Oriental Bar & Bistrot
Castello, Venice
Bar in Venice, Italy
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Fortuny lamps, red velvet, antique armor, East-meets-Venice drinks make Oriental Bar & Bistrot a strong choice when the room is part of the reason for going. It is better for a date, composed aperitivo, or small-bite cocktail stop than for a cheap quick round.
About Oriental Bar & Bistrot
Oriental Bar & Bistrot is a Venice venue with a price of $55 per person, daily hours from 12 PM to 12 AM, a smart-casual dress code. Beyond those basics, specific claims about the menu, drinks, room details, outdoor areas, chef, ownership, or service style should be treated as unless confirmed directly before visiting.
The clearest reason to consider it is practical: the schedule is simple, the price point is stated, the dress code gives a useful signal for planning. It suits visitors who want a Venice stop with predictable daily hours rather than a place with a narrower schedule. For other dining in Venice, compare current hours, prices, booking requirements directly before deciding.
Book it with the basics in mind
The planning details are direct: Oriental Bar & Bistrot is listed at $55 per person and is open every day from 12 PM to 12 AM. That makes it easier to fit into a Venice itinerary than venues with more limited operating windows.
Do not rely on specific claims about signature drinks, particular dishes, tasting formats, seasonal service, or culinary direction unless you confirm them with the venue. The safest approach is to use the known price, hours, dress code as the basis for deciding whether it fits your plans.
The dress code points to a polished visit
The dress code is smart casual. That does not require formalwear, but it does suggest dressing more neatly than you might for a casual stop. If you are planning a full day in Venice, it is worth accounting for that before arriving.
Treat Oriental Bar & Bistrot as a Venice venue with confirmed daily hours, a stated per-person price, a smart-casual standard.
Use it as a practical Venice option, not a promise of specifics
Oriental Bar & Bistrot is easiest to evaluate on the facts that are confirmed: Venice location, $55 per person, daily 12 PM to 12 AM hours, smart-casual dress. For anything more detailed, including menu items, drinks, seating, or special experiences, check directly with the venue before you go.
Planning details
- Location
- Riva degli Schiavoni, 4149, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
- Website
- hotelmetropole.com/it/bar-bistrot-venezia
- Phone
- +39 041 520 5044
Venue details
Ambiance
Atmosphere is retro and bohemian yet refined, with low, warm lighting, Fortuny lamps, antique 19th‑century armor, deep red velvet sofas, and candlelit settings that feel intimate and artistic rather than loud or party‑driven.
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Vibe
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Experience
Format
View
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Lounge and Dj‑driven Background Music, with a Resident Dj on Some Evenings, Oriented to a Relaxed, Sophisticated Cocktail Bar Vibe.
- Live Music
- Yes
Signature Pours
- Oriental Spritz
- Spritz Antico
- Signature Negroni
Planning details
Location
Riva degli Schiavoni, 4149, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy · Directions
Also consider
If this is not the right fit
Try Alchemia Bar if the priority is a more cocktail-led evening. Choose Gabrielli Rooftop Terrace if the group is choosing mainly for setting and wants the night to feel more planned.
Bar context
How it compares for a Venice round
Oriental Bar & Bistrot is the easier, convenience-led pick in this Venice set. Choose it when the group is already near Riva degli Schiavoni and wants a low-friction stop. LPV Bar and Gabrielli Rooftop Terrace are stronger cross-shops when the setting is the priority, especially if the plan is built around a view rather than a quick round.
For a more drinks-focused night, compare against Alchemia Bar and Al Covino before deciding. They read as better choices when the bar is the point of the evening, while Oriental Bar & Bistrot is better when location and booking ease carry more weight.
Caffe Lavena is the more classic Venice-name comparison for visitors who want a known central stop. Oriental Bar & Bistrot is the cleaner choice for a waterfront meet-up; Caffe Lavena is the better alternative when the group wants a more traditional central-café feel.
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Where it sits among Venice bar options
Oriental Bar & Bistrot competes on ease and waterfront practicality rather than documented awards, named drinks, or a published price range. Against LPV Bar and Gabrielli Rooftop Terrace, it is the simpler pick when the group wants less planning and a convenient lagoonfront stop.
Against Al Covino and Alchemia Bar, the decision is about intent. Pick those when the night is built around the bar itself; pick Oriental Bar & Bistrot when the round is part of a broader Venice route. Caffe Lavena is the central, classic-feeling alternative for visitors who want a familiar square-side stop.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oriental Bar & Bistrot open late?
Yes. Oriental Bar & Bistrot is open until 12 AM every day in Venice, with hours of 12 PM to 12 AM Monday through Sunday.
Does Oriental Bar & Bistrot have outdoor seating?
Is the food good at Oriental Bar & Bistrot?
What is confirmed is the $55 per person price, daily 12 PM to 12 AM schedule, smart-casual dress code.
Is Oriental Bar & Bistrot worth the prices?
Choose it if the details fit your plans: $55 per person, daily 12 PM to 12 AM hours, a smart-casual dress code in Venice. For menu specifics or current offerings, confirm directly with the venue.
Is Oriental Bar & Bistrot good for a date?
Date suitability is subjective and not specifically verified. The confirmed facts are useful for planning: Oriental Bar & Bistrot is in Venice, costs $55 per person, opens daily from 12 PM to 12 AM, has a smart-casual dress code.
