Where to drink
in Bologna.
Your way.
Aperitivo, mixology, great bottles or a night with your group. Choose your starting point: find us at Via Petroni 32/c, near Piazza Verdi and Via Zamboni.
Open the English menu, find your flavour ↗
Jimmy is a Bologna cocktail bar with over 500 bottles, a bilingual menu and an indoor room for groups. This guide brings together what you need to choose a drink and plan your visit: bottle photographs, menu ingredients and prices, opening hours and booking information.
What kind of night are you looking for in Bologna?
Start with what matters to you: budget, company and occasion. Jimmy is a cocktail bar at Via Petroni 32/c, near Piazza Verdi. Plan your visit before heading out.
Aperitivo with clear prices
Compare prices and weekday deals before choosing. Spritzes, beer, pitchers and cocktails: each offer has its own conditions.
See prices and offers ↗02 / OCCASIONSA birthday or a night with friends?
Share your date, time, group size and budget. Exclusive use of a room needs a specific confirmation, not just a table booking.
Plan a group night ↗03 / GRADUATIONFrom your final exam to your celebration
Agree the tables and arrangements with the team. Let us know if anyone would prefer alcohol-free drinks.
Plan your celebration ↗04 / FOOD × DRINKA bite with your cocktail
Turkey or avocado sandwiches, taralli, crisps and green olives. Food and drinks are ordered separately, not as an included buffet.
Explore Food & Bites ↗05 / AFTER DARKA drink tonight, or after dinner
For a date, a night with friends or a catch-up in the city centre: check opening hours and confirm late arrivals.
Plan after-dinner drinks ↗06 / INTERNATIONALYour Bologna night, in English
A bilingual menu and English-speaking staff for Erasmus students and travellers. Ask about the published offers and any conditions before ordering.
Explore Erasmus nights ↗Choose your day. Know the price.
Spritz Box · 10 € — 6 Spritz, choosing between Aperol, Campari and Hugo. Every day, until 8:30 PM.
- Monday
1 litre of beer
Monday's offer
6 € - Tuesday
XL Gin & Tonic or Gin Lemon
1 litre
10 € - Wednesday
XL Vodka Red Bull or Vodka Tonic
1 litre
12 € - Thursday
Gin Mare & Tonic or Lemon
Thursday premium serve
6 € - Friday
2 drinks + 2 shots
Friday's offer
10 € - Saturday
Spritz Box
6 Spritz, choosing between Aperol, Campari and Hugo · Until 8:30 PM
10 € - Sunday
Pitchers
Sunday's offer
10 €
Published venue offers, subject to availability and conditions to confirm before ordering. Food is separate unless explicitly agreed. Alcohol is for adults only: enjoy responsibly.
Ask about availability for your group ↗
01Spritz, aperitivo & offers
Choose your spritz, discover the Spritz Box and check today’s offers.
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02Gin, rum, whisky & Champagne
Labels, styles and flavours: a spirits selection worth exploring.
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03Find your kind of cocktail
Classics, signatures and advice at the bar, starting with what you enjoy.
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04Alcohol-free cocktails
Fresh, fruity or citrusy: ideas for an alcohol-free night out.
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05Groups, birthdays & graduations
An indoor room and group bookings: agree your date, group size and plans.
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06International visitors & Erasmus
An English menu and staff to help you choose. Plan your table before you arrive.
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07A late-night cocktail
Weekly opening hours and practical advice for an after-dinner visit.
Find out more ↗08Piazza Verdi, Via Zamboni, Jimmy
Where to find us and how to include Jimmy in your university-district evening.
Find out more ↗At the heart of your evening.
From the historic centre to the university district: Via Petroni is our address. If you are coming from Piazza Verdi or Via Zamboni, open the map for walking directions to number 32/c.
Map and directions ↗Arrange your table ↗Jimmy’s opening hours
- Monday
- 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Tuesday
- 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Wednesday
- 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Thursday
- 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Friday
- 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Saturday
- 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Sunday
- 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM
A good cocktail in Bologna. Where shall we start?
From a Spritz Box with friends to a bottle for a special occasion: Jimmy Cocktail Lab & Food at Via Petroni 32/c brings together offers, mixology and over 500 bottles. A bilingual menu and an indoor room make it easier to plan your visit, including with a group.
01Spritz Box
6 Spritz for 10 €: Aperol, Campari and Hugo, mixed if you like. Every day until 8:30 PM, subject to availability.
Prices and conditions ↗02Classics & signatures
Start with flavours and ingredients: gin, rum, whiskey, agave or alcohol-free. Compare photos and prices, then choose with the team.
Explore the menu ↗
03The premium selection
Dom Pérignon P2 1998, G’Vine, J. Bally and Bumbu XO: discover the labels and ask about availability, pricing and serving options.
Discover the bottles ↗Via Petroni 32/c · Bologna · Near Piazza Verdi and Via Zamboni
A few answers before you head out.
Where is Jimmy in relation to Piazza Verdi and Via Zamboni?
Jimmy is at Via Petroni 32/c, close to Piazza Verdi and Via Zamboni in Bologna’s central university district. Open the location page for maps and directions.
What cocktails and bottles can I choose from?
The menu includes classics, signatures, spritz and alcohol-free cocktails. The bar’s selection has over 500 bottles; its bottle pages feature 80 labels with descriptions and further reading.
Can I visit with a group or English-speaking friends?
Yes. Jimmy has an indoor room, an Italian and English menu, and English-speaking staff. Send your date, time and group size so the team can confirm availability and arrangements.
How much does a night at Jimmy cost?
It depends on what you choose. Weekday offers list prices and conditions; the menu gives individual drink prices. For a group, share your budget and ask for a proposal. An enquiry is not a confirmed reservation.
How do I choose a good cocktail bar in Bologna?
Compare menu ingredients and prices, cocktail and alcohol-free choices, opening hours and location. If you want a particular spirit, check its availability and serving options. Jimmy publishes its menu and bottle profiles so you can choose by taste, rather than relying only on a ranking.
Can I get food with my drink?
Yes. Food & Bites lists turkey and avocado sandwiches, taralli, crisps and green olives. Food and drinks are ordered separately. Ask the team about availability and allergens before ordering.
Is Jimmy open now or late at night?
Check the regular hours in this guide: service starts at 3 PM. Confirm with the team for today, holidays or arrivals close to closing time. Published opening hours do not guarantee an available table.