I had understood Lido island at Venice only had some extremely expensive 5*hotels to go to to sit…read moreon the beach, have a drink or something to eat but if you want to escape the busy Venice and want to spend some hours relaxing this Playa Blanca bar might just be what you are looking for. The beach itself is not very nice and don't expect something really cool here but it is a good escape and at least there is sand and the Adriatic. This beach bar is about a 15 minute walk from the Lido island main boat stop straight across the Lido island. Actually it is part of a public beach thing. It is definitely not trendy or posh but still kind of a decent place to sip your Aperol Spritz with your feet in the sand :-)

We arrived during an ongoing World Cup match, and the venue was busy. Despite the overall crowd,…read morethe staff and patrons were friendly and accommodating, allowing us to move freely to watch the game. At one point, the television unexpectedly experienced a brief blackout lasting only a few seconds, which elicited a strong reaction from the crowd.

One star, and only because zero isn't an option…read more Walked in at 12:30 on a weekday with two friends. All we wanted was a table and a cold drink. We sat down and the host came over immediately to tell us to get up, because every table was reserved. Meanwhile I counted at least eight of them sitting empty. We ended up standing in a tight little area next to the restrooms. The beer was no better. The taps clearly aren't maintained. It took three glasses of foam before anything resembling an actual pour came out, and what we finally got was flat. The service somehow got worse from there. The host and the bartenders gave their full attention to the two occupied tables and completely ignored everyone standing with a drink in hand. Not a check in, not a "can I get you anything else," nothing. We were there twenty minutes and not one of those reserved tables ever filled up. Here's the part that should bother the owner: we would have ordered another round. So would the group of four who got the same speech about not sitting down and left instead. That's two tables of revenue out the door in under half an hour, in an empty bar, to protect reservations that never showed. If the plan is table service and a reservation book, fine, but then don't call yourself a pub. People come to a pub to sit down and drink a beer that isn't flat.

This Hotel is amazing! If staying in Venice (Italy), I recommend you stay at Lido Beach. This gives…read moreyou the option to chill at the beach early in the day and your Venice in the afternoons. The Belvedere Hotel is directly across the street from the water boat taxi. Literally a 20 second walk. Also this Hotel is a 10 min walk to the Lido Beach. Tons of restaraunt's nearby (walking distance) and great bars! His hotel is also priced well. I will definitely be back!

Great spot for people watching during the Venice International Film Festival right next door. Lots…read moreof celebrities, or at least people dressed like celebrities. Had a glass of white wine, and it was surprisingly good (they even chilled the glass with ice first), and only €5; no price gouging.

Awesome experience! Pecador is a converted old bus from England. Basically a food truck and…read moreupstairs there are places to eat. I ordered an outstanding cowboy burger and my girlfriend had an eggplant sandwich with Brie and olive paste. Worth checking out if you are in Lido!

Fantastic sandwiches in a cute setting. Sit up top and enjoy the ocean view after a swim in Lido!read more

Hip spot popular with locals. It opens at 6 and is filled by 6:01. We scored a two top and settled…read morein for drinks and pressed sandwiches. Affordable and fun. Service wasn't very warm and welcoming but who cares, we came for the vibe and it was fun.

My wife and I tried this bar after putting it on our radar and feeling put off by the reception we…read morereceived at Harry's Bar (which incidentally only received 2.5 stars from TripAdvisor). Earlier in the day, we met fellow tourists who highly recommended the Bellini drink at Harry's Bar so off we went searching for the place, only to be disappointed by the treatment we received...like they couldn't care less whether we patronized their establishment or went elsewhere...so off we went to El Rofolo. El Rofolo was actually closer to our hotel and it looks like a local hangout that was very welcoming. We were treated like we were regulars, with friendly vibes all around. We really liked their version of the Bellini drinks and their cicchetti were delicious. Best of all, the total for two drinks and three cicchetti was just 13 Euros (unlike most bars close to Piazza San Marco charging 9 Euros for a Bellini)! What a great find.

(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!

Excellent Italian beach summer experience. Beautiful location within the Blue Moon resort. Not a…read morehotel but a beach club where you can rent 2 chairs and an umbrella for the day (we paid 30 Euros). This casual restaurant is located right behind the beach chairs, in the sand (with view of the water) and had a great relaxing atmosphere. There are tables or lounge style couches for whatever you fancy may be. Very reasonable prices. Great friendly staff, refreshing drinks (mojito a must), calamari so tender and juicy, caprese tasted fresh, avocado toast (basically a veggie sandwich with fried egg; very flavorful with a chipotle aioli), and seafood spaghetti (served in a soft taco shell instead of bread). Soft music played in the background, I didn't want to leave! Highly recommend the whole experience of beach chairs and an afternoon lunch here!

cool inside i dont like the la tradizione appetizer…read morei liked the spaghetti vongole, great flavor i didnt like the lobster gnocchetti they brought out the ragu gnoochi at first by accident and that was worse.

Wow wow wow! The pistachio rigatoni, we are still daydreaming about. The balsamic vinegar is also…read morehousemade and they sell by the bottle, easily one of my favorite souvenirs from the trip! The tiramisu was also yummy. Highly recommend this location!!

Skyline Rooftop bar is located inside the Hilton Molino Stucky Venice. We stayed a night at the…read morehotel and decided to check them out for drinks. Wow, first of all, what an amazing view of Venice! It was so beautiful. The drinks and tapas were amazing, and the service was perfect! Make sure to check them out if you are staying at the hotel.

Nice to be able to enjoy the view after a very long travel day. We had made reservations 2 weeks…read morein advance for 8pm but it wasn't crowded. We were shown our table for 4 but there was no room to sit on one side of the table as the next table had crowded in a few more chairs. We tried to scoot the table over but the one server yelled at us that we couldn't move the table. The woman who showed us to the table helped us move it over. Very limited food menu. I ended up with truffle fries for dinner. The spring rolls and bao were edible but just not very good. We all ordered a 24 euro signature cocktail but I think I would've done better just ordering a prosecco or Bellini. Drinks were not instagramable but just poured in a glass. Would I recommend this place - only if you're too tired to find somewhere else. You could just come up for a look and a picture and that would be enough.