Hasta Siempre is a trattoria and pub on the Scalinata Alessi, the stepped street running off Via Crociferi in the old town. It opened in 1986 as Nievski and still trades under both names.
The steps outside are what makes it matter here. They are the standing meeting point of queer Catania, where people gather over a drink before going on somewhere else, and the bar has been part of that for decades.
Inside, it is a long bar under a vaulted ceiling, hung with glassware and bottles. The kitchen is traditional Sicilian and leans organic, strong on fried dishes and fish, with vegan options and cocktails alongside. Tables spill out onto the steps.
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