Bari offers a pleasant variety of nightlife options, primarily centred around its historic areas and the modern city centre.The Murat district, the more modern part of Bari, is where you'll find a good selection of cocktail bars, wine bars, and pubs. The streets around Via Sparano and Corso Vittorio Emanuele II often have establishments with outdoor seating, which are popular for an evening aperitivo that extends into late-night drinks. You'll find places that play contemporary music and some with a more refined ambience for conversations.Bari Vecchia, the old town, transforms in the evenings. While it's a historic area, many of its narrow alleys and piazzas come alive with small, traditional bars and osterias that serve local wines and simple food. It's less about loud music and more about enjoying a drink in a unique, historic setting. Piazza Mercantile and Piazza Ferrarese are particularly active, with several establishments spilling out onto the squares. You'll often find live, traditional Puglian folk music in some of these spots.The Lungomare, Bari's seafront promenade, also has a few options, particularly during the warmer months. You'll find some bars and establishments offering sea views, which are ideal for a relaxed evening drink.