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Berlin
In the newer part of the city to the north, Berlin is an ultrasleek bar popular with Palermo's gay community.
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Cambio Cavalli
Definitely Palermo's coolest and most stylish bar, Cambio Cavalli has candle-lit tables under the stars, plus some impressive 16th-century arches. This was one of the city's first bars and the regulars have remained loyal, keeping the atmosphere relaxed and friendly. Cocktails are cheap and you'll find the usual suspects on the list. It gets busy after .
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Cuticchio Mimmo
This is a good break for young kids, and the elaborate old puppets will endear themselves to adults too. You can visit the workshop in the same street.
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Exit Drinks
Right next door to Rocket Bar, but with a distinctly different atmosphere, this is one of the city's favourite gay bars. It's a pretty flamboyant affair, with gilded plush furniture, cocktails and great parties. In the summer months, Exit Drinks moves to Rise Up (Via Ugo la Malfa 95), its outdoor venue, where it hosts regular parties. Check the website for what's on next.
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I Grilli Giù
This is a popular bar and restaurant where you can sip a cocktail and listen to the latest DJs. It's north of Mercato della Vucciria.
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Kursaal Kalhesa
This gorgeous wine-and-cocktail bar has a bohemian atmosphere and an elegant design under its vaulted exposed-brick ceilings. In winter grab a foreign-language newspaper or a book and toast yourself by the fire; in summer sip on a cocktail under the stars in the lush garden.
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La Cuba
This place opened in 1997, and has been considered one of Palermo's most fashionable clubs and bars ever since. A difficult place to pigeonhole, La Cuba serves wine and cocktails, as well as food, and hosts parties and live music throughout the year. It has a fantastic outdoor space in the garden of Villa Sperlinga, backed by the villa's dreamy pink domes.
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Lo Spasimo
Fantastic cultural centre in the bombed-out remains of a church. Hosts interesting art exhibitions and atmospheric live concerts.
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Mi Manda Picone
Set in a fabulous 13th-century building (and with summer seating in the beautiful Piazza San Francesco d'Assisi), this excellent wine bar serves hearty platters of cheese and charcuterie. The walls are lined with an extensive selection of Sicilian wine, and staff are knowledgeable and helpful.
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Rocket Bar
This is the centre of Palermo's 'alternative' scene, with photographs of Blondie, Elvis, the Ramones, and other kings and queens of rock and punk. The Rocket gets packed after , with the crowds spilling out onto the piazza and staying there until the early hours.
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Teatro della Verdura
Offers a summer-only programme of ballet and music in the lovely gardens of Villa Castelnuovo. Ask at the tourist office for details.
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Teatro Massimo
Giovanni and Ernesto Basile's art nouveau masterpiece, now restored to its former glory, stages opera, ballet and music concerts. Its programme runs from October to May.
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Teatro Politeama Garibaldi
This is the main venue in Palermo for music and ballet.
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