Hopefully I have compiled a good enough list here to satisfy almost everyone who reads this. For you dancers out there the best place in town in called the Dolce Zuchero. This place plays mostly American and Italian hits from a live band of the evening. There really is no age range at this club so you do not have to worry about not fitting in.

Dolce Zuchero
Via dei Pandolfini 36-38
Tel: 055-247-7894

For those that want a varied evening there is no place better then Universale. This place serves pizza and other such food. From about 11pm onwards is when the fun really begins as a band takes the stage which pretty much marks the beginning of the evening. Later on a DJ comes up and that is when the dancing starts and lasts until around 3am which I guess might be considered early in some European countries.

Universale
Via Pisana 77
Tel: 055-221-122

For those that do not want to mingle with the college aged crowd you can visit one of the longest lasting discos in Florence called Pull up. The dancing at Pull up is much more restrained as the crowd is older.  What makes Pull up more of a draw to some is the theme evenings that occur during the week so it is recommended you call ahead so that you do not stand out too much.

Pull up
Via della Vigna Vecchia 25
Tel: 055-293-006

This should give a taste of what the nightlife is like in Florence. It is always best to ask the locals what they like the most and see what might be new that I am not aware of. The city does change somewhat over the years and sometimes even the newest places do not hit my radar until later.