Irish, English, Scottish, German Pubs & Breweries in Florence

Irish, English, Scottish, German Pubs & Breweries in Florence In the last few years, the quality of beer in Florence (and Italy in general) has greatly improved thanks to the opening of several high-quality, real Irish, English and German breweries.
But, beer here is just not the same as abroad (like in Austria, Germany or Ireland, for example). If you're a real beer fan (like our friend Jimmy "five bellies") you might be a little bit disappointed. To make you feel better, we can assure you that a lot of pubs in Florence are really very nice from an architectural point of view...is that just small consolation? Ok, let's go to drink to forget!

For personal recommendation of the best pubs in Florence please contact our staff!

Old Stove Signoria

 
Piazza della Signoria 30r | Tel +39 055 295232
Situated in the heart of Florence, beautiful Piazza della Signoria, Old Stove Signoria provides you with live music, Florence's most famous Karaoke night (Tuesday and Thursday to Saturday nights at 10), a large selection of international beers, fantastic cocktails and an atmosphere that will make you feel at home wherever you're from!

Happy hour is from Sunday to Thursday 6-9, $1 = €1 on Tuesdays, Wednesday is ladies night with drink specials,  they play sports matches on their three, big screen TVs, and there's a large terrace to kick back and spend your day relaxing with a pint in the sun.

The Chequers Pub

 
One of the best English Pubs in town: excellent beer, perfect English-style furnishing! A good place to reconcile your love of beer with your thirst for culture! Great Scottish beers, Weiss and Straropamen are served here!

You'll also find many young travellers from all around the world since it's very close to the historical square of Santa Maria Novella, the railway station, youth hostels and many cheap hotels.

Old Stove Porcellino

 
Via Pellicceria, 2/4/6 | Tel: 055 284640
One of the best corners in Florence for a good Guinness. The problem is, that inside, there is very little space...so, you'll probably be forced to drink your beer outside on the covered patio with flat screen TVS, or on the stairs of the beautiful surrounding buildings, which could be a great way to experience the real Renaissance atmosphere!

The Lion's Fountain

 
Borgo degli Albizi, 34/r | Tel: 055 2344412
One of the most popular Irish pub's (or going out spots in general) in town, where you'll find almost every young foreigner in Florence,  along with a wide selection of good Irish beers (Guinness, Kilkenny, Harp, etc.).

The atmosphere inside is very fun; bring your university shirt to tack on their ceiling, or watch the most important international sport events on satellite TV. Moreover, enjoy the small outdoor patio, or space in the giant piazza out front, live music, breakfast, muffins, bagels and sandwiches.

The William Pub

 
Via Magliabechi, 7/9/11r | Tel: 055-2638357
Close to Piazza Santa Croce with a very good selection of classic beer. You can even listen good,  live music and eat something (like sandwiches or a hot aperitivo) in perfect harmony with the real English tradition.

Typical English furnishings and well-patronized with a nice mix of Italians and foreigners. Very crowded on weekends, but there's lot of space outside on the large, covered terrace!

James Joyce

 
Lungarno Benvenuto Cellini, 1 | Tel: 055 658 0856
Thanks to its big courtyard, location along the river, foosball and darts, the JJ is a perfect place for your summer nights! But, even in the wintertime, you can spend nice soirée in the warm atmosphere of this culturally-oriented Irish pub. A busy place, but with a friendly, relaxed staff and crowd, which can be hard to find in Florence!

Tartan Jock

 
Corso dei Tintori 41/r | Tel: 055 2478315
Worth a visit, the Scottish-style interior decoration is really perfect and there's free Wi-Fi! Prices are higher than the average, but if you are a real connoisseur of Scottish beers, you absolutely must go there! They also have lunch from 12:30-2, and an aperivtivo from 6:30 to 9:30 every day, where you can eat American favorites like hot dogs, hamburgers and sandwiches if Scotland isn't your thing. 

Dublin Pub

 
Via Faenza, 27r Phone 055 293049
If you think, like us, that everyday is a lovely day for a Guinness, you can't miss this Irish pub! TVs, sandwiches and snacks, darts and a point-based membership card to win prizes while you drink.

Robin Hood

 
Via dell'Oriuolo 58/r
A real English pub! Simple, old furnishing, nice music, great beer. This place is not crowded and, for this reason, it's the right place to go when you want to spend a night actually talking with your friends. Satellite TV for international sport events. Good Tennent's served here.

Braumeister Birreria

 
Via Della Madonna della Tosse 12r Firenze | Tel: 055 5000822
One of the only Bavarian/German pubs in town and definitely the coolest! Foreigners don't know about it, because it's a bit off the beaten track, so it's full of local students and citizens. Great home-brewed beer, €8 buffet lunch, and a full German restaurant! Absolutely recommended by our staff!
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