Punto

While wondering the streets of Bologna (read: completely lost and making the most of it), my husband and I stumbled upon this unassuming wine and beer bar. We had been looking for a bottle shop, but alas, all of them are closed on Sundays. We really wanted to get some rare Belgian beers, and out of nowhere, appeared Punto.
Their bottle list read like a beer lover’s fantasy novel: Cantillon, 3 Fonteinen, Westvleteren. The best part, the prices! We got a demi-​bottle of Cantillon beer for 13 euros. I realize this is normal for Europe, but in the States this would cost at least 50% more — if you could find it.
There is a large patio out front (for the smokers), and plenty of seating indoors as well. The inside is kind of Euro-​hipster, with a variety of interesting beer posters on the walls. Punto feels like a locals-​only neighborhood bar, but I did run into another couple from California while waiting in line for the restroom (typical Americans).
If you are looking to get away from the tourists in the Piazza Maggiore, I recommend having a drink at Punto. It is a delightful bar, located in a very «interesting» side of town.