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.:. Bar Basso
Off the beaten track, yet on top of the Milanese cocktail scene since 1947. All-wood rustic setting in one room, 19th century posh style in the other. The house's special is called Negroni sbagliato, i.e. wrong Negroni; sparkling white wine instead of gin. 
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Where Via Plinio 39
nearest subway station Piola
Città Studi district
Point of Interest where?
  closed Tuesday
    [+39] 02 29400580

 
 
 
.:. Bar Jamaica
When the Brera district was like a small Milanese Montmartre, here you could meet painters, intellectuals, bohemians and poets. Now the crowd has definitely changed (and prices, too). Small, with a verandah and outside tables in the summer months.  
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Where Via Brera 32
nearest subway station Lanza
Brera district
Point of Interest where?
  open daily, 8am-2am
    [+39] 02 876723

 
 
 
.:. Camparino in Galleria
Right where the Galleria starts, Duomo side, this used to be to the historic Zucca bar, established in 1919. Toscanini was among the habituès in bygone days. The art déco setting is still the original one. Though since January 2012 the venue has been under the flag of a competitor - the world-renowned Campari, of course - you can still order the most Milanese of aperitifs: a Zucca (rhubarb based) with crushed ice, soda water and orange peel. 
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Where Piazza Duomo 21
nearest subway station Duomo
Duomo district
Point of Interest where?
  7:15am-8:40pm, closed Monday
    [+39] 02 86464435

 
 
 
.:. Corso Como Cafe
Designed by American artist Kris Ruhs, the courtyard café is part of Carla Sozzani's complex which includes a photographic gallery, a bookstore, a boutique selling clothes, accessories and luxury goods, a restaurant and a b&b. The ultimate in style. Excellent cocktails, try their N. 1. 
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Where Corso Como 10
nearest subway station Garibaldi FS
Brera district
Point of Interest where?
  open daily
    [+39] 02 29013581

 
 
 
.:. Dolce & Gabbana Martini Bar
Shop till you drop... in. Walk through the D&G menswear store and head to the courtyard bar to enjoy a cocktail (made with Martini, the business partner) while sharing the stage with posturing supermodels and fashionistas. Black and red setting, leather sofas, small tables and a huge Murano glass chandelier. 
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Where Corso Venezia 15
nearest subway station San Babila
Monte Napoleone district
Point of Interest where?
  Mon-Sat 7:30am-10pm, Sun 9am-9pm
    [+39] 02 76011154

 
 
 
.:. Emporio Armani Caffè
A taste of the 'gorgeous Giorgio' style. On the ground floor of the Armani mini-mall, this small café is the ideal spot for an after-shopping drink.
.:. In the same premises, the Japanese Nobu restaurantt is a must for after work drinks and sushi.  
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Where Via Croce Rossa 2
nearest subway station Montenapoleone
Monte Napoleone district
Point of Interest where?
  closed Sunday
    [+39] 02 62312680

 
 
 
.:. Gattullo
Not far from Porta Ticinese, established 1961, Gattullo is renowned as one of the best pastry shop (pasticceria) in town. But it's strong on apéritifs too. Try a Rose (dry vermouth, kirsch and cherry brandy), and indulge on the yummy titbits.  
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Where Piazzale di Porta Lodovica 2
nearest subway station no metro
Navigli district
Point of Interest where?
  7am-9pm, closed Monday
    [+39] 02 58310497

 
 
 
.:. Just Cavalli Hollywood
Fashion designer Roberto Cavalli boasts the best location in town for his café-cum-restaurant, a glass shell at the foot of the Branca Tower, surrounded by the oak trees of Parco Sempione. Try it for a drink - the restaurant's not easy on your pocket - and you can mix and mingle with the glitzy, well-tanned vip crowd. 
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Where Viale al parco Luigi Camoens 
nearest subway station Cadorna
Triennale district
Point of Interest where?
  open daily from 6pm
    [+39] 02 311817

 
 
 
.:. Le Biciclette
A crowd of creatives and professionals in their 30s flock here for a Milanese-style happy hour that goes on until 10pm. Take your time, keep informed about their events, and take a look at the artworks exhibited. The music's sometimes too loud.  
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Where Via Giovanni Battista Torti 2
nearest subway station Sant'Agostino
Navigli district
Point of Interest where?
  open daily
    [+39] 02 58104325

 
 


 
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