Summertime Bars in Florence
From unique outdoor spaces and pop-ups to rooftop drinks and riverside dining, there are many cool places to eat and drink during the summertime in Florence. Check out our full list of the best summer spots, bars and restaurants in Florence during the summer season.
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Best Bars in Florence
The Lodge Club
Viale Giuseppe Poggi, 1
Opening Hours: Everyday 7pm-2am
347.6631534 | thelodgeclub.com/en/
For unmatched views of the city and some of the freshest food you can find, visit the Lodge Club at the steps of Piazzale Michelangelo. Whether you want to enjoy a classy meal with live music at the dining club, or a refreshing aperitif at The Jungle – the hangout spot connected to the restaurant – there is something for everyone here. Watch the sun go down over Florence as you are pampered by The Lodge’s attentive staff and enjoy unique live music each night!
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Best Rooftop Bars in Florence
Eden Flower Bistrot
Via del Larione SNC
Opening Hours: Tue – Sat 7pm-12am
351 734 5503 | Eden Flower Bistrot
Located within a nursery, this agricultural restaurant surrounded by nature and greenery, is a perfect summer spot in Florence – with good wine and great food using fresh local ingredients straight from their garden.
Manifattura Tabacchi
Via delle Cascine, 35
Opening Hours: 8.30am – 1am
055 0620103 | manifatturatabacchi.com
Located in a historic rationalist-style complex just outside Florence’s city center, Manifattura Tabacchi is one of the city’s most vibrant summer destinations. With shops, cafés, restaurants, and creative spaces open into the evening, it offers a rich and ever-changing program of activities.
Throughout the season, expect weekly events including live music, art installations, workshops, markets, sports and yoga sessions, summer camps for kids, and more.
From June 27 to August 27, summer evenings feature open-air cinema curated by Fondazione Stensen, with nightly screenings starting at 9:15pm—adding a cultural touch to this lively urban hub.
Easy Living in Fattoria
Via Bernardino Poccetti, 1
Opening Hours: 5pm – 1am
331 353 6453 | easylivingfirenze
Located within the OVA – Orto Verde Animali nursery, Easy Living in Fattoria is a countryside-style restaurant surrounded by nature, just a few kilometers from Florence’s city center. It’s the perfect summer spot for a relaxing dinner, offering great wine and seasonal dishes made with zero-kilometer ingredients straight from their garden. Throughout the summer, the venue also hosts evening entertainment with music and performances in a breezy, rustic setting—ideal for escaping the city heat.
Anconella Garden
Via di Villamagna, 39/D
Opening Hours: 4pm – 1am
anconellagarden@gmail.com | instagram.com/anconellagarden/
In the heart of Parco dell’Anconella, one of Florence’s liveliest and most versatile summer venues comes to life: Anconella Garden. An open-air stage hosts a variety of events including live music, theater performances, DJ sets, children’s activities, cultural talks, and themed markets.
Alongside the cultural and musical programming, the food and drink offerings feature cocktails, street food curated by Tris Home, artisanal burgers from Il Bovo, and pizzas by Pizzagnolo.
Serre Torrigiani
Via Gusciana, 21
Opening Hours: Tue-Sun 7pm-2am
328 9666268 | serretorrigiani.it
A secret garden in the heart of Firenze. Greenhouse, Italian garden and Bistro restaurant that transforms every season, Le Serre Giardini Torrigiani is an elegant setting for aperitivo, dinner and private events.
Ultravox Firenze
Parco delle Cascine, Prato della Tinaia
Opening hours: every day from 6pm-1am
ultravoxfirenze.it
Ultravox Firenze confirms itself once again as one of the cultural and musical hubs of the Florence Summer. Set within Parco delle Cascine, this open-air venue with free admission returns with a diverse program designed to unite generations and a wide range of tastes. Every evening, from sunset until late at night, the stage hosts concerts, film screenings, theatrical performances, talks, children’s entertainment, and big screens for sports events. Alongside the music, you’ll also find street food, cocktail bars, and outdoor dining in the park’s greenery.
Fico Bistrò
Via Faentina, 145
Open every day from 4pm-12am
334 714 6652 | instagram.com/ficobistro_firenze/
The Fico Bistrò is a summer venue located in Pettini Burresi Park, near Florence’s San Marco Vecchio train station. Each season, the community organization Co&So manages the space, blending food, culture, and social engagement into a rich program of evening entertainment. The summer events include public dance nights, a jazz festival, theater performances for both children and adults, and book readings, all accompanied by high-quality food and drinks.
Strizzi Garden
Via Giovan Filippo Mariti, 5
Opening Hours: Open Sun – Thur 6pm-1am, Fri & Sat 6pm-2am
342 7311616 | Strizzi Garden
Great drinks, food, music and vibes, this beloved dive bar’s fully outdoors venue near the University is the perfect hangout for the summertime.
Le Pavoniere
Viale della Catena, 2
Opening Hours: Open everyday 9am – 1.30am
392 1724859 | lepavoniere.it
Located in the largest park in Florence (Parco delle Cascine) is Le Pavoniere – a unique pool, restaurant, and cocktail bar hybrid. From a dip in the pool and sunset aperitivo at their “Village” bar to a more formal dining experience at their restaurant or a more casual one at their pizzeria, there are several options to choose from. And all perfect for the summer.
Light – il giardino di marte
Viale Mafredo Fanti, 1
Opening Hours: Open everyday from 9am – 1am
LIGHT – Il Giardino di Marte
This open-air venue is located in the garden of Campo di Marte right behind the Artemio Franchi Stadium. LIGHT is the ideal summer spot for an evening of good music, burgers and happy hour drinks in Florence.
Molo Firenze
Via dell’Albereta, 8
Opening Hours: Open everyday 10.30am-1am
molofirenze.it
Il Molo is a creative hub where music, art, street food, and social life come together along the banks of the Arno. After moving to Via dell’Albereta 8, Il Molo stays true to its original spirit with a rich program ranging from sunset DJ sets to live concerts, vintage markets to artist residencies, and even activities for children, outdoor yoga, and urban rafting. In the kitchen, a lively mix of flavors awaits, thanks to rotating gastronomic pop-ups.
Habana 500
Lungarno Guglielmo Pecori Giraldi
Opening Hours: Everyday 5pm – 12am
375 7316493 | habana500firenze.it
Habana500 is an authentic Cuban venue located in the heart of Florence. A combination of Latin American dancing, outdoor seating, volleyball courts, and an endless menu of refreshing cocktails makes this riverside bar a must-visit. We recommend going at sunset to enjoy a breathtaking view over the Arno while taking in everything Habana has to offer.
Narciso Restaurant & Rooftop Pool Bar @ NH Firenze Hotel
Piazza Vittorio Veneto, 4/A
Opening Hours: Open everyday 4pm – 12am
055 277003 | nhhotel.com
Narciso is a spot to Florence that has elevated wining and dining. This chic rooftop location allows you to enjoy the beautiful summer weather and cityscape of Florence. With a delectable wine and cocktail list, paired with a tasty a la carte menu, this is the perfect setting for summer fun.
La Loggia del Piazzale Michelangelo
Piazzale Michelangelo, 1
Opening Hours: Open everyday 11am-11pm
055 2342832 | ristorantelaloggia.com
Relish in a delicious meal and finely crafted drinks at La Loggia atop Piazzale Michelangelo, the most stunning view in all of Florence. La Loggia, considered the “living room” of Florence, is historical in itself. After your meal, stroll around Piazzale Michelangelo and enjoy the stunning view and live music as you sit on the steps and gaze at the city which birthed the Renaissance.
Villa Vittoria Firenze
V.le Filippo Strozzi, 2
Opening Hours: Open Wed-Sat from 7.30pm
347 7077014 | villavittoriafirenze
Villa Vittoria is back as a staple of Florence’s summer nightlife, reopening with its signature mix of culture, music, and vibrant social energy—plus garden pizzas crafted by award-winning pizzaiolo Romualdo Rizzuti. Open from Thursday to Saturday starting at 7pm until late, the venue offers a dual program: one focused on dinner and aperitivos, the other on after-dinner entertainment. Weekly highlights include Nina Loca on Wednesdays with reggaeton, Latin, and pop vibes; Stonata ma con stile alternating with Post Office ticketed nights on Thursdays; and Cena InCanto on Fridays and Saturdays with Italian hits and pop tunes.
Fiorino sull’Arno
Lungarno Guglielmo Pecori Giraldi
Opening Hours: 11am-1am
333 9025809 | ilfiorinosullarno.it
Spend a summer evening lounging outside at Fiorino sull’arno surrounded by greenery, incredible live music, and an unbeatable atmosphere. With free admission, you can sip on delicious drinks and enjoy seafood and pizza from the small restaurant attached. Keep up to date on events via their website and social media!
Check out our other rooftop bars: https://www.romeing.it/florence/best-rooftop-bars-in-florence/
Contributors: Lauren Caramico, Lily Burke, Remy Smith
