Bars and Restaurants in Ancient Rome

The tabernae of ancient Rome were bars and fast-food restaurants. But they were also places for non-elite Romans to socialize, play games, and bet on chariot races.

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:16 The bars of Pompeii
2:32 Fine dining
3:09 Wines on tap
4:02 Bar food
5:23 Open all night
6:03 Barmaids
6:37 Dives
7:22 Bad reviews
7:54 Where everybody knows your name