Cafés in Brera (brera)

Cafezal ★ 4.5

breraMon-Fri 08:00-19:00, Sat 09:00-18:00, closed SunWork-friendly

Cafezal on Via Solferino in Brera focuses exclusively on Brazilian single-origin lots, roasted in-house and served as espresso or pour-over. The standing counter and

Signature drink: Brazilian single-origin espresso

Via Solferino 27, 20121 Milano

Coffee Roasters in Brera (brera)

Cafezal ★ 4.5

breraMon-Fri 08:00-19:00, Sat 09:00-18:00, closed SunPublic cafe

Cafezal on Via Solferino in Brera is Milan's only roaster dedicated entirely to Brazilian single-origin lots. The cupping table at the back is for wholesalers; the p

Sources from: Brazil

How they serve: Espresso, Pour over, Whole bean retail

Via Solferino 27, 20121 Milano

Gianfranco Gamba Caffe ★ 4.4

breraMon-Sat 07:00-19:30, closed SunPublic cafe

Gianfranco Gamba Caffe on Via Palermo in Brera is the artisan torrefazione that has roasted Milanese espresso blends on copper drum roasters since the 1960s.

Sources from: Brazil, Ethiopia, India

How they serve: Espresso, Moka, Whole bean retail

Via Palermo 23, 20121 Milano

Wine Bars in Brera (brera)

N'Ombra de Vin ★ 4.5

breraMon-Sun 10:00-00:00

N'Ombra de Vin on Via San Marco in Brera is the cellar cut into the 16th-century refectory of a former Augustinian convent, open since 1973. The 1,800-bottle list is

Signature pour: Barolo by the glass from the cellar list

Wine focus: Italian regional cellar with 1,800 labels

Food: Charcuterie, cheese and small plates

Via San Marco 2, 20121 Milano

Identita Golose Milano ★ 4.5

breraTue-Sat 19:30-23:00, closed Sun-Mon

Identita Golose Milano at Via Romagnosi 3 near La Scala runs weekly four-course menus by rotating Italian chefs, with a sommelier-selected wine pairing at 85 euros.

Signature pour: Sommelier-chosen natural wine flight

Wine focus: Italian chef-selected wine pairing, seasonal list

Food: Four-course tasting menus by guest chefs

Via Romagnosi 3, 20121 Milano

Bars in Brera (brera)

Backdoor 43 ★ 4.5

Speakeasy cocktail barbreraTue-Sat 20:00-02:00, closed Sun-Mon

Backdoor 43 in Brera is the Flavio Angiolillo speakeasy behind the unmarked door: 30 seats, no menu, no food, just 40 classic cocktails executed with precision.

Signature drink: Boulevardier with Buffalo Trace and house Campari

Food: None

Via Pontaccio 11, 20121 Milano

Radetzky ★ 4.3

Aperitivo bar and brasseriebreraMon-Sun 08:00-02:00

Radetzky on Corso Garibaldi in Brera is the historic aperitivo bar and brasserie that has anchored the neighbourhood since 1956. The terrace fills at 18:30 for Apero

Signature drink: Aperol Spritz with Franciacorta prosecco and orange slice

Food: Focaccia, chips, cured meats, full menu

Corso Garibaldi 105, 20121 Milano

Breweries in Brera (brera)

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

Late-Night Eats in Brera (brera)

Backdoor 43 ★ 4.3

breraUntil 02:00 daily

Backdoor 43 on Via Pontaccio in Brera is the speakeasy that stays open until 02:00 nightly. The unmarked door behind a Corso Garibaldi dry-cleaner opens into a 30-se

Try: Craft cocktails in a late-night speakeasy

Via Pontaccio 11, 20121 Milano

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