Cocktail bars and wine bars to try in Milan this November
As the days grow shorter, the bar counter becomes the warmest spot in town: nine addresses to toast to autumn.
November in Milan has its own distinct way of arriving: mist rising from the Navigli in the evening, winter coats pulled hastily from wardrobes, darkness settling in while office lights are still on. Besides, what better season to rediscover the pleasure of sitting at the bar, enjoying a glass of red or a well-crafted drink, perhaps in good company and without watching the clock? We have chosen nine addresses for you, spanning cocktail bars and wine bars in Milan, from historic hotels to square kiosks, from zodiac menus to natural wines: make a note of them, because November has only just begun.
Principe Bar
Hotel Principe di Savoia, Piazza della Repubblica 17, Milan
We start in Piazza della Repubblica, where Hotel Principe di Savoia has welcomed guests since 1927 and is preparing for its centenary in 2027 with a menu arranged in chapters, where each signature drink marks a year of its history. Daniele Celli leads the bar, and for November the pick is El Milanes, a tribute to risotto alla milanese in cocktail form: rye whiskey, sherry, sake, saffron, butter and shallot (who said saffron belongs only in the kitchen?). All around, warm wood panelling, a grand chandelier commanding the room and live music setting the rhythm for the evening. Ideal for an after-dinner drink in a jacket, leaving the mist outside on the glass.
ByIT
Via Fiori Chiari 32, Milan
In Via Fiori Chiari, in Brera, ByIT settled in the spring of 2025 inside the former spaces of IT Restaurant, created by the IT group with addresses in Ibiza, Porto Cervo and Tulum. The room revolves around the central counter, where bar manager Dario Schiavoni’s team shakes and stirs the zodiac list: 12 cocktails, one for each sign. This is the month of Scorpio, running from 23 October to 21 November, and its drink brings together rum, coconut and cucumber, Fino Sherry and a splash of Branca Menta. Pair it with small sharing plates or a pizza (other zodiac signs are free to indulge too; nobody checks your ascendant).
LùBarino
Piazza del Carmine 1, Milan
Overlooking the church of Santa Maria del Carmine, LùBarino is the kiosk run by the family behind LùBar – siblings Ludovico, Lucilla and Lucrezia Bonaccorsi – bringing Sicilian culinary culture to Piazza del Carmine. You order at the counter and take a seat outside with arancini and panelle, sipping the Lùltimo Negroni: Amaro Lùltimo, the house amaro crafted with Sicilian oranges and Etna herbs, red vermouth, Mandarinetto and Bombay Premier Cru gin. Those looking for something lighter can opt for the kiosk’s namesake drink, mixed with fresh grapefruit, soda and Campari. A practical note: payments here are strictly cashless. A buttoned-up coat takes care of the rest, making the most of an open-air aperitivo while November still permits.
Dry Milan
Via Solferino 33, Milan
Dry Milan celebrated its 13th anniversary in September. Since 2013 on Via Solferino, it has brought together pizza and cocktails under one roof, in a space designed by Vudafieri Saverino Partners. Lorenzo Sirabella is the chef and manager, the bar is run by Edris Al Malat, and Dry holds a spot in 50 Top Pizza. The pairing to order is the one Sirabella cites as a house hallmark: the French 75, with gin, lemon, sugar and Champagne, alongside the focaccia with vitello tonnato. Two classics paired together, to order on a November evening in Brera.
Burbero
Via delle Pioppette 3, Milan
Between the Colonne di San Lorenzo and the Vetra park, in Via delle Pioppette, Burbero is the bar à vin with dining from Eugenio Boer and Carlotta Perilli, the duo behind [Bu:r], open since 20 September. Managing director Onofrio Viscione oversees the wines alongside Leandro Cunha, head sommelier of [Bu:r], while Giacomo Brivio heads the kitchen, set amidst a counter, an open kitchen and a bespoke wall of bottles. The list is also available by the glass, and on Sundays the venue opens from 11am, with winemaker meet-ups and guest chefs announced on their channels. In November, with daylight fading early, Sunday at Burbero offers a great excuse to head out well before dinner.
Officina Milan
Via Giovenale 7, Milan
To find it, you step into a courtyard off Via Giovenale, in the Navigli area: Officina Milano is a cocktail bar inspired by 1950s Milan, narrating the era through its artefacts. The decor reflects a passion for engines, with vintage motorcycles and classic cars on display in the room, flanked by leather sofas and large wall mirrors, to admire at leisure with drink in hand. The cocktail list follows the seasons, and in autumn it pays to let the bartenders guide you toward their latest creation. Our tip? Arrive early, grab a seat on a leather sofa and let the November evening unfold at its own pace.
Eppol Pie
Via Lecco 4, Milan
On Via Lecco, in Porta Venezia, Eppol Pie is the bistro and cocktail bar from the team behind Eppol, Eppolino and Dhole, open from breakfast until late into the night. The ideal time to visit in November is after dinner, when the street quiets down and the backlit counter, reflected by large mirrors, becomes the vantage point to take in the room, amid vintage furniture and floral wallpaper. For anyone looking for a cocktail bar in Porta Venezia to linger over a nightcap without rushing, the outdoor tables on Via Lecco remain ready for the brave, while inside there is always room for one last drink before heading home.
Baobar
Via Bartolomeo Eustachi 24, Milan
At Baobar, on Via Bartolomeo Eustachi in Porta Venezia, cocktails and food go hand in hand, with Antonio Irene and David Palma at the helm since 2015. Bar manager Marco Contarini oversees the drinks, the kitchen nods towards Asia with dishes such as pad thai, and the list always features the Negroni Zen: gin, Rabarbaro Zucca, vanilla, Campari, ginger beer and orange bitters, a fresh take on the classic. The outdoor tables welcome those unfazed by the chill, and Sundays bring brunch: for anyone who refuses to forgo a cocktail bar in Milan in November, even at lunchtime.
Onest
Via Gerolamo Turroni 2, Milan
We close in the Acquabella area, a short walk from Piazzale Susa, with Onest, a natural wine bar with dining and specialty coffee founded in 2019 and open from breakfast to dinner (closed Mondays and Tuesdays). The name draws from the English word ‘nest’, and the space reveals itself in the details: exposed brickwork, a bespoke counter and an internal garden. At dinner, the seasonal menu embraces autumn, and November is prime time to order a glass of natural wine alongside cavatelli con ragù bianco di coniglio, cavolo nero and chestnuts, or roasted Montoro onion with Castelmagno cream. A good glass, a warm dish, and autumn finds its table.
