Venice Nightlife Guide: Complete Guide
Experience the best bars, clubs, live music venues, and entertainment after dark. Discover the best nightlife experiences in Venice.
Welcome to the ultimate nightlife guide for Venice! Experience the best bars, clubs, live music venues, and entertainment after dark. This comprehensive guide will help you discover the very best nightlife experiences that Venice has to offer, from popular hotspots to hidden local favorites. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, you'll find insider tips, detailed recommendations, and everything you need to make the most of your nightlife adventure in Venice. Our carefully curated selection ensures you won't miss any of the must-see spots while also discovering unique experiences that most tourists overlook.
Key Takeaways
- Venice offers over 88 exceptional nightlife experiences
- Best time to visit varies by activity - check individual listings for optimal timing
- Many experiences require advance booking, especially during peak season
- Local guides and experts provide invaluable insights and access
- Prices range from budget-friendly to premium, with options for every preference
Top Bars & Cocktail Lounges
Craft cocktail bars, rooftop lounges, and unique drinking establishments with great atmospheres.
Il Mercante
Highly rated Bar in Venice with 4.8 stars from 1117 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Fondamenta Frari, 2564, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Skyline Rooftop Bar
Highly rated Bar in Venice with 4.3 stars from 1117 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Giudecca, 810, 30133 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Do Draghi
Highly rated Bar in Venice with 4.9 stars from 1601 reviews. Cozy cafe atmosphere ideal for coffee and light meals.
📍 Sestiere Dorsoduro, 3665, 30123 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Budget-friendly prices
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
TiME Social Bar
Highly rated Bar in Venice with 4.8 stars from 766 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Rio Terà Farsetti, 1414, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Osteria Al Squero
Highly rated Bar in Venice with 4.7 stars from 5258 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Dorsoduro, 943, 30123 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Budget-friendly prices
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
The Library Bar
Highly rated Bar in Venice with 5 stars from 43 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Calle Larga XXII Marzo, 2032, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Tango Bar Venezia
Highly rated Bar in Venice with 4.9 stars from 685 reviews. Cozy cafe atmosphere ideal for coffee and light meals.
📍 Fondamenta Pigan, 283, 30135 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Bacaro acqua alta
Highly rated Bar in Venice with 5 stars from 60 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Calle de la Laca, 3083, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Rose bar
Highly rated Bar in Venice with 4.8 stars from 242 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Calle dei Botteri, 1566, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Rétro Wine Bar
Highly rated Bar in Venice with 4.8 stars from 350 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Campo drio la Chiesa, 4541, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Devil’s Forest Pub
Highly rated Bar in Venice with 4.3 stars from 2364 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Calle dei Stagneri o de la Fava, 5185, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Bar Ai Do Leoni
Highly rated Bar in Venice with 4.7 stars from 843 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 P.za San Marco, 355, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Nightclubs & Dance Venues
Popular nightclubs, dance clubs, and venues featuring top DJs and live performances.
Skyline Rooftop Bar
Highly rated Bar in Venice with 4.3 stars from 1117 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Giudecca, 810, 30133 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Upscale dining experience
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
MOLO5 - Venice Nightclub
Highly rated Bar in Venice with 3.7 stars from 665 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Via Elettricità, 8, 30175 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Beast Club
Highly rated International in Venice with 3.9 stars from 43 reviews.
📍 Via Don Federico Tosatto, 9, 30174 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Quality ingredients and preparation
- 🌃Welcoming atmosphere
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Devil’s Forest Pub
Highly rated Bar in Venice with 4.3 stars from 2364 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Calle dei Stagneri o de la Fava, 5185, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Do Draghi
Highly rated Bar in Venice with 4.9 stars from 1601 reviews. Cozy cafe atmosphere ideal for coffee and light meals.
📍 Sestiere Dorsoduro, 3665, 30123 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Budget-friendly prices
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Laboratorio Occupato Morion
Highly rated International in Venice with 4.4 stars from 164 reviews.
📍 Calle del Morion, 2951, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Budget-friendly prices
Chet Bar
Highly rated Bar in Venice with 4.4 stars from 485 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Sestiere Dorsoduro, 3684, 30123 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Il Mercante
Highly rated Bar in Venice with 4.8 stars from 1117 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Fondamenta Frari, 2564, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
TiME Social Bar
Highly rated Bar in Venice with 4.8 stars from 766 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Rio Terà Farsetti, 1414, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Bacaro Jazz
Highly rated Bar in Venice with 4 stars from 2293 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Per S. Marco, 5546, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Well-reviewed establishment
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Live Music Venues
Concert halls, jazz clubs, and venues showcasing local and international musical talent.
I Musici Veneziani
Highly rated International in Venice with 4.5 stars from 650 reviews.
📍 Scuola Grande Confraternita di San Teodoro, Campo S. Salvador, 4810, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
The Venice West
Highly rated Bar in Venice with 4.5 stars from 375 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 1717 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291, USA
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Teatro La Fenice
Highly rated International in Venice with 4.7 stars from 15196 reviews.
📍 Campo S. Fantin, 1965, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Do Draghi
Highly rated Bar in Venice with 4.9 stars from 1601 reviews. Cozy cafe atmosphere ideal for coffee and light meals.
📍 Sestiere Dorsoduro, 3665, 30123 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Budget-friendly prices
- 🌃Authentic Bar cuisine
Musica a Palazzo
Highly rated International in Venice with 4.7 stars from 651 reviews.
📍 Fondamenta Duodo o Barbarigo, 2504, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Association Venice Music Project
Highly rated International in Venice with 4.8 stars from 35 reviews.
📍 Scuola Grande dei Carmini, Sestiere Dorsoduro, 2617, 30123 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Welcoming atmosphere
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Interpreti Veneziani
Highly rated International in Venice with 4.7 stars from 143 reviews.
📍 Fondamenta Narisi, 2862/B, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Established local favorite
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
The orchestra Virtuosi di Venezia
Highly rated International in Venice with 4.5 stars from 58 reviews.
📍 Ateneo di San Basso, P.za San Marco, 315, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Welcoming atmosphere
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Late-Night Dining
Restaurants and eateries open late for post-party meals and midnight cravings.
Hostaria Osottoosopra
Highly rated Restaurant in Venice with 4.8 stars from 7080 reviews.
📍 Santa Croce, 164, 30135 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
La Piazza
Highly rated Restaurant in Venice with 4.7 stars from 21564 reviews.
📍 S. Marco, 615, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Hostaria Sant'Aponal
Highly rated Restaurant in Venice with 4.7 stars from 4242 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Calle del Scaleter, 1251, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Mira Hostaria
Highly rated Restaurant in Venice with 4.7 stars from 1574 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Santa Croce, 555, 30135 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Ristorante San Silvestro
Highly rated Restaurant in Venice with 4.7 stars from 2392 reviews.
📍 Rio Terà S. Silvestro, 1022B, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Bacaro Quebrado
Highly rated Restaurant in Venice with 4.5 stars from 4770 reviews.
📍 Calle Larga dei Bari, 1107A, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Budget-friendly prices
Bakarò
Highly rated Restaurant in Venice with 4.7 stars from 4406 reviews. Great selection of drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
📍 Sestiere Dorsoduro, 3662, 30123 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Knowledgeable staff
Ristorante Ca’ Dolfin
Highly rated Seafood in Venice with 4.8 stars from 6679 reviews.
📍 Salizada S. Canzian, 5903, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy
- 🌃Highly rated by customers
- 🌃Popular with locals and visitors
- 🌃Authentic Seafood cuisine
Entertainment & Shows
Comedy clubs, theaters, and entertainment venues offering nighttime performances.
Venice Theatre
Experience world-class theatrical performances at this Venice venue, featuring talented actors and captivating productions.
- •Book tickets in advance for popular shows
- •Arrive 15-20 minutes before curtain time
- •Dress code varies - check venue requirements
- •Turn off mobile phones during performance
- •Check for student or group discounts
Avanspettacolo Venice Cabaret Restaurant
Experience world-class theatrical performances at this Venice venue, featuring talented actors and captivating productions.
- •Book tickets in advance for popular shows
- •Arrive 15-20 minutes before curtain time
- •Dress code varies - check venue requirements
- •Turn off mobile phones during performance
- •Check for student or group discounts
The Venice West
Experience unforgettable entertainment at this Venice venue, offering shows and performances for all tastes.
- •Book tickets online in advance
- •Check show duration and intermissions
- •Arrive early to find parking
- •Review venue policies before attending
- •Check for package deals
Teatro a l'Avogaria
Experience world-class theatrical performances at this Venice venue, featuring talented actors and captivating productions.
- •Book tickets in advance for popular shows
- •Arrive 15-20 minutes before curtain time
- •Dress code varies - check venue requirements
- •Turn off mobile phones during performance
- •Check for student or group discounts
Townhouse Venice
Experience unforgettable entertainment at this Venice venue, offering shows and performances for all tastes.
- •Book tickets online in advance
- •Check show duration and intermissions
- •Arrive early to find parking
- •Review venue policies before attending
- •Check for package deals
Teatrino Groggia
Experience world-class theatrical performances at this Venice venue, featuring talented actors and captivating productions.
- •Book tickets in advance for popular shows
- •Arrive 15-20 minutes before curtain time
- •Dress code varies - check venue requirements
- •Turn off mobile phones during performance
- •Check for student or group discounts
Nightlife Districts
Popular neighborhoods and areas known for vibrant nightlife and bar-hopping.
Skyline Rooftop Bar
Explore Venice's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
Devil’s Forest Pub
Explore Venice's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
Do Draghi
Explore Venice's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
Il Mercante
Explore Venice's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
TiME Social Bar
Explore Venice's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
Skillà Bar
Explore Venice's vibrant nightlife in this popular district, known for its diverse bars, clubs, and entertainment venues.
- •Start early to explore multiple venues
- •Use ride-sharing or public transit
- •Keep valuables secure
- •Check dress codes for upscale venues
- •Stay in groups for safety
Essential Tips
- 🌃Check dress codes before heading out
- 🌃Arrive early to avoid long lines at popular venues
- 🌃Use ride-sharing apps for safe transportation
- 🌃Keep valuables secure and stay aware of surroundings
- 🌃Pace yourself and stay hydrated
- 🌃Research cover charges and drink prices
- 🌃Make reservations for popular venues
- 🌃Bring valid ID - many places are strict about checking
- 🌃Start early - some venues close earlier than expected
- 🌃Ask locals for current hotspots and hidden gems
Practical Information
Best Time to Visit
The best time for nightlife experiences in Venice varies by activity and season. Generally, spring and fall offer ideal conditions with pleasant weather and fewer crowds. Summer is peak season with the most options but also the highest prices and largest crowds. Winter can offer unique experiences and better deals, though some activities may be limited.
Average Price
Prices for nightlife experiences in Venice range widely depending on the activity and level of service. Budget options start around $20-50, mid-range experiences typically cost $75-150, while premium and exclusive options can range from $200-500+. Many activities offer group discounts and package deals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Venice offers many excellent nightlife experiences, each with its own unique character. The best choice depends on your preferences, budget, and schedule, but our guide highlights the top-rated options that consistently deliver exceptional experiences.
Timing varies by activity, but generally spring and fall offer ideal conditions. Summer is peak season with the most options but larger crowds. Check individual listings for specific timing recommendations and seasonal considerations.
For popular experiences, especially during peak season, advance booking is highly recommended. Some activities have limited capacity and sell out quickly. Booking ahead also often provides better rates and ensures availability.
Requirements vary by activity, but generally bring comfortable clothing, appropriate footwear, sun protection, water, and any specific gear mentioned in activity descriptions. Check individual listings for detailed requirements.
Many nightlife experiences in Venice cater to all skill levels, from beginners to experts. Check individual listings for difficulty levels and requirements. Many operators offer instruction and guidance for newcomers.
Costs vary widely depending on the type of experience and level of service. Budget options start around $20-50, mid-range experiences typically cost $75-150, while premium options can range from $200-500+. Group discounts and packages are often available.
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