Sports bars in Florence
There's a specific kind of joy in watching a big game shoulder to shoulder with strangers who instantly become friends when your team scores. Florence has 23 sports bars where you can do exactly that. Below are the real spots — names, addresses, what kind of place each one is — plus how to pick the right one for game day. Names you'll see below include Uncle Jimmy's Irish Pub, The Lion's Fountain, Marathon Garage Bar, and 20 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Florence
We indexed 23 sports bars in Florence. The scene leans Coffee Shop, Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant. You'll find them in Firenze, Campi Bisenzio, Prato. Uncle Jimmy's Irish Pub (Sports Bar) on Via de' Pescioni 3-5 r. The Lion's Fountain (Irish Pub, Sports Bar) on Borgo Albizi 34/R. Marathon Garage Bar (Sports Bar).
Sports bars in Florence
Uncle Jimmy's Irish Pub
A sports bar 0.4 km from central Florence.
The Lion's Fountain
A irish pub and burger joint spot 0.5 km from central Florence.
Marathon Garage Bar
A sports bar 2.1 km from central Florence.
One Up
A pizzeria spot 3.1 km from central Florence.
Ristorante Norcenni - Norcenni Girasole Club
A italian restaurant and winery spot 23.5 km from central Florence.
Dini Caffè
A sports bar 5.8 km from central Florence.
Circolo ricreativo Rinascita Ex Manila
A sports bar 11.2 km from central Florence.
Circolo ARCI Rignano sull'Arno
A pizzeria spot 16.8 km from central Florence.
Circolo Cherubini
A sports bar 17.3 km from central Florence.
Circolo arci S.Lucia
A sports bar 19.0 km from central Florence.
Circolo San Paolo
A sports bar 19.3 km from central Florence.
Jolly Roger Bar
A restaurant spot 25.1 km from central Florence.
Bar Sport dal 1928
A wine bar and coffee shop spot 26.3 km from central Florence.
Circolo M.C.L. Valenzatico
A arcade spot 27.4 km from central Florence.
Circolo della Moto
A sports bar 29.7 km from central Florence.
How to pick a sports bar in Florence
Screens beat everything.
Count the TVs before you count the taps. A good sports bar has sightlines from every seat — if you have to crane your neck, keep walking.
Sound matters for big games.
Playoff games and finals deserve a bar that turns the sound on. Call ahead if the game matters to you; the best bars advertise which matches they're showing.
Arrive early for the big ones.
Championship games, derbies and rivalry matches fill sports bars an hour before kickoff. The regulars know this. Now you do too.
Food is part of the deal.
Wings, nachos, burgers — sports-bar food is its own cuisine. Kitchens get slammed at halftime, so order before the break.
Common questions
What is the best sports bar in Florence?
The honest answer depends on your team and your vibe — some bars are built for football crowds, others for hockey or basketball nights. The listings above show you every option with its address so you can pick by neighborhood and style.
Do sports bars in Florence show live games with sound?
Most do for major matches, but policies vary by venue and by game. If sound matters, call the bar ahead of time — especially for finals and rivalry games.
Are sports bars in Florence family-friendly?
Many are restaurants first and bars second, especially earlier in the day. Evenings and big fight nights skew adult. When in doubt, go before 7pm.
Photos: Francesco Bini, Paolo Monti via Wikimedia Commons. Venue listings by 
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