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Hosting the Italian way with Soho House Rome

Be inspired by our outpost in Italy when hosting a large group with tips from the team on how aperitivo hour is really done
Apr 07, 2022 Ideas
People socializing and drinking at an outdoor bar with a city view during sunset. Some stand near the bar counter with bottles in the background, while others are seated, engaged in conversations.

By Megan Murray

Where better to get into the spirit of spring than the rooftop of Soho House Rome. Come early evening, this space is filled with pink and orange light, as the sun begins to set and our aperitivo hour swings into action.

Three people socializing with drinks at an outdoor gathering; text reads "How to host like an Italian with Soho House Rome."
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It's the perfect set-up to bring a group together; think classic Italian cocktails, cicchetti, and a 'shrug off the week' attitude. Wherever you are in the world, aperitivo hour is a great way to gather friends and family together, and there's no reason why you can't host your own. It's all about simple food and drinks that are delicious and easy to make, as our team will explain.

A woman stands beside another seated woman holding a drink, surrounded by several people dining at an outdoor restaurant with lush greenery and sunlight filtering through.
Booths with patterned cushions and wooden tables line an open-air restaurant with warm lighting, abstract wall art, and plants in decorative pots along the wall.

Watch the video above to learn how to throw your own Italian-style gathering with recipes from Cecconi's Head Chef, Cristian Cugini; Soho House Rome Bar Manager, Manuele Biagianti, and Soho House Rome Membership Manager, Camila Rodríguez.

Three people holding cocktails, conversing and smiling in an outdoor setting during sunset, with green bar stools and plants visible in the background.
Plates of assorted food, including vegetables and cheeses, rest on a round, marble-topped table with wooden edges, with cushioned dining chairs positioned around it.
Two glasses with an orange-hued drink and lemon slices are being placed on a marble countertop by a hand; the background shows a bottle labeled "Campari," glassware, and a table lamp.

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A stylish bedroom showcases a neatly made bed with green accents, bedside table and lamp, book on a round table, and soft natural light filtering through sheer curtains on a window.
Wooden chairs and tables are arranged in an outdoor lounge area with striped cushioned seating, surrounded by greenery and overlooking a distant cityscape under a wooden pergola.