Nightlife · Sorrento · Italy
Sorrento nightlife
Where the evenings happen in Sorrento, from early drinks to late nights.
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Quick answer
Sorrento's nights are about the passeggiata, late dinners and bars with live music rather than clubs. The centre stays lively until after midnight in summer. The main areas are Piazza Tasso and Corso Italia, Old-town lanes and Marina Grande.
Key facts
- Nightlife areas
- 3
- Stay near the action
- Centro storico and Piazza Tasso
- Local drink
- Limoncello
Where to go out
Piazza Tasso and Corso Italia
Café terraces, cocktail bars and the evening passeggiata on the pedestrianised stretches of Corso Italia.
Old-town lanes
Wine bars and pubs around Via San Cesareo and the lanes towards the Sedile Dominova.
Marina Grande
Late, unhurried dinners and drinks by the water, much quieter than the centre.
Nightlife tips
- Bars and restaurants stay busy until late in summer; dinner often starts after 8:30pm.
- The last trains to Naples and buses from the coast leave earlier than many visitors expect; check before heading out.
Evening sights
Landmark · Centro storico and Piazza Tasso
Piazza Tasso
Take an evening coffee or gelato here around 9pm, when locals come out for the passeggiata along Corso Italia.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- After dark
Street · Centro storico and Piazza Tasso
Via San Cesareo
Many shops offer limoncello tastings; compare a few before buying.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- After dark
What to drink
- Limoncello — A sweet liqueur made by steeping the peel of Sorrento lemons in alcohol, then adding sugar syrup. It is served ice-cold in small glasses after dinner.
Evenings through the year
Sunset and the overnight low decide how long the outdoor part of a night lasts. July has the warmest evenings, with lows around 20°C (68°F).
| Month | Sunset (15th) | Overnight low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | About 16:59 | 6°C (43°F) | 10 |
| April | About 19:41 | 10°C (50°F) | 9 |
| July | About 20:32 | 20°C (68°F) | 2 |
| October | About 18:23 | 14°C (57°F) | 9 |
Getting home late
- Walking — Piazza Tasso, Corso Italia, the old-town lanes and the Villa Comunale are all within about 10 minutes of each other; lifts and stairways link the centre to the marinas.
- Ferry — Buy return tickets early for Capri in summer and check sea conditions, as sailings are cancelled in rough weather.
- Bus — Sit on the right-hand side towards Positano for sea views, and expect queues and standing room in summer.
- Taxi — Taxis wait at Piazza Tasso and the port; fares on the peninsula and to the Amalfi Coast are high, so agree the price before setting off.
Late-night bites
- Provolone del Monaco — Delis (salumerie) on Corso Italia and Via San Cesareo, and on antipasto platters.
- Fior di latte and mozzarella — Caseifici (dairy shops) in town and on the peninsula; buy it the day it is made.
- Sorrento walnuts — Delis and food shops in the old town, especially in autumn after the harvest.
Staying safe at night
Sorrento is generally relaxed for visitors, but pickpocketing happens on the crowded Circumvesuviana and at busy ferry piers. Take care with heat and sun at Pompeii in summer, and swim only where you can climb out easily, as the sea is deep off the platforms.
- Emergency number
- 112 (European emergency number)
Where to stay for nightlife
$$$ · Best for first-timers, couples, shopping and nightlife
Centro storico and Piazza Tasso
The historic centre spreads around Piazza Tasso, with the grid of lanes such as Via San Cesareo running west towards the cathedral and the Sedile Dominova. Corso Italia is the main shopping street and the bus and train station is about five minutes' walk east. Staying here puts restaurants, bars and the lift down to the port within easy walking distance.
- Good
- Everything within walking distance; Close to the Circumvesuviana station; Lively evenings
- Watch out
- Busy and noisy in summer; Few rooms with sea views
- Nearby
- Piazza Tasso, Sorrento Cathedral, Vallone dei Mulini, Villa Comunale
Questions travellers ask
+Where is the best nightlife in Sorrento?
Piazza Tasso and Corso Italia, Old-town lanes and Marina Grande. Café terraces, cocktail bars and the evening passeggiata on the pedestrianised stretches of Corso Italia.
+Which area of Sorrento is best for nightlife?
Centro storico and Piazza Tasso: Old-town lanes, Corso Italia shops and the main square above the gorge.