Much of Florence's nightlife, especially now that Spring has settled, is to be found outdoors, and not just as a result of the anti-smoking laws implemented earlier this year. Indeed, the open areas of Italian piazze are perfect for evening and late-night hanging out, the cobbled streets perfect for leisurely strolls, or passeggiate. With no laws prohibiting the consumption of alcohol in outdoor, public spaces, as there are in the States, a balmy evening listening to street musicians and watching (read: checking out) all the pretty people passing by can be complemented by a couple of cold beers without fear of a police crackdown. Great places to have a drink that offer open-air seating in piazze are the quaint and ever-popular among foreign students Irish Pub JJ Cathedral in Piazza del Duomo; the chill and intimate with a jazzy flair Cabiria Cafe in Piazza Santo Spirito; and, although this piazza seems to have become little more than a glorified parking lot, the more Italian-frequented swanky, funky, and tropical Dolce Vita in Piazza delle Carmine. Of course, different piazze cater to different crowds; while Piazza della Repubblica is charming and harmless - a staple both for tourists and natives, Piazza Santa Croce is known to be less safe, as well as a hub for drug dealers.
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