🎭 EntertainmentNightlife€6–10
4.0 / 5
Anthony
Dec 22, 2025
Borgo Degli Albizi 34
The Lion’s Fountain Irish Pub in Florence is a longtime student favorite near Piazza San Marco, known for its casual atmosphere, cheap drinks, and walls covered in university T-shirts from around the world.
Just a few blocks from Piazza San Marco, The Lion’s Fountain Irish Pub has become a fixture of Florence’s student nightlife. It’s loud, friendly, and easy to find, a reliable stop for watching a game, meeting friends, or writing your school’s name on the wall before heading home.
The Setting
- Classic Irish pub layout with dark wood, sports screens, and a long central bar
- Covered walls and ceilings filled with college T-shirts left by past study-abroad students
- Feels more like a campus hangout than a tourist spot
Drinks & Details
- Pints €6–8; mixed drinks €7–10
- Opens 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily
- Free entry, no dress code, come casual and stay late
- Busy after 10 p.m., especially on weekends and game nights
The Scene
- Bartenders speak English and keep things light and social
- Always a crowd, especially before heading to clubs like Space or YAB
Why Go
The Lion’s Fountain is easygoing and familiar, cheap drinks, good music, and plenty of stories left behind on the walls.