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Morgana

GayOut (30) 4.6
Google (666) 4.1
Tripadvisor (405) 3.7
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Visitors praise Morgana for its excellent drinks, including classic cocktails and sought-after beers, and appreciate the stylish and welcoming atmosphere, with some highlighting specific bartenders. However, common complaints include a chaotic table organization, unhelpful or inattentive staff at the checkout, and a perceived lack of food choices beyond sandwiches, with some feeling it has changed for the worse from its pub origins. There is also mention of a 30 euro minimum spend per person, which some found to be a forced way to increase orders.

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Vicolo de Vigo 3, 98039 Taormina
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About this place Morgana

Morgana is one of those rare bars that exists in a category of its own. Located on Vicolo de Vigo — a narrow medieval lane off Taormina's main corso — the bar occupies a terrace that hangs over the Ionian Sea with views extending on clear days to the Calabrian coast. It is a tiny space by any objective measure: a bar, a terrace and no more. But the combination of location, history and atmosphere makes it something far larger. Morgana has been welcoming gay visitors since the 1970s, accumulating a clientele that has included Italian and international gay luminaries across five decades of Taormina summers. The bar appears in travel writing going back to the 1980s. The décor — antique tiles, Sicilian ceramics, candles and clustered tables on the terrace — is theatrical in exactly the Sicilian way: beautiful, slightly operatic, entirely functional. Drinks are cocktail-focused and not cheap. The view is worth any price. Open from late afternoon through the night in summer; reduced hours in spring and autumn; effectively closed in winter.

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Features

Gay LGBTQ+ Happy Hour Live music Outdoor Patio Wine Bar

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Ivana Scepanovic
Ivana Scepanovic Jun 2026

We went there without reservation, but managed to get a table. 2 lovely girls on the entrance were really polite and gave us table inside, but as soon as table in the garden was free, they transfered us outside. The bar is amazing, whole new decoration this year! Service amazing, really attentive and fast! We just loved it! I was carrying flowers, and the girl on the entrance asked is there special ocassion. It was my birthday and suddenly they were coming with fruit plate with a candle to congratulate me! This was amazing surprise, small gesture, but very very significant! Thank you to all of the stuff there, we will be back! ❤️

Joana Paupério
Joana Paupério Jun 2026

Great staff, great DJ, and really cool decor! We had fun!!

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Rafael F-V
Rafael F-V Jun 2026

Upon arrival, you are asked if you are willing to spend at least €30 per person. In hindsight, this was the reason why we got a table and the other guests didn't. With the cocktail, you received some snacks and an explanation of your drink. It is really worth paying a visit.

Diana Diana
Diana Diana Jun 2026

Our first visit to Bar Morgana, with its truly special ambiance in the heart of Taormina. The cocktails are really unique and expertly mixed. We will definitely visit Bar Morgana again since we live nearby.

Alvise Ballarin
Alvise Ballarin Jun 2026

An iconic venue for an evening with friends, listening to good music and sipping delicious drinks. I recommend the indoor seating as well as the outdoor garden for a more convivial experience. It's unthinkable not to stop by for a drink. Very knowledgeable staff, highly recommended!

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Last updated on 3 August 2026

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