Alcatraz is one of the most popular and well-established event venues in the city. Through the weekdays, they host a variety of musical concerts wherein a great line up of artists and bands put up their show. Come here over the weekend and enjoy to your fullest as the DJs play foot tapping music. From hip-hop to rock, rock, and disco, you'll find a slew of genres playing here. With a capacity of about 3,000 people, this venue has excellent ambiance and well-furnished spaces.
Rub shoulders with Milans fashion glitterati in one of the most happening night spots on the Milan club scene. At Club Hollywood you will find the who who of the glamour world in Milan. With some of the best music been played here guest party till the wee hours. Do not be put off by the queues at the door or the club's strict entrance policy; this might not be one of the easiest of places to get into, but it's well-worth the effort. Inside it is a bit of a squeeze - not that anyone is complaining about it!
If you are familiar with the Blue Note Jazz Club in NYC, you'll be surprised at the large size and sumptuous, wrap-around balcony in this club-- it is much much bigger than its counterpart in New York. Blue Note Milano hosts a multitude of Jazz concerts through the year. These musical extravaganzas feature world-famous artists: Pino Daniele, the California Guitar trio, and Michel Camilo are some of the names to have graced it's stage. The space can also be used to host private parties, birthdays and even product launches. The in-house restaurant takes care of your hunger pangs as you groove to the music. Check website for exact schedules.
This is the prince of bars and pubs. It is, according to its own right, the mother of all aperitifs. An historical bar of Milan, the Bar Magenta has truly seen all of the fashion modes pass without ever suffering any repercussions and has shown the way to ten years of Milanese passion for the aperitif. The tram drivers and motorists that pass in front of the bar know that they must endure the exhausting lines and weave, somehow or other, between the parked cars of the bar customers. Inside the Bar, which has recently been restored and expanded, there is a typical Bohemian air with early 1900s Art Deco style furnishings. In addition, it is spacious and always full. Initially opened as the Italian version of English Pubs, it offers cocktails of every kind, as well as many speciality beers. Not to be missed.
For more than ten years, this bar in Porta Romana has been a bar crowded at all hours even though it has passed through different management by more and less trendy types. Palo Alto Café offers an excellent meeting place for all young people looking for a place in which they can have a chat whether inside or in the vast space on the street. As per tradition, beers and cocktails give company to who, whether at aperitif or before the disco, allows himself to be fascinated by the lively atmosphere of the Palo Alto Cafè.
This could be defined as 'the temple of Bacchus': it offers a wide variety and choice of wines, along with a selection of culinary specialities and confectionery. In the cellars, Luigi Cotti has been selecting the finest wines and years from Italian and international production, for his clients, since 1952. Over 1,300 labels are stocked at a constant temperature of 14-18°C. Goods are despatched abroad too.
The Arco della Pace is located near the Circolo ex Combattenti, and is only open during the Summer, however those few months are worth a whole year. It is in a large open space, framed by Parco Sempione and crowned by the Arco della Pace. It periodically organises music and dance evenings, under the stars and by candlelight. It is always flooded with a lively clientele ready to have fun. It serves beers, soft drinks, and cocktails.
This could be defined as 'the temple of Bacchus': it offers a wide variety and choice of wines, along with a selection of culinary specialities and confectionery. In the cellars, Luigi Cotti has been selecting the finest wines and years from Italian and international production, for his clients, since 1952. Over 1,300 labels are stocked at a constant temperature of 14-18°C. Goods are despatched abroad too.
The Acanto Restaurant at the Hotel Principe di Savoia is an innovative Italian restaurant. Designed by Celeste Dell'Anna Design, the Acanto has a pleasant view of the well tended garden. Take a seat in the spacious interiors complete with modern wooden interiors and chandeliers that illuminate the room. Savor Lombard delicacies from a menu which is a blend of both, traditional cuisine and contemporary dishes. you will also find a touch of Mediterranean tones and flavors. Ideal for romantic dinners and social engagements, this is a must-visit if you are in the mood for some regional food in classy surroundings. Check website for more details.
If you are familiar with the Blue Note Jazz Club in NYC, you'll be surprised at the large size and sumptuous, wrap-around balcony in this club-- it is much much bigger than its counterpart in New York. Blue Note Milano hosts a multitude of Jazz concerts through the year. These musical extravaganzas feature world-famous artists: Pino Daniele, the California Guitar trio, and Michel Camilo are some of the names to have graced it's stage. The space can also be used to host private parties, birthdays and even product launches. The in-house restaurant takes care of your hunger pangs as you groove to the music. Check website for exact schedules.