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Sottovento

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Visitors frequently praise Sottovento for its beautiful sea view location, excellent food quality, and professional, friendly service. However, some reviewers have experienced poor service, with one noting a lack of attention from staff, and another feeling pressured into ordering expensive items not clearly priced.

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Address
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

Closed
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

Features

Gay-friendly (straight venue) LGBTQ+ Food served Safe space Community oriented Walk-ins welcome Mixed LGBTQ+ Mixed ethnicities Chill / Relaxed Local favorite Cocktail bar Themed parties Evening venue Year-round

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Stella Bella
Stella Bella Jun 2026

The food was good. The service was also good.

Rosanna Vergalito
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
Jessica Di Paola Jun 2026
Giuseppe Cacciatore
Giuseppe Cacciatore Jun 2026

SPACE experience, impeccable service, excellent food, FABULOUS location

Richard Rosendahl
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.
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
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.

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Last updated on 19 September 2026

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