Cocktails and happy hours are a Milanese institution. It has a vibrant and varied cafe/bar scene, offering great spots to sip a fine 'aperitivo' in the sunshine, particularly in surroundings of the parks.
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In most places you will find free, and usually fine quality, buffets on offer as part of many 'happy hours'. Milan also has a cosmopolitan selection of bars and nightclubs going on into the early hours, international events and top quality DJs which attract the rich and famous.
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Mio Bar, Milan - Centre
Chic bar in front of Galleria Vittorio Emmanuelle II
Located in the historic centre of Milan, in front of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, this is one of Milan’s hottest and trendiest bars in the city at any time of the day.
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Dolce & Gabbana Martini Bar & Restaurant, Milan - Centre
Glamorous bar & bistrot designed by Dolce & Gabbana
This trendy bar and restaurant combines two of the most traditional yet innovative Italian brands: Dolce & Gabbana and Martini. This is a unique place where you can have lunch, aperitivo or dinner inspired by Sicilian cuisine.
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La Chiesetta Bar, Northwest Milan
Old church turned atmospheric bar
This unconsecrated small church was built at the end of the 18th century and, in 2006, it was converted into a bar. With a unique atmosphere, this bar is specialised in beers, cocktails and shots.
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Le Biciclette Bar & Restaurant, Milan - Centre
Art bar and bistro in the centre of Milan
Located in south-central Milan, this former cycle shop is a funky art bar decorated with old bicycles and is a great place to enjoy an aperitivo, a tasty dinner or start your evening.
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Straf Bar, Milan - Centre
Arty bar in the Straf 'design' hotel
This upmarket bar offers cocktails and a light lunch menu to a typically well-dressed crowd, fatigued after shopping the Galleria. The bar is part of the arty-industrial Straf 'design' hotel.
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Plastic Nightclub 
Plastic Nightclub
Dress to impress at this fashionable club
With a number of different dancefloors, and known for attracting classic 80s pop icons, this is a fashionable gay-friendly club with a selective crowd.
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Plastic Nightclub
Plastic Nightclub
Dress to impress at this fashionable club
With a number of different dancefloors, and known for attracting classic 80s pop icons, this is a fashionable gay-friendly club with a selective crowd.
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The Club Nightclub, Milan - Centre
Famous nightclub located in the heart of Brera
Founded in 2005, this glamorous nightclub offers event 5 nights of the week characterised by elegance and fun.
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Just Cavalli Nightclub, Northwest Milan
Famous bar & restaurant designed created by Roberto Cavalli
This club was created by the famous fashion stylist Roberto Cavalli and is located within the largest city garden, Parco Sempione.
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Bobino Nightclub
Trendy club famous for its aperitivo and glamorous parties
Start your evening with a large aperitivo and a cocktail at the bar, and stay for the night's event - themed parties and renowned DJs.
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Alcatraz Nightclub, Northwest Milan
Concert venue and nightclub with lots of events
One of the most renowned music venues in Milan, at this nightclub you'll be able to see big live rock concerts during the week, while during the weekends it turns into a disco.
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