Nightlife

Dario Comini's legendary bar — molecular and classic cocktails in a vintage interior. Short list, beer not an option.

Wed–Mon 18:30–02:00. Closed Tue.

A proper speakeasy — the address isn't published, you call to reserve. 1930s theme, classic cocktails, an intimate atmosphere.

Daily 19:00–02:00 — by reservation only.

Guinness World Record holder for smallest bar on the planet — 4 square metres. The bar opens onto Naviglio Grande; drink and step out, there's no room to sit.

Daily 18:00–02:00.

The bar at the Mandarin Oriental — signature cocktails, calm, premium. Ideal when you don't fancy the Navigli crush.

Daily 17:00–01:00.

Gin specialists — they distil their own too. Several locations across Milan; the Brera one is the most atmospheric, with a small garden.

Daily 18:00–02:00.

The kind of cocktail list Italians call 'Mr. Drink' — classics executed flawlessly, in a setting that feels like an old-fashioned apothecary.

Mon–Sat 18:00–02:00. Closed Sun.

A classic in a Brera cellar — a former church wine store turned *enoteca*. 3,000+ labels, with cheeses and salami to go with your glass.

Mon–Sat 18:00–01:00. Closed Sun.

Milan's first microbrewery (1996) — pours its own beers straight from the brewhouse. A student crowd, cheap, no-nonsense.

Tue–Sun 17:30–02:00. Closed Mon.

The Italian outpost of NYC's Blue Note — two evening sets, with a world-class jazz lineup. Check the schedule in advance.

Tue–Sat sets at 20:30 and 22:30. Two Sun matinees.

A mid-size club and concert space — indie, rock, electronic. Former industrial building, solid sound.

By programme, evenings from 22:00.

Milan's largest rock venue — international bands play here, with a weekend disco after the gig. Rough around the edges, authentic.

By programme; Fri/Sat club night after midnight.

A creative hub — concerts, DJs, exhibitions, a canteen. Indie Italian scene, with a courtyard open in summer.

By programme — check the website.

Classic Milan club on Corso Como — fashion crowd, Italian celebs, dress code stricter than most other places.

Wed–Sat 23:00–05:00.

A club next to Parco Sempione with an open terrace in summer. Posh atmosphere, fashion regulars, electronic + commercial.

Thu–Sat 23:00–05:00. Sun terrace in summer too.

Milan's oldest still-running club (1933) — set inside a former Italian Triennale building. Mixed music, with the garden open in summer.

Fri–Sat 23:30–05:00. Wed–Thu garden in summer too.

Underground house and techno — small club, solid sound system, a proper music crowd (not the usual fashion set).

Fri–Sat 23:30–06:00.

A bar designed by Wes Anderson for Fondazione Prada — 1950s pastels everywhere. A daytime espresso or an early-evening cocktail.

Wed–Mon 9:00–22:00 (varies with Fondazione). Closed Tue.

The DSquared2 rooftop with a view of Bosco Verticale — late dinner or just a drink. Pricey, but the view is worth the visit.

Daily 12:30–01:00.