KEY2 Pick
Best bars in Venice
Cocktail rooms, rooftops and unmarked doors — where to start a night and where to end one.
KEY2 Pick
Historic Bar • $$$$
Harry's Bar
The Cipriani-family bar credited with inventing the Bellini, largely unchanged since 1931.
Best for: Classic Cocktails
Cicchetti Bar • $
Bacaro Risorto
A no-frills Castello bacaro on the Riva popular with gondoliers between shifts and locals after work.
Best for: Local Favourite
Rooftop Bar • $$$
Skyline Rooftop Bar
The Hilton Molino Stucky's Giudecca rooftop, the only bar in the city looking back at the skyline.
Best for: Sunset Drinks
Questions, answered
What are the best bars in Venice?+
The KEY2 editors' top picks for bars in Venice are Al Timon, Harry's Bar. Every listing in this guide is individually vetted, with hours, prices and booking links.
Where can I find good-value bars in Venice?+
For $$-level bars in Venice, consider Al Timon, Bacaro Risorto.
What are the best bars in Venice for a special occasion?+
For a splurge, the KEY2 guide recommends Harry's Bar, Skyline Rooftop Bar. Reserve ahead — the booking link is on each listing.
Do I need to book bars in Venice in advance?+
The most popular bars in Venice fill up days or weeks ahead. Every KEY2 listing includes a direct reservation or booking link where one is available.
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