Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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
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.
My new book, "Insane Emperors, Sunken Cities, and Earthquake Machines" is now available! Check it out here: amazon.com/Insane-Emperors-Sunken-Earthquake-Machines/dp/1633888932
Check out my other YouTube channels, @toldinstonefootnotes and @scenicroutestothepast
Please consider supporting toldinstone on Patreon:
patreon.com/toldinstone
If you're so inclined, you can follow me elsewhere on the web:
reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/wiki/profiles/toldinstone
instagram.com/toldinstone
goodreads.com/author/show/20993845.Garrett_Ryan
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
