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Il Salotto Santa Trinita: light bites + fine wines by the glass

Light bites, fine wines by the glass and a cozy atmosphere await the hungry and thirsty at Il Salotto Santa Trinita on the corner of piazza de’ Frescobaldi.

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The new Giacosa: the birthplace of the Negroni reopens

Impeccable service, understated elegance and dangerously drinkable aperitifs

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Siena’s buzzy drinking scene

It's time to check out Siena's bar scene with new investors and local and international concepts.

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Villa Vittoria Firenze reopens for a summer of fun

Street food, style and something every night

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5 up-and-coming bartenders to know in Florence right now

A new wave of dynamic mixologists has brought fresh energy to Florence's cocktail scene.

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Vino al Vino: a natural wine bar with an all-new approach

Enjoy an aperitif with refined artisanal cheese plates and charcuterie or learn about natural wines during a thematic tasting.

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5 spirits from Tuscany: spring 2023

We tried five spirits from Tuscany, some new, some established, ahead of the gin and tonic season.

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Where to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day in Florence

Head for the Irish pubs and grab a Guinness.

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Holiday drinks: Moscato gin fizz

A festive cocktail to add some sparkle to your holiday festivities.

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Fermenthinks: Florentine spirit cowboys

Discover the innovative Tuscan micro-distillery specializing in artisanal gin.

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The Student Hotel Firenze reopens renovated Rooftop Pool & Bar

Cue the new signature cocktails from bar manager Palmira Bertuca and local tapas by chef Gianluca Esposito

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Best riverside summer hangouts in Florence

Head for the Arno this summer as the city's riversides explode with late-night entertainment, quality bars and great places to mingle.

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Garden events at Belmond Villa San Michele

The Italian garden is the setting for a series of high calibre events this season for a blissful experience just a short distance from Florence.

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Floressence: gin from Tuscany inspired by Caterina de’ Medici

Tuscany’s thirst for gin continues with the latest bottle to hit the shelves: Floressence, a dry gin that's reminiscent of perfume.

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The Stellar: Botany meets mixology

25-year-old bartender Nicola Spaggiari brings his own flair to the innovative cocktail bar and restaurant The Stellar in San Frediano.

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5 favourite happy hours in Florence

Finding discounted drinks in a lavish city like Florence can be tough. Here are 5 of our favourite happy hours.

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Gucci Giardino 25: it’s all about the cocktails

Gucci is quietly expanding its empire in Florence with a small but opulent new cocktail bar, Gucci Giardino 25, in piazza della Signoria.

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Koob Experience: culture and cocktails

Koob Experience in borgo Ognissanti is akin to after-hours drinks at a museum café, but infinitely more entertaining.

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The Florentine Cocktail: straight up and on the rocks

At The Florentine, we’re shaken but not stirred. One thing’s for sure: a well-made drink settles the nerves and what better cocktail than our very own The Florentine! Getting to ...

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Cocktails make a comeback (not that they ever left)

Quality mixology returns as Florence Cocktail Week resumes a weeklong smorgasbord of shaking from September 20 to 26. A mainstay on the city’s social scene, Paola Mencarelli organized the first ...

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Cocktail themed experiences in Florence and Tuscany

Spend your September serate at some of these top spots in the city and beyond for an aperitivo with a view. From rooftop sipping to sidecar adventures, toast to the ...

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Cocktail home delivery in Florence

Understandably suffering from a smidgen of pandemic fatigue? Too whacked to shake your own? Don’t fret, have cocktails brought to your door in Florence for Fridays night in (or any day ...

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5 Florentine cocktails to make at home

It’s exactly 101 years since the Negroni was first created in a Florence cocktail bar—a heady mix of gin, Campari and sweet vermouth mixed up for Count Camillo Negroni by ...

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Florence Cocktail Week 2020

It’s high time to explore some of the best bars in Tuscany with the fifth edition of Florence Cocktail Week, dedicated to bartender brilliance, responsible drinking and reinvigorating the industry after ...

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