BARBERS & THE CITY

We showcase a different city in each edition of BarberSociety magazine as a source of inspiration. In this edition, we’re spotlighting the beautiful Italian city of Venice. Check out Venice’s amazing barbershops and the hotspots local barbers say you shouldn’t miss when visiting their city.

The Club Barbershop

Via dei martiti 40 Cavarzere (Venice)

+39 351 892 1986

@the.club_barbershop www.theclub-barberhsop.it

The Club Barbershop is a mix of tradition and modernity. It is more than just a simple barbershop. Not only can you get a good haircut there, but it is also a place to relax with a beer. "We do our best to make people feel at home. We offer a lot of extra services like PS5, beer, whisky, records and men's magazines," said owner and barber

Michele Fontolan, who has followed in his father's footsteps. Michele's father is the city's oldest barber. Besides barbering treatments, The Club Barbershop offers other beauty services such as eyebrows, nose waxing, ear waxing, facial cleansing

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and black mask. Exclusive men's grooming products are also available, including shaving soap, aftershave, cologne, beard oil and hair care products. The four-member, young team cherishes the tradition of the city's oldest barber but mixes it with modern times to meet the needs of young people and other audiences with renewed energy.

Our Hotspots

Glam

Grand Canal Palace Srl

Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel

Calle Tron 1961

30135 Venice

+39 041 523 3784

@palazzovenart www.palazzovenart.com/en/ restaurant-bar/

As of 2019, chef Enrico Bartolini achieved six Michelin stars across his five restaurants; GLAM, his Venice establishment and currently the most popular restaurant in the city, has one. The menu offers a selection of the best traditional dishes the region has to offer with a contemporary culinary vision for adventurous foodies; classic and delicious.

Caffè Florian

Piazza San Marco, 57

30124 Venice

+39 041 520 5641

@caffeflorian1720 www.caffeflorian.com

Caffè Florian in Venice has been around since 1720. It is the oldest café in the world, located under the arches of the Procuratie Nuove in St Mark's Square. A must-see!

Pitzalis Irene

Calle Sant'Antonio, 5611

30122 Venice

+39 339 816 7783

@pitzalisirene https://pitzalisirene.business.site/

Pitzalis Irene is a small barbershop located at the foot of the bridge Sant' Antonio a San Lio.

The current owner, Irene Pitzalis, is a friendly lady and wields clippers with great skill. She was brought up with the profession, even as an 8-year-old girl she helped wash the hair of her father Giovanni's clients. From the 1960s, her father worked at the place as a barber. He bought the business and worked there until his death in 2015. Her father taught her how to handle a razor and she worked with him for 24 years. She has not changed anything about the shop, everything is as

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her father had decorated it. The shop is full of pictures with memories of him. She is now one of the most successful barbers practising the craft as well as the only female barber in Venice.

OUR HOTSPOTS

Ristorante Al Covo

Castello 3968

30122 Venice

+39 041 522 3812

@ristorantealcovo www.ristorantealcovo.com

At Ristorante Al Covo (Campiello de la Pescaria), enjoy dishes of Venetian cuisine prepared with local ingredients in a cosy atmosphere. Settle down in the cosy restaurant or ask for a table on the terrace. Have a glass of nice wine and enjoy an evening of great dining here.

Hostaria Castello

Salizada Sant'Antonin, Sestiere

Castello, 3476, Venice

+39 320 063 5359

@castellovenezia www.hostariacastello.com

At Hostaria Castello, you will enjoy the cooking skills of chef Carlo Bianchini and the excellent service of the waiters, while you imagine yourself in an ambiance reminiscent of the Orient Express. The hostaria is located on the premises that used to sell the legendary journeys of the Orient Express. With a keen eye for detail, an atmosphere has been created that takes you back to this train, which ran between Paris and Constantinople.

Antica Barberia Amato

Campo San Polo 2011

30125 Venice

+39 041 523 4628

@amato1103 www.barberiaamato.it

Antica Barberia Amato is Venice's oldest barbershop and will celebrate its centenary in 2024. In 1924, the barbershop was founded by Bernardino, the grandfather of current owner and third-generation Alberto Amato. His barbershop in Campo San Polo is located in the city's beautiful historic centre and is a great place to relax and have a chat.

Antica Barberia Amato is a distinctive barbershop equipped for the care of beards and hair. The space has two workstations where modern haircuts and specific treatments are performed using quality products.

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OUR HOTSPOTS

Antiche Carampane

San Polo 1911

30125 Venice

+39 041 524 0165

@antichecarampane www.antichecarampane.com

A vibrant, sophisticated and authentic restaurant working with seasonal local produce. My favourite restaurant!

Ermenegildo Zegna

Bocca di Piazza S. Marco 1241

30100 Venice www.zegna.com

Ermenegildo Zegna is definitely my favourite menswear shop!