Happy Hour in Italy

Italians really know how to deliver a great happy hour.  Now, they had a lot to live up to in my book after the endless potato chips and olives delivered with our beers in Morocco and how could I forget Spain, where each bar had their own special complimentary treat – olives, jamón and my favorite tortilla Espanola.  Europeans (and Moroccans) know that you need to eat when you drink.  Something bars in the U.S. fail to remember and hence the need for midnight super pretzels.  But I digress…

All over Italy we received various snacks along with our happy hour drinks.  Potato chips were a favorite, as were peanuts and olives, but nothing compared to the bars in Milan.  Our last day in Italy was spent in Milan and after a 3-hour walking tour of the city, which finished with a breathtaking viewing of The Last Supper, we needed a break.  We bee-lined to a bar we saw during our walk and ordered a few drinks.  Well, along with our drinks came mini sandwiches, potato chips and peanuts.  There was also a full snack buffet at the bar.  We were in heaven! 

After one drink we decided to make our way to another bar to compare the happy hour selection and although it wasn’t as grand as the first place, it still provided plenty of snacks to keep us happy and free Wi-Fi, a rarity in Italy.

Tom Enjoying Italian Happy Hour

Chips and Olives!