Founded in 1987 by Andrea Conti at the foot of the climb to Piazzale Michelangelo. Crostoni, charcuterie, more than 200 labels with continuous list rotation.
The list: More than 200 labels with strong representation of small producers; signature crostoni and Tuscan charcuterie plates
Tip: Walk up here after the climb to Piazzale Michelangelo; the back terrace has the longest evening service in San Niccolo.
Address: Via del Monte alle Croci 10, 50125 Firenze, Italy, Tuscany
Historic stand-up wine bar near the San Lorenzo market, run by Gianni Migliorini. Daily small-producer pours and cured-meat crostini.
The list: Small-producer Tuscan, natural-leaning, by-the-glass pours rotating with the market traffic
Tip: Standing-only at the marble counter; the tripe-salad crostino is the local order alongside a Sangiovese glass.
Inside Montalcino's 14th-century fortress, founded 1980 by Mario Pianigiani and Marzio Giannelli. Five-glass Brunello flights, blind tastings and panoramic ramparts.
The list: Wide-ranging Brunello di Montalcino vertical with around five regular tasting flights and five top-shelf flights, plus cheese, salumi and pasta pairings
Tip: Climb the fortress staircase before the tasting; the panoramic ramparts run around the medieval walls and overlook the Val d'Orcia.
Front-row table service across from the Duomo and Baptistery, a record store upstairs and Italian craft beer and wine pours below. Closed Mondays.
The list: Italian craft beers, regional cured meats and pecorino plates plus a small but well-chosen Tuscan red and white list
Tip: Vinyl shopping while drinking; the front-row view of the Baptistery turns golden after sunset.
San Frediano cocktail spot run by Neri Fantechi and Julian Biondi. Tiny brick-walled room turns club-like after midnight when the DJ takes over.
The list: Cocktail-led, with a tight by-the-glass list of Tuscan small producers as supplement
Tip: The Soul Warmers section of the menu is the bar's signature; arrive early to claim a wooden table by the brick wall before the DJ starts.
Florence's longest-running club, opened 1981 near the airport. International techno and house DJs on weekends, with a wine bar room for slower pours.
The list: Cocktails and Italian craft beers; modest by-the-glass list
Tip: Plan a taxi back; Tenax sits near Florence airport and runs latest of any Tuscan club.
Florence's original speakeasy, hidden behind a faint blue light on Borgo Tegolaio. Forty-five seats, candlelight, no standing and a strict reservation policy.
The list: Cocktail-led; a small reserve wine list with Tuscan and Champagne bottles
Tip: No walk-ins; ring the doorbell only after a reservation made through the bar's site, otherwise expect to be turned away.