Welcome to Milan! Fancy a cocktail? A beer? Or perhaps a glass of wine? The Design Capital of the world has plenty to offer to those looking for the best bars in Milan. But how to choose from all those places? Well, we have an answer for you.

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‍How do we select the best bars in Milan?

In SharpGrid, we process millions of data points to create an ultimate live database of places where you can eat or drink out, including best bars in Milan or any other city.

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Our list list of 20 best bars in Milan is unique because it is based on millions of actual customer reviews and ratings. We are also including our indicator Growth Trend which shows if a place is growing, stagnating or declining in popularity.

Just remember, bars in Italy are often places offering coffee and pastry during the day and cocktails, beers or wines on evenings. So don’t be put off by the coffee selection or tasty brioches in the bar window, you will certainly find drinks inside.

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The ultimate list of 20 best bars in Milan

Peter Bar

Rating: 4.94

Reviews & Ratings Count: 117

Growth: Opportunity

Address: Via Larga 31, 20122, Milano, MI

Notable for: Drinks, coffee and pastry. Spend here all day from breakfast to evening drinks. The Peter Bar is one of the newest additions to the Milan bar scene, but is quickly being known as one of the best places you can visit while you're strolling through the city. Known for attentive staff, affordable prices and lunch options that go with the wide drinks selections, Peter Bar is slowly but surely advancing into the top league of the best bars in Milan.

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drinc.different

Rating: 4.93

Reviews & Ratings Count: 345

Growth: Opportunity

Address: Via Francesco Hayez 13, 20129, Milano, MI

Notable for: Fancy drinks, unique decor and serving glasses, VIP treatment. drinf.different is a chill speakeasy with a intimate, elegant and an international vibe. It is a microcosm of iridescent surfaces, intriguing colors and velvet finishes accompanied by a selection of the best drinks you can buy in Italy. If you're looking for a place that screams "sophistication" and "style" we can wholeheartedly recommend drinc.different as one of the best bars in Milan.

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Killer Bar

Rating: 4.91

Reviews & Ratings Count: 163

Growth: NA

Address: Viale Umbria 120, 20135, Milano, MI

Noteful for: Friendly and helpful staff, tasting courses and superb ambience. Killer Bar specializes in pairing cocktails with the best food options to create an unforgettable experience for both drink and cuisine enthusiasts. Fusion of all possible world styles and tastes, it is an oasis for those looking to spend the evening in a stylish place and learn a thing or two about pairing cocktails with dishes from around the world. Without a doubt one of the best bars in Milan, if not the entire Italy.

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BLUE M MILANO - BOTTEGA MARCHIGIANA

Rating: 4.91

Reviews & Ratings Count: 272

Growth: Opportunity

Address: Via Lanzone 27, 20123, Milano, MI

Noteful for: Nice cocktails, excellent wines and bites to go with that. Reasonable prices. This is a family business so expect to be attended to. If you're looking for a place that's more friendly and cozy, this will be your spot. Blue M Milano is one of the best bars in Milan for a date night with nicely decorated cocktails and delicious wines to go with some proper evening lunch or snacks. If you prefer to have a conversation rather than dance, go for Blue M Milano.

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Eden - Restaurant & Lounge Bar

Rating: 4.87

Reviews & Ratings Count: 157

Growth: Opportunity

Address: Via Roma 132, 20013, Magenta, MI

Notable for: Very small and intimate place. Eden is one of the best bars in Milan for a quiet aperitivo or a light lunch. You can take your whole family, group of friends or even your business partners here and nobody will leave unsatisfied. Corteous service with an impeccable attention to detail will make sure your time here won't be wasted. Next to the lounge bar entrance with classic bar stools and armchairs is a restaurant part of the place where you can get excellent food to go with your drinks.

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Fonderie Marco Milano

Rating: 4.87

Reviews & Ratings Count: 169

Growth: Opportunity

Address: Via Piero della Francesca 19, 20154, Milano, MI

Notable for: Cool staff, great cocktails and music. The owner of this place has a class, there's no way around it. If you're into stylish old school music and want to experience a classic Italian hospitality, this is one of the best bars in Milan you can pick. The cocktails are crafted with an artistic touch and the hosts are charming and entertaining. You will never feel alone or bored in Fonderie Marco Milano so if you're in the market for a sociable night out in Milan but not on a dancefloor of a noisy club, this is our recommendation.

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Bar le Duesse

Rating: 4.87

Reviews & Ratings Count: 115

Growth: NA

Address: Via delle Forze Armate 19, 20146, Milano, MI

Notable for: Renowned sandwiches, panini and burgers. Cozy place with friendly staff. From breakfast to aperitivo and nightly cocktails, bar le Duesse is one of the best bars in Milan for a drink with some great quick lunch options like fresh sandwiches or even Sicilian sweets to treat your taste buds. An ideal place for evening meeting with friends or even small events like office or birthday parties with friendly and attentive owners that will make you feel like home.

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Bistrot 19 Vino e Sapori

Rating: 4.86

Reviews & Ratings Count: 118

Growth: Opportunity

Address: Via Carolina Balconi 19, 20063, Cernusco sul Naviglio, MI

Notable for: Quiet place ideal for chat. Welcoming host. Quality wine and aperitivo-friendly place with an endless wine and drink list that will satisfy even the most demanding drinkers and food enthusiasts alike. An evening here is recommended by some of the visitors even as a Christmas or birthday present. The staff knows its way around wines and other drinks alike and will answer all your questions or even suggest the best pairing with an afternoon or evening lunch. One of the best bars in Milan for a comprehensive experience that won't end with the first glass.

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Mondo Bar

Rating: 4.86

Reviews & Ratings Count: 112

Growth: NA

Address: Via Pier Francesco Mola 3, 20156, Milano, MI

Notable for: Cozy and friendly place with great drinks, wines and coffee. A friendly neighborhood bar with a selection of aperitivos, coffees and wines to go with any preference you or your friends might have. Located at Via Carolina Balconi it is a true gem in the heart of Cernusco sul Naviglio. One of the best bars in Milan for a small groups or pairs looking for a romantic night out accompanied with some glasses of wine or other beverages of choice.

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Bar Trattoria Da Mirco

Rating: 4.85

Reviews & Ratings Count: 161

Growth: Opportunity

Address: Via Giuseppe Verdi 14, 20062, Cassano d'Adda, MI

Notable for: Humble, yet stylish place with great food and low prices. One of the best bars in Milan frequented by locals mostly for great drinks, friendly owners and delicious lunches during lunchtime. The reviews frequently mention one word: friendly. Which means you will always feel at home at bar Trattoria Da Mirco no matter whether you will visit for coffee or something stronger and whether you will pair it with something to eat or not.

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Tap-Room Savona 12-milano

Rating: 4.85

Reviews & Ratings Count: 125

Growth: Opportunity

Address: Via Savona 12, 20144, Milano, MI

Notable for: Craft beer, cocktails & sandwiches. Chic, urban design. This is a perfect place if you're in the market for some custom-made cocktails from fresh ingredients paired with some savory snacks including homemade focaccia and vegetarian or gluten-free versions. The host Mr. Adolfo receives a lot of praise in the reviews so if you're after friendly place, this one is our recommendation. Definitely one of the best bars in Milan for cocktails.

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Break Cocktail Bistrò

Rating: 4.84

Reviews & Ratings Count: 110

Growth: NA

Address: Via Luigi Federico Menabrea 12, 20159, Milano, MI

Notable for: Great cocktails served by even greater staff. Cozy old-timey feeling. If you decide to visit Break Cocktail Bistrò, you definitely have to try their special (2-year aged) Negroni or other original drinks. One of the best bars in Milan for cozy drinks in an intimate atmosphere, aperitivo, glass of wine or a tartar burger. Because of it smaller size, we recommend making a reservation upfront.

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Il Magama

Rating: 4.84

Reviews & Ratings Count: 101

Growth: NA

Address: Viale Lucania 15, 20139, Milano, MI

Notable for: Perfect place for a quick lunch or a couple of drinks whether it's a coffee, aperitivo or something stronger. One of the best bars in Milan for a combination of food and something to drink. Try their pizzas, chips, dips or bruschettas and you won't be disappointed. The prices are very often mentioned in the reviews as well and according to our Outlet Census Live price indicator, this place really won't break your wallet. If you're looking for best bar in Milan with affordable prices, try this one.

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Reverend

Rating: 4.84

Reviews & Ratings Count: 144

Growth: Opportunity

Address: Via Gianfranco Zuretti 9, 20125, Milano, MI

Notable for: Burgers, tapas, drinks and cool decor with vinyls and neons.

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The Mob Milano

Rating: 4.84

Reviews & Ratings Count: 232

Growth: Opportunity

Address: Via Ezio Biondi 5, 20154, Milano, MI

Notable for: The ultimate Milanese party place with lots of drinks and cocktails to choose from.

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Bund-Sarpi

Rating: 4.84

Reviews & Ratings Count: 176

Growth: Opportunity

Address: Via Paolo Sarpi 48, 20154, Milano, MI

Notable for: Cocktail bar with refined mixed drinks and aperitivo food ranging from local to asian fusion.

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23 Vintitrii

Rating: 4.8

Reviews & Ratings Count: 111

Growth: NA

Address: Via Risorgimento 23, 20076, Mediglia, MI

Notable for: Competitive prices, craft beers and lots of drinks served by friendly staff.

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L'Alter Bar

Rating: 4.79

Reviews & Ratings Count: 536

Growth: Champion

Address: Via Vincenzo Monti 15, 20123, Milano, MI

Notable for: Typical party place on a rather peaceful, tree-lined street.

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Bar della posta

Rating: 4.79

Reviews & Ratings Count: 152

Growth: Opportunity

Address: Via Giuseppe Casanova 12, 20066, Melzo, MI

Notable for: Craft beers & cocktails with some food to go with it. Packed on Friday nights.

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Tiny Cocktail Bar

Rating: 4.79

Reviews & Ratings Count: 120

Growth: Opportunity

Address: Via Piero della Francesca 75, 20154, Milano, MI

Notable for: Craft beers & cocktails with some food to go with it. Packed on Friday nights.

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Not every bar in Milan was created equal

As you can see, a lot of these places fall into the Opportunity category which means it’s mostly smaller, growing places. There is even one Champion among the herd (established & still growing fast), but not one Steady type of outlet (established & growing slowly). 

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