Originally Posted by
mauld
I know there are a number of local 'supermarkets' near the Rialto bridge, where you can buy soft drinks, wine, liquor, snacks etc for much cheaper prices than at or near the hotel.
Yes! If you know the 'back roads' between San Marco and the Rialto bridge, there is a store (closes to the San Marco end) that sells bulk wine into your own two liter plastic soda bottle really cheap. I remember it being about $5, 3 years ago, so its up a bit with the Euro, but good local wine.