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The best cocktail bars, rooftops and lounges
in Florence.

Looking for where to go in Florence for cocktails, aperitivo or after-dinner drinks? This guide brings together 18 places selected by Smokopolitan. Each address is here for a specific reason: identity, drinks, atmosphere, setting or the overall experience.

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Where to drink and where to go in Florence

Different categories, one guide. Every section points to places that are actually included in the selection.

cocktail bars

Cocktail bars in Florence

17 places focused on cocktails, from contemporary bars to hotel bars with a distinctive drinks list.

Another 7 places appear in the full selection below.

rooftops

Rooftops and panoramic terraces in Florence

3 places selected for the view, terrace or sunset atmosphere. Always check seasonality and access before visiting.

lounges

Lounges, hotel bars and speakeasies in Florence

9 places where service, atmosphere and the pace of the visit matter as much as what is in the glass.

wine bars

Wine bars and wine experiences in Florence

1 place spanning wine bars, enoteche, wineries and hospitality rooted in the surrounding territory.

Drink + Cigar places

Drink + Cigar in Florence

6 places where drinks and cigar culture meet. Always confirm availability and the current smoking policy with the venue.

Full selection

18 places worth your time.

List position is not an absolute ranking. Destination, Worth a stop and Local gem indicate how strongly a place can justify a detour or a dedicated trip.

Destination · worth the tripFlorence · FI

La Ménagère Firenze

CocktailsEveningAfter dinnerDrink + Cigar
Why Smokopolitan

A cocktail bar in Florence, selected for its wine selection and sense of place, food pairing and hospitality and its Drink + Cigar dimension.

Events onlyOfficial websiteOpen Maps →
Destination · worth the tripFlorence · FI

Bar Bertelli - Collegio alla Querce

CocktailsAperitivoEveningDrink + Cigar
Why Smokopolitan

A hotel bar in Florence, selected for a focused cocktail programme, a characterful historic setting and its Drink + Cigar dimension.

Walk-inOpen Maps →
Destination · worth the tripFlorence · FI

Picteau Bistrot & Bar - Hotel Lungarno

CocktailsAperitivoEvening
Why Smokopolitan

A hotel bar in Florence, selected for a focused cocktail programme.

Walk-inOfficial websiteOpen Maps →
Destination · worth the tripFlorence · FI

Zefiro Rooftop · W Florence

CocktailsAperitivoSunset
Why Smokopolitan

A seasonal rooftop at W Florence pairing signature cocktails and sunset aperitivo with a close Duomo view; its music programme gives a concrete reason to choose the right evening.

Reservation recommended and SeasonalOfficial websiteOpen Maps →
Destination · worth the tripFlorence · FI

Manifattura

CocktailsAperitivoEvening
Why Smokopolitan

A cocktail bar in Florence, selected for a focused cocktail programme.

Walk-inOpen Maps →
Destination · worth the tripFlorence · FI

Locale Firenze

CocktailsAperitivoEvening
Why Smokopolitan

A cocktail bar in Florence, selected for a focused cocktail programme and a characterful historic setting.

Walk-in and Reservation recommendedOpen Maps →
Destination · worth the tripFlorence · FI

Cigar Lounge - Villa Cora

WineAperitivoEveningDrink + Cigar
Why Smokopolitan

A hotel bar in Florence, selected for its wine selection and sense of place, a specialist approach to spirits and its Drink + Cigar dimension.

Walk-in and Reservation recommendedOfficial websiteOpen Maps →
Destination · worth the tripFlorence · FI

Empireo American Bar & Rooftop

CocktailsAperitivoSunset
Why Smokopolitan

A rooftop bar in Florence, selected for its rooftop, terrace or panoramic setting and a focused cocktail programme.

Walk-in and Reservation recommendedOpen Maps →
Destination · worth the tripFlorence · FI

Rasputin

CocktailsEveningAfter dinner
Why Smokopolitan

A speakeasy in Florence, selected for its identity, drinks programme and overall atmosphere.

Walk-inOpen Maps →
Destination · worth the tripFlorence · FI

Bar Artemisia - Hotel Savoy

CocktailsAperitivoEvening
Why Smokopolitan

A hotel bar in Florence, selected for its identity, drinks programme and overall atmosphere.

Walk-inOfficial websiteOpen Maps →
Destination · worth the tripFlorence · FI

1564 Lounge Bar - The James Suite Hotel Firenze

CocktailsAperitivoEvening
Why Smokopolitan

A hotel bar in Florence, selected for a focused cocktail programme and a characterful historic setting.

Walk-inOpen Maps →
Destination · worth the tripFlorence · FI

Atrium Bar - Four Seasons Hotel Firenze

CocktailsAperitivoEvening
Why Smokopolitan

A hotel bar in Florence, selected for a focused cocktail programme and food pairing and hospitality.

Walk-inOfficial websiteOpen Maps →
Destination · worth the tripFlorence · FI

Move On

CocktailsEvening
Why Smokopolitan

A listening bar in Florence, selected for a distinctive view, a focused cocktail programme and music-led atmosphere.

Walk-inOpen Maps →
Worth a stopFlorence · FI

Daisy's Restaurant & Club - Cigar Room

CocktailsEveningDrink + Cigar
Why Smokopolitan

A cocktail bar in Florence, selected for a focused cocktail programme, music-led atmosphere and food pairing and hospitality.

Walk-in, Reservation recommended and Events onlyOpen Maps →
Worth a stopFlorence · FI

Finisterrae Firenze - Cigar Room

HybridAperitivoEveningDrink + Cigar
Why Smokopolitan

A drinks destination in Florence, selected for its wine selection and sense of place, food pairing and hospitality and its Drink + Cigar dimension.

Walk-inOpen Maps →
Worth a stopFlorence · FI

Le Cigarò Cigar Club Firenze

HybridEveningDrink + Cigar
Why Smokopolitan

A drinks destination in Florence, selected for its wine selection and sense of place, food pairing and hospitality and its Drink + Cigar dimension.

Events onlyOfficial websiteOpen Maps →
Worth a stopFlorence · FI

Rooftop Bar The Social Hub

CocktailsAperitivoEvening
Why Smokopolitan

A rooftop bar in Florence, selected for its rooftop, terrace or panoramic setting and a distinctive view.

Walk-inOfficial websiteOpen Maps →
Local gemFlorence · FI

RAARO Sips and bites

CocktailsEvening
Why Smokopolitan

A cocktail bar in Florence, selected for a specialist approach to spirits and food pairing and hospitality.

Walk-inOpen Maps →
Quick answers

Before you choose

What are the best cocktail bars in Florence?

Strong places in the Smokopolitan selection include La Ménagère Firenze, Bar Bertelli - Collegio alla Querce and Picteau Bistrot & Bar - Hotel Lungarno. The guide considers identity, drinks and the full experience; it is not a ranking based on review volume.

Where can I find rooftops in Florence?

The guide includes Zefiro Rooftop · W Florence, Empireo American Bar & Rooftop and Rooftop Bar The Social Hub. Always check hours, seasonality and access before setting off.

Where should I go at night in Florence?

For aperitivo, evening or after-dinner drinks, start with La Ménagère Firenze, Bar Bertelli - Collegio alla Querce and Picteau Bistrot & Bar - Hotel Lungarno and compare the full selection by moment.

The Smokopolitan method

Editorial selection, not accumulation.

Places prioritises identity, considered drinks, atmosphere, hospitality and context. Hours, access and policies can change: always check with the venue before visiting.

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