Catania
The 11km drive southwest of central Catania is worth it: this is one of Sicily's finest clubs, with top-tier Italian and international DJs and live-music…
Must-see nightlife in Ionian Coast
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Catania
There's no drinks list at this intimate cocktail den, decked out in mismatched furniture, gilded mirrors and the odd gramophone. Simply state your flavour…
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Catania
Vermouth, vino and salumi (charcuterie) keep this budget-friendly hotspot pumping. Scattered with vintage liquor posters and old wooden tables, its ample…
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Taormina
This so-svelte cocktail-lounge sports a new look every year, with each concept inspired by Sicilian culture, artisans and landscape. It's the place to be…
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Catania
Svelte, convivial, urbane Rix takes its cocktails seriously. Each is made with passion and precision, from punchy Aviations to a very local Etna Kir …
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Catania
From the quality of the cocktails to the attentive staff, Fud Off just gets it. This is one of Catania's top bars, a slinky, cavernous space of tinted…
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Catania
The wines by the glass might be average, but this corner institution is a fabulous spot to while away an hour or two, with tables invitingly spread out…
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Taormina
Médousa's enchanting garden does more than set a romantic scene for aperitivo (3pm to 9pm), the best time to hit this all-day cafe-bar-bistro. It also…
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Catania
A sojourn in Turkey inspired chef and sommelier Christian Nicita to open this minimalist tea salon. Black, green, white, oolong, sheng puerh or herbal,…
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Catania
Hit this pretty, Liberty-era chiosco (drinks kiosk) for a made-to-order seltz, a nonalcoholic mix of fizzy water, freshly squeezed lemon juice and natural…
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Ionian Coast
Located by the village entrance, this rustic bar is best known for its appearance in the celluloid classic The Godfather. In real life, it's a lovely spot…
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Catania
Everyone's favourite red, this left-leaning pub, trattoria and culture hub will have you sipping and supping under the watchful eye of Che. The crowd is…
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Catania
Resembling an urban greenhouse with its potted plants, creeping ivy and spice-tray tabletops, plush, comfy Teapot pours high-quality teas procured from an…
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Catania
A local institution, piazza-side Prestipino is a top spot to slip on your shades, order a cappuccino and eye-up the passing parade of pic-snapping…
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Taormina
In hues of dusty pink, blue and gold, new-school Ape Nera is a good allrounder: drop in for an almond-milk cappuccino, a smoothie or perhaps a made-from…
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Ionian Coast
Directly opposite the iconic Scogli dei Ciclopi, with white sofas and armchairs scattered across a palm-shaded garden, this bar-lounge-restaurant hybrid…
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Catania
Verso brings the cafe-as-office concept to Catania, with a library-themed back room equipped with desk space, power sockets and USB ports for those who…
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Catania
Indie-spirited Mono serves up free, regular live music to a mostly local crowd. Acts include singer-songwriters and emerging talent, with a courtyard that…
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Ionian Coast
This is one of the Riviera's largest nightclubs, with multiple dance floors, a swimming pool and various club nights catering to the young and not so…
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Taormina
A Taormina landmark since the dolce vita 1960s, this achingly expensive see-and-be-seen cafe has served them all – Tennessee Williams, who liked to watch …
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Taormina
A few kilometres outside Taormina, in the hilltop community of Castelmola, lies this chuckle-inducing bar. It's famous for its unconventional decor, which…
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Catania
While no longer on Catania's list of must-try venues, this casual eatery and bar still draws punters for aperitivo and languid cocktail sessions. Live…
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Catania
The decor may lean towards chintzy, but UNA Hotel's rooftop garden bar is worth a stop for the glorious view of Mt Etna. Head up just before sunset, order…
