Milan: Bars
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BAR BIANCO
Slap bang in the middle of the green oasis that is Parco Sempione, this terrace bar is a destination in its own right come aperitivo hour. Get down there around 6pm, when the free snacks are laid on, and join the lively crowd until late.
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BAR MARTINI DOLCE & GABBANA
Set within the menswear boutique, this über-trendy bar is all black lacquer, with a stunning Murano chandelier. Waitresses wear French maids' outfits, and you can try martinis like vodka, strawberry and orange flower water.
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CASTELLO MONTE VIBIANO VECCHIO
Take an eco-tour of this carbon-neutral winery in the Umbrian countryside, and learn all about its pioneering practices while getting to taste some delicious wines too. The stunning vineyards are crowned by a beautiful ancient castle.
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DA CLAUDIO
For an aperitivo drink with a twist (is that lemon?), drop into this first-rate fishmongers' in Brera, where locals pile in to drink prosecco (the only drink on offer) and scoff raw seafood platters.
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IL GATTOPARDO CAFE
The rich and famous flock to this stylish, theatrical club inside the 19th-century Church of Saint Joseph
Address: 47 VIA PIERO DELLE FRANCESCA. | Tel: +39 02 3453 7699
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LIVING LIQUEURS & DELIGHTS
Head to this cosy bar near the Arco della Pace monument for some stylish aperitivo drinks. Comfy sofas and chairs and contemporary decor make it the perfect spot to start your night.
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MOSCATELLI
A reliably good wine list and a pedigree stretching back to 1859 make this one of Milan's most popular drinking spots. Known as a bottiglieria (wine shop with tables), you can also order plates of cured ham and cheeses drizzled with honey.