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Venyer Hi-Fi Listening Bar

In Sommacampagna a unique place, a paradise of vinyl and good drinking

by Lavinia Colonna Preti
Ph. Mauro Lovisetto
Venyer Hi-Fi Listening Bar Sommacampagna (VR) — Veneto Secrets

In Sommacampagna, near Verona, a unique venue in Veneto, born from an immense passion, which combines the concept of the best cult Hi-Fi listening bars in Tokyo and Seoul, intimate spaces for listening to top-quality music, with modern cocktail bars.

Venyer was born from an idea by Giuliano Bertolaso, a veteran in the publishing industry and an immense passion for music and vinyl, which led him to travel half the world to discover the best Hi-Fi listening bars in the world’s capital cities.

So, after finding the ideal location, Villa Venier in Sommacampagna in the province of Verona, a 17th century patrician residence with a large public park, in 2024 he opened Venyer; a place where you can listen to high-quality sound on vinyl with a wide selection of drinks combined with a food menu.

Venyer Hi-Fi Listening Bar Sommacampagna (VR) — Veneto Secrets
Venyer Hi-Fi Listening Bar Sommacampagna (VR) — Veneto Secrets

My dream was to bring an international vibe and high-level music to my city.

(Giuliano Bertolaso)

Giuliano has put a lot of care into the design of the venue, for which he has chosen a quadraphonic hi-fi system with expert soundproofing that places vinyls, also available to order, at the center of the project. A medium that remains the most appreciated by music lovers, with its analog, warm and inimitable sound.

And, obviously where there is music, there can only be good drinks, here served behind a spectacular 5-meter bar counter, with an integrated console composed of 2 Technics 1200 mkII turntables and an Ecler Rotary mixer, and a large bottle rack that hosts local and international spirits, thanks to the collaboration with Ferrowine, which give life to a menu of premium cocktails including non-alcoholic, alcohol-free and sugar-free.

Venyer Hi-Fi Listening Bar Sommacampagna (VR) — Veneto Secrets
Venyer Hi-Fi Listening Bar Sommacampagna (VR) — Veneto Secrets

On the menu, to be paired with drinks, a selection of comfort food designed to be shared, from focaccia to tortilla to seaweed fritters.

Venyer also organizes event dinners upon reservation, in particular dedicated to oriental cuisine in homage to the origins of Hi-Fi listening bars.

Venyer Hi-Fi Listening Bar Sommacampagna (VR) — Veneto Secrets
Venyer Hi-Fi Listening Bar Sommacampagna (VR) — Veneto Secrets

Crossing a small corridor to the left of the counter, you enter the living room with the Grand Master Table, the fireplace and a full-wall bookcase that houses selected books and 2 monitors that spread the sound of the large room at low volume.

Inspired by one of the first great masters of international DJing, the Grand Master Table was created for larger companies and as a location for the many masterclasses organized by the venue with a focus on music and books.

Venyer Hi-Fi Listening Bar Sommacampagna (VR) — Veneto Secrets

In the summer, you can also have a drink in the outdoor area in front of the villa, which is also the scene of many DJ sets.

There are also many events – from musical picnics in the park to live music evenings – organized in collaboration with musicians, DJs, and writers with the aim of being a high-level cultural reference point for those who love music, art, and literature.

Venyer Hi-Fi Listening Bar Sommacampagna (VR) — Veneto Secrets
Venyer Hi-Fi Listening Bar Sommacampagna (VR) — Veneto Secrets

Venyer is a truly unique place, where the passion and expertise of those who created it make it an essential address for anyone who loves music.

On the other hand, its strategic position, close to the motorway toll booth and the airport, make it also frequented by an international clientele and a location for photo shoots.

The Secret

Listening bars were born in Japan in the 1950s as an evolution of the Jazz Kissa (or jazu kissa), bars dedicated to jazz music enthusiasts.

Useful Info

Venyer Hi-Fi Listening Bar
Villa Venier
Via Basso 14
37066 Sommacampagna, Verona
Tel. +39 045 2374495

Cocktails: from 8 euro
Tapas and focaccias: from 4 euro

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