Must-see nightlife in Florence

Specialist coffee has arrived in Sant'Ambrogio with this pocket-sized coffee shop. Linger at the bar to enjoy bilingual barista chat or squat at a bar…

When the urge for a decent cup of tea takes hold, head straight to this elegant and old-world Florentine tea shop and sala da tè (tea room) in Santo…

La Boite (French for 'the box') is about the size of a box, with just seven small wooden tables amid cocooning primrose-yellow walls specked with art…

This trendy gastropub, tucked down an Oltrarno backstreet, pairs top-notch Italian and European craft beers with enticing Asian-inspired dishes cooked up…

Smoothie bowls with protein powder, kale and goji berries, cold-pressed juices and vitamin-packed elixir shots – to eat in or take away – satisfy wellness…

When the madding crowd and raucous Tuscan fiaschetteria get too much, recharge your batteries in this stylish lounge – a chic haven of peace and…

An abbreviation for 'Read, Eat, Dream', RED is a superb spot for lingering over a cappuccino between bookshelves on the ground floor of Florence's…

Sitting on one of Florence's most atmospheric little piazzas, this quaintly countrified cafe pulls in local artisans in need of an espresso hit or nip of…

This savvy Oltrarno old-timer knows exactly what its hip punters want – a relaxed, faintly industrial space to hang out in all hours (well, almost). Be it…

A lively student crowd packs out this young, fun, colourful address with a hipster 'coffee, rum and philosophy' strapline and wooden benches tucked…

With one of Florence's finest terraces overlooking the city from its hilltop perch, this historic cafe is predictably prime real estate. At home in an…

If you have the urge to hear more English than Italian – or to hear local bands play for that matter – this is the place. On a pretty pedestrian square,…

This trendy all-rounder pulls in a moneyed younger set with its endless stream of DJ sets, weekend parties, themed aperitivi (from 6pm) and late-night…

'No fear, just beer!' is the tongue-in-cheek strapline of this microbrewery, tucked away off the main strip in the hipster 'hood of San Frediano. Expect…

Just beyond San Niccolò, a busy road divides this riverfront lounge bar from the water. But once inside, a sharp contemporary design of soothing aqua…

Craft-beer aficionados will simply adore this Santa Croce birreria artigianale (artisanal brewery) which provides night owls with an edgy fusion of Tuscan…

A 1920s speakeasy if ever there was one, Vanilla Club cooks up an astonishing array of craft cocktails – many served in over-sized, vintage-china tea cups…

Craft-beer devotees will enjoy this dimly lit, hole-in-the-wall drinking joint, a step away from the tourist crowds with knowledgeable bartenders at the…

Hidden down a rather dark and dank street near Basilica di Santa Croce, this tiny food and cocktail bar is a sweet spot for a quick drink between sights…

Sheer size alone at this vast nightclub in Santa Maria Novella impresses – dancing, drinking, video-karaoke in the bar, and a mixed student-international…