Milan Nightlife - Clubs, Bars & Nightlife Tips

Milan, Italy is an exciting and vibrant city during the day, but it doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. Milan is great fun in the evening, whether going out to party or to stroll through the streets enjoying the nighttime atmosphere.

Most tourists enjoy visiting the duomo during the day, as it is a very special place and one of the landmarks of Milan. But at night it’s a different experience. The lights of the Duomo are beautiful and the surrounding streets are loaded with bars, discos and restaurants. While waiting for the sun to go down and the nightlife to pick up, enjoy the Happy Hour at local bars. From 16:00 – 20:00 many bars in Milan offer free food with drink orders.

There was once a network of canals called navigli used for irrigation and transportation in Milan. Today there are only two of the navigli left. They are located in the PortaTicinese area, which becomes very lively at night. Wear nice clothes and head to this river area at night to go for a walk and enjoy the pizzerias, bars, pubs and restaurants. The Milanese flock to this area, so it’s a good place to get a taste of local nightlife.

Club Hollywood is well-known as being the place to see people and to be seen. Supposedly there are some famous people who frequent this club and it’s possible to rub shoulders with them. There is an entrance fee and drinks are not cheap. The Brera district has several streets lined with pubs and restaurants. It is a 5-minute walk from the Lanzametrostation.

Editor's Note: The information contained on this page was compiled using real traveler reviews about nightlife in Milan.