Top 14 Pubs in Florence
Florence, the city of art and beauty has no problem in mastering the art of the nightlife as well. Local pubs are very popular and appreciated among the Florentines and the tourists. Locals and native English speakers that study or live in the city cannot wait to welcome tourists in their cozy circle of friends and show them a great night time around. Most of them are easy to find and they are all around Florence drawing a line between Santa Maria Novella to Oltrano to San Lorenzo.
Like most cities, Florence pubs share the traditions and non-pretentious environment brought over by the Irish, British and even by the Australian. Because of the influx of students that come every year, sometimes all of these places can be packed and things can get a little crazy but this doesn't mean that you can't still get a great pint, a shepherd's pie or some banger & mash at any hour of the day or night. Although most of them close their doors at 2 AM, some will stay a lot later to please their customers and maintain a good drinking and chatting atmosphere. You can mostly find everything you need, from WI-FI Networks, restrooms, directions, big TV screens featuring all kinds of sports and most importantly a new crowd of friends. Whatever your choice of pub is, you can definitely find it in Florence.
Like most cities, Florence pubs share the traditions and non-pretentious environment brought over by the Irish, British and even by the Australian. Because of the influx of students that come every year, sometimes all of these places can be packed and things can get a little crazy but this doesn't mean that you can't still get a great pint, a shepherd's pie or some banger & mash at any hour of the day or night. Although most of them close their doors at 2 AM, some will stay a lot later to please their customers and maintain a good drinking and chatting atmosphere. You can mostly find everything you need, from WI-FI Networks, restrooms, directions, big TV screens featuring all kinds of sports and most importantly a new crowd of friends. Whatever your choice of pub is, you can definitely find it in Florence.
(To visit the venues mentioned in this article, check out these Self-Guided Walking Tours in Florence)
Image Courtesy of: Jeroen Moes
1. Fiddlers Elbow
Fiddler's Elbow is the oldest pub in town and prides itself in having the cheapest Pint in town and in being the best meeting point for both locals and tourists as it is situated in Piazza Santa Maria Novella just behind the central train station. This is a very popular Irish Oasis for tourists and students.
Where to find it:
Piazza Santa Maria Novella 7/R, 50123 Florence, ItalyPhone: 0039 055215056
Working Hours:
Mon-Fri: 12:00am-02:00am
Sat-Sun: 12:00am-02:00am
http://www.thefiddlerselbow.com/
Offline reading and travel directions:
With GPSmyCity App you can read this article offline on your mobile device, use the embedded offline city map and GPS navigation, as well as create a self-guided walk to visit the venues featured in the article.
2. Joshua Tree Pub
The Joshua Tree Pub is a 2 minute walk from the central train station. This pub is has a dark touch as the atmosphere is drawing you to U2 times and the reminders of that period are scattered all over the place. It was founded in 1997 by two Florentine friends that loved bringing people together. It attracts a young crowd and foreigners that want a little taste of home. They are known for their happy hour that stretches from 4 pm until 9 pm and also for their cheap prices, a pint of beer is only 3 euros and a half pint is only 2 euros.
Where to find it:
Via Della Scala 37/r Florence, ItalyPhone: 0039 3407353596
Working Hours:
Mon-Sun: 11:00am-02:00am
Offline reading and travel directions:
With GPSmyCity App you can read this article offline on your mobile device, use the embedded offline city map and GPS navigation, as well as create a self-guided walk to visit the venues featured in the article.
3. The Friends Pub
Another, not to miss place, would have to be Friends, located just minutes from the famous Ponte Vecchio and Palazzo Pitti, offering free WI-FI, great snacks, sandwiches, pizzas and their specialty being Rum and Whiskey.They create a very friendly atmosphere as the name of the pub suggests and it's very popular among the locals.
Where to find it:
Borgo San Jacopo 51, 50125 Florence, ItalyPhone: 0039 055294930
Working Hours:
Mon: Closed
Tue-Sun: 08:00pm-02:00am
http://www.friendspub.it/
Offline reading and travel directions:
With GPSmyCity App you can read this article offline on your mobile device, use the embedded offline city map and GPS navigation, as well as create a self-guided walk to visit the venues featured in the article.
4. James Joyce Pub
One of the most vibrating and with an arty touch is the James Joyce Pub that invites you in a reminiscent décor of an old English pub. They have a library room in the back and the tables and booths are placed on multiple tires that add a really cool touch. You can also enjoy a variety of pub games and their prices are more than convenient.
Where to find it:
Lungarno B. Cellini 1/r — Piazza Ferrucci, Florence, ItalyPhone: 0039 0556580856
Working Hours:
Mon-Sun: 04:00pm-02:30am
https://www.facebook.com/jamesjoycefirenze/
5. The Green Store
If an Irish style is what you are looking for, then The Green Store is the place for you as it is entirely designed and projected in Ireland. This is the classic Irish pub, with wooden tables and Guinness posters from different time frames that serves great sandwiches, Guinness and Carlsberg beer.This is a very popular pub among the locals especially the ones from the area.
Where to find it:
Viale Malta 1r, Florence, ItalyPhone: 0039 055677124
Working Hours:
Mon-Sun: 06:00pm-02:00am
6. The Lion's Fountain
The Lion’s Fountain is a great choice for sport fans as they show important international sporting events on satellite-TV and the atmosphere is really good and exciting. It's very popular among native English speakers and it host a Karaoke Night on Thursday, a College Night on Wednesday and every Monday is Dollar Night where you have to pay your bill in dollars. The atmosphere is very exciting and fresh and both locals, tourists and students mingle together in a friendly crowd.
Where to find it:
Borgo degli Albizi, 34/r Florence, ItalyPhone: 0039 0552344412
Working Hours:
Mon-Sun: 06:00pm-02:30am
http://www.thelionsfountain.com/
7. The William
This is a very loud English-style pub, very close to Santa Croce, that attracts a great deal of young Florentines. It has a great selection of classical beer and they are also offering meals in true English tradition. Thursdays and Fridays are celebrated with live music and they promote themselves as being a worm place where you feel at home.
Where to find it:
Via Antonio Magliabechi, 7 50122 Florence, ItalyPhone: 0039 055244087
Working Hours:
Mon-Sun: 11:00am-03:00am
http://www.thewilliamfirenze.it/
8. The Old Stove
This pub prides itself with the best Guinness in town. They actually have three locations to choose from but the most popular one is near the Porcellino as the locals call it, being one of the key-symbols of Florence. Space is an issue because there is not much of it but the employees and usual customers are so friendly you soon forget about this little inconvenience.
Where to find it:
Via Pelliceria 2R, Florence, ItalyPhone: 0039 055284640
Working Hours:
Mon-Sat: 09:30am-03:00pm
9. Dublin
The Dublin pub marks a historical corner of Ireland in the heart of Florence. They organize contests with prizes like caps and t-shirts based on a fidelity card. The environment is really cozy and welcoming and this pub attracts mostly locals but also lots of English speaking tourists looking for a great place to hang out and enjoy a drink.
Where to find it:
Via Faenza, 27r Florence, ItalyPhone: 0039 0552741571
Working Hours:
Mon-Sun: 12:00pm-03:00am
http://www.dublinpub.it/
10. The Gate
The Gate is a perfect example for a British pub that serves great beer and lively atmosphere. They are animal friendly and very passionate sports fan supporting the local team with reminders of their violet colors placed everywhere. Locals are very enthusiastic about this pub and you will certainly find it the best place to be in if you want to watch sports and make new friends while enjoying snacks and beer.
Where to find it:
Borgo San Frediano 102r Florence, ItalyPhone: 0039 055295181
Working Hours:
Mon-Sat: 05:00pm-02:00am
Sun: 02:00pm-02:00am
https://www.facebook.com/TheGatePub
11. Red Garter
The Red Garter is a combination between an English pub and an American bar. Its location is two paces away from Santa Croce and that makes it very popular among the foreign students community. Their daily specials are amazing and the bar covers pretty much everything you need. So if you are looking for a lively, action-filled evening this is definitely the place for you.
Where to find it:
Via de’ Benci, 33r/35r, Florence, ItalyPhone: 0039 0552480909
Working Hours:
Mon-Sat: 04:00pm-04:00am
Sun: 11:30am-04:00am
http://redgarterflorence.com/
12. The Fish Pub/Atlantic Pub
The Fish Pub recently changed his appearance and name into Atlantic Pub. This is known to be the best party pub in Florence. They offer discounts for school groups and they also throw birthday parties and special events. The place is decorated in a maritime theme witch is typical of traditional Anglo-Saxon Pubs.
Where to find it:
Piazza del Mercato Centrale 44/R, Florence, ItalyPhone: 0039 055268290
13. Hops Pub
Hops Pub is a historical but up to date pub in the matters of beer. This is the only place in Florence that serves the Augustiner beer besides the other 40 labels of known and loved beers. They also offer a great variety of food and organize themed dinners, sports projections leaving the customer with the feeling of belonging after stepping outside the door.
Where to find it:
Viale Spartaco Lavagnini, 7R, Florence, ItalyPhone: 0039 0553841786
Working Hours:
Mon-Sun: 07:00pm-03:00am
14. Kikuya Pub
The Kikuya Pub attracts mostly foreign customers so English can be the predominant language used. Their cocktails are very generous and their Happy Hour expands for 3 hours from 7 pm to 10 pm. A friendly, familiar and joyful environment is created and new friendships easily bloom in this English pub.
Where to find it:
Via de’ Benci 43r Florence, ItalyPhone: 0039 0552344879
Working Hours:
Mon-Sun: 07:00pm-03:00am
http://www.kikuyapub.com
Get GPSmyCity App for IOS or Android
You can read offline thousands of travel articles like this one in the "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" app on Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The apps also offer city offline maps and GPS navigation to guide you to the places featured in the articles.
Walking Tours in Florence, Italy
Create Your Own Walk in Florence
Creating your own self-guided walk in Florence is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Arno South Bank Walking Tour
The area south of Arno river, also called Oltrarno ("Beyond the Arno"), is a quieter place but not less interesting. Here you can find the Pitti Palace whose collection of paintings is second only to the Uffizi, and the vast Boboli Gardens once enjoyed by the Medici and the royal family. One of the first and most important examples of "Italian Gardens", they later served as... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Florence Food Tour
Food is one of the great Florentine passions, and the great thing about having a delicious authentic Tuscan meal, a snack, delicatessen, or a quality gelato here – besides the abundant variety – is not having to spend a lot of money for it.
In general, the “osterias” and the eateries nestled in Sant’Ambrogio Market will offer cheaper and more casual food with an emphasis on home... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
In general, the “osterias” and the eateries nestled in Sant’Ambrogio Market will offer cheaper and more casual food with an emphasis on home... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
Dante's Florence Walking Tour
Dante Alighieri was arguably the greatest – albeit also most controversial – of Italy's poets. After having served as one of the six priors governing Florence, his political activities – including the banishing of several rivals – led to his own banishment, upon which he wrote his masterpiece, “The Divine Comedy”, as a wanderer, seeking protection for his family in one town after... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles