best pubs in florence

Welcome to the Drink in the Sights guide to where to drink in Florence. We'll be covering all the best pubs in Florence, the best pubs in Florence and where to drink in the sights in Florence. I'm pretty sure everyone knows that for a beer drinker Italy isn't the go to country, and Florence doesn't break the mold. Despite this there are a few exceptional pubs, where you can get a proper drink plus there's always the option of buying yourself a few bottles and heading to Piazzale Michelangelo, well to does have the word ale in it.

Piazzale Michelangelo

Drink in the Sights is all about drinking beer with spectacular views and there's no more spectacular views on the planet than the one from Piazzale Michelangelo as you stand with a replica of the Statue of David behind you gazing out over the incredible Florence skyline. You can buy a few beers and then take them up the hill or there's vendors selling reasonably priced bottles of lager up there. I don't think there's anywhere in the world I'd rather be at sunset than Piazzale Michelangelo with a beer. Beyond any doubt this is where to drink in Florence.

Don't worry though there's still some great pubs in Florence you can go to after seeing Piazzale Michelangelo starts getting a little chilly.

Best Pubs in Florence

Brewdog Firenze

I can't really start my guide to the best pubs in Florence anywhere other than Brewdog. I'm sure everyone reading this will have at some point come across Brewdog. One of the true heroes of the craft beer revolution, and brewer of one of my all time favourite beers Jet Black Heart. The pub in Florence isn't as big as most Brewdog bars, but it's got all the usual Brewdog selection and fantastic artwork on the walls. Located not far from the central station, this really is a gem of a bar in Florence, and by Italian standards the pricing is fairly reasonable. This is a must visit for any beer enthusiast. This really is one of the best pubs in Florence.

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Fermento Food and Beer

With 8 predominantly local beers on tap, and dozens of bottles, this small but friendly bar is a great stop, and the food is fantastic. The barman knows what he was talking about, which is always a bonus when you don't recognise many of the beer names. And he was happy to help, offering tasters to help decide which beer to choose. This and Brewdog became the standard one on the way home bars for us. Beyond any doubt one of the best pubs in Florence.

Beer House Club

This bar does exactly what it says on the tin, housing loads of quality beers on tap. It's probably the biggest beer pub in Florence, and certainly had one of the best beer selections. It also has a covered outdoor area which was nice to sit in on a warm day. The selection alone in Beer House Club makes it one of the best pubs in Florence, and sitting close to the river in the city center it provides an excellent resting spot between sights.

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The Joshua Tree

I usually try to avoid Irish bars where possible, but for this bar I'm happy to make an exception, mainly because most the beers were still Italian. The staff were super friendly, and the atmosphere was great. The pub is really close to the train station, and certainly has a could go on all night feel to it. So despite been an Irish bar I still say go on in you'll be surprised it's actually one of the best pubs in Florence.

BIRRERIA ART.17 has a large array of Italian beers, mainly in bottles not far from Santa Croce.

KING GRIZZLY is right in the centre of town, and not a bad spot for a pint or two. The beers come from around the world, and so do the visitors.

PUBLIC HOUSE 27 is near the station, and while not really built as a beer bar has a more than adequate selection to quench anyone's thirst.

I hope you found this guide to the best pubs in Florence useful. Now I've shown you where to drink in Florence it's time to go visit them all.

Please also check out my guide to the best Florence Attractions