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.

A hidden jewel to say the least. I've drank all over the world at some of the best cocktail bars,…read morethis place can definitely keep up with the rest of them. I stayed longer than I normally do to sample more, in total I had three drinks. One off the menu and two on the menu. Both owners really know their stuff and speak a fair bit of English. Light My Fire was the real star of what I had for the night. It was bursting with vanilla and pomegranate. This place is definitely punching above its weight class and is a fine fit in the beautiful city of Verona. Also, the price is amazing for the quality of the drinks. €20 for three NYC caliber cocktails. I'd be $50ish dollars poorer in NYC for lesser cocktails.

I am hesitant to rate this 'blink and you'll miss it' gem. Large array of interesting, well made…read moreand well priced cocktails. It's uber cool...away from the crowds. Shhhhhh don't tell too many people, you might want to keep this under your hat...

We didn't know what to expect since the address led us to a quiet street with no one in sight…read more After pushing the right button on the sign, the door creaked open. The rest of the night goes down in history as one of the best adventures ever. Specialty cocktails by the owner/ bartender better than mixologists we've tried in Manhattan. The menus are beautifully designed and the atmosphere gets better and better as the night grows later. Thank you for the hospitality and memories. We hope we can make a return trip someday.

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.

(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!

Really incredible cafe. I ordered both a glass of lambrusco and pignoletto and they were stunning…read more I love the array of salty snacks they give u. Such a nice spot to chill and read or chat w friends. Would love to try the food!

Great local cocktail bar. The focus is gin, but my wife and I had really tasty versions of a…read moremargarita and a Paloma. Service was friendly, and the place had a modern but inviting vibe.

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.