Aperitivo in Bologna’s university district: spritz and cocktails at Jimmy
Aperitivo on Via Petroni, near Piazza Verdi and Via Zamboni: spritz, cocktails, alcohol-free drinks and the Spritz Box. English menu and group advice.
For aperitivo in Bologna’s university district, Jimmy Cocktail Lab & Food is at Via Petroni 32/c, near Piazza Verdi and Via Zamboni. The bar opens every evening at 6 PM, serving spritz, classic and signature cocktails, and alcohol-free drinks. Its digital menu shows ingredients, photographs and prices before you order.
Start with a spritz or a cocktail
Aperol Spritz is citrusy and bittersweet; Campari Spritz has a stronger bitter character; Hugo is fresh and floral. If you prefer a cocktail, Americano and Negroni are familiar aperitivo choices with different structures and intensities.
To explore further, open the Cocktail Lab or use the English menu filters. Search by base spirit or flavour without needing to know every recipe by name.
Sharing a Spritz Box
The Spritz Box includes six spritz chosen from Aperol, Campari and Hugo, mixed as you like or all the same. It is offered until 8:30 PM, subject to availability. Check current prices and conditions when arranging your visit.
Food & Bites brings together turkey and avocado signature sandwiches, taralli, crisps and green olives, with ingredients, sandwich prices and pairing suggestions. Ask the team about availability and allergens. Each offer explains what it includes: a drinks bundle does not automatically include a food buffet.
Aperitivo without alcohol
The alcohol-free collection gives non-drinkers options of their own. Our Bologna mocktail guide explains flavour profiles and helps you choose something that suits you.
Piazza Verdi, Via Zamboni and Via Petroni
Save Via Petroni 32/c as the address. Nearby Piazza Verdi and Via Zamboni place Jimmy within the central university district. Use maps and directions to walk from your current position; journey times depend on where you start.
Booking aperitivo for a group
Send your date, arrival time and group size, adding a budget and preferences if you have them. Mention a specific offer or celebration you are planning. Jimmy has an indoor room; the team confirms group booking arrangements and availability.
For graduation celebrations, see the dedicated page. English-speaking staff can help international visitors choose their drinks. Our Bologna guide brings together more ideas for aperitivo, bottles and after-dinner visits.
Before you visit Jimmy.
Where can I have aperitivo near Piazza Verdi and Via Zamboni?
Jimmy is at Via Petroni 32/c, Bologna, close to Piazza Verdi and Via Zamboni. It opens every evening at 6 PM with spritz, cocktails and alcohol-free drinks.
What is included in the Spritz Box?
Six spritz chosen from Aperol, Campari and Hugo, mixed or all the same. The offer runs until 8:30 PM, subject to availability; see the offers page for the current price.
Can I book aperitivo for a group?
Yes. Send your date, arrival time and number of people on WhatsApp. The team confirms table availability and group arrangements.
