Taprooms, brewpubs and the local beer scene in Bologna worth taking a tram to.

Where to drink local

Zapap Taproom ★ 4.5

€€ BreweryItalian craft, in-house brewery

Zapap Taproom on Via Mascarella in Bologna's university quarter is the outlet for Birrificio Zapap, with six taps of the brewery's beers Tuesday to Sunday.

TipWalk-in works; the brewery is in Castello di Serravalle and the taproom rotates roughly six of their own beers.

Manifattura Birre Bologna (MFB) ★ 4.2

€€ BreweryItalian craft, American Pale Ale and Kappa Kolsch

Manifattura Birre Bologna (MFB) in Borgo Panigale is Michele Cantaluppi's 2016 craft brewery, with its own brewing facility since 2019. Booking recommended.

TipBorgo Panigale is a tram ride from the centre. The Kappa Kolsch is the house flagship; the brewpub seats 40 and the kitchen runs craft-beer snacks.

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