The Literary Terrace & Bar

The Literary Terrace and Bar is a refined and deeply atmospheric cocktail bar and terrace at the Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo, one of Sicily's most distinguished luxury properties perched above the historic hilltop town of Taormina. The terrace rewards guests with breathtaking vistas of Mount Etna and the sparkling Bay of Taormina, providing one of the most dramatic backdrops of any bar in southern Italy. The interior evokes the magic of a 19th-century winter garden, with elegant Sicilian carpentry and antique fittings paying tribute to the celebrated literary figures, including D.H. Lawrence, Truman Capote, and Tennessee Williams, who once found inspiration here. Signature cocktails such as the Etna Spritz are served from morning through midnight, making this a perfect destination for sunset drinks and creative contemplation in an environment of rare historic charm.