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The Best Historical Bars in Venice

Step back in time in venues with rich history and preserved architecture. These 3 are the historical bars in Venice that readers open most, with all 7 bars in Venice and historical bars worldwide a click away.

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Il Mercante, bar in Venice (photo 1)
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Il Mercante

Venice, Italy

Step into Il Mercante—a romantic, two‑level cocktail hideaway housed in a restored 19th‑century Venetian café near Ponte dei Frari. Artistic interiors, inventive cocktails that tell stories, and a dreamy mezzanine make every sip an adventure.

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Bar Dandolo, bar in Venice (photo 1)
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Bar Dandolo

Venice, Italy

Step into Venetian grandeur at Bar Dandolo — the Hotel Danieli’s elegant piano bar, where opulent decor, classic cocktails, afternoon tea & live piano weave old-world charm into your evening.

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Bar Longhi, bar in Venice (photo 1)
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Bar Longhi

Venice, Italy

Bar Longhi is the elegant heart of Gritti Palace — marble counters, Murano glass chandeliers, literary lore, bespoke martinis, and an indoor-outdoor canal terrace ambiance that whispers old-Venice glamour.

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