Dolce Vita Art Gallery / Bar / Wine Bar

Oltrarno, Florence –

One of the most popular gathering spots in the city, Dolce Vita is a chic little bar whose buzz of activity draws a stylish and flirtatious crowd of young professionals and locals that often overflows into the piazza.

Although a separate wine bar offers an impressive selection of wines, the centerpiece of the venue is the semi-circular bar with its brilliant orange glow around which the evening’s festivities orbit to the rhythm of the blasting DJ music.

A seating area lined with black leather couches and wicker box seats provides a comfortable lounge vibe for the attractive, upscale clientele, while a luxurious arrangement of lounge chairs, antique coffee tables, and a flat-screen TV create an intimate living room area.

In the summer, patrons flock to the expansive terrace to sip cocktails under the stars, while all year-long the venue hosts several dozen works by local and international artists with rotating displays of paintings, photography, sculpture, and more.

Generally laid-back in the early evening, Dolce Vita provides the upbeat vibe of a club later on when the DJ starts spinning and the volume and energy level rise.