Palermo night life: where to go for drinks

Looking for the best bars in Palermo? The Sicilian capital has a lively nightlife scene, with hidden cocktail bars, craft beer pubs and busy squares where locals meet for an aperitivo.

Whether you’re planning a weekend in Palermo, travelling with friends or exploring Sicily on a budget, there’s a place for every mood. From creative cocktails to relaxed outdoor drinks, here are some spots to add to your evening plans.

And if you want more than just a drink, the Bar of A Casa di Amici is a great place to meet fellow travellers and keep the good vibes going throughout the week.

Best Cocktail Bars in Palermo

If you love a well-made cocktail, Palermo has plenty of places to explore. From creative mixology to hidden venues with a distinctive atmosphere, these bars are worth adding to your list.

  • First Call: Hospitality Experience – Creative cocktails in a stylish, cinematic setting with a distinctive atmosphere.
  • Minimarket Pub – A hidden, speakeasy-style spot with creative drinks and a strong focus on music.
  • Sabir – A relaxed, Mediterranean-inspired cocktail bar with an intimate atmosphere and original drinks.
  • I Corrieri – A lively, sociable venue where you can enjoy cocktails, food and drinks with friends.
  • Spina Bar – A cosy, artsy bar with a laid-back vibe, perfect for an informal drink in the city centre.
  • Monkey Pub – A casual, youthful pub with a friendly atmosphere, ideal for drinks and socialising outdoors.

Aperitivo and Pubs: Experience Palermo Like a Local

In Palermo, nightlife isn’t only about cocktail bars. Sometimes the best evening starts with a drink in a lively square, surrounded by locals, music and conversations that spill out into the streets.

Vespa Café : Near Teatro Massimo, Vespa Café is a popular stop for aperitivo and shared food. It’s a good choice if you’d like to enjoy a drink with friends and sample a selection of small bites before dinner.

Ballarak Magione: If craft beer is more your style, head to Ballarak Magione in the historic centre. Its relaxed brewery atmosphere makes it a good place to explore different beers and spend time with friends.

The Piazza Sant’Anna Area: For a lively, informal evening, explore the bars around Piazza Sant’Anna. This area is known for its social atmosphere, outdoor tables and mix of people gathering for drinks. It’s a great place to wander, choose a spot and enjoy the energy of Palermo.

Each neighbourhood has its own character. The best plan is to explore, follow the atmosphere and leave some room for spontaneous discoveries.

What About Sunday Night? The Party Continues at A Casa di Amici!

Exploring Palermo’s bars is a great way to discover the city. But the social side of your trip doesn’t have to stop when you get back to your hostel.

At A Casa di Amici, the atmosphere is all about music, meeting people and sharing experiences. We keep the social energy going throughout the week, including Sundays. You don’t have to wait for Friday night to meet other travellers and enjoy a fun evening.

Whether you’ve spent the day sightseeing, discovering hidden cocktail bars or enjoying an aperitivo with friends, our hostel is a place to reconnect, exchange stories and make new memories.

Travelling solo? No problem. Coming with friends? Even better. There’s always room for a conversation and a chance to meet people from around the world.

Come for Palermo, stay for the people, the music and the memories!