Milan's hidden bars include the world's smallest cocktail bar (Backdoor 43, 1.5 sq m) and the most secret modern speakeasy (1930). The 10 below show both extremes.
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The 10 best hidden gem bars in Milan
01 · Milan
Brera
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Speakeasy · Reservations
Hidden speakeasy in Brera. Reservation-only.
Order: A Sazerac
02 · Milan
Navigli
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World's smallest bar · 1.5 sq m
Officially the world's smallest cocktail bar. 1.5 square metres.
Order: Whatever they can fit in the bar
03 · Milan
Loreto
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1947 · Aperitivo institution
Operating since 1947. Invented the Negroni Sbagliato in 1972.
Order: Negroni Sbagliato
04 · Milan
Loreto
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Tropical · Modernist
Dario Comini's room opened in 1981.
Order: Whatever's the season's modernist tropical spec
05 · Milan
Centro
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Futurist art · Cocktails
Futurist art-themed bar.
Order: A Futurist-themed signature
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06 · Milan
Isola
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Garden · Late-night
Isola neighbourhood favourite. Garden seating.
Order: An Aperol Spritz in the garden
07 · Milan
Brera
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Pizza + cocktails
Pizza restaurant + cocktail bar in one room.
Order: A signature Italian-spirit cocktail
08 · Milan
Navigli
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Vintage · Cocktails
On the Navigli canal. Vintage furniture.
Order: A perfect Manhattan + canal-side seat
09 · Milan
Galleria
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1915 · Restored
Operating in the Galleria since 1915.
Order: A Campari Spritz at the home of Campari
10 · Milan
Navigli
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Modern · Counter
Modern Navigli cocktail counter bar.
Order: A drink built around their seasonal Italian amaro
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How Milan hides its bars
1930 and Backdoor 43 are essential. Most peak between 9 PM and midnight.
