Val d'Orcia
Located underneath Palazzo Piccolomini and accessed via the staircase between the palace and the duomo, this hybrid cafe and cocktail bar in the former…
Must-see nightlife in Central Tuscany
Val d'Orcia
Roberto Rappuoli is a devotee of craft beer who operates a sleek but petite brewery and tap room in the fortified medieval hill town of San Quirico d…
Montepulciano
Established in 1868, Poliziano was lovingly restored to its original form 20 years ago and is the town's most atmospheric cafe. It serves excellent coffee…
Montepulciano
Specialising in local produce, this tiny place near the Porta al Prato is an excellent choice if you are keen to try a glass or two of Nobile or Rosso di…
Montepulciano
The decked terrace of this ultrafriendly osteria is the top spot in Montepulciano to watch the sun go down. Inside, squishy sofas, modern art and jazz on…
Central Tuscany
A member of the Comunità del Cibo a Energie Rinnovabili della Toscana (www.comunitadelciboenergierinnovabili.it), a network of food producers in the Val…
Siena
Established in 1886, Nannini's good coffee and location near the Campo ensure that it remains a local favourite. It's a great place to sample Sienese…
San Gimignano
Massimo Delli, the owner of this tiny wine bar on the street leading up to the rocca, will enthusiastically suggest local wines to try (consider ordering…
Caffè Fiaschetteria Italiana 1888
Montalcino
You could take a seat at one of the tables in the slender square outside this atmosphere-laden enoteca-cafe, but then you'd miss its remarkable 19th…
Montalcino
Specialising in organic, biodynamic and natural wines, this casually stylish enoteca is a good choice for those after a glass or two of wine accompanied…
Volterra
Though undeniably louche (women can divest themselves of their bras in exchange for a free drink), this rough-and-ready wine bar opposite the Etruscan…
Siena
Live jazz acts regularly take the stage on Thursday and Friday nights at this intimate club near the Campo, which is popular with students and the city's…
Chianti
Owner Paola Barucci is a wonderful host and her bar-cafe on Volpaia's pretty piazza is a great place to enjoy local wines, bruschette, cheese and salumi…
Val d'Orcia
A local secret that we hereby expose, this bar next to the belvedere (scenic viewpoint) behind Piazza Pio II is a perfect place to enjoy an aperitivo –…
San Gimignano
The town's best coffee is on offer at this cafe next to Porta San Matteo, served at tables on the piazzetta or in the modern interior. Other offerings…
Siena
Located in Siena's student quarter, this bar stages live-music acts in a vaulted interior with a mezzanine area. Artisan beer is the tipple of choice…
Siena
Arguably the best coffee on the Campo; drink it standing at the bar or suffer the financial consequences. Service on the terrace, which is a popular…
Siena
Squeeze into this tiny, heart-of-the-action space to enjoy some of Siena's best coffee. In summer, the coffee granita with a dollop of cream is a…
Siena
Boasting a million-dollar view over the Campo, this osteria (casual tavern) serves cocktails, beer and wine by the glass, as well as pricey panini (€10 to…
