Expert recommendations of the best clubs, bars, and other after-dark venues.
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Auditorium FLOG
Long-established venue for live music—mostly local indie, rock, or punk bands, plus the occasional international touring act; outlying location in northern suburbs; popular with Florentine students. Via Michele Mercanti 24B; tel. +39 055 487 145. www.flog.it
Meccanò
One of several dance clubs (no live music) whose DJs play a wide range of often adventurous dance music in the Parco delle Cascine west of the city center; big and popular, with outdoor space in summer. Tip: Take a cab to the club, and don’t wander around the park—it’s unsafe at night. Viale degli Olmi 1/Parco delle Cascine; tel. +39 055 331 371. www.meccanofirenze.com
Jazz Club
Venerable jazz club in medieval brick vault basement on northeast edge of the city center; laid-back vibe and good food and drinks. Tip: For a current listing of all the jazz and contemporary music concerts in Florence, visit www.musicusconcentus.com. Via Nuova de’ Caccini 3; tel. +39 055 247 9700. www.jazzclubfirenze.com
Rex Café
Funky, friendly bar north of Santa Croce; meet locals sharing an aperitivo or early evening rendezvous; some live local music plus DJs in the late evening and usually on weekends. Via Fiesolana 25R; tel. +39 055 248 0331. www.rexcafe.it
Space Electronic
Classic dance club; hardly cutting edge, but popular; DJs play rhythm and blues, hip-hop, and other mainstream dance music; some karaoke and theme nights. Via Palazzuolo 37; tel. +39 055 293 082. www.spaceelectronic.net
Yab
One of only a handful of dance clubs (no live music) in the historic city center; relaxed atmosphere; popular with expats, college students, and young visitors; house, hip-hop, rhythm and blues, and other dance music. Tip: Check the latest club news, events, openings, and entertainment listings at www.firenzespettacolo.it. Via Sassetti 5R; tel. +39 055 215 160. www.yab.it
