Best bar in Novigrad. Its terrace lapped by the sea, overlooking the setting sun, the Vitriol is trendy enough to appeal to weekending Italians without losing its young, lively, local character. As a daytime spot for coffee, own-recipe cakes and fruit tarts, Vitriol is as good as you’ll get. Evening cocktail concoctions have a distinct Italian flavour (Negroni, Garibaldi) but include a zingy Novigrad Beach of gin, Campari and orange juice. Local wines are chalked up on a board outside, beers include Kriek and Kilkenny and there are enough hot drinks to fill an entire menu.
The Novigrad nightlife scene isn't exactly buzzing. However, half-a-dozen decent bars dot the centre, including the superb Vitriol: the City Garden has a decent choice of whiskies and bitters.