Red Garter in Florence was absolutely packed, and for good reason -- it was the only place in town with great music! The energy was amazing, everyone was having a good time, and the staff was super friendly the whole night. The drinks were solid, too -- definitely hit the spot after a long day exploring the city. If you're looking for a fun, lively night out in Florence, this is the place to be! 4 stars because there were no seats available and standing around like sardines by the bar! read more

Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious. Limited seating but a cozy intimate, restaurant. If you're visiting and missing a little taste of home then this is the place for you. Ribs, burgers, shakes nachos, chicken sandwiches, pancakes and salads. Customer service was super pleasant. Waiter was helpful and friendly. Several TV monitors from F1, soccer and NFL. read more

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Decent club, but not worth the wait or the hype. The music playing did not match the vibe the club was trying to give off and the lights surrounding the place made walking through pretty disorienting. Additionally, the men inside made myself and a friend pretty uncomfortable. Hopefully, these issues get resolved for the future. read more

Fun bar for karaoke with a nice stage and decent sound system. The beers aren't too pricey either. Will def return read more

This is an American style college bar in Florence. You go here to watch NFL games. Several TVs, they will usually have the game you are looking for. Get there early or call the day before to guarantee your game is on. GO BILLS! read more

Fun place to do some karaoke while staying in Florence. I wasn't sure how it would be since I am American and didn't know much Italian, LOL. But they had a great selection of American songs to sing. Very young crowd and fun place to dance as well at the bar near the exit. read more

Red Garter - Pubs Near Me - Florence, FI

Website says that they show all kinds of sports on TV, including NCAA football (as did one older review here on yelp), but that wasn't the case. I went in hoping to see the game of the week in NCAAF, but I was told that they don't show college football. read more

Can't believe I had a burger like this in Florence Italy. After two weeks in Italy I wanted a good burger stop by this place and tried one of there sandwiches amazing! Great place read more

Really fun bar! I prefer it 100% over Lion's Fountain. They have karaoke which is bomb, and their drinks are really good (but WAYYY too expensive...you'll need to pregame). With Covid, they're kind of limiting on what you can do and how many people can be there, so keep that in mind. Get there at opening! Staff was super sweet and caring. They seemed to keep an eye on everything to make sure everyone was staying safe. Shoutout to the owner (or manager) for talking to my friends and I beforehand and telling us about sketchy men who pose as cops to lure away girls. It felt good knowing that the bar was honest with us for our safety and wanted what was best for us, even at the expense of their reputation. read more

I had a wonderful time doing karaoke here after a wonderful day of sightseeing. The bartenders and karaoke facilitator created a friendly and fun environment where people felt encouraged to try singing. There were many drink options that kept everyone happy. Overall, I had a great night at Red Garter! read more

Red Garter is a great bar to go to if you want to please everyone in your group. They have a bar/restaurant area serving up delicious foods, a bar/disco area to dance your butt off like you're in a club, and then the karaoke area with long communal bench tables to sing your heart out on stage! The food from the restaurant is amazing, I typically get wings and fries which are delicious, but have also tried their burgers and desserts which are equally great! My favorite wing flavors are the Atomic and the Hot BBQ which are great because they have a little bit of heat which is difficult to get in Italy. The bartenders and people working here are amazing and sweet, they are just happy to be working here and love to talk. My favorite drinks here are the peach frozen margaritas (made by the wonderful Kat) or the illusion! read more

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Highly highly recommend this place, especially if you're looking to watch American football while in Florence. The owner and the waitstaff were wonderful and so accommodating, plenty of food options, and great drinks. We went for the Buffalo Bills game, met tons of other fans and had such a great time! read more

Great place for a good old fashioned night out in a bar and American food -- hard to find in Florence. Burgers and fries are just like they are in the States. In most places in Florence, there is no tipping. However here at the Red Garter, "tipping is sexy" per signage. Don't forget to put a pin on their map to show where you come from. It's kind of cool to see all of the cities and countries that have patronized Red Garter. Next door they have the club, which has karaoke every night. They offer vats... literally vats... of beer and pitchers of mixed drinks. I don't think there's any such thing as drinks by the glass. The night we went, we never got to sing... the system is kind of unorganized, but it was still fun to watch and EVERYONE sings along. It's different from the States in that the karaoke crowd was predominantly 25 and younger. Someone said that everyone there that night kind of met up as arranged on the Internet. No one knew each other until that night. Crazy euros! read more

Red Garter - Bacon Cheeseburger and Fries! - Pubs Near Me - Florence, FI

Burger was raw and wings were extremely burnt. Refuse to give a refund. The fries were decent but that's it. read more

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Karaoke night was so fun! Good drinks and fun people. Would recommend going when they have karaoke!! Service was fast and the place was very clean 10/10 read more

American style bar with Happy Hour beer prices. Nobody was eating just drinking beer. Place looks like it may get wild late night. Suggestions- Grab a beer real quick. Bathrooms have no seat. Moose Out read more

When in Florence Italy and stressing to find an American football game this is the spot. All NFL games available but you need to make a res. Food is great if you are seeking some American food while in Italy. Lots of ex-pats and college students here and it is a cool spot to meet lots of traveling Americans. read more

For being 5k+ miles from home on an NFL weekend, this place is great! It's crowded and a lot of energy, looks like a lot of study abroad college kids show up here for karaoke and football. The games that can be shown are very limited and subject to luck of the draw if you are one of the smaller market teams. Luckily or unlucky for me, I'm a Dallas fan, so it was one of fox's games of the week. They were able to get the feed and they had some technical difficulties, but overall a good experience. I ordered some wings and fries with a pint of beer. Overall it was ok food but for a fair price. But I was just happy to catch the game deep into the night. Worth coming to if you want to catch some American sports. read more

If you want a trashy yet entertaining night, this is the place to go. If your other plans failed but still want a fun night and have low expectations, this is the place to go. I swear, red garter is ALWAYS crowded because there's no cover charge and it's a place that I've seen so many Italian men trying to dance and get with American girls. I've seen girls gets sloppy and throw up inside. Seriously, this place feeds into the stereotype of Americans not being able to handle their alcohol. It's usually a huge sausage fest here full of drunk people and body sweat on the dance floor. An upside to this place is that there's karaoke going on and it's an actual restaurant next door. Downside is that there will probably be guys trying to push themselves on you if you're a girl and make you feel slightly uncomfortable. read more

Where memories of a lifetime are made! Also the best place in Firenze for a real American burger if you're craving one. If you are looking for a pint of beer, entertainment, dancing, karaoke, or whatever is on tap that night don't miss the red garter, it won't disappoint. Ask for Francesco he will take good care of you read more

Place is kind of greasy but you're there to dance with people your age and have fun so i really can't complain

This place food was not the best. I was expecting a bit more especially since this place is only in Florence and Barcelona as tourist destinations. However, I did enjoy the layout of the place as it really is great for a crowd when it comes to participating in Karoake. I would rate as follows: Food - 2/5 Mixed Drinks/Cocktails - 1/5 (Sugary) Service - 3/5 (A bit slow) read more

€4 for 10 wings €6.50 for 10 wings and fries, €7 large beer, and €14 for large pitcher of margarita for their Wednesday special until 9:30pm read more

this is a american college bar in the middle of florence. If you are over the age of 27 this is your worst nightmare. College kids everywhere singing karaoke and being belligerent. If you are young it definitely is a good spot to meet people and have fun. This is like you are in america so dont come if you want to experience florence. Nothing italian about this place. Not my cup of tea when vacationing in italy. read more

American-Style food done right. Yes, it is possible to get American-style food done right in Italy. Even a die hard Italian food lover needs a little variety now and then and Red Garter does not disappoint. Think juicy burgers with thick hand cut chips (steak fries), steaks done on the grill, spicy wings and loaded nachos, etc. It's a more authentic version than what you'd get at Hard Rock Cafe and half the price! Good drink specials, a selection of Italian and English beers on tap, and a comfortable, fun atmosphere. You can also watch literally any type of sport you can imagine, as they have a variety of TVs around the place and are happy to accommodate any requests from customers. Highly recommended! read more

Red Garter - Beers on tap: Heineken, Red Garter italian pale lager, Affligem blond and Buccanier strong Belgian lager - Pubs Near Me - Florence, FI

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Pretty cool spot. Here on a Thursday and they are playing hip hop in the front and Karaoke in the back. Good vibe. Cheap drinks (compared to USA). Big Jameson and coke plus 3 shots of Jameson for $16. read more

The servers were straight as*holes. We google s place to watch American football and have a beer, we found this place. We walked 20 minutes across Florence, when we get there, there were multiple Tables open, they acted like we were taking up space and finally gave us a table. I guess college kids go there, so they treated us like our business didn't matter. I had to flag down our server to give us beers. Our bartender, blonde with braces, I hope she's in school, because Service is not her future. read more

Not the place if you're looking for authentic Italian anything. Touristy as can be. This was our one little taste of America in Italy. We made a darling friend here right away, who we had dinner with again on our last night in Florence, and we've stayed in touch with in the States. But we did not come looking for friendship, we came for the karaoke! It was nice to find a place to sing some songs and watch some American football. When we got there it wasn't quite time for karaoke so we sat out in the bar area, watched football, and chatted with a bunch of other American tourists. The karaoke is hilarious. It's a big high stage, adorned by a dude with a guitar (he plays along to pretty much every song) and YouTube. He looks up karaoke versions on YouTube and that's his high-tech system. Works like a charm. Karaoke started slow, just me and him singing and a few folks hanging out but it quickly turned into a party! People from all over, singing in both Italian, and English. The table of Italian ladies next to us was celebrating a birthday party and they were trashed and hilarious! Dancing. Singing. Throwing clothing articles into the audience. They even pulled me up to sing Amy Winehouse with them. So much fun. read more

Spent a bit of time at the Red Garter on New Years' Eve because our tour group stopped here to celebrate. We had a private room in the back for Contiki (6 tour groups) complete with karaoke. Boy, do the Australians love karaoke! Anyway, as part of our deal, we had drink tickets good for certain types of drinks but you could combine them for a liter of alcohol too! So some of my friends went in together for a liter while others ordered a bottle of champagne or a tower of beer. Let's just say after a while, there were some pretty drunk folks milling about. The nice thing was that once we were stamped, we were able to come and go as we pleased. The drinks were strong and they had American college football playing on the screens. It's very much an ex-pat type of bar if there ever was one. Apparently, they serve burgers and fries like the States. The bathrooms were a bit strange and cramped. For the most part, it got packed as the night went on. read more

Red Garter - Pubs Near Me - Florence, FI

As part of my tour - coming here was an extra excursion for New Year's Eve. I think almost everyone added it on because it was NYE and they were supposed to have a special area for us in the back with service. We also got 2 drinks included and the entrance fee. The place was PACKED. It's definitely an "American" style bar. We didn't have any of the food here, but the drinks were not watered down. Service was decent for the amount of people that were in the place. There is karaoke so of course as the night progressed it got more and more rowdy and stupid. We didn't stay too long since our group wanted to go out into Florence for all the other things going on for NYE. We basically got our drinks, left, came back for more drinks and left again. The bathrooms are a bit strange. We all complained about how the flushing of the toilets were odd and the lights were sensitive to motion. They had ESPN playing on the tv, so it kinda felt like home. read more

I LOVE this bar. It is one of my favorite spots in Florence. It was walking distance from my apartment so my roommates and I came here more than I'd like to admit. It is definitely geared towards Americans. There are a lot of people here from all over, some who are vacationing and some who are studying abroad. It does attract some creepy Italian guys who like hitting on American girls, so make sure you go with friends and stay with them all night. This place is always crowded, no matter what day it is. But don't let that deter you. It's still fun regardless. Aside from the crowds, it is LOUD in the Red Garter, so prepare yourself for that. I never tried the food, only the drinks. The drinks were very hit or miss. Sometimes the drinks were really weak and sometimes that were crazy strong, sometimes to the point that they didn't taste good because they were sooo strong. Also, a lot of the popular drinks in America are not known by the Italian bartenders. Just get a simple drink like a vodka/soda and you will be good. There is also karaoke which is awesome!! You need to do that when you come here. Don't worry, they have American songs, not just Italian songs. If you're in Florence, make a stop here. It's so much fun and totally worth it. read more

SLY THIEVES HERE!!! DO NOT BRING A PURSE!! My crossbody purse was taken off while I was wearing it and my wallet was stolen! Then, the thief managed to put my purse back on the table where my friends were sitting. read more

Fantastic American bar, great to watch the NFL games while traveling. Staff is great. I got nachos which were not very good... but the burgers looked really good from what I could tell. read more

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This was my favorite stop in Florence. My friends and I had a blast. We went for karaoke and got drinks. The drinks were great and the entire layout is perfect for a night out. There's a stage for karaoke and you can either sit/stand in front of the stage but there is also a higher level where you have a birds eye view of the stage. Definitely would recommend this place for a night out. read more

*review for the restaurant, not bar Being American and living in Florence , I deeply craved some American food and this place definitely succeeded in satisfying that craving. The place is full of tourists , both British and American. But you'll see a few Italian locals as well. I only saw one American waiter and the others were all Italian but their English was perfectly understandable. Walking in , it feels like you've walked back into the US. TVs everywhere playing different sport games , there's a bar in The back and plenty of seating. There's no need for reservation, you can eat dinner at 4 (which is like no where in Italy ) , and they even give you tap water instead of bottled. The food was great ! The wings , although not quite the same as they are in the US , where surprisingly really cheap , and they give you a really good amount. They were tiny but the amount made up for it. I also ordered fries , but they were just alright. All in all , whether your missing American food or you're an Italian trying new foods , I would definitely recommend it. read more

I only came here for the bar so I can't speak on the food. This is a totally American geared bar if that's your thing. If you're studying abroad you can feel a little bit at home and meet some other students here as well. The bar... don't expect too fancy drinks. They don't really know how to make long islands or an adios and I eventually gave up and got cran-vodkas. No big deal, just be aware they may not know your "American" drinks. That being said, it also can be sort of expensive. Drink before you go out drinking. That's the true American way anyway, right?! The great thing about this place is they have karaoke! Get on the stage and sing your heart out. Pick a good enough sing-along song and you can get the whole bar in on it for a good time. Also, let it be known that this is a sausage fest. There are a lot of Americans, but then there are a TON of creepy Italian men who don't know boundaries. They tend to go toward a lot of the American bars and clubs. Anyway, if you're looking for a place to get a little taste of home while you're away this is the place for you. And if you happen to be here for Independence Day, Memorial Day, or any other American holiday, come to the Red Garter. They will have a full out red, white and blue American celebration! read more

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to spot this as an American tourist trap from a mile away. I usually avoid these types of places like the plague when traveling abroad. However, after a long day of sightseeing, the bf and I wanted to go somewhere to watch the soccer game and grab a beer. This was the first place we saw so we decided to roll the dice and go for it. It's not that bad, I promise. Yes, they totally cater to Americans with their beer selection, nightclub area and taco Tuesday night, but they do so fairly well. The first night we came here, we each had a beer, watched the game and left. We decided to come back again the next night to catch the following big soccer game. This time we were hungry (and extra thirsty apparently) so we got a liter of Heineken for 7€ and indulged in 40 cent wing night. We got garlic Parmesan and buffalo flavor. I can't believe I'm saying this but they were some of the best wings I've had. They could have been a little crispier, but the flavor was good and they were tender and large. Definitely worth trying. Honestly if I were staying in Florence long term, i would try to seek out some more authentic, local spots to hang out at night. It's mostly college students and American ex pats here, which is to be expected. But for the 2 nights we had in this amazing city, it was not a bad spot to get a little taste of "home" and unwind after a long day. read more

In Florence, Italy, it is rare to find an American styled restaurant, and Red Garter was the only thing that came close to authentic American when you're craving anything other than pizza and pasta. The food is average, but it is nice if you're from America and need American food. It was a nice spot to hang out with other study abroad friends. read more

This place is great, long standing football pub!! We were in Florence, looking for a place to watch "NFL Football" (Buffalo Bills). This place is really well set up, and hey gear towards NFL on Sundays - Red Zone in main room and then individual games on in the back room (first come first serve, seemed to be a bit of a Pittsburgh Steelers bar so that game will likely be on). Great drink and food specials and quite reasonable prices. Really nice staff and manager, Francesco, knows what's he is doing in terms of what games are on. Bar really seems to cater to sports and to Americans with US style food and drink specials and some US themed decorations. If you looking for a spot to watch the NFL, this is the spot! read more

Very good old-fashioned American grub for the price and location (Italy?). Hard to find a place that offers bbq wings at 6.50 for a dozen! We had the hamburger and the wings and no drinks. Service was fast, sufficient, decor is a bit lacking and it's usually full of loud tourists. Will go back to try the ribs. read more

Red Garter - Wings! A mix of a spicy and bbq sauce. Tender meat. - Pubs Near Me - Florence, FI

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