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

Where to drink local

Zapap Taproom ★ 4.5

British gastropubItalian craft, in-house brewery€€Tue-Sun 18:00-late, closed Monday

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.

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

Via Mascarella 34, 40126 Bologna BO

Manifattura Birre Bologna (MFB) ★ 4.2

British gastropubItalian craft, American Pale Ale and Kappa Kolsch€€Mon-Sat 17:00-00:00; Sun closedWed-Sun 18:00-23:30

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

Tip: Borgo 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.

Via della Salute 85/10/i, 40132 Bologna BO
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