Nightlife & Bars • Milan

Things to Do in Milan Tonight: Rooftop Lounges, Mixology & Neighborhood Bars

When night falls, Milan reveals its most vibrant and cosmopolitan side: from illuminated skyscraper terraces to historic jazz clubs and signature wine bars in the Navigli district.

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Illuminated Night Skyline

The skyscrapers of Porta Nuova and the Madonnina statue shine bright against the dark sky.

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Live Music & Jazz Clubs

From the legendary Blue Note in Isola to intimate little clubs along the Navigli canals.

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Extended Aperitivo & Late Night Drinks

Drinks at World's 50 Best Bars open until late at night.

Rooftops & Panoramic Viewpoints in Milan 🇮🇹

Real places, with address and position on the map

The Duomo and the Galleria, MilanNeighbourhood photo · The Duomo and the Galleria, Milan
Photo: Steffen Schmitz · CC BY-SA 4.0
Duomo & Centro Storico
94%
Aperitivo & Duomo View€€

Directly overlooking Piazza del Duomo, Terrazza Aperol is the temple of the Milanese aperitivo. Enjoy world-class spritz cocktails with an unrivaled panoramic angle directly facing the Gothic spires and marble façade of the Cathedral.

View: Duomo di Milano & Piazza del Duomo
Milan CathedralGalleria Vittorio Emanuele IIRoyal Palace of Milan
Price range:Spritz & cocktails €21; dishes €14 - €28 (no reservations)
Porta Nuova skyscrapers, MilanNeighbourhood photo · Porta Nuova skyscrapers, Milan
Photo: Francesco Ungaro · CC0
Porta Nuova & Repubblica
97%
Skyline Lounge & DJ Sets€€€

Perched on the 10th floor of ME Milan Il Duca in Piazza della Repubblica, Radio Rooftop offers a cosmopolitan atmosphere with DJ sets, craft mixology, and breathtaking 360-degree views of the new Milanese skyscrapers and UniCredit Tower.

View: Porta Nuova Skyscrapers & Torre Diamante
UniCredit TowerVertical ForestTorre DiamantePiazza Gae Aulenti
Price range:€22 - €35 per drink & tapas
Porta Nuova skyscrapers, MilanNeighbourhood photo · Porta Nuova skyscrapers, Milan
Photo: Francesco Ungaro · CC0
Monumentale & Garibaldi
98%
Twin Pools & Luxury Dining€€€€

Designed by Dimore Studio and founded by fashion icons Dean and Dan Caten (Dsquared2), Ceresio 7 features two stunning outdoor pools, 360-degree city views, masterful cocktails by Guglielmo Miriello, and Michelin-caliber Italian cuisine by Chef Elio Sironi.

View: Garibaldi Skyline & Sunset Pools
Monumental CemeteryPorta NuovaTorre Solaria
Price range:€25 cocktails / €85 - €140 fine dining
The Duomo and the Galleria, MilanNeighbourhood photo · The Duomo and the Galleria, Milan
Photo: Steffen Schmitz · CC BY-SA 4.0
Missori & Centro Storico
92%
Historical Panorama & Aperitivo€€€

Located in Piazza Missori, The Roof Milano offers a tranquil, sophisticated setting away from street chaos. Its panoramic terrace frames the majestic silhouette of Torre Velasca and the historic roofs of old Milan.

View: Torre Velasca & Missori Square
Torre VelascaDuomo (spires)Chiesa di San Nazaro in Brolo
Price range:Tapas €15 - €22; signature cocktails €25
Sforza Castle and Parco SempioneNeighbourhood photo · Sforza Castle and Parco Sempione
Photo: Prelvini · CC BY-SA 4.0
Parco Sempione & Castello
96%
Design, Park & Castle View€€€

Set atop the Palazzo dell'Arte (Triennale Milano), this transparent greenhouse designed by OBR architects floats above the trees of Parco Sempione with views sweeping from the Sforza Castle to the skyscrapers of Porta Nuova and CityLife.

View: Parco Sempione & Castello Sforzesco
Castello SforzescoTorre BrancaArco della PaceCityLife Tre Torri
Price range:€20 cocktails / €60 - €95 dinner
Brera courtyardNeighbourhood photo · Brera courtyard
Photo: Gerda Arendt · CC0
Brera & San Marco
91%
Bohemian Chic & Food Pairing€€€

An intimate botanical terrace overlooking the charming rooftops and cobbled streets of Brera. Renowned for its food-pairing cocktail experience combining vintage recipes and contemporary Milanese cuisine.

View: Chiesa di San Marco & Tetti di Brera
Chiesa di San MarcoAccademia di BreraPalazzo Brera
Price range:€18 - €28 per cocktail pairing

Cocktail Bars & Aperitivo in Milan 🇮🇹

Temples of mixology, birthplace of the Negroni Sbagliato and bars in trendy districts

Porta Venezia, MilanNeighbourhood photo · Porta Venezia, Milan
Photo: Palickap · CC BY-SA 4.0
Città Studi / Porta Venezia#1
€12 - €16 cocktail served in the iconic oversized chalice€€

Bar Basso (Birthplace of the Negroni Sbagliato)

The cathedral of Milanese mixology and the epicenter of global designers during Milan Design Week. Vintage wooden millwork, Murano glass chandeliers, and a timeless authentic atmosphere.

Must try: The legendary original Negroni Sbagliato, invented here in 1972 by Mirko Stocchetto
Local tip: Ask for your cocktail in the monumental hand-blown glass chalice with a single hand-carved ice block.
Via Plinio 39, 20129 Milano
The Duomo and the Galleria, MilanNeighbourhood photo · The Duomo and the Galleria, Milan
Photo: Steffen Schmitz · CC BY-SA 4.0
Duomo / Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II#2
€15 - €25 signature cocktail & historic bitter classics€€€

Camparino in Galleria

Founded by Davide Campari in 1915 at the grand entrance of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Original Liberty mosaics, centuries-old seltz pressure craft, and an upper floor ranked among the World's 50 Best Bars.

Must try: Campari Seltz at the historic ground-floor bar or the avant-garde "Compadre" cocktail upstairs
Local tip: Ordering the Campari Seltz standing at the ground-floor bar costs a fraction of table service and is the purest Milanese ritual.
Piazza del Duomo 21, 20121 Milano
The Navigli canal, MilanNeighbourhood photo · The Navigli canal, Milan
Photo: Chabe01 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Navigli / Porta Ticinese#3
€11 - €15 artisan cocktail served with fresh hot kitchen appetizers€€

Rita & Cocktails

Tucked away on a quiet cobbled side street off the bustling Naviglio Grande. Mahogany island bar, freshly squeezed citrus juices made to order, and all-natural ingredients.

Must try: Gin Zen (gin, freshly muddled root ginger, mint, homemade cordial, and lime)
Local tip: No stale buffets here: with your drink, they serve crisp seasonal raw vegetables with olive oil dip and fresh warm focaccia straight from the oven.
Via Angelo Fumagalli 1, 20143 Milano
Porta Venezia, MilanNeighbourhood photo · Porta Venezia, Milan
Photo: Palickap · CC BY-SA 4.0
Porta Venezia / Tricolore#4
€14 - €20 avant-garde molecular mixology creations€€€

Nottingham Forest

Led by maestro Dario Comini, this is a living museum of modern cocktail alchemy. Ethnic relics collected on travels around the globe and drinks presented with dry ice smoke, syringes, test vials, and cold-distilled botanicals.

Must try: Cocktails served in molecular test tubes or in mini ceramic bathtubs with tiny yellow ducks
Local tip: The bar is intimate and does not take reservations: arrive at 18:15 to queue up and secure a table in the first seating.
Viale Piave 1, 20129 Milano
The Navigli canal, MilanNeighbourhood photo · The Navigli canal, Milan
Photo: Chabe01 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Naviglio Grande#5
€10 - €14 creative narrative cocktail in a bohemian living room€€

Mag Café

Warm ambiance with antique velvet armchairs, shelves lined with vintage books, and craft drinks overlooking the tranquil waters of the canal. The quintessential Milanese evening spot.

Must try: Narrative cocktails from their hand-illustrated comic book menu or the iconic "Farmily" herbal digestif
Local tip: If you are looking for the secret speakeasy "1930", ask the head bartender at Mag discreetly how to obtain an invitation.
Ripa di Porta Ticinese 43, 20143 Milano
Brera courtyardNeighbourhood photo · Brera courtyard
Photo: Gerda Arendt · CC0
Brera / Moscova#6
€12 - €16 bespoke cocktail & artisanal gourmet pizza pairing€€

Dry Milano (Solferino)

Born from the brilliant concept of pairing bespoke craft cocktails with contemporary gourmet pizza. Sleek minimalist industrial decor with sultry lighting in Milan's most fashionable neighborhood.

Must try: Contemporary French 75 infused with candied citrus or Smoked Old Fashioned with charred rosemary
Local tip: Ideal for late night drinks: the cocktail counter serves until late without requiring a dinner table reservation.
Via Solferino 33, 20121 Milano

Recommended Experiences & Activities in Milan 🇮🇹

Free tours, art masterpieces and wellness, picked by the editors

The Duomo and the Galleria, MilanNeighbourhood photo · The Duomo and the Galleria, Milan
Photo: Steffen Schmitz · CC BY-SA 4.0
Guided Tours
€48 per person2 hours

Duomo di Milano & Terrazze delle Guglie (Skip-The-Line VIP)

Ascend to the rooftop terraces of the magnificent Duomo di Milano. Walk among 3,400 marble statues, gargoyles, and Gothic spires with a certified art historian.

Piazza del Duomo, Milano
Direct elevator access to the Duomo rooftop terraces
Close-up view of the golden Madonnina statue
Milan seen from the Duomo terracesCity photo
Photo: AntoACZ · CC BY-SA 4.0
Guided Tours
€65 per person1.5 hours

Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper (Cenacolo Vinciano) Exclusive

Priority entry to Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece 'The Last Supper' inside the refectory of Santa Maria delle Grazie with a Renaissance master specialist.

Piazza di Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milano
Official regulated 15-minute viewing pass of The Last Supper
In-depth Renaissance context and hidden symbol decode
The Navigli canal, MilanNeighbourhood photo · The Navigli canal, Milan
Photo: Chabe01 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Boat Trips
€38 per person1 hour 15 mins

Navigli Sunset Boat Cruise & Milanese Spritz Aperitivo

Cruise along the historic Naviglio Grande canals engineered with locks designed by Leonardo da Vinci. Enjoy Campari spritz, prosecco, and local charcuterie as the sun sets over the water.

Alzaia Naviglio Grande 42, Milan
Electric vintage canal boat cruise on Naviglio Grande
See the historic Vicolo dei Lavandai
Brera courtyardNeighbourhood photo · Brera courtyard
Photo: Gerda Arendt · CC0
Art & Museums
€55 per person2.5 hours

Pinacoteca di Brera & San Maurizio ("The Sistine Chapel of Milan")

Immerse yourself in Renaissance masterpieces: Raphael's Marriage of the Virgin and Caravaggio's Supper at Emmaus in the world-renowned Pinacoteca di Brera, followed by the breathtaking 16th-century frescoes of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore.

Brera / Corso Magenta, Milan
Pinacoteca di Brera: Hayez's The Kiss, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Mantegna
San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore fully painted interior walls and choir
Porta Venezia, MilanNeighbourhood photo · Porta Venezia, Milan
Photo: Palickap · CC BY-SA 4.0
Unique Experiences
€35 per person2 hours

Milan Secret Courtyards, Art Nouveau & Villa Invernizzi Flamingos Tour

Discover Milan's hidden eccentric side: gaze at live pink flamingos in the private garden of Villa Invernizzi, explore the Art Nouveau architecture of the Quadrilatero del Silenzio, the ear-shaped brass intercom of Casa Sola-Busca, and Villa Necchi Campiglio.

Palestro / Porta Venezia, Milan
Villa Invernizzi garden: see the colony of live pink flamingos in central Milan
Palazzo Berri-Meregalli with its gothic gargoyles and Wildt sculptures
Milan seen from the Duomo terracesCity photo
Photo: AntoACZ · CC BY-SA 4.0
Pools & Swimming
€54 per personFull Day / Evening Pass

QC Termemilano VIP Thermal Spa Day & Tram Bio-Sauna

Immerse in an enchanting urban thermal oasis nestled against 16th-century Spanish fortifications. Experience heated outdoor mineral pools, aromatherapy steam rooms, sensory showers, the world-famous bio-sauna constructed inside a vintage Milanese street tram, and the sunset Aperiterme with fine Italian bubbles.

Piazza Medaglie d'Oro 2, Porta Romana, Milan
World-famous original vintage Milanese street tram converted into a bio-sauna
Heated outdoor mineral pools surrounded by century-old botanical gardens

Events, Live Music & Nights Out in Milan 🇮🇹

Jazz clubs, panoramic DJ sets, social dance nights and live music

Milan seen from the Duomo terracesCity photo
Photo: AntoACZ · CC BY-SA 4.0
Porta Romana / Historic Center
Every Day09:00 - 23:00

QC Termemilano — Porta Romana

Thermal wellness sanctuary nestled against 16th-century Spanish walls with tram bio-sauna

Piazza Medaglie d'Oro 2, Milano
Historic Thermal BathsTram Bio-SaunaAncient Wall Pools
Porta Nuova skyscrapers, MilanNeighbourhood photo · Porta Nuova skyscrapers, Milan
Photo: Francesco Ungaro · CC0
Monumentale / Garibaldi
Mon - Sat07:00 - 22:00

Ceresio 7 Gym & Spa — The Exclusive Club

Milan's most exclusive lifestyle wellness club with rooftop fitness, Finnish sauna & cryotherapy

Via Ceresio 7, Milano
Luxury Rooftop GymVIP Personal TrainingFinnish Panorama Sauna
Brera courtyardNeighbourhood photo · Brera courtyard
Photo: Gerda Arendt · CC0
Montenapoleone / Fashion District
Every Day09:00 - 21:00

Armani/SPA — 8th Floor Skyline Sanctuary

High-altitude luxury hydrotherapy vitality pool and panoramic relaxation over Milan rooftops

Via Alessandro Manzoni 31, Milano
8th Floor Vitality PoolPanoramic RelaxationLuxury Giorgio Armani Spa
Milan seen from the Duomo terracesCity photo
Photo: AntoACZ · CC BY-SA 4.0
Sesto San Giovanni / Milan North
Friday & Saturday21:30 - 04:00

Camana Club Milano — Latin Salsa & Bachata Social Gala

Milan's premier Latin social dance temple for passionate salsa on2 and sensual bachata dancers

Via Palermo 29, Milano
Bachata SensualSalsa On2Social Dance
Milan seen from the Duomo terracesCity photo
Photo: AntoACZ · CC BY-SA 4.0
Bicocca / Milano
Sunday19:30 - 02:00

Sio Café Milano — Latin Sunday Aperitivo & Social Dance

Vibrant Milanese aperitivo buffet paired with energetic salsa, bachata and reggaeton beats

Via Temolo 1, Milano
Aperitivo BuffetReggaeton HitsBachata Party
Porta Nuova skyscrapers, MilanNeighbourhood photo · Porta Nuova skyscrapers, Milan
Photo: Francesco Ungaro · CC0
Isola / Porta Nuova
Tuesday to Sunday20:30 - 01:00

Blue Note Milano — International Live Jazz & Vinyl Supper Club

The European home of legendary jazz, soul and blues in the creative Isola design district

Via Pietro Borsieri 37, Milano
World-Class JazzSupper ClubVinyl Sessions

Domande Frequenti

Which rooftops in Milan have DJ sets at night?

Radio Rooftop Milan (ME Il Duca), Ceresio 7, The Dome, and Terrazza Aperol offer evening music and DJ sets.

What time do bars close in Milan?

Cocktail bars and sky lounges generally close between 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM, while many clubs stay open until the early morning hours on weekends.

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