Area 8 est le lieu symbolique de la renaissance de Matera, un lieu de rencontre pour artistes, intellectuels et amoureux de la gastronomie Lucanienne revisitée dans un style pop. Agence de production et de marketing le jour et bistrot et théâtre la nuit, ce restaurant propose une longue liste de délicieux cocktails et une carte des tapas assez originale. La spécialité de la maison, l’assiette de tschips, en est un bon exemple : des feuilles croustillantes de pain Matera servies façon pintxos avec de la stracciatella, du pesto, un gaspacho Matérien et de la ricotta.

Those who enjoy drinking, instead, can go to Area 8 (Via Casalnuovo, 15, +39.333.3369788) only a few metres away. This cocktail bar open until late at night is full of elegance and very contemporary, even though it is located in an old building and decorated with a style that shows the passion for vintage of founder Mikaela Bandini. Those passionate about craft beers will find their home, at least while in Matera, at Birrificio 79 (Via delle Beccherie, 54, +39.328.3587369), which “hand” crafts all the beers sold in the bar.

For aperitivo and post-dinner drinks, Area 8 is the spot to be go: a lively, design-forward cocktail bar tucked into the sassi. The vibe transforms as night falls — friendly chatter, eclectic music or live sets, and bartenders crafting cleverly balanced drinks like their signature “Acqua Fresca” (gin, sea‑salt cordial, Venturo liqueur). Tapas-style bites—like reinvented bruschette with stracciatella, pesto, or gazpacho—add unexpected flavor along with chic finger foods and crisp bread.

Cocktail bar, ristorante e spazio per il dj set: non manca niente da Area8, a cominciare dai piatti della tradizione. Da abbinare ai drink ben miscelati oppure ai vini del territorio, selezionati con cura e inseriti in una carta ristretta che presenta interessanti referenze. Nella bella stagione, poi, si può godere del piacevole dehors.

There's Charlie's Speakeasy which draws crowds for its live blues music and brilliant spirit blends, and the fairy-light-strewn courtyard of Area 8, where locals dance from dusk till dawn. There's also the sultry and sophisticated Radino Wine Bar, which is the sort of place you want to whip out your best garms for.

One of the places symbolizing the rebirth (and the movida) of Matera. Production and marketing agency by day, café and theatre by night: maximum creativity in the Sassi and a long list of drinks - the best in the city - to accompany savoury delights of all kinds. Thursday, Friday and Saturday closes...

By day, it calls itself a “production house”, but at night there are DJ sets, an open-air cinema and cocktails including the Milano-Matera and the negroni Italiano. There are crowd-pleasing aperitivo snacks too: platters of Matera bread and tapenade, fish tacos and bao (cocktails from £7; area8.it).

Also, head over to the cultural hub of the local artists and famous filmmakers here, Area 8. It is a production house by day, a theatre and cafe by evening, and a happening bar by night. Famous filmmakers like Wes Anderson and Léa Seydoux and actor Joaquin Phoenix frequent the bar.

Questo bar gay friendly di Matera ha tutto quello che si possa desiderare. Cocktail perfetti, aperitivo con cibo tipico lucano e terrazza con tavoli all’aperto. L’ambiente è curato in tutti i dettagli e stare qui è come portare un pezzettino di Berlino nel Sud Italia.

Area8 is a multi-functional space housing a communication and cinema production agency by day, café and theatre by night. It’s a place for creative people in the heart of the sassi of matera, where people from all over the world come to eat, drink, share and explore.

Area 8 è un universo a sé: galleria, sala eventi, bar, spazio creativo. Unico nel suo genere, fonde design industriale, cultura pop e cocktail ben strutturati. Il locale è in continuo cambiamento, come una mostra in movimento, e accoglie una clientela eclettica.

Voor een cocktail kun je naar Area 8 (Via Casalnuovo 15), waar met name de Milano-Matera, een Negroni maar dan met tijm, een aanrader is. Proef zeker ook de tschips, dunne sneetjes pane di Matera met gazpacho, stracciatella (roomkaas) en olijventapenade.

Area 8: If you’re looking for something a bit different (way more modern with a cool, colorful vibe), head to this cocktail bar!. It admittedly doesn’t have a sweeping view of Matera like the others do, but hey, nothing wrong with a little variety!

Da provare anche Area 8 Matera, in via Casalnuovo 11, un locale poliedrico, cocktail bar Old Style perfetto per un aperitivo, una cena o un dopo cena in compagnia della buona musica. Qui si tengono concerti live e dj set tre volte alla settimana.

Cocktails made to perfection in spaces with refined retro-style interiors. An alternative way to drink and be in company. On summer evenings, the outdoor terrace makes this place familiar but at the same time sophisticated and refined.

Area 8 ci si va per bere un cocktail, ascoltare musica live o assistere a qualche proiezione nella saletta dell’auditorium. Un posto versatile, di giorno agenzia di comunicazione e marketing, la sera si trasforma in ristorante e bar.

Area 8 – Without a doubt, this is one of the best cocktail bars in the Sassi. Expect trendy decor, a great vibe, as well as delicious and creative cocktails. Make sure to try the light negroni for a lemony-twist on the classic.

For a more lively night, Area 8 is a cool bar with vintage décor that’s popular with locals. Here you can grab a beer and mingle with a youngish crowd, often to a soundtrack of live music or an eclectic set mixed by local DJs.

Head to Area 8, a creative watering hole and discreet celeb hot spot. Sip on thyme-infused negronis on the terrace backed by the sounds of a DJ.

If you’re looking for post-dinner drinks, check out Area 8, which is a super cool bar!. It’s a great way to close out your 1 day in Matera.