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Tucked down some steps in an alleyway off Via Umberto, the Oliva lounge offers a bit of calm in the city's bustling center. This is where you go to geek out over the impressive selection of mezcal and rhum agricole or go deep on locally made gins and amari. The team here, a trio of hard-core bar nerds, makes all the classics perfectly (like Negronis, daiquiris, and martinis) and uses house-made bitters and tinctures to whip up inspiring drinks.
When you're ready to upgrade your spritz or Negroni, look to Le Roi. They sling drinks from within the 1929 Vittorio Emanuele III galleria, where the mosaic tile floors and electric Liberty style (an Italian version of Art Nouveau) give historic heft to the inventive cocktails.
Hidden away from the crowded streets, this friendly bar serves inventive cocktails, Campari classics, and an eclectic list of spirits in stylish, neon-lit, contemporary surroundings. A menu of cocktail snacks, small tapas, and shellfish dishes is top-notch, and the lane outside is an atmospheric venue for funky live music acts.
In a garden shrouded in bougainvillea, this cocktail lounge also offers a range of traditional dishes, a small selection of bio-local wine, and quality cocktails focusing on botanical blends. You'll find rosemary-infused vodkas, fennel-scented gin, and cordials made from cedro, a pithy bitter citrus found throughout Sicily.
For a relaxed aperitivo or a lively nightcap, head to this cozy hideaway in the heart of Sciacca. The bar menu includes an ample selection of cocktails as well as "aperitivo" finger food with local olives, cheeses, and bread. If you're lucky, you may run into a live music event. Wine lovers will appreciate the long list of choices featuring Sicilian vineyards and varietals.
This hot new cocktail bar by Italian flair bartender star Giorgio Chiarello is the first of its kind in Vulcano (and all of the Aeolian Islands). Sicilian born and bred but spending enough time abroad, Chiarello was inspired to create something unique in his homeland. It's a casual yet elegant spot with breathtaking views between the sea and the mighty volcano. Expect top-class hospitality and mixology and delicious signature drinks made from the island’s most seasonal products. The bar caters to both the VIPs who visit the Isole Eolie and your average tourist who is just looking for some great cocktails and vibes.
