Boboli & San Miniato al Monte
This humble wine bar remains as appealing as the day it opened in 1992. Its food and wine pairings are first class – taste and buy boutique wines by small…
Must-see nightlife in Florence
Oltrarno
Wine lovers won't do better than this serious wine bar opposite Palazzo Pitti, run with passion and humour by charismatic trio Edoardo, Manuele and Zeno –…
Santa Maria Novella
'Made in Italy' has never been such a pertinent buzzword in the city, hence this trendy cocktail bar – an unabashed celebration of Italian spirits and…
Santa Croce
At home in a 13th- to 15th-century palazzo, this tucked-away drinking and dining space is designed to stun. From the exquisite craft cocktails
Oltrarno
At this ubercool bar in San Frediano, cult alchemists Neri Fantechi and Julian Biondi woo a discerning crowd with their expertly crafted cocktails, served…
Oltrarno
The living is easy at this hipster garden-bistro-bar, snug against a chunk of ancient city wall in the flowery Santarosa gardens. Comfy cushioned sofas…
Santa Croce
Many a Florentine's favourite hotel bar, American cocktail bar Empireo inside the historic Plaza Hotel Lucchesi has been seducing cocktail lovers since…
Santa Croce
With industrial decor and laid-back vibe, this ingenious coffee roastery is a perfect place to hang at any time of day. The creation of three-times…
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
Popular with locals who sip coffee standing up at the long marble bar, this is the most famous of the historic cafes on the city's old Roman forum. Gilli…
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
Strike up a conversation with passionate mixologist Marco Arduino at Mayday. Within seconds you'll be hooked on his mixers and astonishing infusions, all…
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
'Fresh food and old furniture' is the catchy strapline of this cafe-bar hidden in an alleyway near Ponte Vecchio. Vintage furniture – all for sale –…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
Still lovingly known as Lo Sverso (its original name) by many a Florentine socialite, this superstylish bar is a gem. In a part of town where hipster…
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
With its old stone vaults, scrubbed wooden tables and modern air, this enoteca run by the dynamic Nicolas is spacious and stylish. The wine list features…
Oltrarno
The 'secret' speakeasy everyone knows about, it has no sign outside: disguised as a chapel of sorts, look for the tiny entrance with the two-seat wooden…
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
This rooftop bar with a wood-decked terrace accessible from the 5th floor of the Hotel Continentale is as chic as one would expect of a fashion-house…
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
This golden oldie with an unbeatable people-watching terrace has produced some of the city's most exquisite chocolate since 1872 (sadly only available in…
Oltrarno
The second branch of Florence's premier coffee roaster treats its faithful hipster clientele to full-blown dining in a 1950s-styled interior alongside its…
Oltrarno
Kid sister to top-notch restaurant Il Santo Bevitore two doors down the same street, this intimate wine bar with exposed stone walls and marble bar is a…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
As if an organic pizzeria and pasta parlour were not enough, the considerate folk behind SimBIOsi now run their very own cafe, and it doesn't disappoint…
Santa Croce
This arty cafe-bar in Florence's former jail is where literati meet to talk, create and perform over coffee, drinks and light meals. The literary cafe…
Oltrarno
Florence's first dedicated whisky bar – named after illustrious American horror writer HP Lovecraft – has proved a hit from day one with a staunchly local…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
A firm long-term favourite (since 1990), down-to-earth Rex maintains its appeal. Behind the bar Virginia and Lorenzo shake a mean cocktail, using homemade…
Oltrarno
Going strong since the 1980s, this cult bar with subtle club vibe is an Oltrarno hot spot for after-work drinks, cocktails and DJ sets. Its chic, design…
Oltrarno
Head to this sharp Japanese cocktail and sake bar for an inventive Bloody Meray (tomato juice, Japanese shochu, fresh ginger, soy sauce and wasabi) or…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
'Peace and Wine' is the alluring strapline of this contemporary enoteca (wine bar), run with an arty passion and creativity by Francesca and Daniele…
Oltrarno
Armchairs, recycled and upcycled vintage furniture, books to read, jukebox, crêpes and a tasty choice of nibbles with coffee or a light lunch give this…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
The 1920s provide the sassy inspiration behind this speakeasy where ordering anything so mundane as a Sex on a Beach is simply not done. Mixologist…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
At home in Ospedale degli Innocenti's verone (drying room) where linen at the foundling hospital was hung up to dry in the 15th century, this peaceful…
Santa Maria Novella
An experimental 'factory' of people, ideas, food, wine, cocktails and live music is the essence of this funky new hangout, at home in Palazzina Reale di…
Oltrarno
Whimsical flamingo wallpaper, funky music, DJ sets and a subtle NYC vibe lures Florence's fashionable set to this buzzing cocktail bar across the river…
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
'Tasting Tuscany' is the driver behind the rooftop hybrid crowning central department store La Rinascente on people-busy Piazza della Repubblica. As much…
Boboli & San Miniato al Monte
Without a doubt the hottest spot to be seen on sultry summer nights is Flò, a glitzy lounge bar that pops up each May on Piazzale Michelangelo. Different…
Boboli & San Miniato al Monte
If a scooped-out papaya filled with alcohol is your cup of tea or you fancy a bespoke cocktail crafted especially for you by the eminently charming owner…
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
The last remaining bastion of genteel old Florence on Via de' Tornabuoni, this tiny cafe was born in 1885 as a delicatessen serving truffles in its…
Florence
The only club in Florence on the European club circuit, with great international guest DJs and wildly popular 'Nobody's Perfect' house parties on Saturday…
Oltrarno
A hip cafe-bookshop with an eclectic choice of vintage seating, La Cité makes a wonderful, intimate venue for book readings, after-work drinks and…
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
Pick your night according to your age and tastes – disco, rock 'n' roll, groove or a 'UnYversal' bit of everything – at this hugely popular nightclub with…
Santa Croce
A buoyant all-rounder, this busy pub rocks with young Florentines tucking into craft beers, cocktails and a mind-boggling choice of creative burgers –…
San Lorenzo & San Marco
An A to Z of comestible plants adorns of the walls of this refreshingly bright, airy space where all-day laptop-lingering is as welcome as fashionable…
Duomo & Piazza della Signoria
Soul-soaringly high-vaulted ceiling, black Panton chairs, excellent coffee and reasonable prices seduce a mixed crowd at this arty hangout in the…
