6 of the best · Milan, Italy
Bars, Aperitivo and Cocktails in Milan
The Milanese aperitivo at Camparino, the Negroni Sbagliato at Bar Basso, cocktails at Nottingham Forest, Gerry’s Bar and the rooftops of Terrazza Gallia and Ceresio 7.
Our 6 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Milan.
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The Milanese aperitivo since 1915
Camparino in Galleria
“The home of the Milanese aperitivo”, at the entrance to the Galleria facing the Duomo, since 1915.
Piazza Duomo 21, 20121 MilanoExplore View on map
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Home of the Negroni Sbagliato
Bar Basso
The Via Plinio bar where the Negroni Sbagliato was born, served in a very large glass.
Via Plinio 39, 20129 MilanoExplore View on map
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Aperitivo 2
The Milanese ritual.
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Home of the Negroni Sbagliato
Bar Basso
The Via Plinio bar where the Negroni Sbagliato was born, served in a very large glass.
Via Plinio 39, 20129 MilanoExplore View on map
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The Milanese aperitivo since 1915
Camparino in Galleria
“The home of the Milanese aperitivo”, at the entrance to the Galleria facing the Duomo, since 1915.
Piazza Duomo 21, 20121 MilanoExplore View on map
Cocktail bars 1
Inventive drinks.
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Cocktails with theatre
Nottingham Forest
A small cocktail bar on the Viale Piave, known for its inventive drinks.
Hotel and rooftop bars 3
Grand bars and views.
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Two rooftop pools
Ceresio 7
A rooftop bar and restaurant near Porta Garibaldi.
Via Ceresio 7, 20154 MilanoExplore View on map
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For the stars of La Scala
Gerry’s Bar
The bar of the Grand Hotel et de Milan, “the opening act for stars of La Scala”, just 674 steps away.
Via Manzoni 29, 20121 MilanoExplore View on map
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Above the Centrale
Terrazza Gallia
The rooftop of the Excelsior Hotel Gallia, looking across to the Stazione Centrale.
Piazza Duca d’Aosta 9, 20124 MilanoExplore View on map
