7 best Bars and Cocktails in Catania

March 11, 2022

Sicily in Home selection of the 7 best bars in Catania

We at Sicily in Home have shortlisted for you some of the best bars and Cocktail bars in Catania. Go there to enjoy an aperitif, some craft beers or a light dinner with top-class cocktails, super good vibes and the charm of Catania. 
Get to know the city on an epic, liquid level. 
 1. First Lounge Bar

Considered one of the best bars in Catania, First Lounge Bar is a little gem hidden in the hipster-artistic district of Catania, San Berillo. Their love for street artists, graffiti, international menu and excellent cocktails have made it a very popular bar in Catania.

Ideal for aperitifs and cocktails.

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 2. BarnAut

A little off the tourists track, but very close to Piazza Duomo, this bar buzzes with cool music, great craft beers and reasonably priced drinks. The vintage furniture makes you feel like you're hanging out in your grandparents' yard. A bohemian friendly atmosphere, great selection of beers, wines and cocktails make it a favourite by many.

Ideal for drinks in good friendly atmosphere.

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 3. Oliva.co Cocktail Society

Oliva.co Cocktail Society is one of the best rated cocktail bars in Catania. Mostly a cocktail bar (but there are beers too) with special twists on classic drinks. The atmosphere is cozy, in a very small alley, perfect for a getaway from the busy streets of Catania. Did we mention they do food, too?

You would not want to miss this place.

Ideal to enjoy well made cocktails.

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 4. Macondo

Super chill bar in Catania. The atmosphere is warm and underground, with some vintage furnitures in the outside area, located in a tight alley. They have a lot of craft beers, serve great appetizers, and generally focus on local organic products. You'll love their music taste and they play sometimes live music too. Extremely nice staff.

Ideal to have some drinks, good music and socialise.

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 5. Mamma Africa

Mamma Africa is the bar you need to restore your energy. It's super chill, they have amazing drinks and good music. The ambience is very chilled, they have live music on some nights and people are said to make really good friends here. Staff are lovely, and the drinks are awesome!

Ideal to have some drinks, good vides and good music.

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 6. Ostello degli Elefanti

It’s a magical rooftop bar in the centre of Catania. It is considered to have a terrace with one of the best views in Catania.

It's very close to Sicily in Home's apartments, so we recommended you to go! It's an hostel, but they open the bar to visitors who register. The fee is only 1 euro, so definitely worth it. There is no escalator to get to the top and it's recommended to book as they have limited capacity, but the view make it to one of the best places to have a drink in Catania!

Ideal to have an aperitif with a magical view.

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 7. Vermut

Vermouth is a gem to the historic city of Catania.

It is a great meeting bar for locals, so it's always full of life, and everybody knows everybody. It is located in Via Gemellaro, a fantastic lane full of pubs, bars and restaurants for all tastes. The drinks, the wine and the tapas are incredibly good which make it one of the most famous bars in Catania. Everyone stops here before going to the clubs, so a great stop to make some new friends!

Ideal to have drinks in a full of life area of town.

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BONUS BAR: AfroBar

AfroBar is a beach club at Playa di Catania. It is famous for it's beautiful African style bar, live music and dj-set running pretty much all day.

It's a really good place to spend a day at the beach with good music, good drinks, and good company.

There are sun-beds, palm trees and there is also a sport club next door to rent SUPs.

Want to go wild? In summer it also hosts international DJs for the most incredible beach parties!

In our houses you'll find some free day-pass tickets to enter!


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