Rex Cafè

Awesome bar to enjoy delicious cocktails and groovy music. We had lots of fun, DJ set was spot on, people were fun and dynamic and the staff was very friendly.

One of the best bars I've been to ever - and it's always been my goal to hunt down the best place for dancing in each city we visit. Music was on point, drinks were delicious and reasonably priced, and our bartender Moses was just the nicest bartender we've ever had the pleasure to meet. He was so helpful and cheerful and even gave us a bunch of recs for our trip to Rome. Thanks for such a lovely night!

Drinks and service were fabulous. Smelled like we were in a sewer pipe. Please resolve whatever this issue is, it’s turning your customers away.

Be careful if you are a tourist ! We went to buy a drink in the bar and they asked us to pay 12€!! for 1 gin tonic. I don’t even mention that there was nothing inside- like cucumbers/peppers (for this price heh!) When I asked why gin tonic is more expensive than other cocktails (other cocktails were around 8€), the woman bartender with short hair said in a rude way “Because it’s like that!” I was super shocked. But I was even more shocked when I knew that our local friends bought there the same gin tonic for 5 or 6€ … will never come back there again. An Update after the response of the owner: Unfortunately the gin added to our cocktail was far from being a premium gin. Moreover, when I asked why the gin tonic is more expensive than other cocktails, the bartender could’ve said “because we used the premium gin” instead of saying “because it’s like that”. But no, she couldn’t have said it because she put a basic gin and we saw it . We checked the menu yeah and we saw that the cocktails were 8-9€. Cheers to u too.

visited last sunday, the energy was great, the staff were patient and friendly, dj was awesome !!

Amazing bar, cheap cocktails, and the bartenders knowledge of drinks was insane, he can make anything and make it perfect, this place is a must come!

Come enjoy with us. 🥹 We are open every day. 😃 Nights with different musical styles. You can also join us for aperitivo😃

Great bar, very good cocktails 🍹 I particularly enjoyed the atmosphere, the decoration.

The funky bar, an homage to the most eclectic times of the vintage era, succeeds because of its unique atmosphere and its well-executed bar menu. As someone who's studying mixology on a more frequent basis, I had a great amount of respect for the bar program at Rex. Take a peek at the glorious bar stocked with spirits old and new. My first drink was the Old Pal, think a Manhattan sub dry vermouth for sweet vermouth. This innovative twist on the classic cocktail was delicious. Served straight up, I absolutely loved the flavor profiles and appreciated the balanced proportions. After that, I stuck with Ron Swanson's personal preference, Lagavulin neat. Hell, I was on vacation and wanted some single malt Scotch! Bartenders were equipped and professional, although not ones to invade our space. We chatted for hours with a friend we made during our dinner at Pizza Man. The cool thing about Rex is that there are so many different options of night you can have. Going hard? Stand near the DJ and take shots of Fernet. Staying low key? Sip a cocktail while sitting in an intimate booth. Here the night is what you make it. A memorable night indeed at Rex, I hope to visit again in the future!

Great cocktails, good service, nice music and overall vibe. Would recommend. ..........................

Perfect place to meet people and have creative mix well drinks. Service was great though it was slow for a Sunday. Los bebidas estaban ricos. Los baristas son bien creativos y dan bueno servicio aún por ser domingo estaba medio despacio el hogar

Very cool bar. The waiter was very helpful and friendly, and the bartenders take great pride in the drinks they make. It's a cool vibe, and the DJ was playing great music. Make sure to eat first because there's no food outside of chips.

Trendy, hip, funky cocktail bar. Drinks range from €6 & up. Live music & DJs often. Vintage seating & decor -- a super young spot that anyone can enjoy. Good energy, but haven't been for the live music, so can't say when it gets packed. Was there Thursday at 9:30pm and were the only ones in there... Will definitely be going back when I know it'll be loud & fun.

I was there on a Friday night. The crowd is a mix of Italian and American. Drinks (cocktails) are 8€. You pay first then take your receipt to the bartender who tears it and makes your drinks. The music is mostly techno with older songs mixed in. He played 1 drake song the whole night and that was as close as it got to something current. The crowd loves the music though and everyone was dancing. The place gets packed and someone danced on the bar at one point.

This is one of the evergreen pubs in Florence, you know when you say: "What do you wanna do guys?" "Let's check out Rex pub" kinda thing. It's roomy but quite always crowded with people, there's music with a dj set and raised layers tables all around the walls, two sides of the bar, a private room that some rent for events and a reddish look ambient with dark wooden furniture to relax your eyes. On the menu you'll find classic cocktails and, what is to appreciate, a long list of whiskeys to enjoy. Prices are standard, around 8-10 €.

This bar is awesome, plays awesome music and has awesome drinks. I recommend the bellinis- they make a mean bellini. The bar is usually crowded so try to go early and get a table to sit at. There is one bathroom so that can get to be a bit of a long line, but the bartenders and atmosphere is awesome. This is in a side street in Florence in the Santa Croce area, and is perfect if you want to pregame for a club, or you're looking for more of a chill night. The drinks are about 7-8 euros, but is way better value than the clubs in florence considering they serve it in a tall glass. Go to rex and have a great time!!

Nightlife in these parts is rampant, which might have contributed to the Jersey Shore peeps showing up in Florence several weeks later (back in 2011). Rex Cafe wasn't where we were planning to end up, but it was open, had that relaxed ambience, and was almost empty since it was still early for the night. This place is the bomb for being so chill about all the crap we pulled that night, and for looking/acting so classy at the same time. It's more of a nice lounge than a bar, dressed in smoky shades of red and blue. The crowd that eventually showed up was a mix of Italian and American peeps in both casual and dressy wear, and they all seemed very cool, making RC the perfect place for a night out. Not good for dancing. The staff was amazing too, super accommodating and willing to try out flaming kahlua shots despite not having ever done them before. Unfortunately, one of our friends almost drank his shot without blowing the fire out first due to some heavy inebriation. But, the real moment of the night might've been when the same dude bought a tray of beers without realizing that his friend had already ordered a separate tray. Bottom line is that Rex has a more lounge-like and classy vibe than your typical bar, but it also seems to like when crazy peeps like us drop in.

The DJ on Saturday was wack as hell!!! All old music ever and he would not take suggestions for up to date music.

First time here, impressed with the drinks and fun atmosphere! Drinks are about 8-9 euro and worth the price, they are fun and made well. Watching the bar tenders you can see they enjoy what they do and the craft. Will be back!! Chill vibe and good beats

also on the top list of awesome bars in Florence. Vibe is a hipsters dream with all sorts of kitsch furniture and hidden tables. Despite being famous among the locals, this bar has not raised prices. Drinks still remain very affordable and tasty, I like the mojito & pina colada. They also do aperitivo but I have not gone in a long time to eat so I can't really say if it's good or not. I would get there early if you want a seat and is tends to get VERY crowded come 11pm.

Last night I went out for some drinks with my friends to Rex Cafe. It was a mix of bar/lounge and had an artsy feel to it. Good for a few drinks before going to a club or after dinner. It has really comfy chairs and nice couch. The walls are a rich red with some cool posters ( i thought it was gorgeous). Also, the drinks were 6 to 7 euros. I had a mojito! Very good. I have not tried the food yet though!

Let's face it. Florence lacks a good night life scene. Rex, named and awesomely styled after the glorious transatlantic, has been uninterruptedly popular and going strong since the early 90s, putting it in the forefront of the Florence nightlife scene by default, especially if you are not in your 20s anymore (or your 30s, for that matter) and the formerly-cool-now-unhip-hipster Santo Spirito scene is just too adolescent for you. Like any other place, it's hit or miss on what night you'll get--it can range anywhere from major sausage-fest to improvised burlesque extravaganza. And the line in the ONE bathroom can get pretty crazy. BUT, get there early, get a table, people watch, fatihfully witness the place fill-up, hope for a good DJ and you can dance like crazy with no cover charge unitl 2am -- unheard of in Florence. The staff is pretty and the drinks are strong. That helps. A lot. This only on a Friday and Saturday, of course--this is still Florence.

Great drinks bartender was friendly took awhile for drinks even tho there wasn't alot of people in there.