Situated at the foot of the Ponte dei Frari bridge in a non-touristy, quiet part of Venice, this…read morequaint two-story bar with an inventive cocktail menu is characterized by a mezzanine with black leather booths and beautiful stained glass lamps hanging from the ceiling that opens up to look down on the main room. This is actually a historical Venetian cafe' from 1870's called "Caffe' dei Frari o Toppo"[1], and I remember coming here regularly when I was in college to "study", i.e. to hang out with my friends who would also come here during the day. In fact, this is still a cafe' during the day, but it transforms itself in a cocktail bar at night. The vibe is mellow, relaxed and romantic and this bar prides itself on being one of the few in Venice to serve truly inventive contemporary cocktails. The menu is actually divided by techniques: fermentation, distillation, liquid kitchen, and fat wash. We tried the Cucumber and Fake Rose (fermentation: Fermented cucumber, Andaliman pepper, Lillet, verjus and bubbles) and The Amaz-on Fire (fat wash: Yaguara cachaca, coconut oil, Cynar, dill, house sherry mix and Porcini mushroom; peat perfume). Both were excellent, and were presented in an artful way that doesn't feel pretentious. And if you are hungry, the bar serve their own cichetti (bar snacks). I look forward to coming back next year, and perhaps try one of the food-inspired, liquid kitchen cocktails. ------------------------------- [1] https://www.yelp.com/biz/caffe-dei-frari-o-toppo-venezia

Finally found my other notes for this place. They did really interesting stuff with their sides…read more Very modern, in portion sizes that are approachable. It brings delight and minimizes food waste if guests don't like it. * Le Corsaire: A gorgeous soft green drink. Sweet but not sugary, with a lil bit of spice at the end. It was paired with a blue cheese mousse and honey caviar - I don't know how they did it, but it was delicious. The blue cheese taste makes the mousse pop. * Steven had a cocktail that came with a side of yogurt covered with a soft shell (that acted like a water balloon). * Hispaniola: The drink was smoky and something about it tasted like temptation. Paired with a beautifully done meringue (nice and airy!) and a keyboard-smashingly gorgeous caviar.

Great little bar be found ... Reasonable bar prices with great entertainment if you are in this…read morepart of town then do call in and have a drink and some tapas

(Overall A) - Truly one of my favorite places that I visited on this trip to Italy; the expert…read moremixologist handwrites and designs her own seasonal menu with inspiration from a wide variety of cultures and cuisines nailed super well for a balance, served in a chill and relaxed style bar without need for all the posh with just simply great drinks and great chatter. Highly recommend. (Social Tea: A) - Smartly coined a catfish cocktail by the creator, this hot tea drink infused with Korean-Asian flavors tastes as beautiful as a refreshing hot fruit tea, you truly can't taste the alcohol at all! (White Soul: A) - I'm so impressed by the use of the immersion blender to create this luscious foam using just a simple syrup without the need for egg whites or anything else. This cocktail is super refreshing with those herbaceous notes, making this another drink that's very pleasant to drink. Food: +1 Presentation: E Price: +1 Atmosphere: E Service: +1 Menu: +2 Overall: 5 stars Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats

A must visit if you enjoy craft cocktails. Cozy inside with rock music playing. Creative cocktails…read moreand the happiest bartender ever. Just go!

Sushi was good. Drinks were delicious! However, service was not the greatest. First waiter didn't…read moreknow what was on the menu and no one notified us the kitchen was closed until after we'd asked to ordered more food. Made for an overall okay experience.

Nice place got a drink out in Mestre, the views of Venice are ok, the drinks are reasonable and an…read moreextensive drink menu.

Ambiance and service amazing ! Food delicious . We enjoyed some dinner and drinks . The expresso…read moremartini is nice .

Luxury bar located in a hotel. Friendly staff, antique decorations and strong drinks! Came at night…read morebut peeked outside on the patio and it looked it offered a great view. I ordered an espresso martini which was strong just how I like it. Definitely recommend.

So far, BarCode has been our liquor oasis in Padova. Tiny and intimate, BarCode is a mixology…read moreemporium par excellence. These bartenders are artistes, creating cocktails from top shelf liquors from around the world. Again, I was the oldest human in the place, but I never felt uncomfortable. Well, that's not true. BarCode is so narrow, it literally has no seats, except for a few tables on an upstairs landing. We stood all night. That was fine for me, because I was buzzed almost immediately, and my senses were dulled effectively. I could crack my head open, and not feel a thing. My wife, who is infinitely wiser in her consumption of alcohol, felt out of sorts with all the standing and jostling. Thus, be warned. BarCode is a fabulous cocktail bar, but it could use a bit more square footage. That may be impossible in the ancient town center of Padova. In the meantime, I will continue to frequent BarCode when I can.

We were invited in as we walked by, our mistake. The gentleman was friendly and accommodating. But…read morewe did not see him again after we ordered. The man who replaced him did not even check on us. The food was OVERPRICED & not good. I DO NOT recommend eating there.

What a cute little gem! Exceptional service and drinks made with fresh ingredients and made with…read morelove! A must do when in venice!

So far, BarCode has been our liquor oasis in Padova. Tiny and intimate, BarCode is a mixology…read moreemporium par excellence. These bartenders are artistes, creating cocktails from top shelf liquors from around the world. Again, I was the oldest human in the place, but I never felt uncomfortable. Well, that's not true. BarCode is so narrow, it literally has no seats, except for a few tables on an upstairs landing. We stood all night. That was fine for me, because I was buzzed almost immediately, and my senses were dulled effectively. I could crack my head open, and not feel a thing. My wife, who is infinitely wiser in her consumption of alcohol, felt out of sorts with all the standing and jostling. Thus, be warned. BarCode is a fabulous cocktail bar, but it could use a bit more square footage. That may be impossible in the ancient town center of Padova. In the meantime, I will continue to frequent BarCode when I can.