Roma Craft Fest

The craft beverage festival in Rome

Roma Craft Fest is a vibrant new event in the capital entirely dedicated to the world of artisanal beverages in all their forms. Launched in March 2025, the event gathers small, independent producers from all over Italy at the Forte Trionfale: craft breweries, natural wine estates, spirit distillers, specialty coffee roasters, and a range of non-alcoholic and low-alcohol (no&low) options. It is a weekend of tastings, producer meet-and-greets, and craft culture in the heart of Rome North.

The Venue: Forte Trionfale

The festival takes place at the evocative Forte Trionfale on Via Trionfale, one of the 19th-century forts surrounding Rome. Now an event space in the Trionfale district at the foot of Monte Mario, the setting—a blend of military architecture and urban greenery—offers an intimate and unique backdrop. It is well-connected by public transport and just minutes from the Vatican and the Stadio Olimpico, located in the municipality of Rome, in the Lazio region.

What to drink and eat

The common thread is artisanal quality and small-scale production. Previous editions have featured:

• Craft beer: Roman and national breweries such as Rebel's, Jungle Juice Brewing, Linfa, and Radiocraft;
• Natural wine: wineries and projects like Bucce, Vinificio Supernaturale, Trooooppo Frizzante, and Il Piccolo;
• Spirits and cocktails: brands like Ruutz, Garbata Spirits of Rome, Core, and Freni e Frizioni;
• Specialty coffee and no&low beverages for those seeking alcohol-free alternatives;
• Curated street food, with offerings from Baby Bao, Manero, Pastificio Secondi, Dumpling Bar, and Gingiro.

Music, illustration, and design

Roma Craft Fest is more than just a tasting event: alongside the stands, you will find a live music program with DJ sets and concerts, a space dedicated to illustrated prints and small-batch design, and networking moments designed to celebrate creative craftsmanship. The atmosphere is that of a neighborhood festival that blends drinking culture, great food, and the independent art scene.

In partnership with Italy Beer Week

The inaugural edition in March 2025 took place during the fifteenth Italy Beer Week, the national celebration of craft beer, creating a dialogue with other brewing initiatives across Rome. This connection positions the festival within a broader movement dedicated to rediscovering Italian beer and artisanal drinks.

A free event in the heart of Rome North

Admission is free: you only pay for what you consume, typically through a pay-as-you-go system. It is the ideal occasion for enthusiasts, the curious, and families looking to discover small Italian producers in an informal and convivial setting—one of the newest fixtures on the independent food and wine scene in Rome and Lazio.