58 x The Best Local Bars in Milan

Discover the best local bars in Milan and start your evening with a nice aperitivo. Our Spotters have discovered the best local places for you to explore. From cozy wine bars to classy cocktail lounges, the city has something for every mood. Enjoy a prosecco at La Prosciutteria or taste fine wines at Il Vinaccio. Check out these and many more local favorites and experience Milan’s lively bar scene.

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58 x Best Local Bars in Milan

Frizzi & Lazzi

Your favorite beer garden ever

"Frizzi & Lazzi" is one of my old-time favorite beer gardens in Milan. It's an unassuming, easy-going place that has become a point of reference since '82.

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Susanna

Baggio

Dec 6, 2025

Living Liqueurs & Delights

Fashion and aperitivo

"Living Liqueurs & Delights": one of my favorite aperitivo spots in Milan and its first real vodka bar. It has a beautiful bar ambiance & a nice lounge...

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Ivan

Kalinov

Dec 4, 2025

Terrazza 12 Bar

Back to the '50s

"Terrazza 12 Bar" is reminiscent of Tokyo, in that sometimes you have to look up to find the gems. So in Milan - it's on the top floor of Bryan & Barry...

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Ivan

Kalinov

Dec 4, 2025

Wasabi Bar

Williamsburg in Milan

"Wasabi Bar" is one of the greatest bars in Milan. Why? Because it's great! It's actually tiny, but don't be misled: the drink selection & design are...

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Ivan

Kalinov

Dec 4, 2025

Scalo Farini

Great aperitivo

"Scalo Farini" in Milan is a bar recommended to me by an Isola local as the best aperitivo in town. I can say that I haven't tried any better than this.

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Ivan

Kalinov

Dec 4, 2025

Straf Bar

Unexpectedly cool

"Straf Bar" Milan is a peculiar place - even though it's next to Duomo, it's one of the coolest spots in town. Protip: grab one of the "benches" outside...

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Ivan

Kalinov

Dec 4, 2025

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