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tiramisu (€5). Conclude in style with cigars, fine rums and grappas. Daily 8am–3am;

closed Dec–Feb.

CAFÉS AND BARS

Avant-Garde Corso Vittorio Emanuele 135 090 988 0505. You get a huge plate of
nibbles here at evening aperitivo time, where there are tables outside (along with a
rowdy TV), plus DJs and live jazz on most summer evenings. Daily 7am–late; closed

mid-Jan to mid-Feb.

La Precchia Corso Vittorio Emanuele 191 090 981 1303. A cosy spot in winter for
a glass of wine or any of a vast range of hot chocolates, from white chocolate to dark
chocolate with chilli, chocolate and hazelnut or chocolate and orange – a treat if
you’ve done the night trip to Stromboli. Not a bad place for breakfast, too. Daily 7am–
late.

Subba Corso Vittorio Emanuele 92 090 981 1352. Open since 1930, this is the

island’s best and most traditional café, with a nice shaded terrace at the rear in the
square. Try Lulus, clouds of crema-filled choux pastry, or the pistachio- and almond-
studded eoliana ice cream. Mon & Wed–Sun 7.30am–8.30pm, closes later in summer.

La Tavernella Corso Vittorio Emanuele 271 360 268 512. On the main Corso just
round the corner from the port, this little tavola calda is perfectly located for a snack
while you wait for a ferry or hydrofoil. Great spinach frittata, and a daily choice of

pasta al forno and other hot dishes. Daily 8am–10pm.

Di Vino in Vino Corso Vittorio Emanuele 102 334 110 8455. This classy enoteca
has a well-researched range of wines, along with hams and cheeses from the Nébrodi
mountains (tasters of which appear with your glass of wine at aperitivo time). They
also serve a choice of salads, bruschetta and toasted sandwiches. Daily 9am–late;
closes early in winter, and for most of Feb.

ENTERTAINMENT

Theatre and live music Every summer (June–Sept), Lipari’s council sponsors several
theatre performances and concerts, including some spectacularly sited events at the

Teatro del Castello, the modern Greek-style theatre up at the citadel’s Parco
Archeologico. Ask at the tourist office for details.

Festivals There are annual processions in town at Carnevale (Feb/March) and at
Easter, but Lipari’s main festival, dedicated to the island’s patron, St Bartholomew,
takes place over three days around August 24.

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