La Yarda - PADOVA

Great place to try the local Crak Brewery beers. Very much a student vibe, but as 2 late 50 year olds, very much enjoyed the atmosphere read more Great place to try the local Crak Brewery beers. Very much a student vibe, but as 2 late 50 year olds, very much enjoyed the atmosphere

We were there for a couple of drinks and tried some of their spritz specialites. Perfect place to take a break, and chill for a while. read more We were there for a couple of drinks and tried some of their spritz specialites. Perfect place to take a break, and chill for a while.

Although within a few hundred yards of the clock tower arch, stopped off on our wandering, for a drink and some chicetti. Not many people about but since the sc... read more Although within a few hundred yards of the clock tower arch, stopped off on our wandering, for a drink and some chicetti. Not many people about but since the scene does not start till after work did not expect many. Aperol spritz, prosecco, and ombra vino, all good, professional service

We loved this studenty cafe in the middle of the Uni quarter with great cicchetti (snacks , eg meatballs, spinach and ricotta tart, tuna fish cakes) Good place... read more We loved this studenty cafe in the middle of the Uni quarter with great cicchetti (snacks , eg meatballs, spinach and ricotta tart, tuna fish cakes) Good place for people watching in the shade of big umbrellas.

I wanted to like Yarda, as it came recommended. And possibly, if there had been room in the actual bar, I might have the food looked not bad, although the place... read more I wanted to like Yarda, as it came recommended. And possibly, if there had been room in the actual bar, I might have the food looked not bad, although the place seemed permeated by stale odours. Sitting outside after rain, under cover, was fine, but it was freezing; and I wondered why they had failed to invest in outdoor heaters as innumerable bars throughout Europe do. The wait staff were a bit abrupt too. However, it's sited in a very pleasant bit of Padua, and on a hot day is probably ace.