Florence Nightlife
The fabulous city of Florence offers a wide range of nightlife options to suit all tastes and budgets. Whether seeking a quiet evening sipping wine al fresco or a pumping club playing the latest dance music, visitors looking for a taste of Italian nightlife need look no further than the Tuscan city. The university and the many language students who descend upon Florence ensure that when the sun goes down, Florence is buzzing with energy and expectation.
Those seeking a quiet drink and a place where conversation can be heard will find plenty of small one-room bars, especially around the tourist streets of Piazza della Signoria. It is also easy to find more traditional and cheaper options away from the hoards of foreigners. Il Caffe in Piazza Pitti comes recommended, as does Il Genius, where board games are available for those brave enough to challenge one of the locals.
Wine lovers will find an increasing number of wine-bars in Florence, such as Casa del Vino and the old-fashioned Enoteca de' Giraldi. Le Volpi e L'Uva specialises in interesting wines from small producers and has a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Definitely worth a visit is the JJ Cathedral bar, which has a single balcony table overlooking the Baptistry for those early enough to get it. Those looking for a home away from home can head to the British-style William Pub and Chequers Pub, selling beers and playing good music with a lively crowd.
For one of the city's top jazz venues, visitors are advised to head to the Jazz Club. The volume level of the music allows conversations to continue uninterrupted, while the warm atmosphere makes it a great choice for a relaxing evening in town. Those looking to mingle with the beautiful people of this beautiful city will find no better destination than La Dolce Vita in the Old Town, where stylishly dressed clientele sip on cocktails. Another fashionable haunt is Capocaccia, where cool Florentines eat during the day and mingle at night.
There are numerous nightclubs in Florence, catering for all music tastes. Mainstream discos include Meccano and Andromeda, there are rock bars such as Tenax and Flog, while H202 plays funk, Afro beat and Brazilian tunes.
For those seeking an alternative to drinking and dancing, the city also offers several other night time activities. During the winter months, the ice skating rink in front of the church of Santa Croce stays open late, while there are also many cinemas and theatres which are very popular with residents.
There is so much to do during evenings in Florence that the most difficult part will be deciding where to go!
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