Tarnowska's American Bar is one of Venice's most stylish spots for a cocktail — a chic, jewel-box bar attached to the Hotel Ala on the pretty Campo Santa Maria del Giglio, a few minutes from Piazza San Marco. Named after a scandalous early-20th-century countess, it channels old-world Venetian glamour with expertly mixed drinks and a sultry, dimly lit charm.
The draw is serious cocktails — classics and creative signatures made with care — served in an intimate, art-filled room or out on the campo in warm weather. It is an elegant, grown-up alternative to the tourist bars around San Marco, ideal for an aperitivo or a nightcap in properly Venetian surroundings.
Local tip: It is a small, smart spot, lovely for an aperitivo before dinner or a late cocktail — and prices match the polish. Grab a table out on the campo on a warm evening for the best of both worlds.
Good to know
- Where: Campo Santa Maria del Giglio 2494, Venice
- City: Venice