Where to have a snack or drink outside the city

The city heat can prove unbearable. At times like these, what you need is to unplug for an evening or afternoon and take refuge in the coolness of nature.

Discover the perfect outdoor venue for a drink or snack 

©Ca' Shin, Parco Cavaioni

Montagnola Park

The city's oldest garden, full of history and monumental plane trees, offers music, entertainment and relax in the summer with the Frida kiosk bar, open daily from 8.30 am to 11 pm, and the Montagnola Republic, a winning combo of good food and great music.

©Frida nel Parco, Parco della Montagnola

Giardini Margherita Park

Bologna's best-known park, a vast green area a stone's throw from the city centre, is like a city within the city. Here, between the chalet on the lake, open every day until 1am, food trucks of Belvedere Gardens Village with the proposals of Pastis and Serre, where sustainability and innovation combine with good food and good company until midnight, you really are spoilt for choice. 

Villa Angeletti Park

Start your 6 o' clock  aperitif at Villa Angeletti Park in the Bolognina district, just outside the central station. Musical events are always on stage here, and, if you get the urge to tantalise something, Fermento in Villa and Affumico are a guarantee.

© Fermento in Villa

Meadows of Monte Donato

Walking up via Gaibara, on the slopes of the Bolognese hills, just unwind at the Tenuta Bene where an aperitif or dinner, including vegan options, on deckchairs and benches is even more refreshing in summer.

via FB Tenuta Bene

Cavaioni Park

A park in the Bolognese hills with an artificial pond, an old farmhouse, Villa Silvetta, transformed into Ca' Shin- a restaurant-bar also suitable for children- and a kiosk where hot crescentine and cold beer are the undisputed protagonists.

Here, near via dei colli 54, don't miss the new opening of Collywood in the Orto dei Giusti. You'll find stone and wrought-iron benches but also large expanses of grass where you can enjoy street-food and drinks from the chalets. At no. 39, on the other hand, you may opt for a board of local products and homemade wines at the Spaccio Belfiore. The panoramic view of San Luca will surely enchant you!

©Antonio Salvatore, Colliwood

Further along Via di Sabbiuno, make your sunset even more delightful with a glass of wine and good music at Comodo Hills, at no. 4, and the Collina delle Meraviglie, at no. 6. There will be plenty of food from the menu at Comodo Hills and snacks and fritters from the food truck at Collina delle Meraviglie.

©Comodo Hills

San Pellegrino Park and via di Casaglia

The park and the breathtaking views of the city and the Sanctuary of San Luca are located within easy reach via a walk along the CAI 914 path and accessible through 300 steps from Via di Casaglia. Once again this year the park is hosting the Ai300scalini summer events where you will find street food and genuine drinks to accompany your perfect evening.

Continuing along Via di Casaglia, why not stop for a picnic with barbecue at Bottega con giardino?

Going up the road, turning onto Cavirola Street Il Campo di Fave awaits you for a healthy stop, where young farmers offer simple but good aperitifs, with products grown in the garden accompanied by excellent beers.

© Ai300Scalini, Parco di San Pellegrino

Villa Ghigi Park

Well-known for trekking and beloved destination for jaunts not far from the city centre, Villa Ghigi hosts a summer festival of musical events that will go hand in hand with the good food of the Casa del Custode. The atmosphere here is relaxing and serene, but prior booking is required!

©Karoline Villacidro, Casa del Custode

There is even more to enjoy.

The city and its parks are being enhanced with fresh and relaxing places day after day. Check out Pontelungo Summer Festival in Pontelungo Park, Campo di Fave in via di Casaglia, Il Cassero in Cavaticcio Park, Battirame 11 with the opening of the city vegetable garden, or send us your recommendation if your favourite place is missing from this list!