Bar

Cactus

Via Leopoldo Rodinò, 8, 80138 Napoli NA, Italy

  • Google4.7/5(236)

Synopsis score

Cactus in 80138 Napoli NA
1 / 6

The Synopsis

The place in brief

Cactus is widely celebrated as the best LGBT+ venue in Naples, known for its welcoming atmosphere and extraordinary staff. Visitors praise the engaging music, excellent drinks, and the ease with which one can make new friends in a safe environment. Although some users have expressed reservations about the nature of the venue or the presence of people outside the male target demographic, the majority of guests highly recommend a visit.

Main topics

Warmth of the staff and the owner RinoMusic quality and dance atmosphereSocial experience and ease of meeting peopleQuality and affordability of cocktailsTarget audience and venue clientele

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Place information.

From reviews
  • Price per person
    10 € - 30 €
  • Venue type
    Gay bar / Club
  • Space availability
    Venue structured on two floors
  • Extra services
    Free Wi-Fi, smoking area, and mobile charging

Popular opinions

What everyone keeps saying.

What people love

  • Extremely welcoming and friendly owner and staff

  • Inclusive, safe, and social-friendly atmosphere

  • High-quality music selection appreciated for dancing

  • Well-prepared, generous cocktails with good value for money

  • Clean and well-maintained environment

Areas for improvement

Reviewers had no notes.

What people notice

Ranked by guest confidence.

Service

95

Wait

90

Drinks

85

Value

85

Atmosphere

80

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Tips for visitors

A few practical notes from recent guests to help you choose with confidence.

  • Visit the venue during the weekend, especially Saturday nights for the best atmosphere

  • Ask for Rino, the owner, for a warm welcome and personalized recommendations

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  • Teddy Simpson
    15/05/2026

    the most amazing club ever

  • Endre Márton
    10/05/2026

    This was awosome! Rino is just super nice 😚

  • B Tone
    26/04/2026

    I am so happy that there are gay spaces that are so welcoming, open, and free in Naples!! I came on a Saturday and the vibes were off the charts! I am a cis woman who identifies as queer and I came to the city on a solo trip. I felt truly at home at this club. The people I met were fantastic, the music was exactly what I needed, and the service was friendly and wonderful. I love gay joy!!

  • Szack
    31/12/2025

    Good place ,friendly atmosphere,the music is nice for dancing ,I love the drink a lot,drink called “ Amaretto sour” become my favorite now .if you look for gay club in Napoli you must visit “Cactus!”

  • Déia Canada
    25/10/2025

    A must go in Napoli!!! So close to the city center. Great DJ night on a Saturday. Staff is the best, friendly, fun, and awesome atmosphere. All the humans here are next level great. A dance night, with gorgeous humans all around!! The locals receive you like family, and you will have the best experience in the downstairs if life brings you to enjoy some even better time.

  • Travis Thorn
    22/10/2025

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  • Charles Dominic Eleosida
    06/09/2025

    Amazing bar! Recommend

  • Michael Wagner
    06/09/2025

    Amazing. Best in all of Napoli!

  • Daniel Bochenek
    27/08/2025

    Great club

  • Nate Vandeweerd
    09/08/2025

    So much fun! Great music!

  • Peter de Graaff
    09/08/2025

    Super nice bar, loved the music. Expect a real nice gaybar with dance music and possibility for more downstairs ;)

  • Kyle Ramsay
    04/08/2025

    Great guy at the door but on a Friday night it was empty. :-(

  • Alen
    02/08/2025

    Very quiet Friday evening but the staff was super friendly.

  • Artem
    27/07/2025

    My rating isn't very high mainly because of the music – it was quite strange. I didn’t hear a single well-known song; most tracks were in a "habibi" style, which felt out of place. The cocktails were alcoholic but not very tasty — both the flavor and presentation were rather plain and uninspired. The atmosphere wasn’t really dancey either. It felt more like a cruising spot than a party space, with many people just sitting and trying to catch someone’s eye. The dark part of the bar was actually crowded — and not so dark. The crowd was mixed, so if you’re in the mood, you might still have some fun 😈 According to Google Maps and other reviews, this is supposed to be the best gay bar in Naples. If that’s true, I honestly feel a bit sorry for the locals and tourists who don’t have many other options...

  • Andreas Christofi
    26/07/2025

    Very friendly

  • Antonis Tziarrides
    26/07/2025

    Fantastic and friendly !

  • Hector Oropeza
    26/07/2025

    The place it’s perfect to meet people and dance

  • Robert
    24/07/2025

    Loved it! I got exactly what I came for. Good drinks and good music :)

  • nickyg299
    24/05/2025

    Chris is super friendly and great for English speakers

  • Oskar Begger
    25/04/2025

    Cheap drinks, and great fun. Bartenders are amazing offering loads of "fun" and drink along the way. Definitely worth a visit whilst in Naples ;)

  • Zoltan Korodi
    25/04/2025

    This place is pure magic. The hosts? Total legends. The guests? Like instant friends you didn’t know you needed. Music’s always got that “just one more song” energy, and the drinks? Let’s just say your taste buds will thank you. If you’re in Naples and not at Cactus Bar… what are you even doing?

  • Don Moore
    01/03/2025

    First time to Naples and the staff was great. Marco (the DJ) and Gianni were very welcoming and the drinks were strong. The place was also clean. Stopped in ona Friday night and made some new friends. I will be back

  • Cosmo Glamping
    21/02/2025

    The bar owner is amazing. His name is Rino and he is very friendly. The place is is dark and the drinks are heavy pour and good price.

  • Roland Marx
    14/02/2025

    Came along on my own without any expectations. But the fantastic staff made me feel welcome from the very first moment. Easy going and a lot of fun!

  • Salvatore Marrone
    07/02/2025

    Wonderful staff! Great drinks!

  • Andrew Beaudette
    14/12/2024

    Nice location. Kind owners and great music. Drinks reasonably priced for a night club in napoli

  • Adam Kalnin
    24/11/2024

    Perfection

  • Mitchem
    15/11/2024

    Great!

  • Jay Witkowski
    12/08/2024

    Packed dance floor! Great DJ!

  • Romeo B
    10/08/2024

    Great place! Great owner! Come enjoy ❤️❤️❤️

  • Paul Day
    09/08/2024

    Great fun atmosphere, definitely come here if you’re in Naples!

  • Matheus Carvalho
    09/08/2024

    Great

  • Dejuno
    09/08/2024

    Great place, great ambient and drinks are fairly priced!

  • Fabiano Raso
    02/08/2024

    Update: sorry but you are wrong, i reviewed the club for what it was. I was so excited to try this after reading the reviews and find some hot Neapolitan men in here. However, the truth was something else. I love fun and i love seedy places so i’m not one of those who review places without knowing. Firstly, the whole floor downstairs where the darkrooms were was all wet like if it was flooded. The darkroom was empty besides the 2 camp French tourists taking pics of themselves and laughing out loud. The bar upstairs was very quiet and above all, there was even a girl inside!!! Such a shame that this was my experience

  • MJ S007
    12/07/2024

    Cactus the place to come in Napoli! Gay bar which always delivers men. A must visit Thursday to Saturday ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • Cary Prud'Homme
    28/06/2024

    Great spot

  • Jerry
    01/12/2023

    Nice find in Naples! Make sure you stop by when you're in town the staff are super friendly!

  • Xander Steele
    19/11/2023

    The best club in Naples!!!

  • Emanuel Steward
    19/11/2023

    Definitely awesome! Needs a dance floor, but the people are Lively :)

  • Reece Budin
    19/11/2023

    This is what it says on the tin. Free drink with 10€ entry. Not your classic gay bar. But seeing as Napoli is not as good you think, it all tracks.

  • Gareth Flynn
    19/11/2023

    Had such an amazing time here. Cool environment which really picked up on a Sunday day. The owner is extremely welcoming, djs spectacular and clientele super friendly. Highly recommended.

  • Christopher Sacra (Chris)
    24/09/2023

    I can’t say enough great things about this place! If I could give them 6 stars, I would. Very friendly staff (and the owner)! So welcoming, friendly and accommodating. English is fine for Cactus. Free WiFi, clean and safe environment. Free coat check and cell phone charging boxes. Great music and strong drinks!

  • Charlie Watts
    23/09/2023

    Disappointing venue. The music is good but if you are looking for a all male venue is is not the place, they allow lots and lots of females in just to have a good time and party. The drinks are weak and overpriced. The website is very orientated to cabins and dark zones but this isn’t the case downstairs, it’s just a path to the toilets. With the €10 entry fee I would avoid it. To the management, why not just rebrand to a all-LGBT club, invite the girls and make your money.. that way tourists know what they are going to.

  • Joseph Ligotti
    15/09/2023

    Don’t be intimidated by the door! Reno the owner is amazing, and the place has a super friendly vibe. This coming from a solo American traveler with limited Italian language.

  • Ludovico Sassolino
    14/06/2026

    Locale molto bello . Sono stato con amici e ci siamo divertiti da pazzi😂🌈

  • István Szabó
    14/06/2026

    Szuper jó a hely. Jó zene, jó italok, udvarias és korrekt kiszolgálás. Sok kedves emberrel volt, akik nagyon pozitívan befogadoak! Jót buliztunk.

  • EMILIO JOSE CHECA HINOJO
    03/05/2026

    El mejor sitio de Nápoles. Alguien se llevó mi bebida y los camareros amablemente me dieron otra. Recomendable 100%. Buen rollo, buena música y muchas opciones de pasarlo bien. Gianny es el más profesional y mejor persona. Gracias, volveremos cada vez que vengamos a Nápoles.

  • antonio fattore ranaulo
    17/04/2026

    Rino, mi ha fatto sentire a casa, veramente una persona eccezionale. I drink migliori che abbia mai bevuto ma per davvero. Consiglitissimo.

  • Nicholas Di Domizio
    12/04/2026

    Locale top, musica e ambiente ❤️

  • Alessandro Ballaris
    08/04/2026

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  • Stefano
    03/04/2026

    Molto gentili ,cortesi ,bel club ciao

  • Giuseppe Messuti
    15/03/2026

    Fantastica atmosfera

  • José Gonçalves
    20/02/2026

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  • Blaz Andoljsek
    20/02/2026

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  • David Marotta
    07/02/2026

    Serata TOP, il Dj una Bomba Consiglio caldamente la serata del sabato!

  • Alfonso Martinez
    05/01/2026

    Un local increíble con personal maravilloso . RINO su propietario consigue crear un ambiente cercano, muy muy muy recomendable

  • Fabio Amato
    19/12/2025

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  • Edoardo Banchi
    19/12/2025

    Ambiente piacevole e personale molto alla mano e il proprietario un super host! Chiedete di Rino, non ve ne pentirete!

  • Croce Amica
    18/12/2025

    Un bel locale 🌈 🏳️‍🌈

  • Armando
    15/11/2025

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  • galand franck
    02/11/2025

    Super sympathique ! Chaude ambiance !

  • DjMissDoubleA
    31/10/2025

    Luogo ideale dove poter far conoscenza. Ottimi drink, ambiente tranquillo e pulito. Musica Top. Consigliato

  • Julieta Rosalez
    25/10/2025

    Muy buena atención. Adopto para mujeres Gianni y antonella.

  • thomas smith
    20/10/2025

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  • michele tancredi
    18/10/2025

    Sono stato ieri sera, locale carino ma un po' troppo in vista secondo me. c'era poca gente con cui poter fare una conoscenza decente Una cosa che non capisco è cosa ci facesse una donna alla cassa essendo un club only men , devo dire anche poco simpatica.

  • Mauro Ilardi
    26/09/2025

    Club stupendo

  • Francisco Maturet
    21/09/2025

    Único bar gay para echarte unas risas y bailar

  • AL Travel
    14/09/2025

    Fajne miejsce Wejście kosztuje 10€ Drinki po 8-9€

  • dave dave
    12/09/2025

    Pulito , accogliente….ben frequentato

  • M
    06/09/2025

    Scheinbar eindeutig Cruising-Club, weniger Gay-Bar im klassischen Sinne. Wir waren nicht im Cruisingbereich, aber so wie man angeguckt wird, geht da bestimmt so einiges, wenn man Spaß dran hat. Publikum eher Typ Bär, aber gemischt. Musik eher seltsam bis nervig (einmal Jambaklingelton-artiges Schlumpfvideo), Getränke schwach alkoholisch. Aber die gay party Szene in Italien ist leider allgemein sehr unterentwickelt, also supportet wenigstens das, was da ist.

  • Navar Azzawi
    09/08/2025

    الاونر جدا حبوب المكان جدا راقي واتموسفسر جميل جدا

  • Sari Adnan Freitekh
    08/08/2025

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  • Fabrizio Consiglio
    01/08/2025

    Proprietario top, locale bello e musica bella!

  • Graziano D'angelo
    01/08/2025

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  • Luud Peeters
    25/07/2025

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  • Alejandro
    23/07/2025

    Si no van , mucho mejor , hacedme caso

  • sam153687
    18/07/2025

    un localino veramente meraviglioso con un sacco di musica da poter ballare e divertirsi drink ottimi e soprattutto un luogo sicuro e tranquillo dove potersi divertire e fare qualche chiacchierata in tranquillità e anche conoscere nuove persone purtroppo l’ho conosciuto troppo tardi, ma sono sicuro che Marcolino il DJ/Barman d’assalto e Rino vi sapranno sorprendere con una serata unica un saluto da Samuele (il ragazzo dallo stile indefinito)

  • Charbel Doumani
    06/07/2025

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  • Arsen Vasquez
    06/07/2025

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  • Marialuisa Notarianne
    25/04/2025

    Dietro una porta nera si nasconde un mondo che va scoperto! All' insegna dell' ottima musica e cocktail top! Non siate timidi andate all" esplorazione!

  • Elliott Currie
    28/03/2025

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  • Domenico Ippolito
    23/03/2025

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  • Mery Scala
    27/02/2025

    Un servizio fantastico e il barista è bellissimo 😍 Consiglio di andarci! Ci siamo divertiti! Staff molto affabile e con cui puoi scambiare delle chiacchiere

  • utente segreto
    14/02/2025

    Stupendo

  • Massimo DD
    25/12/2024

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  • Jared Flood
    09/11/2024

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  • Rafael Guimerà
    24/10/2024

    Un buen lugar para socializar, para bailar gracias a la buena música de Sorrentino y para dar un paseo agradable por la zona oscura 😉

  • Galo Sanchez
    24/10/2024

    Un local acogedor con muy buena música, seguro y con bebidas y cócteles buenos. Casi lo único en Nápoles para el colectivo lgtbiq+. Sótano para los que busquen marido. 😂🤣😅😆

  • Mattia Cadeddu
    13/10/2024

    Locale super! Consigliato per passare una bellissima

  • Rocco Coletta
    12/10/2024

    Locale situato a fianco di un ristorante ( privacy ? 0 ) Ingresso bar piccolo e strettino, bella musica, salina fumatori, piccino. Al piano di sotto c'è la dark ! Piccolina, soffitto incrostato talmente tanto che pensavo venisse giù. Pochissimi clienti. Niente riviste gay da leggere. Ambiente che non posso definire purtroppo. Dai video sembrava grandino e con tanti clienti e pensavo avesse 3 piani. Invece nulla

  • Marco Francalanci
    27/09/2024

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  • André Macedo
    27/09/2024

    Melhor lugar em Napoli para dançar e se divertir !! O proprietário é muito simpático e atencioso !!

  • Robert Mambel
    20/09/2024

    Der Club hat mir sehr gefallen ! Das Personal ist sehr nett , viele Leute dabei mit Lust Spaß zu haben! Bis nächstes mal!!!

  • Valeria Gallotta
    31/08/2024

    Proprietario e staff meravigliosi, ti fanno sentire a casa.

  • Giovanna Belcastro
    31/08/2024

    Pazzeschi. Rino è un padrone di casa speciale, i ragazzi dietro al bancone sono i migliori. Locale al top. ❤️

  • Reloj de Arena
    28/08/2024

    Bellissimo locale LGBT+, prezzi dei drink assai contenuti. Ottima musica e bella clientela.

  • Marc-Antoine Richard
    09/08/2024

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  • Jóse Mirón
    09/08/2024

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  • MARIO
    09/08/2024

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  • I B M
    09/08/2024

    Faboloso servizio. Buon ambiente e ragazzi. Buon posto x andare se sei a Napoli.

  • Manuel Fernandez
    05/07/2024

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  • Gio ros
    29/06/2024

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  • Daniel S
    29/06/2024

    Perfekter Service! 😘😘😘

  • Cristian Comino
    22/06/2024

    Nuovo ed raffinato club LGBT nel cuore di Napoli. Un po' piccolo rispetto ad altri club nazionali del genere... ma l'atmosfera è assolutamente accogliente e inclusiva! Ottimi drinks serviti da baristi simpatici e propositivi (Ottimo il loro "Cactus drink" 🌵). Molto bella e coinvolgente la selezione musicale del sabato!! Clientela giovanile, anche straniera, e molto socievole! Disposto su due piani, è dotato di sala fumatori spaziosa, camerini di varie dimensioni, dark-room forse "poco dark".. ma molto frequentata!!! 😏 Un aspetto un po' negativo, dover percorrere tutta la zona cruising al.puano inferiore per raggiungere i bagni, cercando di schivare a volte situazioni "compromettenti" e avances indelicate!! 🙆🏻‍♂️

  • Matze Atze
    12/06/2024

    Hallo Leute, wer Lust hat einen außergewöhnlichen Club zu besuchen, dem empfehle ich Cactus in Neapel. Die Belegschaft ist super freundlich, die Gäste sind bunt gemischt und die Getränke sind sehr gut gemacht. Preis Leistung ist top. Ich war an einem Freitag dort und es war nicht zu voll. Man kann sich gut mit den Einheimischen Leuten und den Touristen unterhalten. Am Samstag legt ein DJ super Musik auf und man kann Tanzen. Samstags ist der Club sehr gut besucht. Das Publikum ist bunt gemischt und ich muss sagen, dass wirklich jeder sehr nett und zuvorkommend war. Der Club verfügt über einen Raucherbereich, was es für Raucher sehr angenehm macht. Vielen herzlichen Dank für die nette Zeit. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • Mirko Marrone
    12/06/2024

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  • Evan Jones
    08/06/2024

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  • massimiliano spadafina
    06/06/2024

    Se penso ad un locale ''giusto'' dove passare il dopo serata penso al Cactus.... Bella struttura, bell'atmosfera, bella gente! Sia il piano terra che il piano meno 1 offre cio' che si cerca...con questo ho detto tutto....C'è il buon bere, c'è la buona musica, c'è la bella gente e c'è anche quasi sempre la giusta Compagnia. Complimenti a chi lo gestisce perche' sa l'utenza cosa cerca e sa che la trova. Chapeau

  • Oscar Silva
    23/05/2024

    Es casi lo único de ambiente gay hay en Nápoles. Contactamos con el local por whatssap y fueron muy amables con nosotros. Fuimos el sábado desde las 23:30 a las 2:30 y nos divertimos un montón. Quizas las copas algo caras para el tamaño del vaso, pero cuando estas de vacaciones que mas te dá, lo importante es la diversion. Muy buena musica y ambiente genial. Si estas de vacaciones en Nápoles y quieres pasártelo bien no dudes en ir.

  • Mehdi
    16/05/2024

    Ambiance super sympas, bonne clientèle et personnel très accueillant. Je recommande vivement

  • Ricardo Fuenmayor
    03/05/2024

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  • Andrea Cimmino
    26/04/2024

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  • Staffan Svensson
    26/04/2024

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  • marco triboni
    25/04/2024

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  • Giannis Tsakos
    29/03/2024

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  • Luigi Fusco
    29/03/2024

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  • Vehbi Ersavaş
    23/03/2024

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  • Valerio Vallefuoco
    21/03/2024

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  • Marc Rutten
    16/03/2024

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  • Fabio Verde
    16/03/2024

    Bel posto Il proprietario è molto accogliente

  • Luciano Scuderi
    10/03/2024

    Locale molto bello, atmosfera accogliente, personale Gentile! Molto ben frequentato! Assolutamente consigliato +++

  • Alessandro Nucci
    10/03/2024

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  • Ferdinando Loffredo
    29/02/2024

    È un posticino tranquillo e puoi incontrare belle persone.❤️

  • Daniel Bauer
    25/02/2024

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  • alfonso peccatiello
    20/02/2024

    Locale tranquillo e accogliente con bella musica e serate organizzate

  • Gian Paolo Bocchetti
    02/02/2024

    Personale simpatico e club accogliente

  • Urko Torres
    19/01/2024

    Muy majo el dueño y muy simpático! Pero la noche que fui no había mucha gente

  • Rodrigo Coelho
    29/12/2023

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  • Marco
    29/12/2023

    Bel posto, in zona centrale, buona musica e bella gente!

  • Produção Local
    29/12/2023

    Boa opcao de bar em Napoli

  • marcello luongo
    23/11/2023

    Il migliore locale attualmente presente a napoli, per pulizia, ottimi i cocktail ed il personale è cordiale e socievole :)

  • Dylan Goodrich
    19/11/2023

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  • P GE
    14/10/2023

    Siamo stati ieri sera per la prima volta, ovviamente all'inizio può esserci dell'imbarazzo, ma il proprietario ha saputo subito metterci a nostro agio. Locale pulito, accogliente e molto caratteristico.

  • loane monteyne
    06/10/2023

    pour une 1ere c’était génial, les serveurs sont accueillant et chaleureux, bon service et bonne musique !! :)

  • Ambra Rotondo
    24/09/2023

    Dedo e Angelo top 🥰🥰

  • Chiara Grimaldi
    24/09/2023

    Ottimo luogo per divertirsi con gli amici

  • Gianny Dedo
    24/09/2023

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  • marco milioti
    24/09/2023

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  • Andrey Eitan Brook
    23/09/2023

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  • ghislain bertholle
    16/09/2023

    Cocktail généreux Ambiance fantastique !!!!