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Yab

Restaurant Bar Event venue Night club Disco Dance club

Enduring, sophisticated venue open since the 1970s, offering cocktails & dancing in a cozy space. People often mention club, time, night, music, long, drinks, bouncers, people, experience, friends,


Address

Via dei Sassetti, 5/r, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy

Website

www.yab.it

Contact

+39 055 215160

Rating on Google Maps

3.50 (984 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 11:30 PM to 4:30 AM
  • Thursday: 11:30 PM to 4:30 AM
  • Friday: 11:30 PM to 4:30 AM
  • Saturday: 11:30 PM to 4:30 AM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 11:30 PM to 4:30 AM
  • Tuesday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: club (21) time (13) night (10) music (10) long (9) drinks (8) bouncers (8) people (8) experience (8) friends (8)
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  • 1/5 Emma S. 1 year ago on Google
    A guy would not leave my friend alone the whole night and when I finally yelled at him to go away the bouncer grabbed ME! He escorted me out and I have bruises on my arm from how aggressive he was. This place supports assaulters and blames victims. Horrible.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jamie M. 5 years ago on Google
    Literally every time I go there, I wish I didn’t. They advertise “free cover before 1am” but it’s never actually free. They also make their drink special 10€ for one drink at the door, when, if you pay the 1€ cover at the door, drinks inside are 8€, so they’re essentially trying to steal one euro from you. The bouncers are rude for absolutely no reason, and it’s just always a miserable time here. As a study abroad student, if there’s another club option for the night, I highly recommend going to the other option instead of this trashy place.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Milan B. 1 year ago on Google
    They rip you off when they say entrance is free. Still had to pay €1... and then I couldn't pay it with card, but they "don't accept card payments lower than €3" so I ended up paying that. Drinks are too expensive and the bouncers are very rude. One of them knocked over a friend of mine on the dance floor because he was running way too fast and he didn't seem to bother. Definitely avoid this place
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Maggie S. 1 year ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Worst club. I was a group of 7 and we paid €40 per person. The “table” we got was a small bench that could fit two people sitting. They only gave us one bottle of vodka and people kept stealing from our bottle. Even worse, the club’s media crew kept invading our small area to take videos of the DJ who was mediocre at best. I asked the film crew to get out of our area and they gave me a hard time even though I paid €40 to be in that area. Overall, worst club experience of my life… don’t waste your time or your money.. you’re better off going to a different club or staying in. I wish I could get my money back.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nico 7 months ago on Google • 81 reviews
    The club probably comes in as the best one I’ve been in Florence, big dance-floor nice and clean toilet. The music is average The prices for drinks compared to the size are high. Beer for 10€
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Florin P. 2 years ago on Google
    You’ll be drinking the most expensive Gin and Tonic in Europe, dance on a dance floor the size of my 1 bedroom apartment with Italians that look like 16 years old. Oh yeah apparently if you’re a man the price of the entry fee is higher…
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Eileen S. 6 years ago on Google
    I have had 2 negative experiences with this club and won’t ever be going back. The one time- they were charging 10 euro to get in that only included one drink and then FORCED us to check our coats for another 8 euro. The drinks are very expensive. The second time was a dinner event that I signed up for for free with my friends. We got there and had a good meal and got a couple glasses of wine. Then I had to leave early and they were trying to charge 15 euro each just to LEAVE THE CLUB. I think this might be illegal but I complained to the boss and got out for free. Actually unbelievable. Don’t recommend going here. There are so many other clubs and bars in Florence that offer better service and cheaper drinks.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Diego S. 1 year ago on Google
    it was one of the worst experiences of my life. I've never have felt so disrespected in my life. Im going to give 1 star just cause I can't give them 0 stars
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Mick D. 1 year ago on Google
    you can safe a walk to the club, i mean at 23:30 it was not open. And we even checkt 1 hour later and it was still not open. safe your time and go to an other club. really sad
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jim L. 7 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    My daughter was robbed and assaulted at Yab last night, 9/23/23. Yab is NOT safe for tourists or college students. There is only security/bouncer at the door. Be warned, YAB is very dangerous. Do NOT go there.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 S. R. 1 year ago on Google
    Went here on university night only because it said the cover was 1 euro. Turns out it was 15 euros. I then find out that the worker over charged us because the girls infront of us paid 10. Men were supposed to pay 15 and my group of GIRLS did not look like men. The Club was supposed to open at 11:30, didn’t open until 12:30 and my friends and I didn’t get in until 1:00. We waiting in line for 1.5 hours. The music wasn’t good and they kept repeating songs. Ur was supposed to be hip hop, hit dance abut it was mostly electro. Honestly you’re better off going to either space or xo club, EVEN BABYLON is better.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Anisha K. 10 months ago on Google
    The bouncers and etc were incredibly disrespectful. We asked simple questions and they kept yelling at us as young woman. I would absolutely not recommend this experience.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Lucía C. 4 years ago on Google
    The club is nice, the drinks aren't too bad (they are very expensive so we just had the one included with the ticket) Sadly we had a horrible experience: we saw a native guy taking advantage of a foreign drunk girl... But we contacted the security and they actually were really helpful. It was hard at first but we insisted and ended up being able to have the girl's friends come and take her. The only bad thing was that the guy who was taking advantage was not kicked out, he continued partying with his friends... It was sad because he probably goes to that club regularly and does that kind of stuff. But besides that incident, the music was nice and even though there were lots of people it wasn't crowded or anything. Girls always be careful not to get your drink spiked or something!!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 umar a. 1 year ago on Google
    Caution ❌🚫🚫🚫🚫🚫🚫❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌🚫🚫🚫🚫🚫🚫🚫🚫⛔️⛔️⛔️⛔️⛔️⛔️⛔️Well all the bad reviews are 1000% true I live in florence since 15 years Renato used to handle the management long time ago and he is one of the great person but after he left the management so every thing changes so Yesterday after long time me and my partner we went their get in the line and we ask for a table for 2 people and they said you both are to old I’m 37 and my partner is 45 So you have to pay 500€ I was like really and they start talking to each other between a staff girl and one old man out side must be a manager who knows we’ll and staff girl she was innocent as soon she heard old man ask 500€ her face said it everything leave this place 😂long story short we left and end up in TENAX night club paying 100€ for 2 with a table and processo bottle included don’t go to yAb riptoff place
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Katelyn B. 10 months ago on Google
    WORST PLACE EVER! my friends and I got pulled from another bar to walk 20 minutes in this place just to wait in a hour long line. The staff was very rude and grabbed us very aggressively. do not recommend!!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 ape a. 1 year ago on Google
    Extremely discriminatory bouncers. I carry a medical device which they initially did not want me to bring in. After getting his ego hurt by his boss and everyone else in line who saw how he acted terribly, the bouncer attempted to rip the medical device out of my body using his wand medical detector. Other than that, extremely high cover fee, terrible music, creepy staff.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 John R. 1 year ago on Google
    Anything but sophisticated. Fun for a night but VERY sketchy. Be on alert if you plan on going
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jonathan V. 2 months ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    Avoid at all costs. Bouncers treat you like you’re in prison, bullies through and through. 20 euro cover for a youtube playlist and crammed dance floor and barely anywhere to sit unless you’re in vip.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Stefan L. 1 year ago on Google
    Too busy, bouncers are too aggressive, bad crowd of people are let in. I was with my girlfriend and the men outnumbered the girls 5 to 1. Music isn’t bad.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sarah M. 1 year ago on Google
    My friend and I got dressed up and pre drinks before going to this club. When we got there it was shut at midnight when it says it’s open on Google.Very disappointed.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mat 1 year ago on Google
    Cool underground place for Saturday nights with friends, the queue isn't too long and moves pretty fast too. it's isn't too big inside tho and can get pretty crowded
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Damien R. 6 months ago on Google
    Sucked... waited almost 2 hours in line which wasn't even long!! cause the bouncers kept letting so many people cut lmao ridiculous and its small inside and wasn't even lit
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Félix G. 4 years ago on Google
    The party was in fire for sure for a week day! Love the place and the dancefloor. But be ready to spend 15€ to enter and some good money for drinks.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Shiv P. 4 years ago on Google
    Made me pay to put my coat up, while others were allowed to just hold it in their hand for free. Other than that, fun place to go with friends for drinking and dancing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 noe m. 2 years ago on Google
    Went there on a Monday night for hip-hop night. Place was bumping all night long! Great music, great DJ, great environment! Drinks were on point
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrea S. 6 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    What a fantastic place, the real place to go out in Florence. Above all the courtesy and service from Michele make the Yab a place to return. Grazie and I’ll see you very soon

  • 1/5 Alejandro T. 1 year ago on Google
    I went to this night club and they treated me poorly it was a bad experience. I don't recommend this place

  • 5/5 SHABALU O. 2 years ago on Google
    the number one club in florance

  • 1/5 Yoes 6 months ago on Google
    Biggest waste of money this place. 90% guys and a really aggresive crowd. Half the place was smoking and the security was just wacthing it..

  • 3/5 Fred R. 4 years ago on Google
    Good dance club... kinda. Very expensive. Usually extremely full. Outside area with lots of smokers.

  • 1/5 Md. F. 11 months ago on Google
    Worst place ever I have seen. More specifically the security guards are really stupid. They beg for money during the end. They suck lots of hidden cost.

  • 5/5 Brendan N. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a great time, great club atmosphere. Good music. Drink was good, staff was friendly.

  • 4/5 Andre S. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice and cozy, this small nightclub is in the center of florence and a few steps from all the main landmarks. Be careful on the dress code or you might not get in. Drinks are 8€ for a small plastic cup (180ml). The place is small so be aware of the lines to get in. In general the public is very young. In my opinion is the top 3 of best clubs ins florence.

  • 5/5 Nene D. 7 years ago on Google
    Best club experience ever! The music was great and everyone had so much fun. You get a free drink after you pay €10 at the gate. You HAVE to stop there if you're in Florence!

  • 3/5 Ana 1 year ago on Google
    I heard it's most popular, but i don't quite understand why. Wednesday price 12 e for women, 15 for men (one drink included). Club was average. Music nothing worth 12 e enterance. Drinks are served in thick plastic cups. Wednesday was mostly 18-19 year old people and few middle aged men.

  • 4/5 Mike O. 1 year ago on Google
    Great music. The bottle service was a bit pricey, especially for the lackluster seating area, but our waiter was awesome. Overall, great experience. Highly recommend.

  • 4/5 Elle R. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved the music and the vibe of the club, however there was a long queue and expensive entry of €15.

  • 1/5 Emily K. 10 months ago on Google • 1 review
    DO NOT GO HERE! If I could give negative stars I would. I am someone who usually gives the benefit of the doubt, but NOT IN THIS CASE! Absolute worst going out experience of my life. I went with a friend to Yab because of a recommendation from someone. We got there at 12:04 AM on a Monday- and didn’t get in until 1 AM. Other people were cutting in line, bribing security to get in while we were stuck waiting. Finally got to the entrance. Paid €15 and had to use the restroom. We waited 45 minutes to use the bathroom- girls were pushing each other to get in. One girl behind me said she had to get sick but was refused entry to the bathroom by another girl waiting to get in. After the 45 minutes waiting to use the bathroom, we finally got in and there was a woman yelling at the girls to go in only one at a time (for reasons unclear). By the time we got out of the bathroom, we moved to the dance floor and were packed in like sardines. NO ROOM TO MOVE OR DANCE AND COULD BARELY BREATHE. Thought about getting a drink but the line was so long we would have had to wait another 45 minutes. We left after 10 minutes of just standing because there was no room to move. Asked for a refund at the entrance and they refused. To sun up, DO NOT GO HERE. It’s a total waste of time and money- you’re better off anywhere else. We went for the sole purpose of dancing and socializing and couldn’t do either. Don’t bother wasting your time.
    12 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ben B. 8 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Wish I could put a zero star. The little old bouncer thinks he’s so tough and cool but had to call the big bouncers when his ego was put in check. He let his old predator friends cut the line no problem with young college girls but had an issue with me looking down the stairs because I was eager to come in. Moral of the story club wasn’t terrible but wasn’t good. That little bouncer ruined the experience
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Madeleine M. 4 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    i really tried to like it here!! drinks and music were ok. was suspicious because owner responses to reviews are very defensive and rude, not professional. entered NOT drunk, behaving APPROPRIATELY. so there was no reason for bouncers to be hostile. men are aggressive with women here. instead of being rude in reviews, perhaps the problem of inappropriateness and unprofession should be faced.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Free Wi-Fi
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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