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.
Bars
Expand all1. Harry's Bar - The original Bellini
Show moreFamous 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Calle Vallaresso, San Marco 1323, Venice 30124
Telephone
+39 041 528 5777
2. Margaret Duchamp - Popular people-watching spot
Show moreSet 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Campo Santa Margherita, Dorsoduro 30123, Venice 30123
Telephone
+39 041 528 62 55
Transport
Ca' Rezzonico waterbus
3. Centrale Restaurant Lounge - Urban sights and sounds
Show more 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Piscina Frezzaria, San Marco 1659/b, Venice 30124
Telephone
+39 041 296 06 64
4. Caffè Aurora - Socialising on St Mark's
Show moreA 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
48-50, St Mark's Square, Venice 30124
Telephone
+39 0 41 528 6405
5. Gran Caffè Quadri - Coffee with a view
Show moreFounded 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
121, Piazza San Marco, Venice 30124
Telephone
+39 041 52 22 105
6. Caffè Florian - 18th-century elegance
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
56 & 59, St Mark's Square, Venice 30124
Telephone
+39 0 41 520 5641
7. Al Bottegon - Timeless winebar
Show moreA 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Fondamenta Maravegie, Dorsoduro 992, Venice 30123
Telephone
+39 0 41 523 0034
Transport
Zattere waterbus
8. B Bar - Creative cocktails
Show moreSip 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1459, San Marco, Venice 30124
Telephone
+39 041 520 70 22
9. Orange - Fashionable cocktail lounge
Show moreThere 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Campo Santa Margherita, Dorsoduro 3054/a, Venice 30123
Telephone
+39 0 41 523 47 40
10. Ostaria Dai Zemei - Art, food and wine
Show moreA 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1045, Sestiere San Polo, Venice 30125
Telephone
+39 0415208596
Transport
Vaporetto to San Stae stop
Clubs
Expand all11. Molocinque - Chic nightlife
Show moreIf 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Via dell'elettricità, 8 Marghera, Venice
Telephone
+39 041 538 4983
Entertainment
Expand all12. Teatro La Fenice - Restored opera house
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Campo San Fantin, San Marco 1965, Venice 30124
Telephone
+39 041 786 511
13. Musica a Palazzo - Authentic opera setting
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Fondamenta Barbarigo o Duodo, San Marco 2504, Venice 30124
Telephone
+39 340 971 7272
14. Venice Jazz Club - Live jazz den
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Fondamenta dello Squero, Dorsoduro 3102, Venice 30123
Telephone
+39 0 41 523 20 56
15. Casinò di Venezia - Gambling since 1638
Show moreOpened 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Palazzo Vendramin-Calergi, Cannaregio 2040, Venice 30121
Telephone
+39 0 41 529 7111
