Also known as 'da Paolino'

Paolino is the owner of the historic bar that welcomes tourists and Suvereto locals right under the village walls. This is the bar La Gattabuia. Located right next to the town gate, you can't miss it, with its outdoor tables in summer and winter and its green awnings always open. Yes, because this small bar stands out for its strategic position, right in front of the tree-lined square (and the children's playground... in my case, of greater interest given the age of my children!), but you keep coming back for its timeless charm, for the chats exchanged over coffee, for the kindness of the staff.

'Paolino' is in fact flanked by the smiling Aurora and Farida. The bar has been open since 1998 and Paolo emphasizes that nothing has changed inside since then. The vintage and old-world charm has remained intact. Only with Covid was a large window opened facing the street to allow people to get pastries and coffee without entering the bar, and this has remained to this day. The window allows you to feel 'on the street' even when consuming inside the bar and to chat even from a distance with those who stop by for a coffee. But the bar is most famous for 'il ciuchino', their invented cocktail, composed of sparkling wine and Martini bitter. On summer evenings, when you spend time in the square chatting, it's a must-try... and the bar stays open even after dinner. There's no doubt that the bar is a reference point for the local community and for tourists who want to experience an authentic experience.

You should know that this is also one of the few bars where my children come alone to order breakfast to take home when I want to stay in bed! A luxury I can only afford here in Suvereto, a quiet town where I know children will be well received even at the bar to pick up a bag full of croissants to take home.

All you have to do is sit at a table, put away your phone, and let yourself be enchanted by village life and the sound of bells in the background!