Cocktails in Chianti No matter what the time of day, morning, noon or night, if you are in Chianti then it’s always cocktail hour
The sun may still be rising over the terracotta rooftops bringing warmth to the sienna-hued buildings beneath, or slowly setting beyond the mountains towards the Mediterranean Sea, but here in Chianti no matter what the hour, from dawn to dusk, there is always time for a refreshing cocktail or two. From mid-morning pick-me-ups to pre-dinner aperitivi the cocktail features throughout the day in Italian life. No more so than in Chianti. While revered for its abundance of award-winning wineries, many towns and villages are also home to some seriously cool mixologists, designer bars and hipster drinkeries. White Dog Tucked away down an unassuming backstreet in the bustling town of Poggibonsi which rests in the Val d’Elsa between the cities of Florence and Siena you will discover the surprisingly chic and beautifully designed bar and restaurant ‘White Dog’. Entering through a small door which could easily be overlooked you find yourself in the comfortable depths of a 1930s-style vintage nirvana where original antiques rub shoulders with retro designer pieces, and smooth jazz gently wafts throughout the vaulted bar, lounge and dining areas. Having opened in the autumn of 2018 White Dog has become a huge hit with both locals and visitors alike. White Dog creates craft cocktails of the very highest calibre and is open until
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