La Fesseria

Through the alleys of Naples

In the historic center of Naples, a street splits the city in two. It's the lower decumano, more commonly known as Spaccanapoli, and – since July 2017 – has been home to a cocktail bar whose name calls back to the way people say they're going to drink just something light: "una fesseria", a silly thing. The ambiance is convivial and without filters, and the Italian background music from the 60s and 70s is well-known and unites people. The bar spreads on a small, cozy 30 sq. meters room, with a marble counter in the center. The style around the counter is that of a street bar, with art pieces in total harmony with the alley. The staff, led by bar manager and owner Carmine Angelone and head bartender Davide Di Guida takes all orders at the counter. To meet the many demands in a small space, La Fesseria relies on a small bottle rack, mixing drinks that draw inspiration from the classics but are updated to modern times with shrubs, milk clarifications, reductions, jams, and crusts created using scraps. The menu always lists four special drinks, changing twice a year.

Favorite drink? Negroni