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The Fiddler's Elbow Irish Pub

Bar Pub Irish pub

One of the Most Reviewed Irish pubs in Florence


Address

7R, P.za di Santa Maria Novella, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

Website

www.thefiddlerselbow.it

Contact

+39 055 215056

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1.5K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 12 PM to 2 AM
  • Friday: 12 PM to 2 AM
  • Saturday: 12 PM to 2 AM
  • Sunday: 12 PM to 2 AM
  • Monday: 12 PM to 2 AM
  • Tuesday: 12 PM to 2 AM
  • Wednesday: 12 PM to 2 AM

Featured Reviews


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  • 1/5 lasse s. 1 year ago on Google
    Me and my sister went to this place a couple of days ago. The bartenders were so nice! But when I went to the toilet the boss started to harassing my 18 year old sister. We had to leave because she was feeling uncomfortable
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Nick W. 11 months ago on Google
    In fairness, I can't comment on the quality of the drinks or food. But after enquiring mere hours previously if they would be showing the F1 race and being assured that yes, of course It would be. I arrived on time to be told that no, it wasn't going to be on screen as football trumped F1. Left looking for another Sports bar.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Reem Y. 1 year ago on Google
    We wanted a nice pub to enjoy a drink on our last day in Florence. The place is nice but can’t say the vibe was what I was looking for. It’s very bright but the beer is nice and fresh.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sonny J. 1 year ago on Google
    There can't be many Irish pubs around the world located in such a historic and beautiful setting. Not just that but the staff are friendly and their prices don't seem to have increased for years. Well worth a pint if you are bored of Peroni and feel like a taste of the Emerald Isle.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John T. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic Irish pub with fresh beer and a great crowd. Numerous Irish beers we had never had an opportunity to try before. Can’t miss this spot! This place is much larger than expected so you can bring your whole party.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ian H. 1 year ago on Google • 442 reviews
    Great little pub to escape the heat! Air con was cranking out the back and we had a perfect spot at the bar. Perfect outlook outside aswell with lots of people watching to be had. Drinks are reasonable for the area and staff are friendly.

  • 5/5 Fredrik 6 months ago on Google • 221 reviews
    My hangout when I studied Italian in Florence many years ago. The nice Filipino barman Dexter, invited us to his boss’s house 🏡 for his birthday party 🎉. Many great memories here. A lovely place.

  • 5/5 Rowan K. 6 months ago on Google • 208 reviews
    Great Irish pub, and an excellent place to watch the rugby, even if Ireland didn't win. Excellent service by the bar staff even when really busy supplying us with two Ginger beers. Thanks. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 brad d. 2 months ago on Google • 147 reviews New
    There's lots of space in the back which is great for playing tabletop games during quieter times. Decent beer selection too.

  • 3/5 Mohammad Hashemi H. 11 months ago on Google • 109 reviews
    Very big local, has lots of rooms, the prices are a little more than the other places but the quality is same or a little less, it has a few chairs outside also, it’s great for tourists, very near to the train station

  • 4/5 Dorie B. 3 months ago on Google • 75 reviews New
    Fun dive bar in an otherwise too fancy city. We had a great time playing pool. Wish the foosball had better lighting. Solid Guinness pours

  • 5/5 Bjorn 9 months ago on Google • 69 reviews
    Great spot in the middle of Florence. If you're thirsty and tired from a train ride or walking about the city it's perfect. Decor is to be expected from a pub. Many great beer choices. Shout out to the Massachusetts badges.

  • 4/5 Jim K. 7 months ago on Google • 28 reviews
    Staff were attentive & engaging, great selection of beers, didnt sample any of the Irish staples, my friend had a pint of Harp which he said was good, but I'm like it's lager, cold & fizzy 😉

  • 5/5 Goran B. 4 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Great place for beer and watching football. Great service, smiling bartenders. Will visit again for sure if I come back to Bologna.

  • 5/5 stephen l. 11 months ago on Google
    Great beer selection, service and exceptional view.

  • 5/5 Becky C. 11 months ago on Google
    We needed a beer and a relax spot to rest after a long day walking all-over Florence and this place is just that, good beer, tv with soccer and good music and ambience. They don't serve food though, just chips yo munch on.

  • 5/5 Alysa L. 10 months ago on Google
    This place is absolutely amazing. I can't say much about the actual drinks--I came here because I didn't know that the Florence airport was not open overnight and had to wander the streets of Florence for the next 5-6 hours. The servers were so kind and didn't ask any questions about my bags/deranged look; they just gave me water on the house, allowed me into their restroom with no purchase, and let me camp out with my laptop, wires, suitcase for an hour. AND!! They have free wifi!!

  • 4/5 Josh T. 10 months ago on Google
    Very nice staff. Great pub feel. Outside seating. Plenty of TVs for football. We came a few times throughout our stay in Florence and enjoyed ourselves each time. I saw a few pints go out with proper pours. Unfortunately our pints were rushed each time and were not given the proper rest time, or topped correctly to crown over the glass, as a proper pint should. I would still revisit any time in Florence. 👍

  • 5/5 Roxane R. 8 months ago on Google
    Nice Irish pub! Close to the train station and close to Firenze attractions. They had hard cider and many many beers!

  • 5/5 Samuele C. 1 year ago on Google
    The people there was super nice and comforting. The place is big and has a couple of tvs in order to allow you to see the sports game of the moment. Really nice place where you can just take a beer and chill.

  • 4/5 Rowan M. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely an Irish pub in Italy deserving of recognition (as an Irishman). Loved my time there. Super friendly staff I couldn't fault. Long may they continue.

  • 5/5 Monica R. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful location to relax at the outside area to enjoy a beer. Great break from sampling wine during our trip.

  • 5/5 Zofia M. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere, variety of drinks to choose from, friendly staff. No phone signal inside but there is free wifi for clients

  • 2/5 Wissam Al J. 1 year ago on Google
    The drinks were great! Had a normal beer with one cocktail and the quality wasn't bad at all, good bartender. The low rating is due to the sanitation of this shop. I rarely give such negative reviews but the place is very dirty and has cockroaches! After we noticed this, I checked the reviews here and saw that the cockroaches were viewed by several people in the past and it happened years ago! Apparently nothing was done to make this place clean. We somehow made a scene about the bugs and no one even noticed or cared. We finished the drinks as quickly as possible and left!

  • 5/5 Daire G. 1 year ago on Google
    My mother came here about 25 years before me so I had to come here, and it still has the best pint of Guinness in the beautiful city of Firenze, in my opinion the best Irish bar you will find in the city

  • 5/5 Stacie W. 1 year ago on Google • 5 reviews
    I can’t say enough about this place. Just go!! My husband and I loved everything about this Pub. We felt welcomed, relaxed and went back several times after a long day of walking. Obviously most go for a beer but they make a great margarita and their nachos are so great!!! Nick was fantastic.

  • 5/5 J a. 1 year ago on Google
    한국인임. EPL pub in Firenze. Watched premier league Chelsea vs Tottenham 14/aug.22. But you should ask first if they play EPL. There are 5 screens inside. The Beer was perfect. Highly Recommend you to try Guinness.

  • 4/5 Karen C. 1 year ago on Google
    Delighted to find the Liverpool match on. Friendly bar staff and nice atmosphere. My daughter and I loved the dogs too...

  • 5/5 Chris B. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent variety. Kind and helpful staff. AC was nice and cold. The back areas were great too.

  • 5/5 Urum A. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice pub. Great staff too.

  • 5/5 Chris M. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice irish bar, good Guiness.

  • 3/5 Graham K. 1 year ago on Google
    The venue to head for if your in need of a sports fix as a break from the museum's and art galleries. A warrren of connected rooms with plenty of TVs to ensure your able to catch sight of your fav team

  • 4/5 Martin L. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely bar staff very very friendly and attentive and helpful with a lovely outside area where you get to meet lots of other people from other countries ..you can get a glass of fruity IPA here.my only gripe ( and I accept it is in Florence) is the prices for a half a pint are a tad too high ..a minor grumble it is a lovely place with a nice friendly laid back atmosphere and it is popular which says a lot well done

  • 4/5 Olga F. 1 year ago on Google
    Slow service, overpriced beer. Toilet must see (to be never forgotten) Upd: Oki, beer price is ok. Slow service is at the bar only, waiters were very polite and attentive. It was a compliment to the toilet.

  • 5/5 Ernie R. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a great time with family drinking adult beverages and having intellectual conversations. Service and music was awesome. Good beer selection too!

  • 5/5 David F. 1 year ago on Google
    Over looking Alberti’s Saint Maria Novellas fascade and beautiful garden square within a block of the train station. Enjoy a European IPA and other great craft beers! Been here a month looking for a great IPA and finally found it!

  • 5/5 Darren M. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place. Loads of draft beers to chose from. Great priced beer ,wine and what ever else you drink Really friendly staff. Definitely worth a visit . Thank you

  • 5/5 Kenneth J. 2 years ago on Google
    Great selection off beers , real Irish pub in Italy . Great place to see football


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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