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Cafés in Venice

Cantinone Già Schiavi

Bar / Café

Party Earth Review Although the name of this quaint cantina along Fondamenta Nani may be disputed – especially since it has one name on the sign and another on the awning – there is no doubt that Cantinone Già Schiavi is a simple slice of heaven. Situated on the wide and picturesque canal at Ponte San Trovaso, the bar draws a constant crowd ... more

Dorsoduro 992, Fondamenta Nani
30123 Venice

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Caffè Rosso

Bar / Café

Party Earth Review It’s hard to miss the little storefront with the tomato-red trim in Campo Santa Margherita, but if there’s any confusion, one need only look for the hand-painted Caffè sign that indicates that this is indeed the beloved Caffè Rosso, the quintessential no-frills bar of Venice. The tiny indoor space may be cramped, but the ... more

Dorsoduro 2963, Campo Santa Margherita
30123 Venice

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MuroVenezia Rialto

Bar / Café

Party Earth Review Snugly situated in the animated Erbaria area, MuroVenezia Rialto is a hip bar with an upscale flair that attracts a trendy, well-dressed crowd of young professionals and university students. The sleek bar strikes a diagonal with the door to create a polished modern look and posh vibe, and is usually mobbed with a flirtatious ... more

Sestiere San Polo, 222
30125 Venice

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El Pecador

Bar / Café

Party Earth Review A beloved local bar and hangout, El Pecador is actually a large mural-painted bus – fully outfitted with a kitchen and bar – that simply parks near the beach every summer and welcomes an alternative Italian crowd. The bar’s spicy name, which means The Sinner, echoes its ongoing dispute with Lido ... more

Lungomare Gabriele D'Annunzio
30126 Venice

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Imagina Café

Bar / Café

Party Earth Review Just around the corner from Campo Santa Margherita is Imagina Café, a popular bar and café that offers a simple but upscale environment. The bar’s successful mission to create a chic nightspot in the area is evident in its stylish look, from the detailed lettering on the large façade windows to the glowing glass bar. Soothing ... more

Dorsoduro 3126, Campo Santa Margherita
30123 Venice

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El Chioschetto

Bar / Café

Party Earth Review Located on the Zattere – one of Venice’s few straight and wide waterfront walks – El Chioschetto has all the essential ingredients for a refreshing pit-stop at any time of day and for most of the year. This simple green kiosk doesn’t look like much, but its tables and umbrellas set up on the ... more

Dorsoduro 1406/a, Zattere
30123 Venice

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Café Blue

Bar / Café / Pub

Party Earth Review 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 ... more

Sestiere Dorsoduro, 3778
30123 Venice

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Café Noir

Bar / Café

Party Earth Review Café Noir has long been a favorite among a creative and somewhat edgy clientele of trendy young locals and students. Located on a side street in Campo Santa Margherita, the bar’s outdoor seating area extends down the street to Café Blue, providing a popular meeting place for patrons of both venues, though Café Noir attracts ... more

Calle de San Pantalon, 3805
30123 Venice

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Orange

Bar / Café / Lounge

Party Earth Review With its vibrant orange interior, spicy house music, and abstract art, Orange may be the hippest bar in Santa Margherita and attracts an equally trendy and energetic clientele. The locale, which occupies the most expansive area on the square, offers a variety of settings for socializing, from the front terrace and the inside ... more

Dorsoduro 3054/a, Campo Santa Margherita
30123 Venice

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Al Mercá

Café / Wine Bar

Party Earth Review Not much more than a food counter situated in a corner of Campo Bella Vienna, Al Mercá nevertheless attracts a constant stream of easygoing patrons who line up for beer, wine, and snacks and to chat under the warm glowing lights of the awning. Though there is a tiny indoor space and a lone wine barrel outside that offers ... more

Sestiere San Polo, 213
30125 Venice

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Venetians cherish their coffee, much like most Italians, and there are lots of great cafés in Venice to choose from in this lovely city. You don’t need a boat to get around in Venice, just pound a couple shots of local espresso and you’ll probably be able to walk on water.

Need to charge up before getting in some serious sightseeing? Hit up any café you see. Need to unwind after several hours of sightseeing? Then indulge in another good coffee and maybe a typical Italian dessert, all while enjoying a view of an ancient square, the canals, or just people passing by.

The Florian on Piazza San Marco is probably the most famous of all Venice cafés – with tourist prices to match – but you’ve also got cool jazz cafés, budget-friendly internet cafés, and nice cafeteria-style cafés away from the touristy areas which offer good value for the money.

So if you’re looking to relax with friends, read a book, grab a quick bite, or just watch the gondolas go by while sipping your coffee, the cafés in Venice are the perfect retreat for whatever mood you’re in.