Force of Nature

Some of the best things in life are lowkey, and that couldn’t be truer than with Force of Nature, a hidden rooftop bar above Venice’s Only the Wild Ones. Run by Leena Culhane of Crudo e Nudo, Force of Nature isn’t your average rooftop; it’s on the second story of a century-old home, for starters, and the drinks menu focuses exclusively on female vintners and distillers. The average crowd tends to consist of casually dressed Venice locals rather than starry-eyed tourists and couples on dates. While Force of Nature currently closes up shop at a relatively early 9 or 10pm, it’s still a worthwhile pit stop for those hoping to catch the sunset or a quick pre- or post-dinner drink. For nibbles, you can also order charcuterie plates from Only the Wild Ones downstairs.