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Florentines are rather proud of their nightlife options. Most bars now have some sort of happy hour, which usually lasts for many hours and often has snacks that can substitute for a light dinner. (Check whether the buffet is free or comes with the price of a drink.) Clubs typically don't open until very late in the evening, and don't get crowded until 1 or 2 in the morning.
Come here when it's summer for outdoor seating with a view of an 11th-century church (Sant'Ambrogio) directly across the street; the crowd gathers until past 2 am. Come here at any time of the year for perfectly mixed drinks and a lively atmosphere filled with (mostly) locals.
Choose from indoor or outdoor seating, and take advantage of the great list of wines by the glass. At aperitivo time, €15 will buy you a truly tasty cocktail and give you access to a buffet so hearty that you won't need dinner afterward. There's also a dinner menu after 9:30 pm if you prefer to order à la carte or arrive after the buffet ends.
A trendy, artsy clientele frequents this bar at aperitivo time. By 10 pm, the place is packed with mostly young folks sipping cocktails.
