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Venice (Italian: Venezia; Venetian: Venexia) is a sanctuary on a lagoon that is virtually the same as it was 600 years ago, which adds to the fascinating character. Venice has decayed since its heyday and suffers from overtourism, but the romantic charm remains. It is also known as the birthplace of composers Tomaso Albinoni and Antonio Vivaldi, and of the poets and opera librettists Apostolo Zeno and Carlo Goldoni. Venice and its lagoon are a UNESCO World Heritage site. It used to be an independent republic, and remains one of Italy's most important cities, with a quarter million inhabitants. Venice is also known as the home of the world's first international film festival, founded in 1932.

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  1. DrinkCannaregio

    Al Parlamento

    Another small bar, away from the main tourist arteries. Serves spritz, cocktails and beer with a view of the Cannaregio canal.

    €6 for cocktails

  2. DrinkSanta Croce

    Bacareto da Lele

    A Venetian institution that's been around since 1968. This minuscule bar serves cheap wine, a small glass is just one euro, and excellent cichetti to go along. Queuing is the norm, but the bartenders are very quick and you'll be served in no time. A great place to rub shoulders with the real Venetians.

  3. DrinkSan Marco

    Caffè Florian

    On the extravagant side there is Caffè Florian, on Piazza San Marco. It claims to be the oldest coffee house still in operation, established in 1720. The interior is about a century newer, and brings an exclusive setting for a cup of coffee, even if sitting outside overlooking the entire piazza and its surroundings may be a better choice on a nice summer day. The café has its own outdoor orchestra playing an assortment of Italian music. Just sitting down at the table costs €6 per seat (for the orchestra it says on the menu) and the rest on the menu is at least twice the price you would have paid at home. Light lunch or dinner 12:00-15:00, 19:30-22:00, afternoon tea 15:09-18:00, great choice of semifreddo (parfaits) (€14), lemon ice cream with soda (€15), great choice of tea and coffee specialities; espresso €6.50. music charge €6.

    Daily, 09:00-00:00

  4. DrinkDorsoduro

    Cantine del Vino gia Schiavi

    Vini il Cantinone

    Inventive and delicious cicchetti; pile a plate with what you like, and the staff will pour you a glass of wine to match the selection. If it's too crowded inside, step out and find a space by the canal. A large and carefully curated selection of wines and spirits for purchase by the bottle. Joseph Brodsky, the American Nobel Prize winning poet and essayist, buried on San Michele, was a regular anytime he came to Venice.

    Mon-Sat 08:30-20:30, closed SunCichetti €2-3, wine by the glass €3

  5. DrinkDorsoduro

    Chet Bar

    The closest thing to a dive bar you'll find in Venice, except that the cocktails actually are pretty good.

    Daily 17:00-02:00

  6. DrinkSan Marco

    Devils Forest Pub

    A traditional English style pub with a very fun atmosphere. It is located near the Rialto Bridge and tucked into a small alley near the Disney Store.

  7. DrinkSan Marco

    Harry's Bar-Ristorante

    The Bellini-cocktail was invented here. Ernest Hemingway was one of the most famous guests. Very pricy!

    Open now · closes 11 pm

  8. DrinkDorsoduro

    Il Caffè Rosso

    Small but hugely popular café at Campo Santa Margherita. Serves coffee and sandwiches during the day, and excellent spritz during nights.

  9. DrinkSan Polo

    La Bottiglia

    A small wine bar with excellent reviews. They offer a small but constantly changing selection of wines, complemented by excellent Italian street food and snacks.

  10. DrinkSanta Croce

    Osteria da Filo

    An excellent place to fill up on some aperitifs and meet the local student crowd. Aperol Spritz is €2.50, a bargain for being in central Venice. The bar also hosts live music from time to time.

  11. DrinkCastello

    Pub Taverna L'Olandese Volante

    Located between the Rialto Bridge and Piazza San Marco. During the summertime there are tables outside when you can easily sit and rest after a day of wandering around this marvelous city. What is more, during the day pasta and other typical dishes are served at a budget price.

  12. DrinkCannaregio

    Vino Vero

    Small wine bar with excellent selection, away from the tourist crowds. Outdoor seating next to one of the canals.

  13. Drink Not mapped

    E Rosa Salva

    One of the favorites is the mini-chain "E Rosa Salva", with three locations in the center - on C. Fiubera (from Piazza San Marco, take the underpass in the middle of the arcade, cross the bridge and take second right off C. Fabbri), Merceria S. Salvadore (off the campo of the same name), and right on Campo San Zanipolo (to the right of the church looking from the canal); the last one is a gelateria as well. For your €1 you'll get exactly 2 and a half sips at the bottom of a small cup, with rich crema and no bitterness. Assorted house-made sweets are €1.10.

  14. DrinkSan Marco

    Bistrot de Venise

    Restaurant, cultural and enogastronomical meetings.

    22:00 until late night

  15. DrinkSan Marco

    Caffe Paolin

    Santo Stefano, San Marco 3464

  16. DrinkSan Marco

    Caffe Quadri

    Opposite Caffè Florian, with similar prices.

  17. DrinkCastello

    Inishark Irish Pub

    Calle del Mondo Novo, 5787