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Vinicolo Glam & Drink

  • CoverNo cover reported; wine by the glass about €4–€8 (~$4.6–$9.2)
  • Price$$
  • MusicBackground music

Vinicolo Glam & Drink is a wine and cocktail bar in the historic centre of Catania, near Via Etnea, offering aperitivo and evening drinks. The exact street number is not confirmed in available listings, so visitors should use the listed phone number (+39 095 836 0730) or a map search to find it.

Wine and cocktail bar in the historic centre serving aperitivo and evening drinks.

Vinicolo Glam & Drink is a wine and cocktail bar in the historic centre of Catania, near Via Etnea, offering aperitivo and evening drinks. The exact street number is not confirmed in available listings, so visitors should use the listed phone number (+39 095 836 0730) or a map search to find it. Within the city's bar scene it fills the niche between the beer-led pubs around Piazza Teatro Massimo and the more cocktail-focused rooms, with wine as the main draw.

The atmosphere is relaxed and conversational. The crowd is mostly adults in their late twenties and above, including couples and small groups meeting for an aperitivo before dinner or a quieter drink afterwards. No dress code is reported; smart-casual is typical for a wine-and-cocktail room. Music is background level, so the bar is not a dancing venue and conversation carries easily.

The drinks programme combines wine by the glass with cocktails. Listings put wine by the glass at about €4–€8 (roughly $4.6–$9.2), in the mid-range $$ tier. Sicilian wines are the natural choice for visitors, given the island's wine regions on the slopes of Etna, but the specific list is not confirmed, so guests can ask the staff what is poured. No cover charge is reported, and bottle service is not part of the format. Reservations are not described as required, although a call ahead is sensible for groups.

Listings report opening daily from about 7:30PM to 1AM, an earlier close than many pubs and bars in the area. The best time for aperitivo is the opening hour, while later in the evening the bar is steady rather than packed. Friday and Saturday are the busiest nights, and visitors should confirm hours before going since times are not verified.

The central position makes it easy to combine with dinner in the historic centre and a walk along Via Etnea, followed by a move to the later-closing bars if the evening continues.

Practical information for Vinicolo Glam & Drink · Last updated September 2026
Price $$
Cover No cover reported; wine by the glass about €4–€8 (~$4.6–$9.2)
Hours Daily about 7:30PM–1AM (reported by listings; confirm before going)
Address Historic centre, Catania (street number not confirmed)

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Wine and cocktail bar for aperitivo and evening drinks

Location

Historic centre, Catania (street number not confirmed)

37.5071, 15.0852 View on map

Highlights

  • Wine and cocktail bar for aperitivo in the historic centre
  • Wine by the glass from about €4–€8
  • Calm, conversational atmosphere with background music
  • Open daily from about 7:30PM until 1AM

Tips for visiting

  • Arrive around opening time for aperitivo; the bar closes earlier than the pubs, at about 1AM.
  • Ask the staff for Sicilian wines by the glass, as the list is not confirmed.
  • Expect about €4–€8 per glass; no cover is reported.
  • Phone +39 095 836 0730 to confirm the location and book for groups.
  • Friday and Saturday are the busiest nights.

When to visit

Early evening around 7:30PM suits aperitivo; Friday and Saturday nights are the busiest.

Accessibility

Step-free access is not confirmed; visitors with mobility needs should phone ahead.

Frequently asked questions

What does Vinicolo Glam & Drink serve?

It is a wine and cocktail bar serving aperitivo and evening drinks in Catania's historic centre.

What are the opening hours?

Listings report daily opening from about 7:30PM to 1AM. Visitors should confirm before going.

How much is wine by the glass?

Listings give about €4–€8 per glass, roughly $4.6–$9.2. No cover charge is reported.

Can a table be reserved?

Reservations are not described as required, but a phone number, +39 095 836 0730, is listed for groups.