When in Hawthorn: Cocktails at Vaporetto

Drop in for a spritz, stay for a Negroni. The bar at Vaporetto leans Venetian, with proper prosecco for spritzes, Negronis stirred over clear ice, and a back bar of Italian amari for a tidy finish. In the video you’ll see the pace most nights, quick builds, balanced pours and the kind of glassware that makes everything taste better.

What to order
Begin bright with an Aperol or Select Spritz. Move to a classic Negroni or lighter Americano if you’re pacing lunch. Bellini when peaches sing, and a bittersweet amaro to close. Ask for a house twist if you like something off the beaten path.

What to nibble
Cicchetti that suit a drink: olives, crostini, fritti, a little salumi. Keep it snacky at the bar or roll into fresh pasta in the dining room.

When to visit
Lunch for a spritz and small plates, late afternoon for golden light, evenings for a proper cocktail and an easy chat. Walk in for the bar. Book if you’re planning dinner.

Find us
Rear 681 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn. Handy to Kew, Camberwell, Richmond and Balwyn, near Glenferrie Station and trams.

Swing by for the bar, or book a table for dinner.