Venice Nightlife

While most travel guides and hotel concierges do their best to sell Venice as an ancient city with history leaking out of every corner, many forget that Venice is also a modern city with a lively nightlife scene. Young people from all over Italy flock here to immerse themselves in the culture and spectacular nature of Venice and that means that there are always bars, clubs and live music to enjoy throughout the city.

1. Vino Vino - San Marco 1980 Venice  VE  Italy - website

Located inside the historic and popular Antico Martini restaurant is a popular wine and piano bar that is always a fun place to start an evening.

2. Bacaro Jazz - S. Marco 5546 Venice  VE  Italy - website

For the best in live music and the best pizza in the whole city, check out the lineups at Bacaro Jazz, a club reminiscent of a dusty jazz club in Harlem.

3. Bar Torino - Campo San Luca Venice  VE  Italy - website

One of the most popular live music and drinking venues in the city, the atmosphere here is always cozy so get there early for the best seats.

4. Da Alberto - Calle Giacinto Gallina Cannaregio Venice  VE  Italy - website

This restaurant and pub is a popular after work spot with the business crowd and is a popular meeting spot for folks to start their evening.

5. Margaret Duchamp - CampoSanta Margarita, Dorsoduro 3019 Venice  VE  Italy - website

A friendly atmosphere and great drink specials greet locals and tourists alike at this popular watering hole.

6. Harry’s Bar - San Marco 1323 Calle Vallaresso Venice  VE  Italy - website

Said to be the birthplace of the famous Belini drink, Harry’s Bar appears to be right out of central casting with tiled floors and a friendly staff.

7. Aciugheta -  Campo SS. Filippo e Giacomo, Castello 4357, Venice - website

While this quiet spot may look like a pizza place on the outside, hidden inside is one of the best little wine bars in all of Italy.

8. Cantina Do Mori - Calle dei Do Mori, San Polo 429, Venice - website

Another out of the way bar that serves tapas-style food along with fine wine and a fully stocked liquor bar.

9. Cantinone già Schiave - Fondamenta Nani, Dorsoduro 992, Venice - website

This beautiful little spot sells one of the most impressive wine lists in the country. Perfect for a single glass or a bottle to take home.

10. Enoteca al Volto - Calle Cavalli, San Marco 4081, Venice - website

Looking for the perfect spot to get the best in wine from all over Europe? Enoteca al Volto specializes in wine from everywhere but Italy.