In harmony with the theme of the Gallery Hotel Art, the Fusion bar doubles as an exhibition space. The bar offers a fantastic fusion of Italian, Japanese and Mediterranean cuisine. Ask for the variety fare, and the cuisine lives up to the theme as well.The fois gras nigiri sushi topped with chutney or the ma-cha tiramisu and wine to go with it, is an excellent combination for the palate. Cocktails featured on the menu are quite a favorite with the Florentine elite who frequent the Shozan-Gallery.
With crowds always thronging in for the live solo and group performances of the successive generations of musicians, this club has been prestigious for years. Wide range of beers, cocktails and aperitifs available from the all-night bar in between the regular jazz and blues jam sessions.
The Krypton company is the creative source of this cultural space. It sets up experimental works of art and readings of classics, both old and modern. Different activities take place within the theater, some of which are for children.
At Moyo, You will watch students type furiously on their laptops, taking advantage of the wireless Internet that Moyo provides for free until 7:30pm. But by night, the scene completley turns out to be of a Bar, with energetic young crowd and bartenders with mix of music and hundreds of cocktails. Thursday nights have a hip-hop theme, while on Friday and Saturday a DJ spins the latest remixes.
Located off the beaten path, this night club is extremely popular with the local foreign student population. The club also serves as a bar with cocktails. There are four different dance floors each with excellent music for different tastes: house, latin, hip-hop and commerical. During the summer the dance floors are outside and can hold around 6,000 people. Four or five nights a week you will easily find a few thousand people here having fun and dancing.
Address: Via del Fosso Macinante, 2 - Florence 50125
This cafe is more than a tea-room and coffee-bar. Elegant furnitures, mirrors and refined Liberty-style objects give the cafe a modern look. There is an astrological evening with tarot-card readers and astrologers every Wednesday, and live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. Lunch is served from 12pm until 3pm, the menu includes first courses and salads.
The Anfiteatro is an open air auditorium where different bands play live music free of charge every night. It is open from June until September. Immersed in the greenery of the Cascine Park, the venue has become an almost iconic part of Florentine summers. The area surrounds with pubs, pizzerias and stands selling arts and crafts which are open all night. Sometimes there are also some theatre or shows with famous Italian comedians or storytellers.
All that you look in a pub-a pint of Guinness, karaoke nights, live music sessions, you will find in here. This is not the place if you want to meet the local crowd. But people from all over the world meet at the Lion's fountain to enjoy a good Irish beer on tap. And, this is not the place if you are looking for a cheapest place. The Lion's Fountain is the place to be on St. Patrick's Day. On the day, wear green, drink a pint of Guinness and celebrate with the Irish in Florence!
This is a happening bar-restaurant near Piazzale Michelangelo. It goes until dawn with the sounds of jazz, blues and salsa. Stay cool in summer and have drinks and snacks like crepes and sandwiches brought out to the pavement terrace while you sit back and enjoy the atmosphere. Alternatively, there is always the free buffet, included in the price of a drink, between 8pm and 9pm. If you fancy something a bit more substantial, the bar's tiny dining area will make it.
This bar is usually packed in the evenings. This happening bar and adjoining restaurant is where the beautiful people come to see and to be seen. Catch the latest art trends by checking out its small monthly picture and photo exhibitions. Live music is played on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7:30p-9:30pm. Drinks and buffet are served daily from 7:30p-9:30p.
Address: Dolce Vita Piazza del Carmine, 6r Florence, 50125
It is the only restaurant in the Florence City to offer live music and theme nights. You can also taste the Latin American and Mexican cuisine, including excellent offerings of Nachos, Fajitas and Chimichangas and delicious brunch on Sunday. The colorful ambiance starts at the entrance; a bright yellow and sky blue arched double entrance with rich wooden doors welcomes you to even more festivity inside. The combination bar/restaurant offers half-price cocktails and beers daily from 5:30p-7pm.
This is Florence's most famous club, that draws a large number of young crowds. Almost all the important Italian musical artists have been here. Frequently changing DJs offer both trendy and more classic sounds. Saturday night's Nobody's Perfect set with DJ Alex Neri draws a great number of House fans. The futuristic Tube PrivE, built with recycled materials, should also not be missed.
As the main hub of Rock music lovers, the Flog is renowned for its historic part of the Florentine live music scene. It has been around for ten years and continues to be a favourite of anyone who loves good live music. Groups from the alternative Italian and foreign circuits play here, offering visitors a chance to get to know the best underground music of the continent. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Auditorium Flog offers live music and a DJ session until late. Entrance fees vary according to the program.
This is the most famous club in the city and the whole of Italy. The club offers a selection of house music, hip-hop and mainstream music played by DJs from all over the country. Saturdays are popular with dance nights of 80s/90s. There are always two dance floors, including one that can cater for private parties. During the summer the club opens up into the large surrounding garden.
If you are looking for a place with locals, certainly this is not the place. But, probably you might come across other tourist's from all over the world.
It is a great place for a fun night of dancing, karaoke and wet T shirt competitions. It has 2 stories, with a huge dance floor and bar upstairs and the karaoke bar downstairs.