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Drinking
17
Bar Terazza Danieli
HOTEL BAR
Gondolas glide into dock along the quay, and Palladio's pale San Giorgio Maggiore
church suddenly blushes pink: the late-afternoon scene from the Hotel Danieli's
top-floor balcony bar definitely calls for a toast. Linger over a
spritz
(
prosecco
and
bitters cocktail; €10) or swanky cocktail - preferably the sunset-tinted signature
Danieli cocktail of gin, apricot and orange juices, and a splash of grenadine. (
041
522 64 80;
www.starwoodhotels.com
;
Riva degli Schiavoni 4196; cocktails €18-22;
3-6.30pm Apr-
Oct;
San Zaccaria)
18
Enoteca Mascareta
WINE BAR
Oenophiles love this traditional
enoteca
for its stellar wines by the glass - includ-
ing big Amarones and organic
prosecco
. If you're hungry, the excellent
taier misto
(platters of meats and cheeses) could pass for a light meal for two - all for €15. (
041 523 07 44; Calle Lunga Santa Maria Formosa 5138; meals €30-45;
7pm-2am Fri-Tue;
Os-
pedale)
19
La Serra
CAFE
Order a herbal tisane or the signature pear bellini and sit back amid the hothouse
flowers in Napoleon's fabulous greenhouse. Cathedral-like windows look onto the
tranquil public gardens, while upstairs workshops in painting and gardening are
hosted on the suspended mezzanine. Light snacks and homemade cakes pair with
unique microbrews and Lurisia sodas in Slow Food-approved flavours.
(Serra dei
Giardini; 041 296 03 60;
www.serradeigiardini.org
;
Viale Giuseppe Garibaldi 1254; snacks €4-15;
11am-8pm Tue-Fri, 10am-9pm Sat & Sun;
;
Giardini)
