Zoe Art Gallery / Café / Cocktail Bar

Oltrarno, Florence –

Like its neighbor Negroni, Zoe draws a crowd of well-dressed locals who show up in the early evening to sip cocktails and nibble on carpaccio with melon at the aperitivo buffet before heading out to the clubs.

Unlike the elegant Negroni, however, Zoe has a more eclectic vibe owing to its musical mix of funk, soul, and hip-hop as well as its dual function as an art gallery with a monthly rotation of exhibits.

The centerpiece of the crisp décor is the icy blue bar, generally lined by a stylish but unpretentious clientele, especially on Fridays when a DJ shows up to spin tunes in the lounge.

On nice evenings, however, most of the crowd tends to drift toward the spacious patio to enjoy their cocktails under the stars.

The creative, hip atmosphere and relatively affordable cocktails make Zoe a great option for those looking to enjoy an aperitif in true Italian style.