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    Bussola

    4.6 (14 reviews)
    ModerateCocktail Bars

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    Live music
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Prosciutto & Artichoke Hearts Bruschette was Phenomenal.
    Keith R.

    We stopped here mid day for a snack and a drink. The Prosciutto & Artichoke Heart Bruschetta was phenomenal. Washed it down with a Moretti IPA whioe my wife had a Aperol Spritz. It was exactly what we wanted after our first few hours walking around Venice.

    Lacey B.

    Had an absolute blast here ! Our hotel was somewhere near this bar and we happen to stumble upon in one night while in Venice. WE heard some music and saw the crowd of people, so decided to go in. This is a late night spot that keeps the partying going. I was pretty surprised because it was such a small place. There are tables outside tooo, which many people were at drinking. The bartender was amazing ! He was so friendly and fun. The drinks were pretty cheap and the bartenderr made great drinks. Everyone in tthe bar was dancing and having fun. There were people from all over the world in here and my boyfriend and I met a few people. Everryone was just really nicee here. I highly suggest you check this bar out if you are trying to have a late night.

    negroni & mojito, w/ free chips
    Joy W.

    We made a pit stop to relax over a couple of drinks. I was happy to see that cocktails are reasonably priced here. Mr. Joy and I enjoyed a negroni and a mojito for 15€. We sat on top of some stools that faced a burnished mirror on one side. I was also happy to see that drinks are served with complimentary chips. Who doesn't like free snacks? Everything was very satisfactory, though I think the cocktails are not especially amazing. The mojito was especially sweet. Nevertheless it is nice to enjoy a drink or two here and do some people watching.

    Hugo Originale- Elderberry flowers, lime juice, Spumante, soda
    Ken H.

    A top notch cocktail bar near the Rialto bridge. There is outdoor seating and some seating upstairs. The bartenders are clearly well trained and take care in crafting their cocktails. You will find classic cocktails on the menu as well as fun new inventions. The mixologists are as nice to look at as their drinks are to taste. The prices are reasonable and fun promotional videos play on the tv screens. Try the Hugo Originale. For €4 it might be the best drink I've had in Venice.

    Martin C.

    Love it. Inexpensive and each table is given a ham sandwich and chips!!! Great fun. A bit of the path but fun and good cocktails.

    Just next to Rialto Mercato vaporetto stop..shopping and Rialto Bridge nearby

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    The cafe, the Cicchettis are so delicious, and the amazing and fast service. We sat at the little piazza and enjoyed our goodies.

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    Review Highlights - Bussola

    Our hotel was somewhere near this bar and we happen to stumble upon in one night while in Venice.

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    Il Mercante - June 20, 2023.

    Il Mercante

    5.0(5 reviews)
    0.5 km

    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.

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    Il Mercante - June 20, 2023; Cucumber and Fake Rose (€12).

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    June 20, 2023; Cucumber and Fake Rose (€12).

    Bussola - cocktailbars - Updated May 2026

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