What it is: This very, very small pub not far from Florence’s more touristy areas features a handful of Italian craft beers on draft, a cooler of ever-changing fresh cans from Italian brewers, plus some choice European beers from top producers such as Cantillon. The smart, focused selection pairs perfectly with the generous plates of salumi—for beer lovers, this is an ideal spot for aperitivo.
Why it’s great: The beer love runs deep at Diorama, and what it lacks in size it makes up for in focus. It’s a great spot to try stuff from some of the better independent Italian brewers, as the lineup on draft and in the small fridge changes often. If gueuze is your thing, the Cantillon bottles are priced reasonably. The snacks seem eerily inexpensive for the quality and quantity—we over-ordered, on the assumption that any menu item priced so low couldn’t be so substantive. It’s a great place to savor a beer and a snack—or to fall down the Italian craft rabbit hole, as you while away the night.
Hours: 4 p.m.–1 a.m., Sunday–Thursday; 4p.m.–2 a.m., Friday & Saturday
Address: Via Pisana 78/R, 50143, Florence
Web: dioramafirenze.com
