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Crisco Bar

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Visitors praise Crisco Bar for its historic gay club atmosphere in Florence, with many enjoying the great music, particularly from DJ Dat Vila, and the energetic crowd. However, common complaints include people smoking inside the venue, which leaves clothes smelling of smoke, and some find the owner to be unfriendly. There are mixed reviews on the music and drinks, with some finding them bad while others enjoy them.

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Address
Via Sant'Egidio 43r, 50122 Firenze
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About this place Crisco Bar

Crisco is Florence's dedicated men's gay club, tucked just off the Duomo on Via Sant'Egidio. Open since the early 1980s, it is credited with one of Italy's first dark rooms and remains the city's main cruise-oriented gay venue. On weeknights it runs as a men-only cruise bar with a labyrinth, cabins and themed nights; on weekends the front turns into a small dance club with a mixed, more open crowd. Entry is often tied to an ARCI/AICS membership card, standard for this kind of Italian circolo. Expect a relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere geared toward locals and travellers looking for the harder-edged side of Florentine gay nightlife.

Opening Hours

Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday 22:00-04:00
Saturday 22:00-04:00
Sunday 22:00-04:00

Features

Gay Cruise Bar Safe space Private cabins Gay (mostly men) Cruisy Sex-positive Dance club Darkroom Cruisy atmosphere Members only / Private club Late night (after midnight)

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139 reviews

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Leo De Mo
Leo De Mo Jun 2026

Great staff.

Claudio Ariatti
Claudio Ariatti May 2026

Historic gay club in the hearth of Florence. Great music on fri sat with di Dat Vila. Action in the basement. Absolutely do not miss it!

Mattia Drago
Mattia Drago May 2026
Donato Palmisano
Donato Palmisano May 2026

If you're in Florence and want to have a great night out, perhaps meet some nice people, and spend some quality time with some great techno music, you're in the right place. DJ DAT VILA is phenomenal, by the way. I can assure you, I went alone, and besides meeting some really nice, energetic people, the music topped it all off, creating a truly amazing atmosphere. I highly recommend it if you're looking for a great night out in Florence.

Edevan de Witt Motta
Edevan de Witt Motta Apr 2026

We went with a Brazilian couple and were very well received. We loved the different atmosphere.

Filipe Sfriso
Filipe Sfriso Apr 2026

Don't waste your time going to this place. Bad music and bad drinks. Not to mention that the gay men who frequent the club wait at the door for someone they're interested in to come in, and if they don't like someone, they make faces and comments! Terrible! I don't recommend it. And the place has zero hookups.

Ian Ian
Ian Ian Mar 2026

Update: Went last night 28/3/26 and I could see massive improvement. The smoke area has door and stronger ventilation so you don’t stink of smoke afterwards anymore. Darkroom has cubicles for privacy which makes it much more enjoyable if you want to play privately. Last night was packed, good vibe. Yes few girls but I guess that’s understandable they don’t really go to the darkroom.

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