The Red Garter
The Red Garter
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5:30 PM - 4:00 AM
Monday
5:30 PM - 4:00 AM
Tuesday
5:30 PM - 4:00 AM
Wednesday
5:30 PM - 4:00 AM
Thursday
5:30 PM - 4:00 AM
Friday
11:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Saturday
11:30 AM - 2:00 AM
Sunday
3:00 AM - 4:00 AM
11:30 AM - 4:00 AM
About
A piece of Florentine history and one of the first American bars of its kind in Italy. Evenings dedicated to karaoke, live music and the dj-set, not to mention the excellent choice of beers and the delicious cocktails. The steakhouse is open until late at night and also offers many Tuscan specialities. International live sport, special events… all included in the free entrance. A must for anyone who wants to get to know Florence.
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- Alec T20 contributionsGreat sports bar!The Red Garter is a must-stop location in Florence if you are looking for a good time. Francesco and his team do a great job! Drinks are affordable and the food is good, especially if you need a taste of America while in Italy. Stop by for karaoke or to watch any big sports game because they always have them on.Visited July 2021Written July 19, 2021
- emmapaul2015Melbourne, Australia15 contributionsFriendly, fabulous bar with great range of drinksThe Red Garter has fabulous drinks and is one of the best bars in Florence. The staff are really welcoming and we went there a few times while in Florence, and enjoyed it every time. We would recommend it, especially to travellers looking for a welcoming destination that serves a fabulous range of drinks.Visited April 2023Written April 26, 2023
- Ellie K2 contributionsBEST BAR IN FLORENCEAs a study abroad student living in florence for 4 months Red Garder was my favorite bar in the city! My friends and I came here countless nights. The staff is what makes the place they are so fun and nice (shoutout parvis and nickolas!!). Pallo is hilarious and keeps the energy in the karaoke room amazing even if it’s a dead night! This is the best place and everyone needs to experience it. I even brought my grandma and aunts here when they came to visit and they had so much fun! The drinks are great and so is the food! Wings are incredible! I will be sprinting back here next time I find myself in Florence!!! In the meantime I will be wearing my very cool red garder tee shirt.Visited January 2023Traveled with friendsWritten June 7, 2023
- LinRome, Italy3 contributionsDiscriminationI have been few times at this place. To be honest drinks are horrible but it’s not the point. Last time when I wanted to go inside the security guy said me that my friends can come in without me. Argument was that the last time I have been here I did something wrong and I never will can come in. I asked what was wrong and the guy told that I have to talk italian and he will not answer me in english wich is ipocrise becouse the most people who are coming are americans and I talked with him in english everytime. I felt like I was an ampty space for that guy. I really tryed to anderstand the situation and what I did wrong last time but it was the same frase “parla italiano con me”. For me it's pure discrimination by the language.Visited March 2023Traveled with friendsWritten March 16, 2023
- Moritz G11 contributionsCustomer is kingI can't tell you much about the dancefloor (been there in Corona times), but as a customer you are taken seriously in this place. Went there to watch the German cup final and it wasn't shown in the available channels in Italy. But they made it possible,(if you know what I mean...), within 10 mins before kick off, on a separate TV just for us. Service at its best, great guys, thank you!Thank you very much!! Hope to see you again when in Florence!Written August 3, 2020This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited July 2020Traveled as a coupleWritten July 20, 2020
- Fred D1 contributionOne of my favorite spotsOne of my favorite bars in Florence. The food is amazing, the nightlife is good, and the staff takes care of you. The owner really shows he cares for his business, a must try if you are in town. Their breakfast foods are amazing too.OH WOW, thank you!! We're really pleased to know that you enjoyed Red Garter during morning, evening and night :) Hope to see you soonWritten July 23, 2021This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited June 2021Traveled with friendsWritten July 20, 2021
- yasko_101 contributionGreat food with even better drinksGreat spot if you are looking for a few drinks and good food. I was part of a study abroad program out of Florence and this was our go-to. The restaurant can accommodate large groups and the service is excellent. Very good spot for watching sports. Turns into a pretty good bar scene in the evenings with an Oktoberfest-style drinking area.Thank you very much for your feedback! We work hard everyday to make you guys feel good in our restaurant, with good food and live sport :) Did you try to sing at KARAOKE? Hope to see you again in Florence :)Written December 6, 2020This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited November 2020Written November 22, 2020
- Arianna C2 contributionsAmazing place!Red Garter was one of my favorite places to go to when I lived in Florence. Great food, awesome service and amazing atmosphere. Definitely recommend it to anyone feeling a little homesick from the US!You must come back to visit us!!! Thank you ,thank you, thank you for your feedback!Written July 23, 2021This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited August 2020Traveled with friendsWritten July 20, 2021
- barnesrphPembroke Pines, Florida385 contributionsLove this place! Awesome for American Sports.We've been here 3 times in a week, awesome American bar food, beer, and college and NFL games. Also made it for NYE and the steak was fantastic. Cool staff, nice people, and just fun times.Dear Barnesrph, Thank you for sharing this amazing review that describes us so well! We are very pleased you had and amazing NYE and you liked our steak. Have you tried our chicken wings yet? Every Wednesday and Thursday we have WING NIGHT! We are looking forward to welcome you again Kind regards Red Garter ManagementWritten January 4, 2020This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited January 2020Traveled as a coupleWritten January 1, 2020
- Reilly H1 contributionSo nice, I went twice!So much fun. Great atmosphere and delicious drinks. But the real homerun is the food. Quality steaks and burgers with chicken wings that I had to go back the next day for more of! Topped off by the energy that the owner Francesco brings! I will be backYou must come back!!!! Twice is not enough :) Thank you very much for your feedback. We're really glad you enjoyed our food & drinksWritten July 23, 2021This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited May 2021Traveled with friendsWritten July 20, 2021
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Lin
Rome, Italy3 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
I have been few times at this place. To be honest drinks are horrible but it’s not the point. Last time when I wanted to go inside the security guy said me that my friends can come in without me. Argument was that the last time I have been here I did something wrong and I never will can come in. I asked what was wrong and the guy told that I have to talk italian and he will not answer me in english wich is ipocrise becouse the most people who are coming are americans and I talked with him in english everytime. I felt like I was an ampty space for that guy. I really tryed to anderstand the situation and what I did wrong last time but it was the same frase “parla italiano con me”. For me it's pure discrimination by the language.
Written March 16, 2023
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Moritz G
11 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
I can't tell you much about the dancefloor (been there in Corona times), but as a customer you are taken seriously in this place.
Went there to watch the German cup final and it wasn't shown in the available channels in Italy. But they made it possible,(if you know what I mean...), within 10 mins before kick off, on a separate TV just for us.
Service at its best, great guys, thank you!
Went there to watch the German cup final and it wasn't shown in the available channels in Italy. But they made it possible,(if you know what I mean...), within 10 mins before kick off, on a separate TV just for us.
Service at its best, great guys, thank you!
Written July 20, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you very much!! Hope to see you again when in Florence!
Written August 3, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Fred D
1 contribution
Jun 2021 • Friends
One of my favorite bars in Florence. The food is amazing, the nightlife is good, and the staff takes care of you. The owner really shows he cares for his business, a must try if you are in town. Their breakfast foods are amazing too.
Written July 20, 2021
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OH WOW, thank you!! We're really pleased to know that you enjoyed Red Garter during morning, evening and night :) Hope to see you soon
Written July 23, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
yasko_10
1 contribution
Nov 2020
Great spot if you are looking for a few drinks and good food. I was part of a study abroad program out of Florence and this was our go-to.
The restaurant can accommodate large groups and the service is excellent.
Very good spot for watching sports.
Turns into a pretty good bar scene in the evenings with an Oktoberfest-style drinking area.
The restaurant can accommodate large groups and the service is excellent.
Very good spot for watching sports.
Turns into a pretty good bar scene in the evenings with an Oktoberfest-style drinking area.
Written November 22, 2020
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Thank you very much for your feedback!
We work hard everyday to make you guys feel good in our restaurant, with good food and live sport :)
Did you try to sing at KARAOKE?
Hope to see you again in Florence :)
Written December 7, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Arianna C
2 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
Red Garter was one of my favorite places to go to when I lived in Florence. Great food, awesome service and amazing atmosphere. Definitely recommend it to anyone feeling a little homesick from the US!
Written July 20, 2021
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You must come back to visit us!!! Thank you ,thank you, thank you for your feedback!
Written July 23, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
barnesrph
Pembroke Pines, FL385 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We've been here 3 times in a week, awesome American bar food, beer, and college and NFL games. Also made it for NYE and the steak was fantastic. Cool staff, nice people, and just fun times.
Written January 1, 2020
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Dear Barnesrph,
Thank you for sharing this amazing review that describes us so well!
We are very pleased you had and amazing NYE and you liked our steak.
Have you tried our chicken wings yet? Every Wednesday and Thursday we have WING NIGHT!
We are looking forward to welcome you again
Kind regards
Red Garter Management
Written January 4, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Reilly H
1 contribution
May 2021 • Friends
So much fun. Great atmosphere and delicious drinks. But the real homerun is the food. Quality steaks and burgers with chicken wings that I had to go back the next day for more of! Topped off by the energy that the owner Francesco brings! I will be back
Written July 20, 2021
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You must come back!!!! Twice is not enough :)
Thank you very much for your feedback. We're really glad you enjoyed our food & drinks
Written July 23, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
ladyoffife
11 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
Only the best place in Florence if you’re looking for a great atmosphere, great food and a huge welcome from the main man Francesco. Been here several times and will be heading there as soon as I’m back in Florence. You’ll regret it if you don’t try the Red Garter.
Written July 20, 2021
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Thank you very much dear Ladyoffife!! Hope to see you soon :)
Written August 5, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Achraf I
Casablanca, Morocco26 contributions
Aug 2017 • Solo
So I visited this place on my trip to Florence amongst many others, the bouncers at this place are VERY Racist! Avoid at all cost. First I was asked from my ID than he just refused to let me in saying that it's private party meanwhile he let in many other people that were drunk smashed. After a bit I figured I didn't want to be around a bunch of drunk kids.
Written August 27, 2017
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Dear Achraf. We are very sorry to read this review as we care about the satisfaction of every customer. Our security staff do ask for ID in order to check the age of our clients (we do not permit entrance to young kids). Regarding people who have had too much to drink, they are not granted entrance. The internal security of our club is one of our priorities. In fact earlier this year we were nominated by the Internation Nightlife Association as one the safest nightclubs worldwide.
Best regards
Eleonora Calamini
Red Garter Management
Written December 2, 2017
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
EdmundoJonas
León,Guanajuato4 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
We traveled in a tour with people from around the world.
In the group were people from USA, Autralia, New Zeland, México and Canada, the people on the bar were rude and racist with most of us, many of us were not allowed to sing in the karaoke because of one of the employees named Alessandro Tenducci was ignoring most of us. He only allowed women that let him touch them or were pretty.
I never thought i could find a place were discrimination and pervert employees were allowed.
In the group were people from USA, Autralia, New Zeland, México and Canada, the people on the bar were rude and racist with most of us, many of us were not allowed to sing in the karaoke because of one of the employees named Alessandro Tenducci was ignoring most of us. He only allowed women that let him touch them or were pretty.
I never thought i could find a place were discrimination and pervert employees were allowed.
Written January 15, 2015
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Dear customer, we are very concerned about your comment. We are an international bar and we have been working with foreigners from all over the world since 1962. We love all cultures and nationalities. Our staff members come from different countries. I have many doubts about the authenticity of your review. Regards
Written March 12, 2015
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Guy G
Port Canaveral, FL
Will you have NFL games? Specially looking for Ravens-Bills?
Riccardo T
Florence, Italy11 contributions
Yes of course.
We will wait
tracy o
5 contributions
Hi! We are a group of 6 for tonight, do we need to book? Is there a dress code? Tracy
Kristjane K
Florence, Italy2 contributions
Hello Tracy!
It's better if you make a reservation, because we have a lot of groups coming. And no, there is no dress code!
We welcome everybody ;)
See you soon
Kind Regards
Red Garter Management
Alcuni clienti riportasno di essere stati discriminati all'ingresso per superamento dei limiti di età (presumiamo oltre i 40 anni). E' vero che ci sono queste discriminazioni ed in base a quali regole?
Kristjane K
Florence, Italy2 contributions
Buonasera!
Assolutamente no! La nostra steakhouse è aperta dalle 16.00 e l'ingresso è libero per tutti: grandi e piccoli. Adatto a famiglie, single, coppie e persone di qualsiasi età.
Dopo le 22.00, dalla parte del karaoke e dj set può entrare solo chi ha già compiuto 18 anni. E questo è l'unico limite di età che abbiamo.
Venite a trovarci in una sera qualsiasi e vedrete che siamo un locale adatto a chiunque voglia divertirsi.
Distinti saluti
Red Garter Management
Carl O
2 contributions
Will you show the Notre Dame bd Syracuse college football game tomorrow night?
Eleonora_Calamini
Florence, Italy17 contributions
Yes we can show it.
Call the +390552480909 to make a reservation and ask for the game!
Kind regards
Buonasera, vorremmo organizzare una cena per un addio al nubilato. Ci chiedevamo se fate il karaoke il sabato sera o se ci sono serate particolari. Grazie
Eleonora_Calamini
Florence, Italy17 contributions
Buonasera Elisa!
Al Red Garter organizziamo tanti addii al nubilato, e sono sempre un successo! :)
Contattaci in posta sulla nostra pagina ufficiale FB Red Garter Florence, specificando la data precisa, e ti manderemo tutti i dettagli!
Un cordiale saluto dal Red Garter
Lynsey J
Glasgow, UK
will you be showing the Scotland world cup qualifiers Thursday 5th Oct around 845pm ?
Eleonora_Calamini
Florence, Italy17 contributions
Hello Lynsey, yes we are showing it!
If you want to make a reservation please call the +390552480909.
Kind regards!
Do you have salsa and bachata busco to dance?
Eleonora_Calamini
Florence, Italy17 contributions
Our DJs mix many different kinds of music!
If you have a special request during the night, you can ask directly to them!
Kind regards
Lily S
Wakefield, MA31 contributions
Do they take reservations?
Eleonora_Calamini
Florence, Italy17 contributions
Hello Itslily
Yes we accept reservation for dinner or big groups!
You can contact our facebook page Red Garter Florence or call us on the (+39)0552480909.
Kind regards
salve,volevo sapere se il karaoke c e"tutti i sabati e a che ora chiude il locale.Grazie
Eleonora_Calamini
Florence, Italy17 contributions
Gentile Lucia, grazie del suo interessamento!
Il Karaoke Show non c'è soltanto il sabato ma tutte le sere della settimana! L'orari di chiusura del locale sono le 4, e l'ingresso è gratuito!
La aspettiamo presto!
Giada B
Vinci, Italy
si paga l entrata? il karaoke è solo in inglese o anche in italiano?
Eleonora_Calamini
Florence, Italy17 contributions
Buonasera Giada!
L'ingresso è gratuito ed il karaoke è sia in inglese che in italiano.
La aspettiamo!
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- The Red Garter is open:
- Sun - Sun 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM
- Sun - Sun 11:30 AM - 4:00 AM
- Mon - Thu 5:30 PM - 4:00 AM
- Fri - Fri 11:30 AM - 4:00 AM
- Sat - Sat 11:30 AM - 2:00 AM
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