American Bar
American Bar
2.5

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Neighborhood: San Marco
The most famous sestiere (district) in Venice has one of the world's most famous squares, St. Mark's (Piazza San Marco). Anchored on one end by the basilica, clustered around it are restaurants, museums, shops, orchestras playing in the square, pigeons, the grand pink Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale), the soaring campanile bell tower, an astrological clock tower, plus gorgeous cafes and restaurants like Florian and Quadri. Piazza San Marco is beloved by Venetians themselves. They book a table anytime, which offers a buffer from the fray. This grand outdoor drawing room attracts Venetians for a stroll too, especially late in the afternoon when the hoards of daytrippers thin out. It's simply a grand place to meet.
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Tomáš T
Prague, Czech Republic2,004 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2018 • Friends
This bar is just 100 meters from grand canal. It is in the center of Venice. Nothing special you can find there. Tourist traps
Written March 2, 2018
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BDavis1236
Westland, MI1,794 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2017 • Couples
You will find when you travel to Italy, the best gelato is further away from the tourist sites. This would be a good example.
Gelato, luckily, is like pizza.
Even a mediocre pizza, is pizza.
Still tasty, but too expensive and forgettable.
Written October 15, 2017
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Chris L
Albuquerque, NM1,565 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2017 • Couples
Having looked forward to my first taste of Italian gelato in a year, this was disappointing. The price was fine, the gelato okay but the cone was stale and the serving was not packed down into the cone. Look further if searching for some gelato.
Written September 12, 2017
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HappyWelch
Brighton, UK2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2013 • Couples
Having gone to the Bar for a coffee I will never return despite its good location. I ordered a coffee and was presented with a ticket for some bizarre reason they seem to expect you to order what you want twice as I will explain. I was on the phone at the time so my girlfriend presented to ticket to an old boy that was working by the coffee machine. When he finally acknowledged her presence he then looked at her blankly for a good 30seconds which can feel like a long time when a crow like man is staring at you without blinking or saying anything. I promptly got off the phone as this man was going out of his way to insult my beloved. He said 'well? What do you want?' My girlfriend said that we ordered a coffee. He replied 'all it says is €4, that could be a fanta or a coke'. Yes of course we thought that logically the coffee we ordered would be on the ticket.... But no this bar defies logic. I told him that yes we are sorry we did not state what we wanted but he seemed to have enough command of the English language to ask my girlfriend what it was she wanted. He tutted 'Americans......' In which I replied 'no British! And don't be so racist'. He carried on swearing. No where in the world do I ever expect to be spoken to like this let alone in the EU as a paying costumer.
Written January 10, 2013
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Karen D
Widnes, UK8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2019 • Family
If you don’t want to be ripped off in St Marks Square on coffee prices head to Bar Americano. Went on 3 occasions. Coffee €3 when on the square it’s normally double that. Staff friendly and food and drinks are high standard. Would definitely recommend.
Written February 11, 2019
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HelenL02
Solihull, UK425 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019 • Couples
We stopped off here as heard good music. Only had drinks and they were great and a good price. Waiter was very friendly. Don’t know why people are giving it bad reviews. It’s a bar serving good drinks at reasonable prices with a friendly waiter.
Written June 26, 2019
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thethreeamigos23
Perth, Australia175 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2017
Had an amazing night here enjoying a few glasses of wine among friends.
Everything about this place was good - the wine, the atmosphere and the amazing service by Ray the bartender.
Thank you for a great night.
Written April 18, 2017
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422richards422
St. Petersburg, FL92 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2016 • Solo
I was in Venice for a month, the American bar, was my home away from home. The bartender made great drinks, and was always entertaining, by playing all different types of music, from jazz to rock and roll. The bar offers snacks, and live music on the weekends. Prices are very reasonable. To find the bar, just take the Vaporaetto, to station Giglio, walk to the Square, keep going straight, and you will walk right by it. Worths a visit.
Written June 7, 2016
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Emma
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Couples
We’ve experienced a very rude treatment and were met with an offensive and disrespectful tone !
They certainly forgot that customers are not an annoyance.. they have to learn to be respectful and improve their behavior..
Written July 22, 2023
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blhum
Rochester, NY33 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2019
Don't bother stopping here, unless you want to bother the servers. Coffee with an attitude and don't asked to sample the gelato; they won't give you one. Move on.
Written September 27, 2019
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