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Piccolo Café
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Visitors praise the bar for its great music and drinks, with some noting heavy pours and attentive staff. However, a common complaint is that the venue is frequently closed during its advertised opening hours, leading to disappointment for those traveling to visit.
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About this place Piccolo Café
Piccolo Café is Florence's historic gay bar, open on Borgo Santa Croce since 1994 and often described as the city's longest-running dedicated LGBTQ+ venue. Intimate and art-filled, it functions as a friendly neighbourhood meeting point rather than a club: aperitivo, cocktails, coffee and conversation, with rotating exhibitions on the walls and occasional drag or live performances. The crowd is mixed in age and nationality, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, making it a reliable first stop for anyone wanting to connect with the local gay community in the Santa Croce quarter.
Opening Hours
Open Now · closes 02:00
Monday
18:00-01:00
Tuesday
18:00-01:00
Wednesday
18:00-01:00
Thursday
18:00-01:30
Friday
18:00-02:00
Saturday
18:00-02:00
Sunday
18:00-01:00
Features
Gay
LGBTQ+
Safe space
Community oriented
Walk-ins welcome
Chill / Relaxed
Local favorite
Cocktail bar
Cabaret / Show bar
Evening venue
Year-round
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Last updated on 11 September 2026