via San Felice 13, T 051-224461. All kinds of manna: liqueurs, oils, honeys and freshly ground coffee.

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