Naples
Turn left down the steps as you walk towards Borgo Marinaro and you'll find this unpretentious waterfront bar. Plonk yourself by the water and gaze out at…
Must-see nightlife in Southern Italy
Naples
Set in a long, cavernous cellar scattered with chesterfields and industrial lamps, this popular centro-storico club draws a mostly 20-something crowd…
Naples
This midcentury bookshop doubles as buzzing cocktail bar, its wine-red interiors drawing a predominantly young, international crowd. Sip a well-crafted…
Positano
Caribbean-style bamboo beach bar that springs up every summer on Positano's smaller Fornillo beach. It rents out sunloungers and serves drinks and light…
Stromboli
With warm homemade cornetti (Italian-style croissants) and reasonably priced (by Stromboli standards) cappuccino, this bar near the port makes a good spot…
Lecce
A favourite hang-out of Lecce's student set who crowd in for Bluebeat's winning combination of vintage ska music and a great selection of hoppy Italian…
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…
Erice
Enjoy Erice's famous almond sweets on the panoramic upstairs terrace of this cafe affiliated with the Maria Grammatico pastry shop on the same street.
Naples
This humble, piazza-side bar is named in honour of La Sanità's most famous son, the late comedian Totò (lovingly nicknamed 'The Prince'). While it lacks…
Naples
Market shoppers refresh with a bargain spritz at this outdoor kiosk, surrounded by the produce and bustle of Vomero's Mercatino di Antignano. Prices range…
Sorrento
If you prefer sipping your cappuccinos while gazing out over the Bay of Naples, head to this pleasant, modern cafe in Villa Comunale. While the drinks and…
Naples
This threadbare bar has developed a cult following for its €1 Aperol spritz, drawing hordes of students and travellers wanting to get happy on the cheap…
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 …
Matera
This diminutive microbrewery spills out onto the adjoining piazza, providing tables, occasional live music and permanent good cheer to help the range of…
Naples
Al fresco tables, water pipes, and cafe nosh spanning hummus to ful (a fava-bean dip) and felafel: this Italo-Arab bolt-hole is laid-back, raffish and the…
Lecce
Open throughout the day, this cool restaurant/cafe/wine bar has most needs covered, offering a range of teas, cocktails and aperitivi. It's open for…
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…
Reggio Calabria
This gelateria/cafe is one of the prime people-watching spots on Reggio's lungomare. Across from the main premises you'll find a sea-facing terrace…
Bari
You'll experience friendly service at this small refined cafe with a vaulted stone ceiling and faintly Parisian air. With an all-day menu, it serves a…
Naples
Proud waiters in waistcoats serve potent espresso and cool Camparis to cross-legged businessmen and chichi shopaholics. Take a seat on the terrace (no one…
Syracuse
Back after a major revamp, this polished all-day cafe, bistro and bar is as good for an espresso as it is for a Sicilian vino or beer. Bites include a…
Syracuse
Yes, it's touristy, but few cafes offer a view as breathtaking as this one. Slap bang on one of Italy's most beautiful squares, it's a fetching spot for a…
Matera
Good for coffee on the sunken terrace during the day, a few beers watching the football in the evening, or cocktails and DJs later on, 'The Fourth Strait'…
Matera
Close to Matera's main public square, you're likely to pass San Biagio numerous times as you explore the city. Open all day, it's a good spot to restore…
Matera
Stripped-back surfaces, gleaming beer taps and bare, oversized light bulbs signal the youthful direction of this lively bar on one of the new town's main…
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…
Agrigento
With outdoor seating in the thick of Via Atenea, by evening this popular cafe morphs into a trendy hangout for the 30-something aperitivi set, who stop by…
Matera
Positioned opposite the Chiesa di San Pietro Caveoso and the valley of the Gravina, Keiv is a good place to pick at antipasti over a sundowner, or to push…
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…
Agrigento
This trendy enoteca (wine bar) sits in a pretty piazza just off the main thoroughfare. Enjoy a cool aperitivo whilst munching on olives and listening to…
Sorrento
Guinness on tap, cheapish cocktails, disco beats, fish 'n' chips and all-day breakfasts posing as hangover cures. If you came to Sorrento to meet a Brit,…
Cilento Coast
The encapsulation of Palinuro’s bar scene, this sprawling terrace with perspex furniture and palms creates a glamorous space for live music every Saturday…
Ischia
A surprisingly lively club playing international house music, and with the aesthetic bonus of some pretty, traditional majolica tilework.
