The concentration of bars and cafes in Florence is a little testament to the well known fact that Italians love coffee and part of their daily routine involves going to a local at least once a day to have a coffee- not a coffee like we know it though. The Italians prefer a short strong coffee- the espresso! The traditional bars and cafes are really the social meeting point of the city and form the backbone of all Florentine life. Bars and cafés in Florence (and all over the rest of Italy) also double up as wineries, brasseries serving snacks and buffet lunches.
"The Aperitivo
Italy's daily routine involves going to the bar for a coffee at least a couple of times a day however social meetings don't end there. Another important part of an Italian's social life involves meeting up for an aperitivo, or a pre-dinner drink and snack, ..."
"Angels
Via del Proconsolo 29-31r
Phone: 055 239 8762
Website: click here
This newish bar provides classic Tuscan dishes of "pappa al pomodoro" and "ribolita" (broth), alongside delicate "crostini", ..."
"Duomo & around
Astor Caffè
Piazza Duomo
Phone: 055 239 9000
Open: 7am-3am Mon-Sat, 5pm-3am Sun. Closed 2wks Aug.
A huge, contemporary chrome and glass bar with light flooding in from a central skylight. Perch on one of the padded bar ..."
"If you are looking for that special latin feeling and feel ready to sway the night away to salsa and cha cha cha, then just take a look below:
Salamanca
Via Ghibellina 40r
Tel: 055 234 54 52
Opening Hours: 5pm-2am Wednesday to Monday
Salamanca manages to ..."
"The Wine Culture
Wine has always played an important role in Florentine life, for centuries and centuries and wine bars are most often full at lunch and aperitivo time and can be one of two types. First there are fiaschetteria, mescita< or vineria,..."
"Florence does not have a huge gay and lesbian scene but there are plenty of gay and lesbian bars in the capital of Tuscany. Some of the most popular gay and lesbian haunts in Florence ..."
"Even if you are not in Florence you could try making an Italian cocktail and create your own aperitivo or cocktail hour at home. Below there are a list of cocktails you would be able to order in the bars of Florence.
Negroni
Ingredients:
1/3 Gin
1/3 ..."
"Oltrarno
Caffè Ricchi
Piazza Santo Spirito 9r
Phone: 055 215 864
Open: Summer 7am-1am Mon-Sat. Winter 7am-8pm Mon-Sat. Closed 1st 2wks. Jan
One of the most pleasant settings for 'al fresco' drinking in Florence (it's on a traffic-free piazza), ..."
"English, Irish and Scottish Pubs in Florence
The fact that you will find such a long list of English, Irish and Scottish pubs in in Florence is because Italians absolutely love them. Pubs are the new rage and have been for a least ten years. It is not only the Italians that enjoy the ..."
"San Lorenzo is right next to the Central Market of Florence, the largest produce market in Florence, and the site of the arts, crafts and souvenir market. After a day of shopping one of the best ways to restore your spent energy is to stop off for an appertivo in one of the varied bars in the area...."
"Cafféllatte
Via degli Alfani 39r
Phone: 055 247 8878
Open 8am-midnight Mon-Sat. No credit cards.
Licensed in 1920 to sell coffee and milk beverage', Cafféllatte still continues to supply milk around Florence. In 1984, an organic bakery was added and the current ..."
"Bar La Ribotta
Borgo degli Albizi 80/82
Phone: 055 234 5668
Open 9am-1am Mon-Sat. Closed 2wks Aug. No credit cards.
A friendly, busy café with plenty of tables and delicious sandwiches, plus more substantial hot food and salad offerings at lunch. The seating is in ..."
"Amerini
Via della Vigna Nuova 63r
Phone: 055 284 941
Open 8.30am-8.30pm Mon-Sat. No credit cards.
Smart but cosy with an immense display of the finest Tuscan wines available. This is a lunchtime favourite for local designer-emporium shop assistants and you can ..."
"We already know that part of an Italian's daily routine involves going to the bar for a "caffè", however, these social meetings don't stop there- another important part of an Italian's social life involves meeting up for an aperitivo in the evening after work. Many bars (for ..."
"Understanding The Caffé Menu
This photo is of a typical "listino prezzi" or price list/menu displayed in the many bars and cafés. The basic prices are set by the government and the price list must be on display near the bar by law. On most price lists the price you see displayed ..."
