If you would like to enjoy Aperitivo or Wine like a local in Florence, we would like to give you our preferred list ;-):

• Mad Souls & Spirits is on Borgo San Frediano and is a craft cocktail bar. We can assure you of (affordable) quality cocktails that more than make up for any lack of ambiance. Don’t ask “Spritz”! Address: Borgo San Frediano 38/r  +39 339 78 18 710. (Prices 8-9€). find
• Il Santino serve excellent wine and snacks! Via di Santo Spirito, 60.
• Frescobaldi Wine bar is of course THE WINE bar! Near piazza signoria on Via dei Magazzini, 2, Florence 055 284724.
• Volume in Piazza S. Spirito have friendly service, live music, art on walls ad really with a good choice of drinks at a reasonable price. +39 055 238 1460.

• All’Antico Vinaio is on the historical Via de’ Neri, 65. Pick up a glass and pour the wine yourself, it’s a budget place, just 2-3 euros per glass and tasty crostini and focaccias.
• Rasputin, the ‘secret’ speakeasy in the santo spirito neighborhood. Vermouth it’s in the right place here! To book a table, just call +39 055 280 399.
• Gurdulu in late-night it turns into one of the best cocktail bars and it’s in Via delle Caldaie, 12-14R.
• La Ménagére is a concept bar, restaurant and cafe! International and contemporary look in the heart of Florence. We really like their cocktails and music. Address: Via de’Ginori, 8.
• Amble is just behind Ponte Vecchio, we love that place. We reccomend a ‘Carrot Spritz’ or a Moscow Mule. it’s in Via Chiasso dei del Bene. 
• The Four Seasons hotel in Florence (via Borgo Pinti n. 99) has beautifully-crafted cocktails and they know how to make the real Negroni.