Surprisingly un-Italian, Bar Magenta's wooden interior is more Edwardian London than modern Milan. Nevertheless, the place is an institution, and one much loved by young...

Known for its excellent wine list, this establishment caters to an assorted clientele throughout the day, with families and locals giving way to a younger crowd in the evening....

Most bars in the Galleria are tourist traps, but this place, which has been in the arcade since it opened in 1867, is an institution, once frequented by Verdi and Toscanini....

A cute black and red Porta Venezia outpost with tons of outdoor seating. It's a raw seafood specialist: tuna tartare, seabass carpaccio and sesame-marinated salmon feature on...

This Paris-style joint has been a favourite haunt of local writers and artists for over 15 years. Students and intellectuals come at all times of the day to sip coffee or a dry...

This vibrant bar and restaurant, which opened in a former bike shop in 1998, is one of the core nightlife spots between the navigli and centro. Le Biciclette prides itself...

If you lived in Milan, this would be your local: Mom is a perfectly balanced bar. Great drinks, hearty food, lively tunes and unique decor means it's packed out night after...

This Isola hotspot is a neighbourhood drinking den, with people aged 17 to 70 tucking into the €5 glass of wine and prosciutto platter deal. It's relaxed and the Sunday brunch...

Princi is renowned for its industrial-strength cocktails and large terrace, though its interior is none too inspired. There's no table service, so drinkers walk up to the...

Named after the despised Austrian field marshal who suppressed the 1848 uprising, this is a hip hangout throughout the week, but it's particularly useful on Sundays, when Milan...

Volo is a restaurant as well as a busy bar. Its main claim to fame is the abundant aperitivo, served every day between 6pm and 9.30pm in the walled garden. Sip a caipirinha...