With tacos, tequila and tecate - in addition to mescal and margaritas - the Misericordia's Mexican bar swings to salsa sounds till late at night. It's no...

Relaxed and bohemian, the campo's oldest bar is universally known as 'Caffè Rosso'. It attracts a mixed crowd of all ages who spill out from its single room...

The home of Italian house - and a Jesolo legend - Il Muretto has been going for over 40 years yet remains super-trendy. A mass of ecstatic youth floods the...

Modern and minimalist, Impronta is packed until the small hours with students during the winter, and is busy throughout the year with anyone looking for an...

Tucked away in a small calle near Santa Maria Formosa, this Irish-style pub has the best Guinness on tap in town and great snacky food to soak up the black...

Genial, bow-tied Mauro Lorenzon keeps hundreds of wines - including some rare vintages - in his cellars, serving them up by the bottle or glass along with...

Molo 5 attracts reality TV stars, who come to dine and strut their designer tans to house, commercial and Latino sounds. The restaurant is open all year.

You'll need a car to get to this spot but if you're a pop, rock or metal fan it can be well worth it for some of the big acts that pass through to play on...

The newest and coolest kid on the campo, Orange's sleek, stylish design, creative cocktails and friendly staff have made it a roaring success with a hip...

In the beautiful surroundings of a 17th-century palazzo, performances include a variety of classic opera arias, Neapolitan songs and complete operas with...

Just over the Bridge of Sighs from the Doge's Palace, the prisons host concerts by the Collegium Ducale Orchestra - which performs its Venetian Baroque and...

Probably the most famous Venetian haunt after Harry's Bar, this 'Paradise Lost' is well worth finding. Arty types of all ages take their places at the long...

Called 'El Souk' in better days, this 'small world' remains one of the few places to dance in Venice proper. You may, therefore, find yourself on its...

One of the oldest churches in Venice, affectionately known as San Giacometto, it hosts concerts by the Ensemble Antonio Vivaldi. See also p99.