L'Olandese Volante Pub

Castello, Venice –

Stained glass windows, dark wood, dim lighting, and a nautical décor combine to create a masculine yet cozy atmosphere at L’Olandese Volante (The Flying Dutchman), an English-style tavern named for the ghost ship of lore doomed to sail the seas forever – an allusion, perhaps, to Venice itself, the mysterious eternal city built on water.

The pub’s wonderful setting a bit off the beaten path, its two quaint rooms, and the shaded outdoor seating area in the charming Campo San Lio attract a diverse and friendly crowd of all ages.

Besides its casual social scene, the bar also offers many European beers on tap, bartenders who really know their stuff, and a tasty, affordable lunch menu.

Quite popular with a young Venetian crowd when it was founded in 1993, L’Olandese Volante now draws a steady balance of customers that include regulars, university students, international travelers, and everyone in between, giving the bar a neighborly, conversational vibe that is welcoming to all.