Bar Basso

A true Milan classic, this is the bar to visit for old school cocktail culture with real character. Bar Basso is best known as the birthplace of the Negroni Sbagliato, and that history still feels like part of the room rather than a story used for effect. The interior has the easy confidence of a place that has seen generations of regulars, with polished wood, large glasses, and a lively but unfussy rhythm. It is especially worth visiting if you like bars with a strong sense of tradition that still feel social and alive. Even with its fame, it remains a place to settle in, order well, and enjoy the atmosphere.