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Stylish, old-world hotel cocktail bar with views of the Grand Canal & city landmarks.
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Reviews — 3
Super spot if you can find it. On top of the Hotel Gritti Palace. Great view across the canal
We came in and asked the waiter if the “30” at the top of the page was the price per cocktail. We were told that this was not the price but the percentage and that the cocktails were cheaper, so we ordered a cocktail each and water. Turns out it was €30 per cocktail and €10 for a bottle of water which seems a bit of a scam after we were told this was not so. The cocktails were nothing special. No nice presentation. Presented in water glasses, not nice cocktail glasses, tasted average. Overall very disappointed. Nothing justified the price of the cocktails- we did not receive any special service or service at all. The order was taken and the drinks were given. We were not asked if we enjoyed our drinks or anything. The bar was definitely not up to five star standard other than for its location.
I recently visited Bar Longhi and sat outside in Venice and had a rather mixed experience, which is why I'm giving it three stars. On the positive side, their special cocktail of the time was delightful and almost made me want to give an extra star. The interior and exterior of the bar are quite beautiful, and the seating is very comfortable.
However, there were some downsides. The bar is quite expensive, and I didn't feel that the experience fully justified the high prices. Additionally, the outdoor area has a bit of a pigeon problem. Several pigeons got close and one landed on me during my visit, which was quite disruptive, although I must admit that being given a toy water gun to shoot them away was a fun touch. Though that might be an indication that it is a common issue.
Another issue for me was the noise level. The bar is located in a busy area with boats passing by, making it quite loud. While Bar Longhi does its best to provide a pleasant experience, these issues detracted from my enjoyment.
Also - I find the Cannaregio area in Venice to be a better choice as it offers similar quality drinks and canal view in a quieter and more affordable setting. Overall, despite their efforts, I can only give three stars.
However, there were some downsides. The bar is quite expensive, and I didn't feel that the experience fully justified the high prices. Additionally, the outdoor area has a bit of a pigeon problem. Several pigeons got close and one landed on me during my visit, which was quite disruptive, although I must admit that being given a toy water gun to shoot them away was a fun touch. Though that might be an indication that it is a common issue.
Another issue for me was the noise level. The bar is located in a busy area with boats passing by, making it quite loud. While Bar Longhi does its best to provide a pleasant experience, these issues detracted from my enjoyment.
Also - I find the Cannaregio area in Venice to be a better choice as it offers similar quality drinks and canal view in a quieter and more affordable setting. Overall, despite their efforts, I can only give three stars.
