Hey I thought I might provide an updated datasheet on Rome
Having spent multiple summers in Rome I feel as though I can provide info.
The nighlife areas can be broken down into bars / dance bars and clubs / discos. During the peak season - June to September - you can go out and party every day of the week. Virtually all the clubs where the locals and tourists go are outdoors during that period, since it basically "never" rains or at least not for long periods of time. These venues are still within 10 to 15 minutes of the city center by bus. There are also a bunch of pubcrawls in the city, I'll get to them towards the end. I'll also talk about language and Italian women.
I'll start off with some [b]general rules and observations
1. Don't get too drunk, before entering clubs or bars. The clubs and also bars usually have bouncers and they won't hesitate to send you away, if the think you're too drunk.
2. Don't worry about the dresscode in summer. It's 28 to 35 degrees at night, therefore, it's normal to wear shorts and a t-shirt when partying. Just make sure not to wear flip flops or a wifebeater, swim trunk etc.
3. Italian guys are very confident and approach a lot, there's also a lot of catcalling and hollering etc. however, their game isn't that good overall, so they probably won't be "competition".
Now to the outdoor clubs
[/b] Bosco delle fragole
Open from Monday to Saturday, this club has locals, exchange students and tourists, music is mainly hip hop and reggaeton, but there is also house and electronic music at times. They'll usually also have dancer performing on a stage.
[b]Alibi
Open from thursday to saturday, but the peak days are Friday and Saturday, you'll find locals, exchange students and tourists here too. The club is well-known for it's rooftop parties, cause it's main area is actually on top of the building roof.
Nice
A somewhat "highend" club. Drinks here are more expensive than at other clubs - around 15€. The bouncers here are stricter, but some guys might find the girls more attractive since they'll be more of them in high heels etc.
Peak nights are Thursday to Sunday. The club clearly has more locals than tourists too.
Black Garden
A pretty big club with 2 large dance floor areas and a big pool basically separating both of them. You can club and swim here, which is pretty epic. It can fit somewhere up 2000 people.
Yellow hostel
This is actually just a hostel that happens to have its own bar and "club" meaning dancefloor area. 99% of the people are tourists and there's no entry fee. However, I'd say there are about 75% guys on the dancefloor and it can get very crowded and sweaty. But the street in front of the entrance offers good cold approach opportunities.
Ok now to the bars and dance bars
Scholars
probably the best-known bar among internationals and expats in Rome. They have karaoke, a lot of music, drunk and happy people etc. You can basically go here any day of the week and try your luck. The place is usually buzzing.
the nag's head
This is actually more of a restaurant/bar but at night things can get pretty nice in here. A lot of tourists and locals are too lazy to take the 10 minute bus ride to the clubs so they opt for this bar right here. The dancefloor is big and it essentially turns into a disco at night from about 1 or 2 until 5.
Now to the pubcrawls.
In my opinion, the pubcrawls are like a ticket around the city, if you're a tourist. I don't want to advertise here, but there's one called "colosseum pubcrawl", which stands out to me, because they take you to multiple bars and clubs, usually the ones I mentioned above. During the summer there will be about 50 to 250 people at these events, 99% are international, but there also are some Italians from Rome or other Italian cities people usually tend to be in a great mood and I've seen countless guys pull from here.
Language and Italian women
It's no secret that trying to pull Italian women is rather challenging (a waste of time haha). Their used to being approached a lot, they're generally not that into one night stands, their English usually sucks. However, if you have a solid level of Italian or even Spanish, the girls will be much more willing to talk to you.
If you have no language skills apart from English, then you at least have to know a thing or two about dances like Salsa or Bachata. Girls at the clubs in Rome love those dances and aren't shy to let you grab their hips and dance with you or grind on you and maybe even makeout with you, but don't be surprised if she leaves you after 25 mins of physical dancing and then continues dancing with the guy standing right next to you.
That being said, those women still have sex and some of them are pretty good at it. I met guys in Rome who get laid regularly but basically gave up on Italian women. But why let other people's limitations be yours?
If you guys want any more info. about the clubs, women, venues, food etc. just let me know and I'll see if I can help you out.
Having spent multiple summers in Rome I feel as though I can provide info.
The nighlife areas can be broken down into bars / dance bars and clubs / discos. During the peak season - June to September - you can go out and party every day of the week. Virtually all the clubs where the locals and tourists go are outdoors during that period, since it basically "never" rains or at least not for long periods of time. These venues are still within 10 to 15 minutes of the city center by bus. There are also a bunch of pubcrawls in the city, I'll get to them towards the end. I'll also talk about language and Italian women.
I'll start off with some [b]general rules and observations
1. Don't get too drunk, before entering clubs or bars. The clubs and also bars usually have bouncers and they won't hesitate to send you away, if the think you're too drunk.
2. Don't worry about the dresscode in summer. It's 28 to 35 degrees at night, therefore, it's normal to wear shorts and a t-shirt when partying. Just make sure not to wear flip flops or a wifebeater, swim trunk etc.
3. Italian guys are very confident and approach a lot, there's also a lot of catcalling and hollering etc. however, their game isn't that good overall, so they probably won't be "competition".
Now to the outdoor clubs
[/b] Bosco delle fragole
Open from Monday to Saturday, this club has locals, exchange students and tourists, music is mainly hip hop and reggaeton, but there is also house and electronic music at times. They'll usually also have dancer performing on a stage.
[b]Alibi
Open from thursday to saturday, but the peak days are Friday and Saturday, you'll find locals, exchange students and tourists here too. The club is well-known for it's rooftop parties, cause it's main area is actually on top of the building roof.
Nice
A somewhat "highend" club. Drinks here are more expensive than at other clubs - around 15€. The bouncers here are stricter, but some guys might find the girls more attractive since they'll be more of them in high heels etc.
Peak nights are Thursday to Sunday. The club clearly has more locals than tourists too.
Black Garden
A pretty big club with 2 large dance floor areas and a big pool basically separating both of them. You can club and swim here, which is pretty epic. It can fit somewhere up 2000 people.
Yellow hostel
This is actually just a hostel that happens to have its own bar and "club" meaning dancefloor area. 99% of the people are tourists and there's no entry fee. However, I'd say there are about 75% guys on the dancefloor and it can get very crowded and sweaty. But the street in front of the entrance offers good cold approach opportunities.
Ok now to the bars and dance bars
Scholars
probably the best-known bar among internationals and expats in Rome. They have karaoke, a lot of music, drunk and happy people etc. You can basically go here any day of the week and try your luck. The place is usually buzzing.
the nag's head
This is actually more of a restaurant/bar but at night things can get pretty nice in here. A lot of tourists and locals are too lazy to take the 10 minute bus ride to the clubs so they opt for this bar right here. The dancefloor is big and it essentially turns into a disco at night from about 1 or 2 until 5.
Now to the pubcrawls.
In my opinion, the pubcrawls are like a ticket around the city, if you're a tourist. I don't want to advertise here, but there's one called "colosseum pubcrawl", which stands out to me, because they take you to multiple bars and clubs, usually the ones I mentioned above. During the summer there will be about 50 to 250 people at these events, 99% are international, but there also are some Italians from Rome or other Italian cities people usually tend to be in a great mood and I've seen countless guys pull from here.
Language and Italian women
It's no secret that trying to pull Italian women is rather challenging (a waste of time haha). Their used to being approached a lot, they're generally not that into one night stands, their English usually sucks. However, if you have a solid level of Italian or even Spanish, the girls will be much more willing to talk to you.
If you have no language skills apart from English, then you at least have to know a thing or two about dances like Salsa or Bachata. Girls at the clubs in Rome love those dances and aren't shy to let you grab their hips and dance with you or grind on you and maybe even makeout with you, but don't be surprised if she leaves you after 25 mins of physical dancing and then continues dancing with the guy standing right next to you.
That being said, those women still have sex and some of them are pretty good at it. I met guys in Rome who get laid regularly but basically gave up on Italian women. But why let other people's limitations be yours?
If you guys want any more info. about the clubs, women, venues, food etc. just let me know and I'll see if I can help you out.