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Cortese Cocktail Bar Venexian

We mix history and flavors

Cortese Cocktail Bar Venexian is a tribute to the most authentic Venice: the city of details, of slow pace, of conversations sparked over a good drink.


The cocktail bar is located at the Hotel Bucintoro and overlooks the lagoon, nestled between water and sky, in a setting brimming with authentic charm. Sitting at the Cortese Cocktail Bar Venexian means experiencing Venice from a privileged perspective: intimate, suspended, unhurried.


Here, mixology is a silent art, crafted of balance, research, and respect for the raw ingredients.

Each cocktail tells a Venetian story, reinterpreted with contemporary elegance.

Why "Cortese"?

The name Cortese pays homage to Isabella Cortese, a figure closely linked to Renaissance Venice who, in 1561, published "The Secrets of Lady Isabella Cortese," a collection of recipes and knowledge spanning perfumes, cosmetics, and experimentation.


It is from this visionary figure that the idea for Cortese Cocktail Bar was born, a name that honors a pioneer of sensory research and brings that spirit of discovery into the present. Our mixology offering is more than just a list of drinks, but a journey through the customs and history of Venice, transforming ancient knowledge into contemporary mixologies dedicated to our city.

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Cortese is the ideal place for

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An authentic aperitif at sunset

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A refined after-dinner drink on the Venetian lagoon

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A special moment to share

Here time slows down and every detail is designed to make you experience a story.

Signature Cocktails

Each drink is designed as a sensory journey dedicated to Venice and its history, which at Cortese intertwines with yours.

Selected ingredients, refined techniques, and an unmistakable Venetian touch.


Tell us what you like (floral, citrus, dry, spicy): we'll guide you through a personalized experience.

We are waiting for you!

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Cortese Cocktail Bar Venexian


at Hotel Bucintoro
Castello 2135/A

30122 Venice

Open daily from 12:00 am to 11:00 pm


Tel: +39 0415289909

Mail: info@cortesevenexian.com