Cole Point

Situated along the increasingly popular Fondamenta della Misericordia, a short walk from the train station in the heart of Cannaregio, this friendly and raucous tavern run by Captain Haddock’s twin brother serves up home-cooked seafood, tasty tapas-style cicchetti and shots of grappa long after the neighbours have closed down the hatches. A great place if you have something to celebrate, but ring ahead to check the live music – the blind pianist must be heard to be believed.