Nightlife in Milan
Except at late-opening, bohemian bars like Scimmie in Navigli, nights out in Milan are a glamorous affair. Brera's narrow lanes are perfect for early-evening bar hopping while clubs along Corso Como attract a well-dressed clientele. Le Biciclette is one of the best places to enjoy early evening aperitivi (snacks with drinks). Book early for opera or ballet at La Scala. Most clubs close Sunday and Monday.
Bars
Expand all1. Le Biciclette - Laid-back aperitivos
Show more Bike shop turned bar, restaurant and art gallery, Le Biciclette is perfect for a canalside aperitivo in Navigli. Chill-out music attracts a trendy clientele. Lounge on the plush red sofas with the newspapers while admiring the art on display.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Via Torti 4, corner Corso Genova, Milan 20123
Telephone
+39 02 83 94 177
2. La Cantina di Manuela - Urban wine bar
Show moreEvery lunchtime, cheery modern wine bar La Cantina di Manuela fills up with smart suits from nearby offices around Porta Venezia. Gleaming wooden floors and shelves lined with bottles provide the backdrop for a glass of top-quality wine and nibbles.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Via Carlo Poerio 3, Milan 20129
Telephone
+39 02 763 18 892
Clubs
Expand all3. Le Banque - Cosmopolitan dance venue
Show morePopular with Milan's jet-set, Le Banque is a sophisticated restaurant-lounge-club on the main square near La Scala. Resident DJs spin tunes in the vaults of a 1920s bank. Enjoy an after-theatre drink before star-spotting on the glowing, red dance floor.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
6, Via Bassano Porrone, Milan 20121
Telephone
+39 02 86 99 65 65
4. Shocking Club - 80s flashback
Show moreShocking Club in Porta Nuova is hugely popular and attracts both students and young, trendy professionals. Two minimalist dance floors and four bars hold up to 1000 fans of 80s revival, commercial house and Brazilian beats.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Bastioni di Porta Nuova 12, Milan 20121
Telephone
+39 02 62 69 00 45
5. Karma Club & Restaurant - Big nights out
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Summer hotspot Karma Club & Restaurant in Borgo del Tempo Perso plays everything from salsa to house, in five dance rooms, bars and softly lit gardens. Thursdays are busiest as Milan's trendy, youthful set kick-start the weekend. Dress smart.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Via Fabio Massimo 36, Milan 20139
Telephone
+39 02 56 94 755
6. Hollywood - Celebrity night out
Show moreMilan's premier nightclub, Hollywood in Porta Garibaldi fills up with models, A-list celebrities and footballers on the monochrome dance floor with 80s-style disco lights. Appearances are paramount and designer outfits abound, while the R&B and soul music is surprisingly chilled.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Corso Como 15, Milan 20154
Telephone
+39 (0) 2 65 98 996
Entertainment
Expand all7. Scimmie - Late Bohemian nights
Show moreSituated in canal-side Navigli, Scimmie packs out with Bohemian types sat at informal round tables in the wood-panelled bar. The tunes on offer include acoustic guitar, jazz and world music and the walls are cluttered with posters of performers.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Via Ascanio Sforza 49 , Milan 20143
Telephone
+39 02 89 40 28 74
8. La Scala - Hot opera tickets
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The world's favourite opera house, La Scala, on Piazza della Scala, boasts a recently restored dazzling red velvet auditorium. Audiences at the exquisite performances of Italian operas and ballets are often dotted with international dignitaries. Book tickets before the season starts (December 7).Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
2, Via Filodrammatici, Milan 20121
Telephone
+39 02 88 79 1
9. Blue Note - Italy's best jazz venue
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Top-calibre musicians play to jazz connoisseurs at Blue Note in Porta Garibaldi - Europe's first branch of the renowned New York nightclub. A modern, informal ambience with over 200 seats hosts twice-nightly shows. Food is also served before each concert.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
37, Via Pietro Borsieri, Milan
Telephone
+39 02 60 85 63 04
