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Café Blue

Café Blue Venice Italy 45.4358980011368 12.3251266730164
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Bar / Café / Pub

Ratings:

Lucas

Adriana

Jonah

Emma

Neighborhood:

Dorsoduro

Address:

Sestiere Dorsoduro, 3778
30123 Venice
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Phone:

041 5227613

Hours:

M–F 9am–2am, Sa–Su 6pm–2am
Daily 6pm–2am in August

Recommended as:

Day Spot Night Spot

Café Blue Review

Tip from Emma:

“Café Blue offers the casual comfort of a neighborhood pub, but with a dynamic flair. For a high-energy start to the weekend, stop in for the DJ and Karaoke Party on Thursdays – the crowd is fun and feisty!”

The Scene

Café Blue prides itself on being the most happening bar in Venice for an easygoing, party-seeking crowd. Part of the hip Campo Santa Margherita area, the bar mainly serves young and animated English speakers who congregate...

Café Blue prides itself on being the most happening bar in Venice for an easygoing, party-seeking crowd.

Part of the hip Campo Santa Margherita area, the bar mainly serves young and animated English speakers who congregate to swap stories and find out what’s going on around town.

The rather rowdy crowd indulges in beer and flaming absinthe drinks, giving the tiny bar a college tavern vibe that has made it a key nightlife destination that features late hours and a regular schedule of live music and karaoke nights.

Although the festive scene does draw in some young Venetians, most locals avoid Café Blue in favor of the very... read more

Crowd

Outgoing, upbeat, party-seeking students and travelers, predominantly English speakers, late teens and up.

Entertainment/Music

Live jazz 9–11pm on Fridays starting in October and continuing throughout the academic year. A DJ spins a mix of music and hosts karaoke from 9pm to late night on Thursdays, year round. Occasional Saturday night concerts featuring local bands. Free Wi-Fi.

Food/Miscellaneous

Snacks, sandwiches, salads, and desserts. Absinthe.

Prices

Sandwiches €1.50–€6, salads €5–€7.50. Beer €2.50–€6, wine €3+, cocktails €6, mixed drinks €3.50–€5, shots €3.50, Venetian spritz €2, coffee €1–€3.

Dress

Casual.

Hot Nights/When to Go

Weekends or any night with live music are the best. Slows down in August when staff and many younger patrons are on vacation.

Tags:

18 and over20s30s40sAbsintheCasualDJHigh EnergyKaraokeLive BandLive EntertainmentLive MusicMusiciansOccasional Live JazzOutgoingPerformanceRowdySandwichesSnack FoodStudentsTouristsUpbeatWi-Fi