Average price: 7 €
Welcoming environment, where young artists’ exhibitions are periodically hosted. Breakfast from 7am and lunch at noon. Starting from 6pm, ARThappyhour with an extremely rich buffet and cocktails prepared by professional barmen, accompanied by an interesting music selection.
Average price: 6 €
Bar and restaurant obtained from the complete refurbishing of a historical bus shelter of the 1950s owned by ATM (the Milanese public transportation company) with the addition of a balcony overlooking the city. The project of BPM studio (Fabrizio Bertero, Andrea Panto, Simona Marzoli) has an eco-sustainable approach in the selection of materials and finishes: photovoltaic panels, eco paint, low energy consumption lights, stoneware floors from production waste, wood panels in recovered elm. Zanotta and Emu Seats and tables and post-1900 antique furniture. . Happy hour.
Average price: 7 €
Pets ok
Luxurious classic bar from 1960s Milan, run by the Stocchetto family, where tradition still rules. The aperitif is served with olives and crisps, or by request with very good finger sandwiches. Specialty: the negroni served in an enormous chalice with giant ice cubes. From 11 to 24 cold or hot platters are served.
Average price: 7 €
Pets ok
In the Porta Venezia district, a bar sculptured by light, which is at the heart of the project by studio BPM Bertero, Panto and Marzoli. White light changing from yellow-orange to blue, with adjustable intensity, produced by the RGB My White Light system by Artemide placed inside the bar counter and mixed with the incandescent light produced by Flos chandeliers. A reserved room with walls decorated with backlit lace. Aperitif served from 6.30 to 9.30pm, mainly “finger food”. The list of cocktails includes juleps, gimlets, crushed and sparkling drinks. Outdoor area and tobacconist.
Average price: 6 €
Pets ok
Historic venue, founded in 1907, frequented by young Milanese, it was recently restyled under new management. Beer-house and pub, sandwiches are served as well as a large variety of items from the menu and a rich buffet. Excellent cocktails for the happy hour. Wednesday nights are devoted to beer and Thursday to coyote ugly.
Average price: 8 €
Since the 18th century, it has been a worldly meeting-point in the splendid palace known as Palazzo Litta; since 2003 it has been closely associated with the theatre and its foyer. Directed by Gaetano Callegaro with a staff which consists almost entirely of women. Perfect for private parties. Excellent salads and warm dishes. Relaxing atmosphere, with small tables scattered also in the court of the clock in the sunny season. Wi-Fi free.
Average price: 6/10 €
Whisky bar opened at the end of 2009 for the lovers of spirits and more. In addition to Cadenhead products, wide selection of spirits, among which: cognac, Armagnac, rum, calvados, spirits, creams. gin, tequila, vodka, Madeira, sherry, champagne and international wines.
Average price: 4 €
Pets ok
Historic wine shop (1896) in the heart of Chinatown, always a watering hole for the lovers of good wine. Always in search of new wines, they recommend a wide selection of wines by the glass (30-50 different wines at the same time) Bottles can be purchased for gifts or dinners. Poetic evening on Tuesdays.
Average price: 7 €
Pets ok
White leather and red velvet sofas in this lounge restaurant which is also a tobacco shop, with wooden walls, mirrors and a bar in sheet glass with LEDs inside that change colour and the atmosphere. Plexiglas lights, inspired by Baroque chandeliers. Spectacular looking bathrooms. Aperitifs, cocktails and an elegant buffet in what is now one of the city’s liveliest areas.
Average price: 9 €
Pets ok
Colonial style with striped walls. For an aperitif, great cocktails with fresh fruit, for relaxed sipping, in outdoor seating facing Piazza S. Lorenzo. International megabuffet, catering service, dinners in private homes.
Average price: 8
Pets ok
Trendy, metropolitan style cafè, with hints ranging from pure Rationalism to 1950’s graphics. Brass pipes for the counter, wengé floor, Alcantara upholstery, Tisettanta seats: furniture and materials utilized for the recent redecoration designed by studio Rotella. Quality Happy hour with international cocktails and Italian wines; bistro every night until midnight; brunch on Sundays (12-16pm); DJ set Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays night. Periodical design, art and photography exhibitions.
Average price: 8 €
Pets ok
New concept for hospitality and entertainment designed with the Fiat brand for the lounge in the inside courtyard of Hotel Executive (entrance from the road). It keeps its ethnic ambience with renewed covers for canopies and beds in shades of white, the new six metres long bar and a system of freely modular seats. Fascinating atmosphere, lit by candles. Rich buffet with carefully made cocktails and aperitifs
Average price: 15 €
Pets ok
American bar inside the historic Grand Hotel et de Milan. A refined location where you can have an aperitif, a cup of tea or a quick lunch. Also after theatre service with à la carte menu. A large variety of cocktails and wines.
Average price: 12 €
The new interior of the trend lounge bar at Hotel Sheraton Diana Majestic is worth a visit. The art déco setting creates a welcoming and elegant atmosphere to enjoy, through the large circular windows, the splendid garden with fountain, lit up in the evening. Excellent quality service and an impressive buffet at aperitif time and for Sunday brunch.
Average price: 8 €
Pets ok
An “extreme lounge” designed by Vinicio Valdo in an early-20th century villa: three floors in déco style with white walls and the warm tones of sofas-bookshelves in lacquered walnut; design objects and artworks on the walls. Excellent cocktails and gourmet appetizers served at the tables. In summer, in the 800 sq m garden, two bars and many specials, from raclette to Eastern-style barbecue, to ice cold watermelons.
Average price: 8 €
New creation by Pino Scalise, patron of the Gattopardo. Black floors and marble walls, finished in capitonné leather and with luxurious furniture. The café is on two floors, with a dj station in the basement for Friday and Saturday evenings. Wine à la carte and international cocktails.
Average price: 6 €
Pets ok
1970s atmosphere for a classic, old-Milanstyle bistrot where cocktails and traditional sandwiches are served at the tables in the hall, accompanied by selected wines. Well prepared cocktails and snacks before dinner, a wide choice of foreign beers. For quiet evenings.
Average price: 5 €
Lunch and dinner 20/25 €
Pets ok
A place for wine lovers, with the accompaniement of Italian and French cold meats and cheeses. Hot dishes change according to season. Style ranging between tradition and innovation: 1960s-style counter, design lamps, wood and steel.
Average price: 7 €
In a hidden street a stone’s throw from Corso Genova, there’s one of the reference venues for those who love relaxed and carefully decorated places while appreciating fun and trendy spots. Many events associated with the artistic world take place here: painting exhibitions, design collections, book presentations and video installations. The perfect place for your aperitifs, you can also dine surrounded by contemporary works of art. It offers a Mediterranean cuisine, with special attention for value for money, also in the wine list. Brunch available on Sundays.
Average price: 8 €
A former post office, today one of the trendiest places in town. Invented by Fabio Acampora and Sebastian Bernardez, overlooking the plaza of the Arco della Pace. Lounge corners with large colored divans and a big counter with mosaic facing. For an aperitif, a fine buffet with meat, fish and vegetables, and over one hundred cocktails using vodka. Good wines. Chillout music. From 9pm, creative Mediterranean cuisine.