Choosing to move to Padua for University is a good idea. The University of Padua is not only one of the oldest in Italy, but also one of the oldest in the world. Its prestige is certainly a strong attraction for those seeking a first-class education. But when students find themselves in a new city, they are also attracted by the life they can experience there. Because university is an all-round immersive experience.

When not studying, it is important to find something to do not only to pass the time and have fun with friends, but also to meet the locals and give space to one's passions.

First of all, Padua is famous for its aperitifs. Did you know that the Spritz was born in this part of Italy? The aperitivo is a perfect socialising moment for students after a long day of study. The aperitivo venues here are renowned for their selections of cocktails, wines, and local delicacies, offering a relaxing break in an informal and cheerful atmosphere.

For those who desire a more underground environment, the pubs of Padova are an excellent choice. These venues offer a wide selection of craft beers and often organise events such as theme nights or live concerts to entertain visitors.

If the night promises to be a more intense experience, Padova also boasts a club scene and discos for all tastes. Students can dance to music of different genres depending on the night, have fun with friends and meet new people.

Whatever your idea of fun, Padova has something to offer all university students looking for an unforgettable nightlife experience. Let's find out now which are the best clubs in Padova.

Locali a Padova da aperitivo... the night begins!

If we want to talk about bars in Padova, we must certainly start with the aperitif bars, precisely because the aperitif here is an institution. In these places you can not only try the famous Spritz, but also eat appetisers:

• Frida tapas bar: the aperitif is as famous in Italy as it is in Spain, so let's start by talking about a place where you can combine your cocktail with tapas, i.e., mini appetisers of vegetables, fish or meat;
• Bar dei Osei: if you want to eat more traditional appetisers, we recommend this historic bar in the city where you can have a good glass of wine accompanied by crostini with cherry tomatoes, mortadella and other local delicacies;
• Peace n’ Spice: back to ethnicity with a bar that offers a selection of wines and Middle Eastern cuisine, because the place was opened by a group of refugees from Afghanistan with the intention of creating a place conducive to integration;
• Enotavola da Pino: we return to Italy with a bar that offers aperitifs accompanied by specialities from the Mediterranean Sea both cooked and raw, which you can enjoy with a good glass of Italian wine;
• All’ombra della piazza: a small place with a very intimate atmosphere and a wide assortment of appetisers, but remember to book if you want to sit down as it is very crowded at weekends, alternatively the same management has opened a larger place in Padova called Il Brutal;
• Bar Nazionale: if you want to take advantage of the aperitif to have lunch or dinner directly, this bar is famous for its hot sandwiches to accompany cocktails;
• Laboratorio Alchemico: if you want to try creative and absolutely unique cocktails, this is the place to be;
• Enoteca La Moscheta: accompany the aperitif or a glass of wine with 'chicheti', the famous Veneto snacks.

Here you can enjoy a purely Italian experience that will brighten up your evenings.

Bars and pubs in Padova

Bars in Padova are still places where you can have a night out with friends, even until late. Let's find out which are the best bars and pubs where you can have a beer with friends:

• Zanellato: this is the right bar for students looking for fun in Padova because here they can listen to loud music; it is a bar opened in 1962 especially for university students, for whom there is also a card;
• Cantina del Gufo: go here if you want to try Italian cuisine as well as cocktails;
• Salotto delle vanità: a quieter and more elegant venue, but where you can have both DJ sets and live music, perfect if you are looking for a more refined experience;
• Hendrix: a bar open until 2am in the centre of Piazza dei Signori, here you will find barmen who can recommend the ideal cocktail to suit your tastes;
• Old England Pub: if you are looking for a pub in full British style, this is where you should go, where you will find about twenty beers on tap, as well as bottled ones, and a wide selection of burgers or pizza;
• Al Buscaglione: if you like beer you can also try this bar, where the atmosphere is informal and you can also find snacks;
• White Pony Microbrewery: a pub opened in 2013 by a young man from an Italian-Belgian family who, unable to work as a nurse, decided to invest the last of his money to start brewing, today this pub also sells its own production of beers inspired by Belgian traditions;
• Birrolandia: in addition to drinking beer, events of various kinds are organised here, ranging from tombola to motogiro.

We suggest you let your instinct and word of mouth guide you to discover new places.

Live music in Padova

An evening out with friends can also be all about music, for all musicians and fans.

Let's take a look at the venues in Padova where you can listen to bands:

• Ex: a small wine bar where concerts are also often organised;
• Cso Pedro: a social centre that was once a must for punks, even today it organises evenings that reconfirm both punk and other genres such as reggae;
• Il Chiosco: a more romantic atmosphere, this is the perfect venue for the summer because here you can find both live music and DJ sets to liven up your evenings;
• Dakota Pub: if you're looking for karaoke in a western style venue, then you should drop by this bar where you can also drink beer and eat bruschetta;
• Cocnkey London Pub: this beer garden is home to the Padova Jazz Club and here you can find evenings with different kinds of music;
• Anfiteatro Camerini: if you want a place dedicated entirely to music, you cannot miss this venue that hosts internationally renowned artists.

Going out in the evening in Padova is a real adventure because you will find venues to suit all tastes, catering for fans of any musical genre. Keep an eye on the posters of all these venues because Erasmus parties are often organised.

Clubs and discos in Padova

Having reached this point, where should you end the evening? You can decide to stay in a bar or pub or move to one of the many clubs in Padova.

Here are the clubs in Padova where you can dance all night:

• Q-Bar: at this club in Padova you can both drink and dance because at a certain time customers start to get wild;
• Pride Village: another bar where you can both drink and have fun on the dance floor, the perfect place to party during summer nights;
• Big Club: a historic bar where theme nights and social events are often organised;
• Factory: a club located in the centre of Padova, reserved for members, which organises theme nights with commercial music, reggae and much more;
• LIFE: in this club it is possible both to eat and to enter directly for after-dinner dancing;
• Fishmarket: a music club reserved for members that organises various events, including DJ sets, concerts and music of various kinds;
• Paradiso Latino: let's completely change genre and make Caribbean dance lovers happy with this disco;
• Extra Extra: parties galore in one of the city's most famous discos, with a programme that is definitely worth keeping an eye on;
• Villa Barbieri: a nightclub where on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays you can eat at the restaurant and pizzeria, drink cocktails and dance.

If you are already living in the city, all you have to do is wait for the evening and go out and discover the different venues in the city. If, on the other hand, you have yet to move in and need help finding budget accommodation in a good location, turn to the real professionals. Together we will make your stay in Padova a real-life experience.