Morgana Bar & Ibiscus Garden

Fun! Great club! And the décor is fabulous! It rivals clubs in larger cities and is a must for partiers seeking nightlife in Taormina. The music blasts and it is crowded which all adds to the atmosphere.

One of the best bars in Taormina! Met the owners and they were very welcoming and made us feel at home!

Being the big cocktail fan that I am, I’m always looking for a great cocktail, even when I travel. I don’t know if it’s me, but it seems that there is a shortage of great cocktail bars in Italy. They may be out there but I certainly haven’t found them. It just doesn’t seem to be their thing. Even still, when I see «cocktail bar» I get hopeful. Don’t know if that makes me an optimist or just crazy.
Our first steps into Morgana seemed promising. It’s a trendy place with a nice atmosphere and an extensive cocktail list. I went out on a limb and ordered a Hemingway Daiquiri. My friends ordered Manhattans. Now their glassware is very cool. When I saw their super tall stemmed martini glasses, I kinda wanted them for my bar. Unfortunately, my daiquiri tasted more like a Mexican beer than it did a daiquiri. Way too much lime juice. My friends’ Manhattans were very heavy on the bitters, which is actually good for me, I love bitters. But still, not well balanced at all. I actually want to taste the base spirit in my cocktails, not just the lime juice or bitters. And with a hefty price tag, they really should be better.
So if you go, it’s probably best to stick with wine or beer… or straight liquor. That way you’ll be able to enjoy the scene and your drink.