🎭 EntertainmentNightlife€6–10
4.0 / 5
Anthony
Dec 3, 2025
Borgo Degli Albizi 34
The Lion’s Fountain in Florence is a travelers favorite, an Irish pub with good drinks and the familiar comfort of home just steps from Piazza San Marco.
A short walk from Piazza San Marco, The Lion’s Fountain Irish Pub has long been the spot for abroad students in Florence. Wooden tables, sports on every screen, and walls covered in college T-shirts give it a lived-in warmth that’s equal parts Europe and campus bar.
The Experience
- Classic Irish pub setup with friendly bartenders and a big central bar.
- Known for its T-shirt tradition, students from universities worldwide leave one behind after a semester abroad.
- Screens show American sports, while rock and pop plays between games.
Prices & Practical Notes
- Pints: €6–8; cocktails €7–10.
- Open from late afternoon to 2 a.m. daily.
- Entry is free; casual dress encouraged.
- Gets busiest after 10 p.m., especially on weekends and game nights.
The Crowd
- Primarily abroad students, with locals and other travelers filling the bar.
- Groups often meet here before heading to nearby clubs like Space or Yab.
- Staff keep the tone friendly, conversational, and relaxed.
Why Go
The Lion’s Fountain offers the kind of easy familiarity that students abroad often miss, a cold pint, familiar music, and great crowd.