Venice travel guide — where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Venice, Veneto, Italy.
Venice's nightlife is more intimate than typical party cities. The scene centers on bacari (wine bars) and aperitivo culture, especially along Fondamenta degli Ormesini and Campo Santa Margherita. Venice does not have a large club scene on the main islands — those seeking clubs typically head to the Lido or mainland.
Nightlife districts
Where the action happens after dark.
Bars & pubs
Where locals drink.
Cantina Do Mori
Known for: Venice's oldest bacaro (1462); ombra wine and cicchetti
Calle Do Mori, 429, 30125 Venezia
Al Timon
Known for: Barge moored on canal; outdoor deck; aperitivo culture hub
Fondamenta degli Ormesini, 2754, 30121 Venezia
Vino Vero
Known for: Natural wine bar; cicchetti; Italian craft beer; international wine list
Fondamenta della Misericordia, 2497, 30121 Venezia
Bar Longhi (Gritti Palace)
Known for: Historic Grand Canal bar; Bellinis; cocktail menu; resident pianist
Campo Santa Maria del Giglio, 2467, 30124 Venezia
El Refolo
Known for: Canalside bar on Via Garibaldi; popular with locals; outdoor tables
Via Garibaldi, 1580, 30122 Venezia
Caffè Florian
Known for: Europe's oldest café (1720); Bellinis; hot chocolate; orchestra
Piazza San Marco, 57, 30124 Venezia
Osteria Paradiso Perduto
Known for: Live jazz and blues; Venetian food; canal-side terrace; bohemian crowd
Fondamenta della Misericordia, 2540, 30121 Venezia
Il Santo Bevitore
Known for: Student bar on Campo Santa Margherita; cocktails; beer; lively square
Campo Santa Margherita, 3052, 30123 Venezia
Clubs
For dancing into the early hours.
Piccolo Mondo
Cover: €10-15 (~$11-$16)
Hours: Fri-Sat 10PM-4AM
Il Muretto (Mestre/Jesolo)
Cover: €20-30 (~$22-$33)
Hours: Fri-Sat 11PM-5AM (seasonal)
Nightlife tips
Stay safe and have fun.
Most venues warm up after midnight — earlier arrivals get easier entry and shorter queues.
Carry ID, even if you look older — bouncers check at most venues.
Plan your ride home before you go out — last transport runs earlier than the clubs close.