Milan's rooftop scene is design-led, like the rest of the city's drinking culture. Ceresio 7 sits on top of the DSquared2 headquarters. Terrazza Aperol gives you the Galleria from above. The 10 below cover central Milan and Sarpi.
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The 10 best rooftop bars in Milan
01 · Milan
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele
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Galleria view · Aperitivo
On top of the iconic Galleria. Aperol's flagship terrace in the home of aperitivo.
Order: Aperol Spritz, where else
02 · Milan
Sarpi
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Rooftop · DSquared2
On top of the DSquared2 headquarters. Two pools, Milan skyline, polished cocktail program.
Order: A signature Italian-amaro spritz
03 · Milan
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele
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1915 · Restored
Operating in the Galleria since 1915. The original home of Campari.
Order: A Campari Spritz at the home of Campari
04 · Milan
Milan ME
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Hotel rooftop · ME Hotel
On top of the ME Hotel Milan. Modern polished rooftop with classics-driven cocktail program.
Order: A spritz with the city panorama
05 · Milan
Bulgari Hotel
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Hotel garden · Polished
At the Bulgari Hotel Milan. Hidden garden bar — more discreet than rooftop, but exquisite.
Order: A martini in the garden
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06 · Milan
Hotel Carlton
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Hotel rooftop · Garden
On top of Hotel Carlton Baglioni. Garden-style rooftop with a polished cocktail program.
Order: A negroni at sunset
07 · Milan
Sempione
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Hotel rooftop · Modern
On top of a modern Milan hotel. Sweeping view of the Castello Sforzesco area.
Order: A signature cocktail at sunset
08 · Milan
Excelsior Gallia
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Hotel rooftop · 9th floor
On top of the Excelsior Hotel Gallia. Polished hotel-bar program with a Milan central panorama.
Order: A drink with the Centrale view
09 · Milan
Brera
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Brera rooftop · Casual
Brera casual rooftop. Less polished than the famous tourist rooftops, more local-feeling.
Order: A spritz at sunset
10 · Milan
Galleria
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Galleria-area rooftop · Modern
Modern rooftop near the Galleria. Casual atmosphere, modern cocktail program.
Order: A house cocktail with the Galleria view
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Ceresio 7 and Terrazza Aperol are the two essentials. Most peak between 6 and 9 PM (aperitivo hour).
