AREA 8

Crazyyyy popular hangout place for a saturday night for sure! It was packed ..spilling out far on to the street and everyone seemed to be having a great time! The pictures were taken on a sunday night when it was considerably empty/quiet. Got a chance to appreciate the interior/decor, nice vibe and classy arty fun pieces were all around the place!:) The food rating is for the drinks..not the best old-fashioned, we tried it on both nights.

Fantastic place to get a drink and host events in Matera. Really fun spot. The staff were great and helped us host an event for a big group. Would highly recommend!

Loved this cocktail bar! They have a very nice interior area as well as an exterior patio. Nicely decorated. Drinks were well crafted. The staff was very friendly. Highly recommend!

The bar is wonderful😍We had some cocktails, they were really nice. We loved the atmosphere in bar and the 80's vibe. The music was also great.

Well, this was an incredible surprise, a gem hidden in this gem of the city! It is one of the best cocktails places we’ve been around the world We were walking around beautiful Matera, going past tens of lovely restaurants and bistros, when we saw Area 8. At first we only stopped to take some photos, as we instantly liked the vibe, but those seconds taking photos sold us and decided to stay. Best decision! The whole place is a vibe and each tiny detail is well thought, from the placemats with slang to use in Area 8, to a Mickey Mouse plate, the cocktail in mug, the funny coasters, all the cute and cool wall decorations. We ordered an appetiser platter for 2 and were not disappointed. All classic dishes - cheese bullets, guacamole, hummus and burrata were reinvented with surprising flavours. The bread in a mushroom shape was also delicious. The atmosphere was incredible, music was eclectic and perfectly chosen. When in Matera Area 8 is a must!