Taprooms, brewpubs and the local beer scene in Milan worth taking a tram to.

Where to drink local

Birrificio Lambrate ★ 4.6

Italian craft ales and lagersisolaMon-Sun 12:00-00:00

Birrificio Lambrate on Via Adelchi pioneered Milan's craft-beer scene when it opened in 1996. The taproom pours Domm, Ghisa and Sant Ambroeus directly from the tank

Via Adelchi 5, 20131 Milano

Baladin Milano ★ 4.3

Italian artisan ales, Belgian-influencedbreraMon-Sun 12:00-02:00

Baladin Milano on Via Solferino in Brera is the Milan outpost of Italy's most celebrated craft-beer brand. Thirty taps pour Teo Musso's lineup of ales, spiced beers

Via Solferino 15, 20121 Milano

Birra Rathaus ★ 4.1

German-style lagers and weizen brewed on-sitenavigliMon-Sun 12:00-01:00

Birra Rathaus at Viale Cassala has brewed German-style lagers and weizen on-site since 1999. The copper brew-kit dominates the room; a half-litre of Pilsner Rathaus

Viale Cassala 4, 20143 Milano

Eastside Milano ★ 4.0

American-influenced IPAs and stoutsporta-romanaTue-Sun 18:00-01:00, closed Mon

Eastside Milano in Porta Romana is the east-side taproom for hoppy American-style IPAs and imperial stouts brewed in the back. The rotating guest-tap list from Lomba

Via Friuli 42, 20135 Milano

Tap House ★ 4.2

Multi-tap craft selection, 40 rotating linesnavigliMon-Sun 17:00-02:00

Tap House on Ripa di Porta Ticinese along the Naviglio Grande pours 40 rotating lines from Italian and European craft producers. The Sunday-afternoon sessions with L

Ripa di Porta Ticinese 51, 20143 Milano

Breweries in Milan, FAQ

When is the best time to eat in Milan?

Peak food season in Milan is year-round.

What time do people eat in Milan?

Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.

How does tipping work in Milan?

service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.

What is the one dish to try in Milan?

Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Milan rewards trust.

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