Harry's Bar

"Bellini was invented by Giuseppe Cipriani, founder of the world famous Harry's Bar. The bar itself is located close to San Marco square, at Calle Vallaresso, 1323. Over the years, it has been frequented by the world celebrities, such as Charlie Chaplin, Aristotle Onassis, Ernest Hemingway, Truman Capote, Orson Welles – just to name a few. Even today, VIPs frequent Harry's Bar to enjoy their Bellini. Remarkably enough, the cocktail had no name for nearly 20 years. It wasn't until 1948, when an exhibition by Venetian artist Bellini took place, that Mr. Cipriani decided to call his cocktail "Bellini" in honour of the great painter. In older times, there was one employee at Harry's Bar who's only job was to squeeze peaches for the cocktail. One can say that Bellini is a kind of synonym for Harry's Bar itself and that Harry's Bar, in turn, is a synonym for Venice. No wonder that Bellini is very popular as a gift and a greeting from Venice. "

"It's iconic. Harry's Bar, celebrated for its rich history, classic cocktails, and timeless charm. Located near the Grand Canal, this historic bar has welcomed celebrities, artists, and dignitaries from around the world since its founding in 1931. Their Bellinis are a must. "

"It's a must-visit really, very touristy but super old school in all the best ways, be nice to the barmen and he will give you a great experience. I didn't muck a round and just had a Milano / Torino and that was enough. "