Nightlife in Venice
Venice has a good selection of bars that are great for an evening aperitivo (a spritz or Bellini). The liveliest areas are Campo Santa Margherita in Dorsoduro and around the Rialto Markets in San Polo. Harry's Bar is a cocktail classic, opera lovers head for Teatro La Fenice and jazz fans cram into Venice Jazz Club. See if your luck's in at Casinò di Venezia. Venice heads for bed at around 2am.
Harry's Bar
The original Bellini
Famous names that have dropped into Harry's Bar in San Marco include
Hemingway, Charlie Chaplin and Woody Allen. White-jacketed waiters serve
drinks at simple timber tables. Try the iconic peach and prosecco Bellini,
which was invented here.
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Address
Calle Vallaresso, San Marco 1323, Venice 30124
Telephone
+39 041 528 5777
Margaret Duchamp
Popular people-watching spot
Set on a corner of Dorsoduro's busiest square, Margaret Duchamp is a
student favourite. Sip a spritz (Campari, prosecco and soda) at one
of the outdoor tables, while watching the world amble by. The interior
features a semi-circular bar.
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Address
Campo Santa Margherita, Dorsoduro 30123, Venice 30123
Telephone
+39 041 528 62 55
Transport
Ca' Rezzonico waterbus
Centrale Restaurant Lounge
Urban sights and sounds
Centrale Restaurant Lounge is a fashionable haunt situated down a backstreet
in San Marco. It is popular with a well-dressed crowd in search of
cocktails, contemporary chilled sounds and a Manhattan atmosphere. The
backlit bar glows in the semi-darkness.
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Address
Piscina Frezzaria, San Marco 1659/b, Venice 30124
Telephone
+39 041 296 06 64
Caffè Aurora
Socialising on St Mark's
A café by day, Caffè Aurora on St Mark's Square
becomes a magnet for Venice's lost youth as night falls. Plush,
velvet-covered seating and a handful of tables are occupied by fashionable
types. DJs spin dance and lounge tracks.
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Address
48-50, St Mark's Square, Venice 30124
Telephone
+39 0 41 528 6405
Gran Caffè Quadri
Coffee with a view
Founded in 1775 by Giorgio Quadri and his wife, the world-famous Gran Caffè
Quadri is one of the oldest public salons in Venice. It combines the
exquisite aroma of quality coffee with excellent views over St Mark's
Square.
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Address
121, Piazza San Marco, Venice 30124
Telephone
+39 041 52 22 105
Caffè Florian
18th-century elegance
Situated on St Mark's Square, 18th-century Caffè Florian is
a Venice icon. Grab a tiny table in a frescoed booth for views over the
square, or sit outside in summer. Mirrors and antiques abound while
white-jacketed waiters glide around effortlessly.
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Address
56 & 59, St Mark's Square, Venice 30124
Telephone
+39 0 41 520 5641
Al Bottegon
Timeless winebar
A canalside classic near the Gallerie dell'Accademia in Dorsoduro, Al
Bottegon attracts locals for an early evening prosecco, or three, with
sandwiches. The bottle-lined interior, where it's standing room
only, hasn't changed in decades. Guests sip and chat outside.
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Address
Fondamenta Maravegie, Dorsoduro 992, Venice 30123
Telephone
+39 0 41 523 0034
Transport
Zattere waterbus
B Bar
Creative cocktails
Sip creative cocktails and quality wines at the stylish B Bar, at the Bauer
Hotel in Venice. Sink into deep lounge chairs for relaxation or head out
onto the Grand Canal terrace for views of the Salute church.
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Address
1459, San Marco, Venice 30124
Telephone
+39 041 520 70 22
Orange
Fashionable cocktail lounge
There are three choices at Orange in Dorsoduro. Fashion victims gather at the
bright orange bar. Others prefer to sip cocktails in the shady rear garden
or on the roof terrace, with its views over Campo Santa Margherita
square.
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Address
Campo Santa Margherita, Dorsoduro 3054/a, Venice 30123
Telephone
+39 0 41 523 47 40
Ostaria Dai Zemei
Art, food and wine
A huge reproduction of Carpaccio's The Miracle of the Relic of the
Holy Cross contrasts with the panini-packed counter at Ostaria Dai
Zemei in Venice's San Polo district. The wine list is extensive but
Giovanni and Franco will help you choose.
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Address
1045, Sestiere San Polo, Venice 30125
Telephone
+39 0415208596
Transport
Vaporetto to San Stae stop
Molocinque
Chic nightlife
If it's a club you're after, head to Molocinque in Marghera on the mainland,
where impeccably-dressed 25- to 30-year-old Venetians dance to house music
every weekend. Dine before you dance - the nightclub also houses a smart
pizzeria and bar.
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Address
Via dell'elettricità, 8 Marghera, Venice
Telephone
+39 041 538 4983
Teatro La Fenice
Restored opera house
The Teatro La Fenice attracts opera fans from all over the world to this
unique stage in San Marco. It was restored in 2003 to its mid-19th-century
glory after a 1996 arson attack. International companies perform first class
opera here.
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Address
Campo San Fantin, San Marco 1965, Venice 30124
Telephone
+39 041 786 511
Musica a Palazzo
Authentic opera setting
Musica a Palazzo offers a unique operatic experience in the rooms of a fine
patrician Grand Canal mansion in San Marco. Follow top performers from the
frescoed salon to the boudoir as they sing La Traviata and other famed
operas.
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Address
Fondamenta Barbarigo o Duodo, San Marco 2504, Venice 30124
Telephone
+39 340 971 7272
Venice Jazz Club
Live jazz den
The Venice Jazz Club lures various acts to its den in Dorsoduro. Dimly lit,
this former dance club hosts the local VJC quartet and guest performers from
all over the Veneto region. Drinks are served at the bar.
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Address
Fondamenta dello Squero, Dorsoduro 3102, Venice 30123
Telephone
+39 0 41 523 20 56
Casinò di Venezia
Gambling since 1638
Opened in the 17th century and housed in Palazzo Vendramin-Calergi, a noble
mansion in Cannaregio, Casinò di Venezia is the world's
oldest casino. Try your luck at everything from Black Jack to slot machines.
Jackets and ties are essential for gents.
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Address
Palazzo Vendramin-Calergi, Cannaregio 2040, Venice 30121
Telephone
+39 0 41 529 7111
