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Locale Firenze

Florence

Low-waste classics with a twist in a grand setting

Housed within the majestic Concini Palace in Florence, Locale Firenze offers a synthesis of Tuscan architectural grandeur and cutting-edge cocktail technique. The building itself is a historical marvel, with vaulted medieval cellars dating back to the 1200s and opulent Renaissance reception rooms added during the 1500s, when it served as the residence of a prominent Medici diplomat. Today, grand stone arches, antique chandeliers and plush velvet furnishings set a dramatic, candlelit backdrop for one of Italy's most forward-thinking bars.

The team at Locale Firenze uses modernist techniques, traditional methods, and lab-grade technology to create a low-waste menu. The flavours crafted in the downstairs lab remain familiar, where the bar creatively reimagines classic flavour profiles with a forward-thinking twist, often drawing inspiration from seasonal produce. The drinks menu is concise yet covers a wide array of preferences. Standout options include the Fumare, a herbaceous gin sour elevated with basil, mint and hemp, and the Minaccia, a bold, mezcal-based Manhattan twist that incorporates rich marsala wine, ratafia and absinthe.

Food is an integral element of the Locale experience, with the venue doubling as an award-winning fine dining restaurant. To deepen this culinary synergy, the bar launched Labo-ttega in its medieval basement, an intimate space where guests can experience bespoke multi-course food and cocktail pairings created directly within the prep lab. Combining historical grandiosity, attentive service, liquid innovation and a deep respect for the classics, Locale Firenze is an unmissable destination for discerning drinkers.

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