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Surf Ventura

Bar Pub

😠 The old and historic surf ventura is dead, and maybe it will never go back to the way it was before. now all the photos you see around are no longer faithful from April to today. It was my favorite place in all of Florence, before the pandemic I often frequented it for its characteristic place and... People often mention cocktails, good, drink, locale, cocktail, Florence, drinks, sono, posto, sempre,


Address

Via Ser Ventura Monachi, 21, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (268 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 9:30 pm to 2 am
  • Saturday: 9:30 pm to 2 am
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 8 pm to 12 am
  • Tuesday: 8 pm to 12 am
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 9:30 pm to 1 am

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  • 1/5 Saru M. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The old and historic surf ventura is dead, and maybe it will never go back to the way it was before. now all the photos you see around are no longer faithful from April to today. It was my favorite place in all of Florence, before the pandemic I often frequented it for its characteristic place and the incredible fresh fruit drinks that the old owner offered every season. After the pandemic, the old owner was gone, but in his place there were some talented guys who once again offered excellent personalized cocktails, with them I discovered the pleasure of going back several times a week. Now, however, other guys have settled in and have completely changed the place, transforming it into a den of bad taste full of fluorescent furniture that doesn't get in the way and disco flush drinks that they offer such as "Mauro's drinks" (the old owner) that I think if he really tasted them he would cry. Just imagine that looking behind the counter that used to be full of fruit and bottles, now you can only see premixed cocktails in bottles that pretend to shake on the spot. Shameful, a shame for people like me who loved this place to enjoy a good drink done well. I doubt that after this terrifying makeover it will ever go back to the way it was before. (Original) Il vecchio e storico surf ventura è morto, e forse non tornerà mai più come prima. ormai tutte le foto che vedete in giro non sono più fedeli da aprile ad oggi. Era il mio locale preferito di tutta firenze, prima della pandemia lo frequentavo spesso per il suo locale caratteristico e gli incredibili drink di frutta fresca che il vecchio proprietario proponeva ad ogni stagione. Dopo la pandemia il vecchio proprietario non c'era più, ma al suo posto c'erano dei ragazzi di talento che proponevano nuovamente ottimi cocktail personalizzati, con loro ho scoperto il piacere di tornarci più volte alla settimana. Adesso invece si sono insediati altri ragazzi che hanno completamente stravolto il locale, trasformandolo in un antro del cattivo gusto pieno di arredo fluo che non ci incastra nulla e drink sciacquone da discoteca che propongono come i "drink di Mauro" (il vecchio proprietario) che secondo me se li assaggiasse davvero si metterebbe a piangere. Figurati che a guardare dietro al bancone che prima era pieno di frutta e bottiglie adesso si vedono solo cocktail premiscelati in bottiglia che fanno finta di shakerare sul momento. Vergognoso, una vergogna per chi come me amava questo locale per godersi un buon drink fatto bene. Dubito che dopo questo makeover (sfregio) terrificante possa mai più tornare come prima.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marco M. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is no longer Maurino's place, but those who manage it now, after a period of oblivion, put passion and competence into it, the basic cocktails are the "old" ones with the addition of some new ones that follow the breath of freshness. I always recommend to visit it !!! (Original) Non è più il locale di Maurino, ma chi lo gestisce adesso, dopo un periodo di oblio, ci mette passione e competenza, i cocktail base sono i "vecchi" con l'aggiunta di alcuni nuovi che seguono la ventata di freschezza apportata. Consiglio sempre di visitarlo!!!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leonardo S. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastic place and with drinks not at all standard, indeed very good and in any case the cost is worth the experience. Having said that I discovered that there are various special evenings. If you happen to be in those parts, a jump is more than obligatory. (Original) Posto fantastico e con dei drink per niente standard, anzi decisamente buoni e comunque il costo vale l'esperienza. Detto ciò ho scoperto che vi sono varie serate particolari. Se vi capitasse di essere da quelle parti un salto è più che obbligatorio.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Maurizio G. 3 months ago on Google • 98 reviews New
    Place frozen in time, I went there more or less 20 years ago and it was like taking a dive into the past.. To enter you need to get a card (free of course) there aren't many tables (making it easier to move and talk more freely without that chaos that makes you understand nothing) but the place can accommodate various people, they offer a variety of very particular cocktails some of them like a bolt from the blue are very good in my opinion, they also make the normal quiet ones but the "dry Japan" I recommend you try it is really delicious.. Excellent for meals with friends or to have a more peaceful drink 😉 with whoever you want

  • 5/5 Leonardo L. 4 years ago on Google • 46 reviews
    Great little gem serving only original non-international drinks (7-8€ each) that never fail to amaze: in fact, you won't be handed out no menu, the owner will ask you what you'd like to drink instead. Comfortable atmosphere and the friendliest staff possibile do the rest. My go-to remains a honey flavoured whiskey cup filled with berries.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fabrizio A. 4 months ago on Google • 53 reviews
    Historic place, I returned after many years, some things have changed but the cocktails are always very good and above all different from the usual classics.

  • 5/5 Ilaria Simone Cortini F. 1 year ago on Google • 51 reviews
    The best in Florence!

  • 5/5 Lorenzo M. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The restaurant is one of the historic and characteristic pubs of Florence and perhaps the only "hidden place" in the city. It is accessed by knocking on a small door of S. Niccolò. The interior is rustic and testifies to the travels and patrons of the owner and the restaurant. The specialty is the cocktails: they are tailor-made by the property according to the tastes desired there for them. Particular and recommended for sympathy and particularity of the place. (Original) Il locale è uno degli storici e caratteristici pub di Firenze e forse l'unico "hidden place" della città. Ci si accede bussando ad una porticina di S. Niccolò. Linterno è rustico e testimonia viaggi e avventori del proprietario e del locale. La specialità sono i cocktails: vengono fatti su misura dalla prorprietà secondo i gusti voluti li per li. Particolare e consigliato per simpatia e particolarità del luogo.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Olmo D. 1 year ago on Google • 30 reviews
    Very nice place, with the possibility of playing board games or leaving a small signature on the wall with markers. Good cocktails at a good price (6-10 euros). Easygoing and charismatic staff.

  • 5/5 Matteo C. 7 years ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Maurino n°1
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Massimo D. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Historic and characteristic restaurant in Florence. I have been attending it for years and I have always felt good both for the quality of the cocktails and for the hospitality of the place. (Original) Locale storico e caratteristico di Firenze. Lo frequento da anni e mi sono sempre trovato bene sia per la qualità dei cocktail che per l'accoglienza del posto.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Martino De S. 8 years ago on Google • 25 reviews
    Grande maurino

  • 5/5 Nhatalie 6 months ago on Google • 21 reviews
    Spectacular and unique place! 5 stars for the food intended for the drinks with unique names (I recommend "the yellow one", in name and in fact), 5 stars for the service because the bartender was very kind and 5 stars for the environment, which was particular right from the front door entrance, but no spoilers, go there and you will understand!

  • 3/5 Jakob A. 10 months ago on Google • 19 reviews
    Nice games, hella expensive tho.

  • 5/5 Sam 9. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Show ! I've always loved it! Super characteristic, it is located in an uncrowded area of ​​Florence so it is easy to reach even for those coming from the motorway. You can park nearby and there is almost always a NON-PAID parking space 😱 (which is shocking to be in Florence). As I said, I've always loved it. With his characteristic way, the colorful and extravagant menus and with the good old Mauro who always knew how to make you happy. I have known this place since 2018 and it has never let me down and neither has the new management. Willing and friendly young people who work hard to keep the name of this place high, a menu that integrates traditional history with a colorful innovative twist (😉) to try. They also started to create themed evenings or events such as honey tasting or game nights. Very good value for money. If you are over there, take a leap, or go there on purpose as it is so worth it. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠 (Original) Spettacolo ! L'ho sempre adorato! Super caratteristico si trova in una zona non affollata di Firenze suuuper comoda da raggiungere anche per chi viene dall'autostrada. Si può parcheggiare nei dintorni e c'è sempre quasi posto NON A PAGAMENTO 😱( il che è sconvolgente per essere a Firenze). Come dicevo, l"ho sempre adorato. Con il suo fare caratteristico, i menù colorati e stravaganti e con il buon vecchio Mauro che sapeva sempre come farti felice . Conosco questo posto dal 2018 e non mi ha mai delusa e non l'ha fatto nemmeno la nuova gestione. Giovani volenterosi e simpatici che si danno da fare per tenere alto il nome di questo posto, menù che integra la storia tradizionale con una svolta innovativa tutta colorata (😉) da provare. Hanno iniziato a creare anche serate o eventi a tema come quella della degustazione con miele o le serate giochi. Rapporto qualità prezzo molto buono. Se siete da quella parti fateci un salto, o andateci di proposito che tanto ne vale la pena . 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠

  • 4/5 Elena M. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice and easygoing place, I really appreciated that the waiter explained the history of surfing to us. I ordered a very good cocktail. The only negative note is the musty smell (but I have an extremely sensitive nose). For a drink in company it's a nice place, to go back to try other cocktails 🍸 (Original) Locale carino e alla mano, ho apprezzato tanto che il cameriere ci abbia spiegato la storia del surf. Ho ordinato un cocktail buonissimo. Unica nota negativa l'odore di muffa (ma ho il naso estremamente sensibile). Per una bevuta in compagnia è un bel posto, da ritornarci per provare altri cocktail 🍸

  • 5/5 Andre G. 5 years ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Drops!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway

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