As one would expect in young cosmopolitan Milan, the nightlife is vibrant. The evening begins with the passegiata, a cultural institution itself in Italy, where everyone, attired in the smartest clothes possible, 'walks out' - strolling up and down central streets in order 'to see and be seen'.
Bars
El Brellin (Vicolo Lavandai at Alzaia Naviglio Grande, tel: 02/5810-1351, closed Sun.) is one of the many bars in the Navigli district.
Nordest Caffe (Via P. Borsieri 35, tel: 02/6900-1900, closed Sat.) is an elegant bar featuring jazz concerts Wednesday and Thursday nights and classical music on Fridays.
In the Brera quarter, check out the Orient Express (Via Fiori Chiari 8, tel: 02/805-6227), where it is also possible to get a bite to eat and listen to live music.
Music Clubs
For an evening of jazz in the heart of the Navigli district, head to Le Scimmie (Via Ascanio Sforza 49, tel: 02/8940-2874).
Capolinea (Via Ludovico Il Moro 119, tel: 02/89122024) is open every night and features an eclectic range of jazz, from Dixieland to the ultramodern New Beat style.
Night Clubs
Check out Stage (Galleria Manzoni, off Via Monte Napoleone, tel: 02/7602-1071, closed Sun.).
Hollywood (Via Como 15/c, tel: 02/659-8996) continues to be one of the most popular places for the fashion set.
La Banque (Via Bassano Porrone 6, tel: 02/869-9656), near Piazza della Scala, is an exclusive and expensive bar, disco, and restaurant popular for anything from an aperitivo to a night on the town.
Magazzini Generali (Via Pietrasanta 14, tel: 02/5521-1313, closed Sun.) in what was an old warehouse, is a fun, futuristic place to go for dancing and concerts.
Dancing can be enjoyed to the fullest on the spacious dance floor at Propaganda (Via Castelbarco 11, tel: 02/5831-0682), near the Bocconi University. Music varies depending on the night, but includes Latin American and revival nights.
