What fabulous memories...

What a HUGE fight with the hubby over "Harry"...

We agreed about the consumption of drinks as our splurge for the day...

I thought I would then "work" to get him to cave in for dinner...

But, back then Maxim's in Paris was all the rave and the top splurge item on my list for this European trip.

Well, hubby says sure we will eat here not we will NOT be able to also eat at Maxim's!!!!!

If there were salt shakers and lamps they surely would have been thrown...

We did have a very expensive dinner at Harry's but barely spoke to one another which made this costly...

And, of course I ate at Maxim's...Lunch alone. Hubby keeps his word!

So, Harry's WAS VERY EXPENSIVE!

(Laugh quietly...)

Oaktown Traveler

Last October it was 67 Euro for 1 Bellini and 3 Martinis. Not worth it!

How expensive is 100GBP? For the Sultan of Brunei, it's an infinitely small amount. For some unemployed person on the dole, it's an extravagance to say the least.

Harry's bar is Harry's bar!

I did hear that the Hotel Ciprini is nice to go to for a drink on their terrace deck. Not the same history as Harry's Bar with the total Bellini experience, but still very nice activity to do. I didn't have the chance to visit that hotel.
I am sure Oaktown Traveler won't forget her Harry's Bar experience.

Ciprini - where's that?

Cipriani, dear?

Cipriani ----

Bellinis are sweet, and a rather bland drink. Nice at breakfast, but too simple for an evening. Naff to boot too.

biggest rip-off in Venezia

I shudder as I say so, but in this case M_Kingdom has nailed it. You don't go to Harry's Bar in Venice in search of a deal. I recall a frosty December night a few years back when my wife and I, bundled to the hilt, stepped into Harry's. A warm greeting, smiles everywhere, delicious bellinis and topnotch risotto. We felt utterly cocooned. Memories are not calculated in Euros.

Exactly.....Harry's Bar is Harry's Bar, Pretty funny M_Kingdom, and I agree with you Steveboy.
I do enjoy a good Bellini though-

My husband and I had lunch at Harry's Bar in 2001, upstairs. We had two martini's, 1 glass of wine, bowl of soup each and ravioli each. The bill was $187.00. Very expensive and not worth the price. However, I tried the Harry's Bar in New York for a Martini, $15.00!

I adore Harry's Bar (for cocktails only) and if you're not filthy rich it helps to have the swagger and the confidence of a Fortune 500 CEO (not to mention the wardrobe) as you step into this acclaimed enclave.

The Cipriani family is really interested in serving those who are wealthy or those who enjoy the wealthy and are great at pretending. They offer a sophisticated, club-like atmosphere where mystery and mayhem can reign supreme.

Venice has a proud and unique history where wealthy members of society actually lived among the working classes. Yes, it's quite different today but, as I said, if you can fake it well, you'll be accepted with open arms and could actually meet some fun people and have a grand time while sipping that expensive cocktail (Bellini, €16)

I would also say if you have to ask how expensive it is, beyond what's already published, you probably don't belong there. It's much more enjoyable if you approach this adventure with an "I deserve this" attitude.

I completely disagree with StCirq's assertion that Harry's Bar is hardly authentic. I find everything offered by the Cipriani family uniquely authentic and Venetian and in a class by itself. Where would Venice be (or have been) without extremely wealthy people? I never miss a visit to Venice without a drink at Harry's or a hot chocolate at Florian. Remember, it's just an experience and you only live once.

We love Harry's and go there every time we are in Venice. The drinks are no more than you would pay in comparable places in any major city. Dinner is a little on the high side - but the service is fantastic and we have always enjoyed it immensely. (I especially love when the maitre d escorts you into the elevator and then races up the stairs to meet you at the top to escort you out again.) If you go be sure to get seats overlooking the Grand Canal.