Jess Simpson

It’s no secret that there are a hell of a lot of tourist traps in Venice. If you’re not careful, you’ll end up spending half your earnings on a bowl of simple pasta and a glass of wine, and leave saying atrocities like ‘Venice is great, but the food wasn’t that good’.  This, dear friends, is a fatal error when visiting the city. What you need is a local to show you the ropes. Someone who’s been here long enough to know the spots no one else does. And that’s where we come in. The spots on our list are delicious, varied and they won’t break the bank (and the ones that do are actually worth it). Here is our local’s guide to the best restaurants in Venice.  RECOMMENDED:🏘️ Where to stay in Venice📍 The best things to do in Venice🏺 The best museums in Venice🏛️ The best attractions in Venice This guide was recently updated by Julia Buckley, a travel writer based between Venice and the UK. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

Venice is not your typical night out. And that’s not just because it’s a city set entirely on waterways (although yes, that certainly helps). Things are just different in the Eternal City. The pace of life is different. The art is different. The vibes? So different. Venice is unlike anywhere else in the world, and its nightlife is all about embracing it and its story.  Venice’s nightlife scene ranges from waterside drinks looking out over the city to intimate jazz clubs, and from neighbourhood gems to trendy wine bars. The bars here tell you a story, and the best way to experience it? Hopping from one to the next, of course. Here, creativity awaits around every corner and inspiration is found on every giro d’ombre. Yes, that basically means ‘wine stroll’. Hard life, huh? Here’s our guide to the best bars in Venice.  RECOMMENDED:🏘️ Where to stay in Venice📍 The best things to do in Venice🍝 The best restaurants in Venice🏛️ The best attractions in Venice Planning your next trip? Check out our latest travel guides, written by local experts.

They know how to throw a party in Venice, make no mistake about that. The best events in Venice are a celebration of this magnificent place, with more than 30 million visitors making their way to the Serene Republic annually to take part in the fun. What are the highlights? Well, there seems to be something big going on every month here, but it is difficult to look past the iconic Carnevale (late February) and the fabulous Venice Biennale. In a world full of spectacular events, those two take some beating.There is plenty more on the calendar, and Venice serves up a real ‘something for everyone’ atmosphere with its events. There’s nowhere quite like Venice, after all, and there’s no party quite like a Venice party.