Venice Travel Guide

Venice is not a city for those looking to dance the night away in ecstasy. There are many good bars, primarily in the Dorsoduro district, but there’s no “party scene”. The city’s youth travel to Venice’s modern sister city, Mestre, on the main land. In the summer, they go to the seaside town of Jesolo.Harry’s Bar
This is the original, the bar that all other “Harry’s” around the world are modelled after. The Bellini. The champagne and peach drink was invented here.
Address: Calle Vallaresso, San Marco
Phone: +39 41 528 5777
Internet: www.cipriani.com

Margaret Duchamp
A designer bar with posers and intellectuals caught up in discussion. This is probably the only place that is anything reminiscent of a “party central” – a place where everyone ends up sooner or later. Conveniently located by Campo Santa Margherita, a gathering spot for the city’s youth.
Address: Campo Santa Margherita, Dorsoduro
Phone: +39 041 52 86 255

Cafè Noir
Popular with students, and always packed to the rafters. At its best when spontaneous, and sometimes wild, parties erupt in the later hours of the night.
Address: Calle San Pantalon, Dorsoduro
Phone: +39 041 710 925

Cafè Blu
Close to Café Noir, and attracts the same clientele. This place however, is quieter.
Address: Calle Lunga San Pantalon, Dorsoduro
Phone: +39 041 710 227

Piccolo Mondo
A bar with a club feel to it. Or maybe the other way around – a club with a bar vibe. Parts of the student population seem to make it here too.
Address: Calle Contarini-Corfù, Dorsoduro
Phone: +39 41 520 0371

Round Midnight
When you have done the places around Campo Santa Margherita, head over to this little dance bar by the canal.
Address: Fondamenta dello Squero, Dorsoduro
Phone: +39 041 523 20 56