Goblin Pub

Goblin Pub is definitely worth going way out of your way for in the middle of Tuscany in a resort town called Pavullo nel Frignano, which definitely requires a GPS to locate. Hours here are also very sporadic so best to call ahead (call Umberto) to see if they are open. IIRC, we arrived there on a weekday (Wednesday or Thursday) and it was open from 8pm or so until whenever you’re ready to go home.
Goblin Pub is very much the traditional beer dive with a very homely feel and small but impressive tap list. There are about six rotating Italian micros on tap with 6+ static macros like some English bitters, Guinness, and run-​of-​the-​mill stuff. The beer cellar is quite impressive with everything from 1970’s Chimay to one-​off Cantillon lambics.
We had a fabulous time with Umberto and really fell in love with the place. Food here was prepared by Umberto especially for us and the meal was one of the best I’ve had in a long time. Five courses, all prepared with beer as an ingredient in some way: antipasti, grapefruit/​bell pepper salad, pot roasted short ribs, cheese platters, wild dessert. Really was an amazing experience.