Wine Bar

That “Venetian” coffee cocktail you half-remember is from here

This Wine Bar in T1 sits just past security, near the main shops cluster, and it’s where at least one Rick Steves forum user ordered a coffee-with-alcohol drink called “the Venetian.” Prices land in the midrange for an EU airport (think around €4–€6 for coffee and basic wine by the glass, more for cocktails). It’s squarely a quick-stop bar: counter service, a few seats, turnover every few minutes as people head to Schengen and non‑Schengen gates.

Hours typically track the first and last departures from T1, so you can usually get an espresso by 5:00–5:30 a.m. and something stronger up to around the last flights after 9:00–10:00 p.m. The menu leans Italian snack-bar: espresso, macchiato, spritzes, prosecco, house red/white, and a short list of mixed drinks including that “Venetian” coffee cocktail. Expect prepackaged tramezzini or panini in the €5–€8 range and small pastries around €2–€3.

Order here if you want one last local-style drink instead of a generic chain cappuccino. A basic espresso is usually under €2, and a standard aperol spritz or glass of prosecco hovers in the €6–€8 bracket. The coffee-plus-alcohol option (ask for “un Venetian, con caffè e alcol”) is the thing people remember because it feels very Venice, even though the bar itself is anonymous. Food is fine as a tide-me-over, but this is a liquids-first stop.

Watch out for the stand-up surcharge: drinking at the counter is cheaper than sitting at a table, and staff will usually ring drinks differently depending on where you park yourself. Lines spike in the 30 minutes after a big wave of check‑in desks opens, especially for flights between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., so a quick espresso can turn into a 10‑minute wait. Practical tip: if you just want a fast shot of coffee or that “Venetian,” head straight to the bar, order and pay there, and skip hunting for a table entirely.