Goblin Pub is definitely worth going way out of your way for in the middle of Tuscany in a resort…read moretown called Pavullo nel Frignano, which definitely requires a GPS to locate. Hours here are also very sporadic so best to call ahead (call Umberto) to see if they are open. IIRC, we arrived there on a weekday (Wednesday or Thursday) and it was open from 8pm or so until whenever you're ready to go home. Goblin Pub is very much the traditional beer dive with a very homely feel and small but impressive tap list. There are about six rotating Italian micros on tap with 6+ static macros like some English bitters, Guinness, and run-of-the-mill stuff. The beer cellar is quite impressive with everything from 1970's Chimay to one-off Cantillon lambics. We had a fabulous time with Umberto and really fell in love with the place. Food here was prepared by Umberto especially for us and the meal was one of the best I've had in a long time. Five courses, all prepared with beer as an ingredient in some way: antipasti, grapefruit/bell pepper salad, pot roasted short ribs, cheese platters, wild dessert. Really was an amazing experience.

We didn't expect to find a craft beer bar in Lucca! It was great! Cool underground seating! And…read morereally fun art all around. Super chill bartender. Good prices. If you like craft beer, try this spot!

Great selection of Italian craft brews in bottles and a few on draft that change frequently. Great…read morefriendly staff. Knowledgeable too. Nice area of town, but away from most tourists when I was there. Strongly recommended for serious beer nerds visiting Lucca.

Nice place. Great views in and on balcony if you can get out there (2 tables). Nothing fancy solid…read morebar. Bartender super nice and helpful !

very very cute pub! the interior is really nice, great mood lighting. i love the booths and seating…read morein general. great drinks, great vibe. service was quick and they were very nice! will be back for sure.

A great place to have a drink and relax. There is always a crowd, which seems to be a nice mix of…read morelocals, travelers, and students. We came every night during our four night stay, and it was always a great atmosphere inside and out. The downstairs bar has a great beer selection. If you look behind the bar, they have shelves with all the bottles, labeled by style. We tried a few new barrel aged stouts we had never come across, some of which were solid 10/10 beers. The food puts them over the top. The cheddar burger is a tasty burger, but the fries. Oh these fries. They are so crispy, so salty, and almost pinched in the middle so they have a little curl. They are so delicious, a real treat to end a long day's wanderin'. Bonus points because all the staff we interacted with was lovely every time we visited.

Stopped by a few nights as we stayed right around the corner. Lively, pleasant with indoor &…read moreoutside pub type seating. Great draught selection, one night I had amaro another some jagermeister on the rocks.

yummy drinks, nice service, and such fun place for karaoke!!! Good place to hang out with friends.read more

SO LIT I LIVE THIS BAR SO MUCH COME HERE please i promise you. such good drinks and such good…read morevibes i love it

We stumbled here on the day of the opening. They offered free wine tasting and €1.99 per bottle of…read morewine (Liter) any wine! They get a bottle and pour it right there. You can drink it at their tables. Awesome place!

The owner was very friendly and knew a ton about his local products. He has spent some time in the…read moreU.S. and is fluent in English. We spend an hour or so hanging out drinking wine before heading out to dinner.

Wow! What a hidden gem. We almost just walked right by without noticing the small chalkboard in the…read morewindow. We had a three course lunch with wine or water and a cappuccino for 11 Euros. The food was delicious- not super fancy, but extremely good. The decor was simple but there was indoor and outdoor seating. The service was great. I wish I could come here all the time.