Bars in Florence

15 spots across 2 neighborhoods, curated by locals.

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Florence after dark is best navigated with local intel. These 15 bars and drinking spots across 2 neighborhoods are where the city actually goes — hidden cocktail rooms, natural wine bars, and neighborhood institutions, all rated 4.6★ on average by people who've stood at the bar.

Begin your evening in Oltrarno and drift toward Centro Storico as the night goes on. Djària - American Bar is the crowd favorite — arrive early or expect a wait.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best bars in Florence?

Polomaps has curated 15 bars spots in Florence, rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Top picks include Djària - American Bar, BEER SPOT CRAFT PUB - Beer - Cocktail - Food, Manifattura. All recommendations come from locals, with tourist traps filtered out.

Which neighborhoods in Florence have the best bars?

The best neighborhoods for bars in Florence include Oltrarno, Centro Storico. Each has its own character and local favorites — this guide groups every spot by neighborhood so you can explore one area at a time.

How can I find these bars spots near me in Florence?

Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every spot in this guide on a live map around you, get walking distances, and save your favorites. You can also search anything specific — the app finds local, well-rated places for any craving, in Florence or anywhere else.

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Top-Rated Spots in Florence

The highest-rated local spots in Florence, loved by locals and verified by reviews.

#1

Ostro San Frediano

5.0
144 reviews
Coffee
Oltrarno
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#2

San Frediano Bar & Restaurant by “UNA cucina”

5.0
52 reviews
Coffee
San Frediano
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#3

Locanda de' Medici

4.9
1,554 reviews
Restaurants
San Niccol
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#4

Retrobottega - Cibarie e Mescita

4.9
1,447 reviews
Coffee
San Niccol
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#5

Pitti Express

4.9
854 reviews
Board Game Cafes
San Niccol
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#6

Gelateria Artigianale La Sorbettiera | Santo Spirito

4.9
532 reviews
Artisanal Ice Cream
Centro Storico
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#7

Djària - American Bar

4.9
420 reviews
Bars
Oltrarno
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#8

Giunti Odeon Libreria e Cinema

4.9
403 reviews
Indie Bookstores
Centro Storico
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#9

Oltrarno Ristorante Toscano

4.9
398 reviews
Restaurants
Oltrarno
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#10

Specialty coffee Manly The Office

4.9
354 reviews
Coffee
San Frediano
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#11

Nuvola Gelateria

4.9
251 reviews
Artisanal Ice Cream
San Niccol
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#12

Enoteca Spontanea

4.9
245 reviews
Coffee
Oltrarno
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#13

Libreria On the Road Firenze

4.9
213 reviews
Indie Bookstores
Centro Storico
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#14

Fancy Pasticceria, Specialty coffee & Croissant

4.9
171 reviews
Breakfast
Centro Storico
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#15

Game

4.9
136 reviews
Board Game Cafes
Oltrarno
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#16

Nani Pittori - Libreria per bambini e ragazzi

4.9
135 reviews
Indie Bookstores
San Niccol
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#17

Braceria San Frediano

4.9
128 reviews
Restaurants
San Frediano
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#18

Libreria Claudiana

4.9
96 reviews
Indie Bookstores
Oltrarno
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#19

Bar Oltrarno

4.9
57 reviews
Coffee
Oltrarno
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#20

Panini and Vini

4.9
54 reviews
Restaurants
San Niccol
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All 20 spots verified with 7,644 combined reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions About Florence

What you need to know about discovering local spots in Florence

The highest-rated spots are Ostro San Frediano (5.0★, 144 reviews), San Frediano Bar & Restaurant by “UNA cucina” (5.0★, 52 reviews), Locanda de' Medici (4.9★, 1,554 reviews), Retrobottega - Cibarie e Mescita (4.9★, 1,447 reviews), Pitti Express (4.9★, 854 reviews). The #1 spot, Ostro San Frediano, is located in Oltrarno.

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