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Sottovento

GayOut (30) 4.2

Google (2524) 4.2

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Visitors frequently praise Sottovento's beautiful seaside location and the delicious, well-prepared food, particularly the raw dishes and Tuna Wellington. However, one reviewer cautioned against accepting waiter suggestions, finding the unsolicited items to be surprisingly expensive.

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Via Niceforo 8, 70122 Bari

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About this place Sottovento

Sottovento (meaning "leeward" — the sheltered side) operates from the Libertà neighbourhood, one of Bari's most characterful residential areas south of the station. The bar is a cocktail and cultural space that has built a reputation as the most LGBTQ+-welcoming venue in the city over several years of consistent community engagement. Monthly LGBTQ+ events are held in coordination with Arcigay Bari. The crowd is mixed across all categories — gay men, queer women, straight allies, students — and the atmosphere is inclusive in the genuine rather than performed sense. The bar also serves as a gathering point for Bari's growing LGBTQ+ community, hosting meetups, film screenings and discussions. Aperitivo from 18:00. Open Tuesday through Sunday.

Opening Hours

Monday Closed

Tuesday 18:00-01:30

Wednesday 18:00-01:30

Thursday 18:00-01:30

Friday 18:00-02:00

Saturday 18:00-02:00

Sunday 18:00-01:00

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) LGBTQ+ Food served Safe space Community oriented Walk-ins welcome

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Stella Bella Jun 2026

★★★★★

The food was good. The service was also good.

Rosanna Vergalito Jun 2026

★★★★★

Let's start with the relaxing sea view location. Excellent service and food quality... Angelo and Carmen proposed and described the dishes to us in a professional and kind way... I'll be back soon and congratulations 👏👏👏🏆🏆🏆

Jessica Di Paola Jun 2026

★★★★★

Giuseppe Cacciatore Jun 2026

★★★★★

SPACE experience, impeccable service, excellent food, FABULOUS location

Richard Rosendahl Jun 2026

★★★★★

thought we have booked we were placed on the wrong table, no attention from the staff, we left after 20 minutes, poor service not to be recommended

Serena F. Jun 2026

★★★★★

Excellent restaurant with excellent service, including a wonderful waiter who explained the daily menu perfectly to us...fresh fish and quality cuisine...excellent value for money, highly recommended, even for a perfect romantic dinner, with a relaxed and refined atmosphere...plus, free parking is available.

Emilio Ruocco Jun 2026

★★★★★

Unfortunately not worthy of an Italian restaurant. Dishes made in haste and without care for flavor. We were hoping for a nice view to break up our road trip and it didn’t live up to the recommendation.