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Drink Kong

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A sensory journey where Tokyo futurism meets Roman soul

Step into Drink Kong, and you’re stepping into the future—where retro-futurist interiors, Japanese minimalism, and boundary-pushing cocktails collide.

Tucked into Rome’s Monti neighborhood, Drink Kong is a masterclass in mood. Created by bar legend Patrick Pistolesi, this neon-lit dreamscape fuses minimalist Japanese aesthetics with retro-futuristic design. The cocktails? Inventive, emotion-driven, and crafted from an intuitive “Color Menu” rather than traditional flavor profiles.

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This isn’t just a bar—it’s an experience. The Color Menu is a revelation: instead of ingredients, you choose by instinct, emotion, or hue. Don’t overthink it—just feel it. The staff, some of the most talented mixologists in Europe, use your selection to tailor something completely unique. Try the emerald-hued drink from the “Green” category—fresh, bold, herbaceous—and ask to sit in the Shadow Room, where deep black walls and soft lighting heighten every sip. The bathroom design alone could win awards, and the playlist feels curated by Tarantino and Blade Runner in equal parts. Drink Kong isn’t Rome’s best bar by accident—it’s ranked among the World’s 50 Best.

When a cocktail bar makes you feel like you’ve entered a sci-fi film directed by a Roman poet, you stay for one more round—and then another.
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