Be warned: DO NOT PLAN A PRIVATE FUNCTION AT THIS PUB

Do not be fooled by The Florence's impressive website. They do not want your business. They do not want you to host private parties or functions in their pub. They do not answer their telephone more than one in 500 times. Unfortunately I got lucky just once and, following a conversation with a member of staff, booked the pub for a private function; a champagne reception with food for 60 people before a gig next door at the Assembly Rooms. The whole event was confirmed in detailed emails and a personal visit. On the day of the event, The Florence did not open... leaving me with a complete disaster.