Taprooms, brewpubs and the local beer scene in Florence worth taking a tram to.

Where to drink local

Archea Brewery ★ 4.3

Modern Tuscan craftsant-ambrogioTue-Sun 18:00-02:00

Archea Brewery in Florence is the city's first dedicated craft brewery, founded 2008, with a tasting room near Piazza Santissima Annunziata, six taps of Tuscan-style beers and a daily small-plates carte.

Order: Archea Saison, the seasonal IPA, a plate of Tuscan cheese.

Tip: Closed Monday; dinner only. The 30-seat tap room books a fortnight ahead for weekend.

Via dei Servi 38r, 50122 Firenze

Mostodolce ★ 4.1

Tuscan farmhouse craftsan-lorenzoMon-Sun 18:00-02:00

Mostodolce in Florence's San Lorenzo is the brewpub-and-pizzeria for the Tuscan craft-beer scene, brewing eight house Tuscan-style lagers and ales since 2010, with a pizza programme alongside.

Order: The house IPA on tap, the Tuscan-style lager, a pizza margherita.

Tip: Open daily 18:00 to 02:00; closed for August holidays. Pizza programme runs until 23:30.

Via Nazionale 114r, 50123 Firenze

Birra del Borgo ★ 4.2

Italian craft, Reanense importscentro-storicoMon-Sun 18:00-01:00

Birra del Borgo in Florence is the Florence outpost of the Reanense Lazio brewery, with 16 taps of Italian-craft beers, the house Re Ale and ducale and a small-plates carte built around Italian salumi.

Order: Re Ale APA, the duchessic dunkel, an Italian-salumi platter.

Tip: Open daily 18:00 to 01:00. The Reanense flagship has eight more rotating taps than here.

Borgo Santi Apostoli 21r, 50123 Firenze

Baladin Firenze ★ 4.0

Italian craft, Teo Mussocentro-storicoMon-Sun 18:30-01:00

Baladin Firenze in Florence is the Florence outpost of Teo Musso's Piedmont brewery, with 22 taps of Baladin beers including the Nora, the Isaac and the Wayan, plus a hamburger-and-pizza carte.

Order: Baladin Nora, Isaac white, the house burger with Baladin BBQ sauce.

Tip: Open daily 18:30 to 01:00. The Cimatori square location is the smaller of two Florence Baladin rooms.

Piazza dei Cimatori 13r, 50122 Firenze

BrewDog Firenze ★ 4.0

Scottish craft imports plus localcentro-storicoMon-Sun 16:00-01:00

BrewDog Firenze in Florence's Piazza della Repubblica is the Italian outpost of the Scottish craft chain, with 24 taps including Punk IPA and Hazy Jane, plus rotating Italian-craft collaborations.

Order: Punk IPA, Hazy Jane, the rotating Italian-collaboration tap.

Tip: Open daily 16:00 to 01:00. The terrace fronts the piazza; busy from 19:00 for aperitivo.

Via Roma 11r, 50123 Firenze

Breweries in Florence, FAQ

When is the best time to eat in Florence?

Peak food season in Florence is year-round.

What time do people eat in Florence?

Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.

How does tipping work in Florence?

service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.

What is the one dish to try in Florence?

Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Florence rewards trust.

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