If you ever find yourself in Florence with room for a post‑dinner dram, you’re in luck. The city hides a handful of whisky spots with a solid range of bottles, not just the usual suspects. What I like about these […]
Top Florence Wine Bars for Casual Drinks and Local Flavour
Florence offers no shortage of places to enjoy a glass of wine, a Spritz or a Negroni. While the city’s aperitivo culture has shifted since pre-Covid times, with complimentary snacks now only including crisps and nuts, maybe a mini pizza […]
Visiting Manifattura Cocktail Bar in Florence – All About Italian Spirits
Manifattura is a cocktail bar in Florence specialising in all the best Italian spirits and liqueurs from across the country. The bar serves ONLY Italian products, so if you want a Margarita cocktail, you’ll have to go somewhere else. Manifattura […]
Living in Lockdown – Tips for Keeping Sane
“No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.” – John Donne With the current climate of uncertainty and restrictions, the best advice is to stay at home […]
The End of Aperitivo – How Coronavirus Is Affecting the Drinks Industry
This year has been something of a disaster so far, from flooding to bushfires to coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading across the globe. When it comes to the virus, you could argue the panic it has created is worse than the virus […]
Where to Drink in Florence in Winter?
If you are travelling to Florence in winter, the weather might not always be nice enough to sip wine outdoors. Below I have listed some cosy venues across town to enjoy a Spritz or other drinks. Many of these venues […]