This is a real dive bar. It's just like any dive bar in America. The bartenders are cool and will…read morejoke with you. The first night my wife and I went in, we ended up chatting with Andrea behind the bar. We were just there for a drink or two... and then suddenly we've made friends with half the locals in the place. One of the bartenders who was working is originally from Australia. They both spoke English. We stumbled through conversations with locals for hours in broken English and my horrible Italian, using them to help translate when necessary. It was so much fun to meet real people and talk to them. This was one of the highlights of our trip. There was a group of art students out for a drink. They were from America and England. We had interesting conversation with them, as well. The bar was clearly friendly to foreigners, but still had a nice local feel. There's 5 beers on tap. Drinks are cheap. We didn't spend much money at all, and we even tipped generously. (some restaurants and elsewhere don't expect or care to be tipped. I found at bars they're pretty open to it.) So on our first night, we checked the time and it was suddenly 3:30am. Oops. So much for waking up early the next day. Second night, we went back. It was so much fun the night before that we had to. We meant to just drop in for a drink or two and leave early. We ended up chatting with a local restaurant owner for hours about Italian life and the business, tourists, etc... suddenly it's 2:30am and we're rolling out the door. Woke up late the next day again. My advice - drink some water in between all the cheap drinks. Have fun, and draw something on a drink coaster to have it hung behind the bar. (you'll notice quite a few decent artists have their work up there) This place is within crawling distance of Hotel Balestri.

Great little hole-in-the-wall dive bar in the middle of Florence. Very relaxed atmosphere with…read morereasonable price beer, cocktails, etc. Great place to catch any sports event since it's very hard to get any sports or games on regular channels in Europe. You need to buy a sports package and Airbnb usually don't have.

My wife and I just arrived in Florence and I was using Yelp to find a decent bar. After 20 hours…read moreof traveling, I really needed a drink. This speak easy was literally 100 feet from our hotel. The only problem was that since there was no sign and the window doors are really dark, we walked past it three times before finding it. We arrived somewhat early so we were the only ones I there. Beautiful bar and the bartender was a really nice guy. One aspect that was really cool was that they served our drinks in little tea cups. I just hadn't seen that before, but it was a nice touch. The bartender also recommended an awesome restaurant down the street for dinner. Did not disappoint!

Terrible. We stood outside for over an hour and made multiple attempts . We joined the WhatsApp…read moregroup to get the hints etc, the owner still would not let us in. The theme is fine for the first 10 minutes but shitty that We went all that way there just to have the guy leave us outside. Get over yourself. You're a bar and have terrible respect for customers

Marco and Paolo were incredibly welcoming when we strolled in on a whim back in early May. We sat…read moreat the far end of the bar but the place got busy on a Thursday. They made drinks on and off menu for us. Service was great! One particularly good drink was the "Purple Rain". If we ever make it back to Florence, we hope these two will still be slinging cocktails.

Pablo is the man! Greeted with stories, great music and people who treat us with respect, all you…read morecan ask for

AMAZING!!! So much fun!! My fav!!! I love ittttt yesssssssss my favorite i will come…read moreback for sure

If I could give this place a negative 10 I would. They call…read morethemselves a sports bar yet they do NOTHING to accommodate their customers. We went there to watch American football and it was very crowded; no seats available. The bartender REFUSED to serve me a drink and advised I needed to sit and work with a server and served me a pile of BS as to why he couldn't sell me a beer!!!!! Had he taken the time to notice there were no seats available? He needs to get some counseling from a REAL bartender who understands that customers are what keeps the business alive. He was rude, ignorant and chose to give me a speech vs serving me a beer. I will be sure to tell all my fiends and family to NEVER visit your establishment when in Florence. The only consolation is that my NFL team won no thanks to my ability to cheer them on from one of the few bars in Italy that stream American football.

Pricey but unique cocktails, with flavor profiles you might never have experienced, let alone…read moreimagined. Remarkably enough, the experiments of flavors and ingredients actually work. Add in a location with unusual decor and loud music, and you have an "experience" for having your drinks, and, ultimately, it all worked for us. Service was friendly, attentive, and both professional and invested in their product.

Mayday was on my list to visit while in town. Cool, funky bar that is really neat. The owner is…read moresuper cool and is educated as a perfume designer, before moving in to the bar experience. The drinks are amazingly and the interior design is chic. Bring your friends over and enjoy a fun night. Bar staff is wonderful! Enjoy. Cin Cin!

Incredible vibes. We came without a reservation and Alessandro was very pleasant and accommodating…read more I had the amethyst cocktail, their take on a boulevardier. It was absolutely incredible, a full experience. The entire place had a vintage speakeasy feel. Great place for a date night or just a more chic vibe with friends

Rasputin is not just a cocktail lounge, it is an entire experience…read more You've first got to make a reservation, then find the location, and once you step through the dark alleyway door you descend into an entirely new world. Lit almost entirely by candle light and furnished with antique furniture, this lounge is warm and intimate. You almost get the feeling that you've stepped into a 20's era cult gathering. Perfect for a date night or small get together. The cocktail selection includes some of the most intriguing and exotic ingredients you'll find in a drink, from soy sauce and Jerk Spice Seasoning to yoghurt and black pepper. They are primarily a whiskey bar but their cocktails run the gamut when it comes to spirit selections. If you find yourself passing through Florence you absolutely HAVE TO find time for even just one of these unique concoctions.

Cool little spot that I like to visit when in Florence. They always have good craft beer albeit a…read moresmall selection.

I don't often kill my brain cells but i will gladly destroy my neurons in this place. Again…read more Alessandro, the owner, is a a true beer savant (and a DJ! We loved the music). The way he pours the beer into the glass, clears the foam off, and dips the glass so its all nice and perfect for you. Such a pro. You can even taste a sample of the different craft brews if you are indecisive or your palate is feeling a little picky (aren't we all sometimes). Their selection of artisan beers is not overwhelming, there is a little bit of everything, and Ale will tell you what is good for you if you tell him what you like. They have my precious Cider! Don't judge me. There is no sign outside, easy to miss but worth looking for. It's not a huge place but it's very open inside. There is a small patio with a couple tables outside. I'm finally growing up and sometimes i wanna hang out and actually have a conversation and hear each other without having to yell out loud, ha! This is the place. The atmosphere is great, lots of locals and very friendly place! Plus happy hour from 7pm-9:30pm, errday. AND a kabob and pizza place next door open til late if you get the munchies. Srlsy.

Can't say enough good things about this place. As an American beer snob that had been in Western…read moreEurope for over a month and really suffering from lack of good beer (especially of the craft variety), this was an oasis. In particular, they offer a wide range of truly excellent beers that are not only yummy but local--I know some love wine tours of Europe and I think this is the closest thing to a beer tour of Tuscany that one can do in a single place. Simone (one of the owners) and their staff are hugely welcoming, well-informed, and will work hard to make sure they get you a beer you really enjoy, without any pressure to "know what you're talking about," but they'll spend time talking homebrewing (they have their own brews!) and other topics with you, if you're interested. Atmosphere is casual and a bit goofy.

Real Italian type bar! Has tables indoors and out... Foseball darts and beers for €4. Relaxing…read moreatmosphere good place to go with friends to hang out.

Kikuya & their staff is absolutely amazing. Mark the manager is always willing to help, whether it…read moreis getting g you a drink, a burger, or even recommending you to some places around the city! True, authentic establishment, really felt welcomed here.

This is the best place ever. The service is amazing. They are very energetic and courteous here…read more Music is great. The drinks are incredible. I highly recommend the Dragoon Lager it is da Bomb. This place is incredible. Great prices and ambience. Thank you a Kikuya pub for the amazing experience. Grazie