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    Vanilla Club

    4.3 (35 reviews)
    ModerateCocktail Bars, Dance Clubs
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    Serving wine in a tea cup.  Different but fun.
    Kevin G.

    My wife and I just arrived in Florence and I was using Yelp to find a decent bar. After 20 hours of 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!

    The French Farmer.
    Alexandra V.

    I stumbled upon this place by accident while I was walking from my apartment to a different bar. There's no sign and the front doors are very dark, so it feels secret (like a speakeasy should). I sat at the bar and was served promptly by a very friendly bartender who was whistling along to the jazz record playing. I decided on a French Farmer, a simple drink with gin and cucumber. It was delicious. I was also given water and some bar snacks at no charge, which I've found is rare in Florence. The ambience was lovely. There were only a few other patrons although it was fairly early on a Thursday, so I'm sure it gets busier at times. Oh, the prices were good too. The drinks are strong, tasty, and well worth €12. I'll definitely be back.

    Deliciousness in flames
    Mariel R.

    Unique hidden gem of a bar in the middle of Florence. Everything from the unmarked entrance to the 'just right' lighting (we all know it's all about the lighting), the captivating music and the overall atmosphere makes you want to linger for longer than you originally anticipated and indulge yourself with the interesting libations. Seductive in one word. Wish this place and it's owner much success!

    Athena A.

    One of my favorite bars that I've come across on Florence. The owner Mariele has decorated the place with the perfect 1920/30s atmosphere. He also is knowledgeable and helpful about drinks. When he came to take out order he asked us what types of drinks we usually liked so he could suggest the perfect cocktail. All the drinks come in cute teacups that were his great grandmothers too!

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    Awesome experience! Great drinks and great owner! Would definitely visit this place again when we go back to Florence!

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    Amazing drinks. Fantastic ambiance. Vintage vibes. If you're a fan of roaring 20s feels and strong drinks, look no further.

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    I was also given water and some bar snacks at no charge, which I've found is rare in Florence.

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    Rasputin - AMAZINGLY Styled atmosphere.

    Rasputin

    4.5(43 reviews)
    0.8 kmPalazzo Pitti
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    We arrived a little late for our reservation and they made a big show of considering whether to let…read moreus in. Which is fair except that there were no other customers there! Then they made us sit at a tiny awkward table in the corner due to missing the reservation time. Again, this is while the entire room and all normal tables were empty. Only a couple of people arrived over the next hour. The atmosphere was very cool and the drinks were strong and delicious but 24 Euros each. Mixed experience for sure. We probably would have loved it and stayed longer had they just given us one of the many empty normal tables instead of punishing us for no reason.

    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.

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    Nostrale - The obligatory tiramisu.

    Nostrale

    5.0(8 reviews)
    0.6 kmPalazzo Pitti

    Love this place...before I talk about the great food at good price the owners are so fun and…read morewelcoming. We felt as if we were having dinner at there home. We (4 adults and 2 kiddos) ate their twice and came back for drinks another night. They chatted with us both nights, played '80s American music and sang with us and had fun. Now the food. Freshly sliced prosciutto for the Carbonara (no peas), awesome! Pizza for the kiddos...gone in minutes. My wife's spinach ravioli in a light red sauce was delicious. Yum...why are you still reading this...come here!

    This ended up being right near where we're staying- in fact the reciption directed us to several…read moreplaces this being one of them. We tried a couple of the others but this was our favourite. The staff here are friendly and have such a great sense of humor. They were definitely a huge part of our good experience. Thier choice in music was sensastional as well. The semi industrial look of the inside blends well with the exposes brick walls and the comic printing plates decorating where we sat. I got the lasanga, which was perfect. The cheese is so creamy with the contrast of the tart tomato sauce- I couldn't stop taking a bite when it was fresh from the oven, risking burns. Of the dishes my family ordered the other stand out was the carbonara. I cannot find words to describe how good the sauce was. Anyways it was such an experience that I'm writing this while wating for breakfast at Nostrale.

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    Gosh - Peatted Negroni (house cocktail)

    Gosh

    4.4(7 reviews)
    0.8 kmPalazzo Pitti

    A small unassuming bar with a great vibe and solid service. Not overpriced and the cocktails were…read moreboth unique and balanced. Highly recommend this for a nice nightcap or as a main watering hole for a night of drinks.

    A taste of the states in Florence, Italy…read more Believe it or not, when you're traveling in Italy for 12 days and pretty much only drinking prosecco and aperol spritz's this was a WELCOME change of pace. P.S. if you didn't know, cocktail culture in Italy is not a thing. This was one of the ONLY cocktail bars we stumbled upon during our trip and the atmosphere brought us in from the street. The atmosphere is hipster, retro, memorable and fun! The cocktail list is TO DIE FOR. The owner who was serving us, spent two years in the states mastering the art to bring it back. The list was super creative and well balanced for the season and heat. I opted for a cocktail with fresh squeed Grapefruit, Gin, fresh JUNIPER BERRIES, rosemary and elderflower tonic. It was served in a giant wine glass with ice and they give you the tonic on the side so you can make it as strong as you want. I thought this presentation was lovely, whimsical and fun. The cocktail was one of the best I've ever had and that is saying A LOT. Since I've been back I cannot stop thinking about it. For my second I got a blackberry, sage drink. It was good, but not nearly as memorable as the first. The hubs got an aperol spritz again, and to finish we got some sparkling rose - perfect for a hot night. We just did not want to leave this place! The service, the quality, the atmosphere. This place is killer!

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