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Capri Town’s main square may be small but it’s big on la vita mondana (sophisticated lifestyle). The little bars, with their cluster of outdoor tables, are a magnet for daytrippers and locals alike, although the latter turn up after dark after the former have moved on.

The “Soul and Heart” taverna is still redolent of la dolce vita vibes of decades past and is considered Capri’s premier nightclub. It attracts a chic, yet fun-loving crowd.

Another hot spot and local celebrity hangout. The DJ spins cool house and techno dance music, but don’t get here before 2am. Dressy club attire is de rigueur .

This disco-bar is a favourite with locals. Music includes hiphop, funk and house. Live music is also sometimes on offer, with cabaret on Saturday nights.

This beautifully decorated club attracts a young, energetic crowd.

Irish pubs have been popular in Italy for decades, and this one has excellent food, beers on tap, and great music, including live performers at times.

You’ll find both live music and disco here, in the cellar of a historic villa that belonged to a well-known Sorrentine poet and thinker. The atmosphere is terrific and there are excellent snacks too.

The weeknight attraction at this club, evocatively set inside a cavern, is the soulful sounds of the resident pianist Claudio Fiori. At weekends the place turns into a nightclub equipped with high-energy house and techno. Cover charge.

The approach to this disco is via a walkway excavated out of a seafront rock face, while the dance floor seems to be suspended above the waves. The decor includes ethnic masks and parrots.

Set up in the valley, this disco holds up to 200 party-goers. Good food available too.