Il Carbonile

Pistoia


This retro 'bunker' lures a fashionable set with its vintage furnishings. Everything, from the colourful 1950s formica tables to travelling chests doubling as low tables, is actually for sale. Its outdoor deck, complete with creaky wooden floorboards and old-fashioned bunting, is a lovely space for drinks, and come dusk an eclectic mix of music kicks in.

Watch for occasional themed parties and other cultural soirées.


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