Nightlife in Venice can be enjoyed in many realms. Carnival city, which was once home to over 12,000 courtesans, is no longer the “city of revel”. Much of Venice’s nightlife takes place in the early evening, when native Venetians take their daily stroll along the Riva degli Schiavioni.
Nightclubs in Venice are very hard to find. There are more places open in summer than other seasons, but even in summer, they are virtually non-existent. Bars that you may want to try are Harry’s bar, home of the Bellini, a cocktail of prosecco, fresh peach juice, and a dash of grenadine. You really must have a Bellini while in Venice. There are also other bars, such as the Bar Al Volto, and the Do Mori, which are favorites of Venetians. The Fiddler’s Elbow is an English pub, for those that may be homesick for a less Italian way of spending the evening.
A Venice holiday is not the best place to look for wild nights or a loud party scene. But this is not to say that the city has nothing to offer when the sun goes down.
For starters, try visiting any of the cafes that line the Piazza San Marco. Share a Compare or a cappuccino with a friend in one of the quaint cafes. While this may be expensive, it is something that should be done when in Venice. Highly recommended is the Caffe Florian, on the south side of the piazza.
Classical music concerts are also held in various churches, with the Vivaldi Church the best place to visit for such concerts. La Fenice and PalaFenice are the venues to go if you feel like watching theatrical performances.
For gamblers, the Casino Municipale di Venezia is usually housed in the 15th century palazzo on the Grand Canal during winter months, and can be found at Palazzo Vendramin Calergi during summer. This casino is one of the four casinos found in Italy's entirety. Make sure that you bring a jacket and your passport, as these are required.
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