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.:. Bar Basso evergreen
Off the beaten track, yet on top of the Milanese cocktail scene since 1947. All-wood rustic setting in one room, 19th century posh style in the other. The house's special is called Negroni sbagliato, i.e. wrong Negroni; sparkling white wine instead of gin.
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Via Plinio 29
Buenos Aires district
closed Tuesday
tel. [+39] 02 29400580
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.:. Bar Jamaica evergreen
When the Brera district was like a small Milanese Montmartre, here you could meet painters, intellectuals, bohemians and poets. Now the crowd has definitely changed (and prices too). Small, with a verandah and outside tables in the summer months.
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Via Brera 32
Brera district
8-2am (Sunday through 8:30pm)
tel. [+39] 02 876723
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.:. Birrificio Lambrate informal 
The first brewery in town. The beer is made on the premises in three steel kettles. Happy Hour Buffet from 6 to 8pm.
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Via Adelchi 5
Lambrate district
closed Sunday
tel. [+39] 02 70638678
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.:. Bistrot Bovisa alternative
Opened in 2006 along with the new spaces of the Triennale art museum, it is the right place for a coffee or a cocktail to go with an exhibition, but not only. It also offers theme evenings, ranging from jazz to design, and a chic restaurant open for lunch or dinner till late. Brunch on Sundays.
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Via Raffaello Lambruschini 31
Bovisa district
10am-2am, closed Monday
tel. [+39] 02 36577828
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.:. Camparitivo al fresco
Part of the Triennale, Milan's design institution par excellence, Camparitivo (open April-October) is an oak platform extending into the greenery of the center's largest park, Parco Sempione.
.:. Current settings (2010) are by Matteo Ragni. But even before, when the venue's name was Fiat Café, its tables and chairs were unmistakably signed by some of the biggest names in design.
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Viale Emilio Alemagna 6
Triennale district
closed Monday
tel. [+39] 02 724341
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.:. Corso Como Cafè voguish
Designed by American artist Kris Ruhs, the courtyard café is part of Carla Sozzani's complex which includes a photographic gallery, a bookstore, a boutique selling clothes, accessories and luxury goods, a restaurant and a b&b. The ultimate in style. Excellent cocktails, try their N. 1
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Corso Como 10
Brera district
tel. [+39] 02 653531
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.:. Dolce & Gabbana Martini Bar modish
Shop till you drop... in. Walk through the D&G menswear store and head to the courtyard bar to enjoy a cocktail (made with Martini, the business partner) while sharing the stage with posturing supermodels and fashionistas. Black and red setting, leather sofas, small tables and a huge Murano glass chandelier.
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Corso Venezia 15
Monte Napoleone district
Mon-Sat
10am-9.30pm
tel. [+39] 02 76011154
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.:. Emporio Armani Café modish
A taste of the 'gorgeous Giorgio' style. On the ground floor of the Armani mini-mall, this small café is the ideal spot for an after-shopping drink. In the same premises, the Japanese Nobu is a must for after work drinks and sushi.
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Via Manzoni 31
Monte Napoleone district
closed Sunday
tel. [+39] 02 72318680
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.:. Gattullo evergreen
Not far from Porta Ticinese, Gattullo is known as one of the best pasticcerie in town. But it's strong on apéritifs too. Try a Rose (dry vermouth, kirsch and cherry brandy), and indulge on the yummy titbits.
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Piazza Porta Lodovica 2
Navigli district
7am-10pm, closed Monday
tel. [+39] 02 58310497
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.:. Le Biciclette voguish
A crowd of creatives and professionals in their 30s flock here for a Milanese-style happy hour that goes on until 10pm. Take your time, and take a look at the monthly exhibitions. The music's sometimes too loud.
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Via Torti
Navigli district
open daily
tel. [+39] 02 58104325
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.:. Marino alla Scala Café modish
Corner bar (literally) on the Trussardi building's ground floor. Small tables and a few window counters with tall stools overlooking the Scala. Relaxed atmosphere and over-30s crowd gathering here to unwind with post-office drinks. Lounge-bar by the first floor restaurant.
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Piazza Scala 5
Scala district
closed Sunday
tel. [+39] 02 80688201
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.:. Roialto voguish
Not far from the Fiera. From the outside you would expect to see a Fiat in the windows - it used to be a car dealer. Inside, the style is Spanish colonial, with a huge Cuban bar counter. Crowded with under-40s, packed in for after-work apéritifs (the buffet is generous but not worth a fight) and all-night drinks. Try the pinacolada, served in a fresh sliced coconut. Music not too loud, chatting's ok.
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Via Piero della Francesca 55
Paolo Sarpi district
Tue-Sat 6pm-2am, Sun 6-9pm
tel. [+39] 02 34936616
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.:. Shu voguish
Often the stage of fashion events, the Shu - an Egyptian god of the air - was designed by architect Fabio Novembre and has a definitely hi-tech atmosphere with dominating green. The cocktails are rather good, there's a happy hour with pasta and desserts.
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Via Molino delle Armi
Ticinese district
tel. [+39] 02 58315720
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.:. Zucca evergreen
Right where the Galleria starts, Duomo side. Original art déco setting. Verdi and Toscanini were among the habituès in bygone days. Order the most Milanese of aperitifs: a Zucca (rhubarb based) with crushed ice, soda water and orange peel.
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Piazza Duomo 21
Duomo district
tel. [+39] 02 86464435
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