Il Bar della Musa

What a horrifyingly disgusting way to end your night! Been travelling around the continent for a bit and as I was leaving Roma I thought it would be lovely to try out a friend’s recommendation, the mural bar. Everything was the definition of perfection up until this bald white mixologist’s interaction with me. He’s rude, inattentive and doesn’t care about his customers. I ordered still water at the very beginning when asked and got not one drop even when I paid for my bill. Without being aware of it, he was deliberately charging me €6 for the water I never had. That’s not even the worst bit. Throughout my brief stay there, his behaviour was clearly intended for me to be uncomfortable, for reasons not known to myself of course. It could be because I didn’t speak any Italian and I am a young female going there alone but who knows. When I complained as I should when paying for the €22 cocktail, he also seemed completely unbothered by my concerns and shrugged it off, which suggests he knew exactly what he was doing. Although the receptionist and every other bartender seemed wonderfully friendly, I’m afraid the inclusion of such a person of low character in their team speaks volumes of the bar/hotel itself. Don’t easily let that person ruin your trip if you are a tourist! God bless us for Roma and people that make it a great city.

First of all, the place is quite pretty and impressive, but trust me, you’ve seen better. The service is very questionable. Upon arrival we ordered 3 aperitifs for 3 people (in includes 1 drink and several snacks in each). Cocktails (very average) were ready very quickly, however, snacks took 1 HOUR! When I finally caught a waiter, he said he is apologising, but they have an issue on the kitchen…I can get that, but why then he did not bring us free snacks like olives and taralli, like to every another guest who ordered a drink without snacks (hence, paying less), that’s a big question. Snacks, which we enjoyed without a cocktail already, were quite strange, we did not enjoy much. But that was not it. Toilets…it’s allegedly a very top notch bar located in 5*L hotel….female one was closed for maintenance, so I went to the one for disabled. The flush did not work there! No napkins or one use towels..2 middle sized white towels were hanged for guests for shared use I guess… speechless. Never again this place, the worst value for money.

Very good service if you go on a weekday night. We walked in and everyone was so nice to us. The staff kindly shared the history with us about the venue. Best cocktail I had in Italy. Good place for dating though a little bit expensive compared to local price, still I think it is worth it. I’d recommend visit in a later time when there is few people.

Superb hidden bar and former palazzo in the heart of Rome. The staff is very friendly and the service on point. The cocktails are very smooth.

It was a place I've heard its name before and was very curious about. Every moment I spent inside, it was absolutely amazing. The presentations and everything was balanced. It was both distant and very hearty. If you want to add a few magnificent hours to your trip to Rome and enjoy the peace, you should definitely go to this magnificent place.

Next to the busy city center of Rome, this hidden gem is worth a visit. Once you enter the buidling, the newly renovated hotel awaits with serenity, offering a lovely inner courtyard and obviously the amazing bar. The staff was really helpful and knowledgable about their offering & products. Recommendation: Caviar tasting menu with negroni.

A magical place, a corner of beauty and peace in the heart of Rome. With its frescoes of grotesques on the ceiling, this place is really unique. The hospitality of the staff is at the highest level, the atmosphere of the rooms is really amazing. There's also a beautiful internal garden. A must-do experience.

An absolutely gorgeous new bar that expertly blends heritage architecture with modern design sensibilities. We came here for some proper pre-dinner cocktails and were not disappointed. Aperitivo snacks were simple but inspired. Smokey sardine on a buttery toasted brioche, supple, Cacio e Pepe potato chips? Staff were professional, friendly and well dressed. Will definitely return if I’m ever back in Rome.