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
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…
Catania
Vermouth, vino and salumi (charcuterie) keep this budget-friendly hotspot pumping. Scattered with vintage liquor posters and old wooden tables, its ample…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
