Borgo San Iacopo, 62r
Santo Spirito, Florence
Bar in Florence, Italy
Book with PearlWhy go
Borgo San Iacopo, 62r works for a quieter Florence dinner near the Arno, especially on a return visit when the obvious aperitivo stops feel too busy. Book it for a food-led evening, not for a casual drinks-first plan; Picteau Bistrot & Bar or La Terrazza Rooftop Bar are clearer alternatives if cocktails or views matter more.
About Borgo San Iacopo, 62r
Borgo San Iacopo, 62r is a Florence dinner option with a narrow verified schedule: open Wednesday through Sunday from 7–10 PM, closed Monday and Tuesday. The practical read is simple: consider it when you want a planned evening meal rather than an all-purpose stop.
The recommendation is cautious because the verified data does not specify cuisine, chef, menu format, prices, awards, seating, or bar details. What is confirmed is the dinner window and a smart casual dress code, so plan around those basics and check the venue directly before relying on anything more specific.
Choose it for a planned dinner window
The useful question here is not whether the venue has a particular credential; no confirmed awards or named chef details are available in the verified data. The better question is whether the timing matches the night. For a Florence itinerary, Borgo San Iacopo, 62r fits best as a planned dinner on one of its open evenings.
Food may be the reason to go, but expectations should stay measured because the cuisine style, signature dishes, menu format are not specified. That makes it a weaker choice for diners chasing a particular dish or chef-led format, a more practical choice for someone who wants a dinner plan in Florence within the confirmed evening hours.
Where it fits in a Florence night out
For a broader cross-shop, compare Borgo San Iacopo, 62r with Le Volpi e l´Uva, Bulli & Balene - Spritz e Cicchetti, Hotel Lungarno, Picteau Bistrot & Bar, La Terrazza Rooftop Bar depending on the kind of evening you are planning. Readers building a wider itinerary should use Our full Florence restaurants guide, Our full Florence bars guide, Our full Florence hotels guide rather than expecting one venue to cover every part of the night.
Planning details
- Location
- Borgo San Iacopo, 62r, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
- Website
- lungarnocollection.com/borgo-san-jacopo
- Phone
- +39 055 281661
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Borgo San Iacopo, 62r settles into the Oltrarno with a quietly assured presence. Housed inside the Hotel Lungarno, the bar benefits from a design-led setting and the historic heft of the river embankment; both inform its personality. It feels intimate and deliberately paced — removed from the tourist-driven hustle north of the Arno — so the room leans toward thoughtful conversation and attentive service. The programme reads as modern and carefully curated without abandoning Florentine tradition, making the space feel both rooted in local history and edited for contemporary cocktail work.
Best For
This bar suits a focused aperitivo or an after-work detour when you want to avoid the busier tourist corridors. Its Arno-side location within a refined hotel makes it a good stop for travellers seeking a quieter, more considered drinking experience and for locals who appreciate craft and context. The setting is appropriate for a thoughtful early evening drink, a late-night cocktail in a calm atmosphere, or a low-key celebration that favors quality and provenance over spectacle.
Ordering Tips
Bartending here leans on Florentine and Arno-side heritage, so start by asking the staff how they reinterpret local classics rather than defaulting to the usual tourist expectations. The description emphasizes a programme that pushes local ingredients and familiar formats into less predictable territory while respecting tradition; a bartender-guided choice or a riff on a Negroni-style aperitivo will reveal that approach. Given the hotel's design-led positioning, presentation and provenance often matter as much as the recipe, so expect thoughtfully sourced wines and spirits.
Planning details
Location
Borgo San Iacopo, 62r, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy · Directions
Also consider
Where to Go If You Cannot Book
For a similar central Florence evening with more hotel polish, try Picteau Bistrot & Bar. For a lighter, less dinner-heavy plan, choose Bulli & Balene - Spritz e Cicchetti.
Bar context
How It Compares
Hotel Lungarno and Picteau Bistrot & Bar are better fits when the night needs hotel polish and a clearer bar identity. Borgo San Iacopo, 62r is the stronger pick when dinner is the anchor and the group wants a calmer seated plan near the river.
Bulli & Balene - Spritz e Cicchetti is the easier call for spritz, cicchetti, a lower-commitment evening. Le Volpi e l´Uva is better for wine-focused drinkers who want the bottle list to drive the plan. Choose Borgo San Iacopo, 62r when the food portion of the night matters more than bar-hopping flexibility.
La Terrazza Rooftop Bar is the sharper choice for views and a more obvious occasion-drinks setting. This address is more useful for a return visitor who wants to stay central without building the evening around a rooftop or aperitivo crowd.
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Compare Borgo San Iacopo, 62r
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Borgo San Iacopo, 62r | Florence | No published awards |
| Hotel Lungarno | Florence | No published awards |
| Picteau Bistrot & Bar | Florence | No published awards |
| Bulli & Balene - Spritz e Cicchetti | Florence | No published awards |
| Le Volpi e l´Uva | Florence | No published awards |
| La Terrazza Rooftop Bar | Florence | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to go to Borgo San Iacopo, 62r?
Go Wednesday through Sunday for dinner, since the venue is listed as open 7–10 PM on those nights and closed Monday and Tuesday. The verified hours do not include lunch or late-night service.
Does Borgo San Iacopo, 62r have outdoor seating?
Outdoor seating is not included in the verified data for Borgo San Iacopo, 62r. If terrace or outdoor seating is important, confirm directly with the venue before you go.
Is Borgo San Iacopo, 62r good for a date?
It can work for a dinner date if the confirmed schedule fits your plans: 7–10 PM Wednesday through Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday closed. The verified dress code is smart casual.
Is the food good at Borgo San Iacopo, 62r?
The verified data does not list a cuisine type, chef, signature dishes, menu format, prices, or awards. The safest way to plan is around the confirmed dinner hours and smart casual dress code, then check current menu details directly with the venue.
Is Borgo San Iacopo, 62r open late?
No. The verified service window ends at 10 PM on every open night, so it is not a late-night dining option in Florence.
