In this post we will be breaking down drinking at the best bars in Florence. Whether you are looking for a tall glass of beer, a shot of vodka, to buy cheaper liquor during drink specials, or just to sing some karaoke hopefully we can assist.
Our first section will cover the best wine and cocktail bars in Florence. Up next we will get into breweries and sports bars where you can watch the big game or maybe play some pool and throw some darts.
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Then we will mention some of the best drink specials near you so you can hit up the right bars at the right times to do your drinking cheaper. After that we will discuss bars with trivia, quiz, and/or game nights in your area.
Lastly we will talk about bars for dancing, karaoke, and to listen to live music. Towards the end there will even be a local bar map that pins all of the spots from our various lists on it.
And if you want to compare the scene here to others around Italy you can do so at that link.
Cocktail & Wine Bars
Some of the top cocktail and wine bars in Florence are:
- Picteau Bistrot & Cocktail Bar at Borgo S. Jacopo, 14
- Enoteca Pitti Gola e Cantina at Piazza de’ Pitti, 16
- Buca 10 at Via Fiesolana, 8
- Note Di Vino Firenze at Borgo dei Greci, 4
- Vineria Sonora at Via degli Alfani, 39 r
- Casa Del Vino Firenze at Via dell’Ariento, 16r
Picteau Bistrot and Cocktail Bar makes excellent vintage drinks and Italian dishes every day from 7am to 12am plus they have river views and paintings by Picasso. A wide range of Tuscan wines and regional food are available at Enoteca Pitti Gola e Cantina.
Buca 10 is one of the best wine bars near you with a basic industrial style that provides an extensive wine selection with chosen Italian labels, traditional cocktails made with high quality spirits, and specialty beverages. They also host a variety of events like live music, art vernissage, DJ sets, readings, and much more.
Note Di Vino Firenze is a restaurant with an enoteca, wine bar, and aperitif while Vineria Sonora is a restaurant serving natural wines in your area along with vinyl music.
A variety of wines are provided alongside platters of cold meats and cheeses at Casa Del Vino Firenze.
Florence Breweries & Sports Bars
Sample new suds and watch the big game with your friends at the best local breweries and sports bars:
- Archea Brewery at Via dei Serragli, 44R
- Birreria Art 17 at Borgo la Croce, 64R
- Rione Brewpub Firenze at Via Pisana, 1r
- Fermento Food & Beer at Via del Canto dei Nelli, 38
- The Lion’s Fountain at Borgo degli Albizi, 34r
- The Fiddler’s Elbow Irish Pub at 7R, P.za di Santa Maria Novella
- Dublin Pub at Via Faenza, 27r
- Red Garter at Via dei Benci, 34R
Archea Brewery has been producing hundreds of high quality bottled local beers every day since 2012. A wide variety of bottled and craft beers on tap including some of the best Italian and international brands as well as live music and daily drink specials are available ta Birreria Art 17.
Rione Brewpub Firenze excels at providing a wide range of beers and great cuisine. Craft beers, Tuscan specialties, pizzas, and burgers, are served every day from 11am to 12am at Fermento Food and Beer.
The Lion’s Fountain serves delicious food and beers and many would consider it to be one of the best sports bars near you with multiple HDTV’s for all of your favorite sports like the Premier League, Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, NFL, MLB, NHL, NCAA, rugby, and plenty more. You can visit them from 11am to 1am Sunday through Thursday and until 1:30am on Friday and Saturday.
16 different types of draught and 29 bottled beers are sold from 12pm to 2am at The Fiddler’s Elbow Irish Pub where they also have multiple TV’s for sporting events.
There is live music and DJ performances as well as a wide range of drinks and delectable food every day from 12pm to 2am at Dublin Pub. The Red Garter is an American themed tavern and restaurant that has karaoke, live music, and several TV’s plus this fun Florence sports bar also has drink and food specials from 2pm to 6pm.
Local Drink Specials
Visit these bars with drink specials near you to buy cheaper alcohol and your wallet will thank you:
- Red Garter at Via dei Benci, 33r
- The Joshua Tree Pub at Via della Scala, 37r
- Rasputin at Borgo Tegolaio, 21R
- PanicAle at Via Panicale, 7r
- Rex Cafè at Via Fiesolana, 25r
The Joshua Tree Pub offers artisan beers, Tuscan wines, and sandwiches as well as local drink specials from 4pm to 9pm. Rasputin boasts a fine selection of unique drinks and provides liquor discounts from 7pm to 2am.
You can get discounts on alcoholic drinks in your area from 6pm to 9pm at PanicAle. Rex Cafè is a cocktail bar offering great drink and meal specials along with live music every day from 9pm to 2am.
Don’t forget about Birreria Art 17 and The Red Garter’s who also offer happy hours to drink for cheap.
Trivia, Quiz & Game Nights
Here is a good list of bars with trivia, quiz, and game nights in your area:
- Finnegan’s at Via S. Gallo, 123 R
- Red Garter at Via dei Benci, 33r
Finnegan’s offers darts and sports on TV’s plus they host bar trivia nights near you starting at 9:30pm.
Red Garter not only has games but they also off karaoke evenings, live music, and delicious beers and you can visit them from 5:30pm to 4am Monday through Thursday and from 11:30am on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Dance, Karaoke & Live Music
Anyone that wants to dance, listen to live music, and sing karaoke can head to:
- Flo Lounge Bar at Viale Michelangiolo, 84
- Rex Cafè at Via Fiesolana, 25r
- Full Up Club at Via della Vigna Vecchia, 23R
- NOF Eat & Drink at Borgo S. Frediano, 17/19r
- The Fiddler’s Elbow Irish Pub at 7R, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
Flo Lounge Bar is a popular summer destination for DJ’s and cool drinks that is located on a hillside terrace and open throughout the week from 10:30pm to 4am except for Monday when they are closed.
Live jazz music, acrobatic performances, drag shows, comedy, and other sorts of live local entertainment are held from 9:30pm to 4am Wednesday through Saturday at Full Up Clubo. Over 100 spirits, 12 beers, and live bands that play a wide range of music are all available at Nof.
Other bars mentioned throughout the post offering dance, karaoke, and live music in your area include Buca 10, Birreria Art 17, Dublin Pub, The Red Garter, Rex Cafè, and Finnegan’s.
You might also want to read our posts on the top:
Have Fun Drinking At The Best Bars In Florence
After reading all of that you should have a much better understanding of what is available near you. There are plenty of local wine and cocktail bars, breweries to watch sports at, places with good drink specials to save money, trivia, quiz, and game nights, as well as bars to listen to live music, dance, and sing karaoke in your area.
If you think we got anything incorrect or notice us listing any venues that are no longer open please tell us in the comments so we can keep this info as up to date as possible. Now go have fun drinking at the best bars in Florence.
