🍸 NightlifeClubs€6–10
4.0 / 5
Anthony
Dec 3, 2025
Via Dei Benci 33
The Red Garter in Florence is the city’s longest-running American-style bar, famous for karaoke, live music, and late-night energy. A student staple near Santa Croce.
Steps from Piazza Santa Croce, The Red Garter has been a known scene since the 1960s. Part sports bar, part music hall, it’s where study-abroad groups gather for burgers, beer, and a microphone that never cools down. The vibe is easy, loud, and reliably friendly.
The Experience
Split between a bar, grill, and live-music room; karaoke runs nightly.
American and Italian menu: burgers, fries, and pasta until late.
Big-screen TVs for sports, followed by live bands and themed nights.
Prices & Practical Notes
Drinks €6–10; pints €7.
Entry free most nights; small cover for concerts or events.
Opens 6 p.m. – 3 a.m.; busiest after 11.
Casual dress, come as you are.
The Crowd
Mix of abroad students, locals, and travelers looking for a social, English-friendly bar.
Staff speak multiple languages and keep the atmosphere welcoming.
Full tables on karaoke nights that last till close.
Why Go
The Red Garter offers exactly what a night abroad sometimes needs, familiar food, friendly faces, and music you already know the words to. It’s a lively anchor in Florence’s nightlife and a recommended bar from locals.