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Discover the Red Garter, the American Bar in Florence Historical Center

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  • February 10, 2011

When the sun goes down and lights start to enlighten Lungarno (the roads along Arno’s banks) and the city center’s narrow streets, Florence takes a new face.

The city known all over the world for its culture closes its museums, libraries and historical buildings and shops signs turn off, while counters and tables are prepared for a new exciting night.

The most popular district in Florence for the night entertainment is with no doubt Santa Croce: in such a famous square and in many pubs open all night long, thousands people drink and have fun together.

The most famous of such pubs surely is Red Garter, the oldest American bar in Florence and in Italy, which 48 years after its opening is a vital stop for ones visiting the city.

Always careful for clients’ requests, this pub is constantly evolving, remaining faithful to interior decorations inspired to old English pubs. From today on, information concerning this bar and the adjoining steak house are available on the website www.redgarter-florence.com.

Whoever is asked to tell which is the best-loved feature of this place will answer the karaoke stage: customers can have a good time by singing a song chosen from hundreds Italian and international tracks at their disposal in a computer, while words scroll down on a big screen at singers’ back to let everyone share the exhibition.

Obviously, there’s always a dj set and live music on Red Garter’s stage: dj playing different genres of music and emerging bands holding the court for anyone ready to get dance started.

For further information on redgarter-florence.com on top menu at heading All Events there’s a list of daily scheduled events organized by the Red, from 9:30 p.m. on, when Happy Hour gives the way to the out-and-out pub.

In American Bar section it’s possible to choose previously the drink to order; small groups could ask for Red Garter Shuttle, a small self service beer dispenser.

In addition, for sport lovers, Red Garter in Florence offers live sport events, as clarified in Live Sport heading, such as Florence soccer team Fiorentina’s matches, and many more.

The website dedicates also a little space to “Hot Sizzle”, called Steak House: here the whole restaurant menu is available and it’s possible to foretaste meat specialties making it famous for Italian and stranger customers. Open till late at night, it offers dinner, snacks or simply a beer and wine selection to have a quiet night.

In About us and Map section there are some mentions on Florence America Bar story and a map guiding you to the pub trouble-free.

To gather further information about events, location or just to organize a private party in section Contacts there are email addresses and phone numbers.

Red Garter in Florence and the House of Sizzle Steak House wait for visitors for a wild or fun night, but always dedicated to friendship, good food and drinks.

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