Companion

Bittersweet

Companion is located inside the 4-star 25hours Hotel Piazza San Paolino, in Florence, in the Santa Maria Novella district. This “bittersweet bar” is a tribute from Germany – the chain’s birthplace – to the bitter and sweet soul of traditional Italian mixing. The chosen design is pure elegance, from the light blue walls to the pastel yellow details, to the light and the red sofas – without forgetting the London-style bottle rack and the Italian music in the background. Bar manager Federico Filippelli is also in charge of the drink offering regarding the Courtyard Bar, which can enjoy a garden and whose cocktails match the restaurant’s dishes. The drink list includes only signatures created from scratch or starting from timeless classics. The idea is for the guests to choose their cocktail from a bitter or a sweet taste – through vermouth or Italian bitters and amaros, respectively. Rounding off the creations are all the other alcoholic bases – and low alcohol and alcohol-free cocktails as well – high-quality seasonal and local ingredients and the herbs from the garden.

Favorite cocktail? Old Fashioned