The Best Nightclubs of Florence’s Nightlife

The cradle of the Renaissance is not just art, culture and history. Florence is a lively city, and its life becomes even busier as night falls.

Being a university city, the entire territory has a unique energy that we can find in different areas.

Pubs, lounge bars and discos alternate, creating meeting places for young and old ready to have fun until the morning.

Nightlife places in Florence

One of the most important places of Florentine nightlife is represented by the San Giovanni district, especially in the narrow streets around Piazza della Signoria and Piazza Duomo.

Piazza Sant’Ambrogio in the Santa Croce district, however, is the favourite place for aperitif lovers.

Many university students and young people hang out in one of the most elegant and non-conformist neighborhoods of Florence, Santo Spirito. Many bars offer rich happy hours from 7pm, with free buffets for those who enjoy an aperitif. The same neighborhood is also the favourite location for disco music enthusiasts.

Many restaurants, pubs and bars characterise the Santa Croce district. The focal point of the local nightlife is represented by Via dei Benci, while Piazza Sant’Ambrogio is ideal for an aperitif.

In the summer period, many young people go to Versilia. About 1 and a half hours away by car we find Forte dei Marmi, Lido di Camaiore, Pietrasanta and Viareggio, where you can enjoy an aperitif on the beach at sunset and go to a disco until late at night.

Nightlife in Florence: the clubs

What are the trendiest nightlife venues in Florence?

Let’s find out together with this little guide:

Babylon Club: a nightclub that offers commercial and house music and theme nights. In Via dei Pandolfini;
Blanco Beach Club: in Via Generale dalla Chiesa, we find a nightclub active only in summer, with a very large lounge area and various outdoor spaces;
Blue Velvet: one of the most popular clubs in the city, frequented by VIPs and footballers. With DJ sets and international guests. It is located in Via del Castello D’Altafronte;
Cafè de Paris: in Piazza Dalmazia in Santa Maria Novella. It is one of the most popular bars at aperitif time. With live music every Sunday;
Colle Bereto: a modern cocktail bar located in Piazza degli Strozzi;
Flò: in Piazzale Michelangelo there is one of the most popular summer clubs. With breathtaking views and mostly outdoor tables;
Full Up Club: English furnishing and decor for one of the most popular clubs in the city. It is located in Via della Vigna Vecchia;
Jazz Club Firenze: swing, jazz concerts and great artists for what is the most refined jazz club in the city. It is lcated in Via Nuova de’ Caccini;
Otel Firenze: on the other side of the Arno we find one of the most evocative nightclubs in the city, with a part dedicated to catering. It is located in Via Generale dalla Chiesa;
Red Garter: in Via dei Benci we find a place with an American soul. A bar and steakhouses where you can enjoy an excellent burger, sing karaoke and watch a football match;
Space Club: it is one of the largest nightclubs in the city. It can accommodate up to 800 people. With international guests and DJ sets. In Via Palazzuolo;
Tenax: in Via Pratese, this is a historic nightclub with international guests, electronic and house music;
Rasputin: cocktail bar open from 7pm. It is in Borgo Tegolaio;
Viktoria Lounge Bar: it is the perfect place for aperitifs and cocktails. In Via Giuseppe Verdi;
Virgin Rock Pub: cocktails, live music, draft beer for a place with a rock soul. In Via dell’Agnolo;
Volume: vintage furnishings, live music and refined aperitifs in Piazza Santo Spirito;
YAB: one of the best known nightclubs in the city. It is located in Via dei Sassetti, in the historic centre. With international DJ sets;

Night clubs in Florence and surrounding areas

Those wishing to venture outside the city can discover some symbolic venues of the area but also new proposals:

67 Ski Lounge Bar: in Forte dei Marmi, at the 5-star Hotel Principe. It is the ideal location for an aperitif or to enjoy an after-dinner cocktail;
Beach Club Versilia: perfect for discovering excellent dishes and drinking refined cocktails. It is located in Cinquale, Viale IV Novembre. With outdoor tables and loungers on the beach;
Divino: on the Viareggio promenade we find an ideal place for those who love wine and cocktails. With typical products, pizza and platters;
Il Corsaro Rosso: one of the historic venues of Viareggio, with live music performed by bands offering rock, covers, dance and much more;
La Capannina di Franceschi: in Forte dei Marmi, Via della Repubblica, we find a symbol of Tuscany. A place that has been active since the 70s, where you can dine and then have fun with live music and shows;
Maki Maki: a place with garden and terrace. Alternative and young, it is perfect for happy hour as well as for dancing. It is located in Viareggio, in Viale Europa;
Otras Beach: in Marina di Pietrasanta in Viale Roma. It is one of the most renowned beach resorts in Italy, with beach parties, disco, happy hour;
Seven Apples: in Marina di Pietrasanta, in Viale Roma, we find a historic Versilia nightclub. Recommended for lovers of R&B, reggaeton and hip hop;
Tucano Beach Club: in Lido di Camaiore, in Viale Bernardini, a modern and fashionable beach establishment, recommended for happy hour and perfect as a disco in the evening;
Twiga Beach Club: disco with international guests and DJ sets. An exclusive venue, in Viale Roma in Marina di Pietrasanta.

<h2>Nightlife in Florence, the pubs</h2>

Lovers of beer and traditional Irish Pubs can relax in some iconic venues:

Archea Brewery: in Via dei Serragli;
Art. 17: in Borgo La Croce;
Beer House Club: in Corso Tintori 34;
Birreria Fiorentina: in Viale Pacinotti;
Braumeister: in Via Madonna della Tosse 12/r;
BrewDog: in Via Faena 21/r;
Diorama: in Via Pisana 78/r;
Il Bovaro: in Via Pisana 3/r;
Mosto Dolce: in Via Nazionale 114/r;
Public House 27: in Via del Palazzuolo 27;
The Joshua Tree: in Via della Scala 37/r.