Bar Basso

Bar Basso on Via Plinio is where the Negroni Sbagliato was first made: Campari and vermouth with spumante in place of gin, the 'wrong' Negroni. It comes in an oversized glass, and ordering one here is part of any Milan aperitivo. The room is old-school, with chandeliers, an ornate bar and wood panelling.

The crowd mixes locals, students and professionals. During the Salone del Mobile design week in April, the bar becomes a meeting point for the design world, a habit that began when the owner befriended English designers in the 1980s. We could not confirm current opening hours online, so check before you go. Not for you if you want a modern cocktail list or a quiet room in design week.